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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-11
ARMOR QUESTION SENT TO CONGRESS-.
SECRETARY LONG ASKS AUTHORITY TO MAKE

SECRETARY LONG ASKS AUTHORITY TO MAKE
CONTRACTS AT NOT OVER 800 TON
Washington. April lO--Secretary Long to-day re-
ferred to Congress oil the bids and letters received
by him the armor question The secretary's
communica tons were addressed TO the Speaker of
the House. the chairman OF the Senate Naval Com
mittee and Representative Boutee, of Maine. Tie
letters read follows:
have the honor to transmit herewith copies OF
Illinois Steel Company the Bethlehem Iron Com
pany and the Carnegie Steel Company, in answer
viting proposals for furnishing the required
for battle.shps !, and g. thc Illinois. the Alabama
under authority OF the Naval Appropriation act
approved March 3, 1885, wherein it Is provided that
the total cost of the armor according to the plans
and specifications already prepared for the three
batte-ships authorized by the act of June 10. 1896,
transportation. ballisic test plates snd tests. and
no contract for armor plates shall be made at az
The communication of the Illinois Steel Company
contains a BID In the form Of two general PROPOSE.
IT has any right TO consider with view to accept
ance or rejection. while the other two communicacc
tons received are not bids. but are statements OF
reasons why bids not submitted.
The work of construction OF the battle-ships is
Der. 1896 and. 1t will be only few months be
fore the contractors will require the armor In order
ing the may subject the Government to
heavy, expense on several accounts and as 1t Il
desirable for every reason that these ships should
be completed as soon as possible, II Is deemed ot
great importance that steps should be taken immc-
mend that authority be given the Department to
advertise again for proposals. and to make con-
ton. the rate recommended by my predecessor in
his report to Congress dated December 80, 1895, on
the subject OF the cost of aTmor.
Secretary Long incloses a copy OF the report made
by Captain Sampson. Chief of Ordnance. on the
capabilities OF the plant of the Illinois Steel Com
pany for the production OF armor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-11
ARRESTED FOR SELLING ETHER,

Inspector Murray, OF the Bureau Of Combustibles.
reported to the Fire Department yesterday the
rest of Rudolph Pay. druggist. doing business at
Ninety-hrst-st. and tho Boulevard The Inspector
says that Pay has defed the Department for many
months and has sold ether, collodion and the like
Murray tried again and again TO purchase some OF
the explosive material, and presented half-dozen
physicians prescriptions. containing some Of the
stuff. but the druggist always refused TO fill them,
Finally, he obtained prescription from one OF the
medical officers OF the Fire Board for a cough
mixture. containing ether and had an old woman
present the prescription. Pay nlled the prescrp-
ton. Not Wishing TO drag the old woman into the
case the Inspector poured out the contents OF the
bottle and sent back man with exquisite
cough to have II renlled The druggist accom-
modated the man with the marvellous cough and
arrested arraigned In Harlem Court and held
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-11
WATCH AND OFFICE FURNITURE SEIZED.
ONCE WEALTHY BROKER TRIES TO RETAIN
THEM. But SEES THDM FOLLOW THE
WRECK OLE HIS FOR1rrNEs

Henry NJ. Curtis, a former wel-known railroad
man, who Is at present broker at No. 81 Newest,
and who is the father of Professor Curtis of
Columbia University, examined In supple
mentary proceedings in the City Court yesterday as
to his ability to pay q judgment obtained against
him by Edmund S. Whitman. He testified that
he was formerly treasurer OF the Fitchburg and
Marion Railroad Company. head Of the firm Of
ii. NJ Curtis & Co.. OF No. 81 Beaver-st., and was
interested in many railroad enterprises. He lived
in the city at the Buckingham Hotel, and had a
country seat at Poughkeepsie. the place being
owned by his wife. The railroad had since been
reorganized and he had nothing TO do with It: tho
country place rented. by his wife. and he
boarded with his wife and son at New-Canaan
Conn., lie had q the Petroleum Exchange
and also one the Consolidated Exchange. worth
about $3.50. but no other property OF any kind ex-
cept gold watch and the furniture in his office.
When Mr. Curtis had thus testified a receiver for
his property in the person Of Howard B. Smell was
appointed and motion was made TO Justice
Schuchman for an order compelling the debtor to
turn over TO the receiver the gold watch and the
furniture in his office, those being the only available
assets the receiver could attach. Mr.. Curtis de-
INJURED 10 tho seizure the ground that the
watch had been in his possession for thrty-five
years and that II was necessary he should keep II
In order that he might catch trains TO and from
the city He also said no could not part with his
Office furniture ana submitted that II was exempt
from seizure.
Justice Schuchman put n wet blanket over this
contention by remarkng: THE office furniture of
n petroleum broker is not the office furniture and
library of professional man. and s therefore not
exempt and your gold watch is not exempt because
n nicket watch will serve as timekeeper just
we'll. You must deliver TO tho receiver
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-11

SECRETARY GAGE THINKS or HAVING IT TAKEN

SECRETARY GAGE THINKS OF HAVING 1T TAKEN
OUT OF THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE.
Washington April 10 SpeciaD-Sccretary Gage Is
said be seriously considering the ACCESSIBILITY Of
having the office Of Supervising Architect Of the
Treasury taken out OF the classified service, where
1t was placed with a number of other offices in the
last months of the Cleveland Administration. He
has idea that the duties Of the Office are too
technical and too important to be crcumscribed by
tho ordinary rules for competitive examinations
made by the Civil Service Commission. and II is a
question with him whether the membership OF that
body is competent TO prepare series OF questions
TO develop exactly tho qualities essential to the
administration OF that Office. He has not the
slightest desire TO have the appointment made
amenable to political influences, but he thinks that
the person selected for IL should possess certain
technical abilities impossible of ascertainmcnt by
laymen under tho regulation processes. His plan
contemplates having the candidates for the office
examined by commission consisting OF the three
leading architects Of tho country In any manner
they consider best calculated to demonstrate fit
ness for the peculiar duties of tho office.
The matter has not assumed tangible shape as
yet but ii has been tentatively considered by the
Secretary of the Treasury and the Civil Service
Commission. Senator's Plat Quay, Penrose, Proc
tor and others have advocated the removal OF the
office from the jurisdiction OF the Civil Service
Commission, but 1t Is not likely that they will be-
entirely satisfied II Secretary Cages plan Is
adopted and the Supervising Architect placed on a
still higher plane of efficiency.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-11
INJUNCTION AGAINST SOUSA REFUSED

Philadelphia, April lo-Judge Biddle to-day !"
the Common Pleas Court refused TO grant a tenn
porary Injunction against John Philip sousa, Ia.
bandmaster which was asked for by the ni"Ne'
estate TO prevent Sousa from giving any "ioIo '"u
steal concert. even, under the Bakely manage
mem. Counsel for Mrs.. BIakely. widow Of the for
NOR proprietor OF the Sousa band, said that oousa
appropriated $3.50 Of the II oney nud d,s
said tie DroneF course 10 pursue was 70 bring inc
before Of eaa In asSsd aS ,he court
that The OF to-days concerts be paid mo
the court TO some responsible person d or said
SOusa required give security Inc JuuSe sain
Mr. Sousa YVES respon sibe person. and he tnoush'
This request unnecessary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-11
THE MARCH EXPORT STATEMENT.

Washington, April 10.-The monthly statement Of
tho principal articles Of doncstio exports shows
that In March. 1897. the exports Of breadsus. cot
ton. mineral oils ard provisions follows
Breadstuffs. $5si5,S7s. compared with N05so.
200 for March. 1885, cotton A5,6I7l50. as compared
with Sl9 643 for March. 1895: mineral oils s. S6
Z55 as compared with S.353,A4 for March, 1896;
provisions 50 s7S65 against S9496.36S for March.
1856 cattle and hogs, &ST,0A. as compared with
&C. 3g3. 1856 for March last year.
For the nine months ended March 81. 1897 the in
crease or decrease in the exports Of these articles
MS compared with the same period last year were
as follows: Breadstuffs increase 54l70922; cotton.
decrease 80 900 $751; mineral oils. increase Sl COS S2S;
provisions decrease. $.sll5sO cattle and hogs, In
81 7(6.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-11
THE TARIFF IN THE SENATE
RATES SOMEWHAT LOWERED BY THE
FINANCE COMMITTEE
THB BILL NOT LIKELY TO BE REPORTED BACK
BEFORE NAY IA DIFFICULT


BEFORE NAY IA DIFFICULT
PROBLEM PRESENTED
[BY TELEGRAPH TO TIE rRlBUxE.l
Washington April 10-The present policy OF the
Senate Committee on Finance is TO dispose of those
schedules in the Tariff bill which there Is
least controversy first. leaving the others for moro
deliberate consideration. So far the committee
has gone there has been general scheme of re-
ductlons advances in rates, circumstances de-
terminlng the status OF each Item. Some increases
have been made but in the aggregate the reduc-
tons have been more numerous. and the indlca-
lions are that the bill when completed will carry
average rate lower than that OF the Dingey bill
The general purpose Of course is 10 secure all
the protection possible without the sacrifice of
revenue, but the demands Of the Government for
revenue the first things TO be considered ard
1t will not be the policy to advance the duties be-
yOnd the revenue point or at least not far enough to
cut off revenue, for the sake of protection. II
Is not thought that 1t will be necessary 10 sacrifice
any needed protection TO accomplish this. but the
committee will not be able to yield to all the de-
mands made for protection. which involves rates
that arc practically prohibitory.
The problem presented in the effort to construct
a bill which will provide as great an amount OF
protection is demanded by tho many interests
involved, and at the same time will produce large
enough revenue to make up the deficiencies under
the existing law, is TOO difficult to admit of hasty
work The members OF the committee working
diligently. devoting every hour possib TO the
sderation of the bill Yet it Is doubtful whether
they will be able TO report at as early date az
they anticipated. They hardly compete their
work before May l. II so soon az that After all
the abor they have devoted to the matter the
most difficult problems are still before them. and
after each schedule has been gone over and
amended the bill. viii have to be considered as a
whole and estimates made as to the revenue II Will
produce
The disposition Of those who are responsible for
the bill appears 10 be TO make all possible conces-
sons Western Senators who demanding
high protection for raw materials. But to make
such increases Of duty as are demanded in every
case would involve corresponding compensatory in
creases in the duty manufactured articles. In
making such compensatory increases there would
be danger OF placing the tariff beyond the point
where revenue could be produced. and this the
committee Will have 20 guard against. After yield
Ing TO the demands OF the Western Senators far
possible without too great sacrifice OF reve-
nue.. the committee will undoubtedly take decided
stand and make IL a question OF party loyalty for
Senators TO support the measure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-11
TAKEN PRISONERS TO BOSTON.

Fred Whitney and Fred Kenny. both ex-cohvicts.
recently arrested In this city BY Central Once
Detectives Kelly and Strip on a telegram received
from the Chief of Police OF Boston tn. men are
charged with entering the jewclry store OF Frank
Carroll No 433 Washington-st, Boston, on March
B and stealing tewelry worth In all q.
They were taken 10 tho District-Attorneys ONCE
yesterday morning. where they were turned over TO
Detectives Coogan and Morrison, OF Boston. who
had relusition papers for them from the Governor
of Massachusetts.
Whitney Is said to have Just returned from Lon
don. where he served 4 term Tor grand larceny.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-11
FEDERAL TROOPS GOING TO SEA GRIT

Paterson. N. j. April lo.-A letter sent by General
Alger, Secretary OF War. to Governor Grggs Of
New-Jersey. has Just been made public Some time
ago the Governor. in behalf Of the State, offered to
the United States troops the OF the camp
grounds al Sea Girt for practice. The reply OF
General Alger was follows: The offer made by
you ON behalf OF the State TO the troops OF the
United States In the Harbor OF NewYOrk OF the
use OF the National Guard range at Sea Girt has
been brought to my notice / have authorized the
commanding general OF the Department or the East
TO accept the courtesy. Accept my thanks for the
kindly action on behalf OF your State" The United
States troops Will this summer the grounds at
Sea Girt for practice and camp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-11
MR.. STEARNS DECIDES TO ACCEPT.

Washington. April 1o-Lester f. Searns OF Dun
L,rk n Y has decided to accept the offer OF the
Third Assistant Postmaster Generalshlp. and his
domination VIII be sent In Immediately after Pres-
aont WcKinley's return. The place was offered 10
~ Storms last week. He conferred with the
1rcs,dent the Postmaster-General and others on
"a srbtect but hesitated 10 give up lucrative
, ie r"c,,ce His formal acceptance probably VIII
NV o., The hands of the President by Monday Mr.
Stems is a leading lawyer OF Dunkirk. lie be-
Stenl"1 mo %ew-York Republican Organization
and is warm friend OF both senstor Plat and and
Representative Hooker lie ,. was MCKINNEY ae'e
note TO the ST. Louis Convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-11
MANY SPECIAL AGENTS DROPPED.

Washington. April 10.-There was n sweeping re-
duction In the force OF special agents In the Cen
eral Land Office to-day. Twenty-three were
dropped, leaving only about half dozen on the
roll The reason for tho reduction lack OF
funds Most OF the men affected now In the
field in the West and II is said that their dismissal
will hamper the work of the Office. Relief IL ex-
pected through deficiency bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-11
REINsTATEMENTs IN THE POSTAL SERVICE

Washington. April l0,-Postmaster-Geherdi u"',
and his first assistant, Mr. Heath who has direct
charge Of the free-deyery system, nave 'e'ei
mined upon policy. acted upon to-day 'or III.
Arst time in two letter-carrier removal cases. Va
eliminating all question OF time limitation IN the re-
Enlightenment OF p,stal employes Old soldiers who
were removed from The free-deIivery service ON a
general charge or without cause may DC rem
stated Al! other lettcr-carrers are pari Gu ~ .i
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-11
A TROLLEYCAR KILLS 4 CHILD.

Mary Taylor, three years Old the daughter OF
Patrick Taylor. n saloonkeeper in Tyson-st,. Snug
Uarbor was instantly killed yesterday afternoon
by a car OF the Staten Island Electric Railroad at
the end OF Tyson-st. The child vas playing In the
street and ran toward the car as II to cross the
street John Maney the mOtorman attempted TO
stop his car but could not do so quickly enough.
The child ran into the side Of the car and fell to
the ground. striking the axle guard. Her head was
crushed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-11

removed for good cause will be reinstated. Those
W Wno are barred from reinstatement by the time
unit. and who were removed general charge
prior to the issuance of Postmaster General Bis
ses order OF June 2S 1894, which gave every letter
carrier an opportunity to submit defence, may
lake the Civil Service examination and again enter
,he service through that channel, IL not otherwise
barred by age limitation or physical disability.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-11
FEDERAL COURTS ~ NEED OF MONEY

Washington. April lo-Attorney- General Nc
Kenna to-day sent TO the House recommendation
tina; joint resolution making emergency appro-
priations for the United States courts bo adopted
at once. He asked for 10000 sor jurors fees $40
600 for the support Of prisoners. $4,000 for bailins
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-11

and $4,000 for miscellaneous expenses Without
these funds. the Attorney General says, the terms
or court for the coming month will be greatly en-
harrassed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-11
Wuhbam
WatcheS

are always
guaranteed to be
free from any defect
in material or
construction. The
makers particularly
recommend the
movements engraved
with either of
the trade marks
"RIVERSIDE" or
"ROTAL." Made in
various sizes for
ladies and gentlemen,
and for sale by all
retail jewelers..
Evening journal., 1897-09-11
REDUCED RATES VIA PENNSYL-
VANIA RAILROAD.

For the benefit of persons visiting
the Delaware State Fair, to be held at
Fairview Park, Dover, September IA,
10 and 16, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore railroad) will sell excur-
sion tickets, including admission to the
grounds, from principal stations on the
Maryland division and from all points
on the Delaware division and branches,
and Queen Anne and Kent r. r.. AT
greatly reduced rates. Tickets will be
sold from September IA to 16 inclusive
good to return until September Is in
elusive.
The fair this year promises to exceed
all former years in interest and attrac-
tions. Bicycle racing will be made q
special feature. Large premiums will
be offered, and the grand display Oi
cereals and live stock will prove mos
interesting and instructive.
Evening journal., 1897-09-11
PENINSULA NEWS PARAGRAPHS

Milford people are complaining of a
lack of poultry.
The prices of tomatoes continues to.
rise in the Peninsula towns, and are
bringing as high as S5 cents basket ait
Milton.
A Chinese laundry will be started in
Georgetown the last of the month.
Master Frances Aloysius Hale, of New
ark, Del, sent TO the Baltimore Sun Of
flee white potato of the White Star
variety weighing thirty-three ounces.
The potato is perfect in all respects.
Eggs are selling for Is cents a dozen
in Milford markets.
Undertaken w. L. Pritchett, of Dover,
sold two coffins to John MOsely, col
ored, on Monday. which were TO bury
his two children, aged and 13 years
The family is stricken with diphtheria
at their home near Fox Hall. Two
died on Monday and three oters are in
a precarious condition.
A number of cottages are under con-
structiOn at RehOboth, and it is ex
pected that several others will be com
menced shortly. The people of th'
town are expecting a boom on accoun
Of the completion of the new Queer
| Anne's railroad, which will be built K
Rehoboth in a very short time. Their
is already much travel over the line AMI
IL is expected that RehObOth will mex
year be much more popular with peOpl
/ from Baltimore and Washington thai
any either resort on the Atlantic Sc
! coast
Evening journal., 1897-09-11
NEWS OF NEW CASTLE
VERY ANXIOUS FOR A RACE.
NEW CASTLE SAILBOATS WANT
TO GET SOME OF THE COIN OF
WILMINGTON YACHTSM1sN.

Since the alleged representative Of the
sallboat Sunshine, of Wilmington, has
talked Of money for race with the
New Castle boats, the Little Pearl pre-
ferred, there has been a general stir
among New Castle yachtsmento the end
that a forfeit will go up from the New
Castle end either to-day or tomorrow
for a race over any course for purse
Of S30-$1O Ito be deposited by each boat
now as a forfeit and So additional from
each before the start is made.
The New Castle contingent want The
amount OF canvass, however, to be un-
limited. The Sunshine people want
fia,y yards of sail the limit, but the
New Castle people claim that the Sun
shine already carries sixty-tive yards,
and this would bring about a wrangle
that even an official measurement
would not settle. Therefore, they want
MO limit In the amount OF canvass in
mainsail and jlb. and 1T will then be
fair to everybody.
II is more than probable that coed
money will go up to-day on the merits
of these boats. Another race is booked
for next Sunday, one week from TO-
morrow.
Evening journal., 1897-09-11
INJURED IN A COLLIsION.

West Chester, Sept 11.-In a collision
of cars at Wawa, on the West Chester
and Philadelphia railroad, a number Of
persons from this place were injured
yesterday afternoon. several of them
severely. The most severely injured
were: DR.. b. H. Warren state ornithol-
ogist confusion of head and body;
Clifford Williams, bone in neck broken;
Miss Anna Williams, seriously cut
about face and neck; Mrs. Caroline
Hopes, badly injured about head and
bruise Of body. The train connects at
Wawa with one from Oxford, which
takes a coach through to Philadelphia,
and while attaching this coach the
brake failed to work and a crash re-
suited. Nearly all of the injured were
struck by a falling chandelier and re-
ceived severe cuts from the glass globes.
The injured were taken to a hospital in
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1897-09-11
SHERIFF'S SALES.

SHERIFF'S S SALE.-BY VIRTUE OF A
writ of LeVari facias. to me directed, Will
be exposed to public sale, at the Court
House. on Market street between Tenth
and Eleventh streets, in the city of VIII
mington, New Castle county, Delaware,
ON MONDAY.
THE Goth DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1897
At 9 o'clock, a. m,
the following described real estate, viz:
All that lot of land with a three-story
mansard dwelling thereon erected, situ-
ate I'm the city of Wilmington, State of
Delaware. bounded and described as fol-
lows, to wit:
Beginning at a point on the northerly
side of Vandever avenue, 81 feet westerly
from Thatcher street; thence westerly
along Nandever avenue Il feet inches TO
"A corner. and at that width northerly par
allel with Thatcher street a depth of ~
feet to a thrce-feet-wide alley, with the
free use of said alley forever.
Seized and taken in execution as the
property of William c. Guthrie and Annie
V. Guthrie, his wife. mortgagors, and
IS, and to be sold by
WILLIAM r. FLINN, Sherln.
Sherif's Office, Wilmington, Del, Sep
tember 4. 1897.
Evening journal., 1897-09-11
GOVERNOR AND STAFF SHOOT
THEY INITIATE THE NEW JORDAN
RANGE BY THE DELAWARE
RIVER TODAY.

RANGE BY THE DELAWARE
RIVER TODAY.
Upon the Invitation Of Captain E. 10.
Rogers. of Company II, and at the sug-
gesdon OF other prominent military
men. Governor Tunnel and his staff,
including General r. l.. Holiday and
Quartermaster-General Enoch Moore
Will be here to-day to Initiate" the
new regimental rifle range established
along the Delaware just above town,
and to be known as The Jordan range.
Very few details of the shoot could
be learned this morning as the officials
wanted TO have the affair pass off with
out a single spectator, which would
certainly no5 be the case if the people
learned that the governor and his aides
were going to try to hit a militarytargo
500 yards away
-Four uniformed members of Com
pany II admitted that there was goin(
TO be shoot by some distinguished
men in the Delaware military, and Una
they had been detailed as markers
and to proceed out uo the range at
O'Clock. carrying guns and ammunl
ton for the shooters.