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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
NAVAL STEEL BOARD ABOLISHED.

IT'S DUTIES TRANSFERRED TO THE BUREAUS OF
CONSTRUCTION AND STEAM ENGINEERING
WASHINGTON Feb 1S.--Secretary Herberts last act
before starting for Charleston yesterday was 10
sign an order abolishng the Naval Steel Board and
transferring its work TO the Bureaus OF Steam En-
cheering and Construction. This Board. when
was constituted bv Secretary Whitney. has been
for nearly twelve years the source OF continual
trouble in the Navy Department and the subject OF
drastic criticism at all times. Yesterday NaVal
Constructor Dashiell was ordered TO the Construc,
ton Bureau. and all matters pertaining 10 shIps
material were transferred with him. Assistant En-
gineer Freeman transferred, together with all
matters relating to material for machinery 10 the
Steam Engineering Bureau and the third member
of the Board. its chairman. Captain Coffn is TO be
assigned to Jther duty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
Az IMPORTANT PATENT BILL.
REPRESENTATIVE MITCHELL EXPLAINS THE
NECESSITY FOR THE PASSAGE OF HIS


MEASURE.
Washington Feb. IS (SpeciaD--Respecting the bill
to define the Jurisdiction Of United States Circuit
Courts caaea brought for she infringement of let
;ers palent-a measure in which members Of the
lega. profession as well inventors and owners OF
patents take much Mitchell
OF York. who reported the bill from the Com
nittee on Patents and had charge Of It during its
passage through the House. said to-day
This bill is one Of grea; importance. not only 10
a. interested patents but TO lawyers and to the
courts. Vast OF money have been really
wasted in endeavorng TO determine whether the Ju-
dietary of 1857 and 1883 did did not apply TO
patent cases, and The members Of the bar and the
Circuit Courts themselves. have been led 10 conflict
Ing conclusions 10 this matter 10 such an extent
that We find different districts in the same state
holding directly opposite Views. one district nodng
that a foreign corporation could be sued wherever
found. and the other holding that such corporation
could only be sued in the State where il was incor-
pOrated The United States Supreme Court, IN two
decisions in re Hohorst. 100 L. S. 653 and in re
Circuit Courts into greater confusion in this
matter as they did not bear directly on the ques-
ton involved in this bill. hut contain obiter state
uents and when construed Oy various Circuit
Courts lead different decisions in those Circuit
Courts and in this greater confusion. 1t be-
came most essential therefore in this great branch
o. our practice 10 define the exact jurisdiction OF
these matters and how and where process shall be
served on nfringers. The bill does this clearly, and
has the unanimous support Of the entire bar so far
have written to all the whom know in the pro-
fession and asked them their candid opinion. They
all bill viii he OF great service in clearing
ID the doubt which has existed in regard TO these
matters II is hoped that the bill will pass the Sen
ate and become law before the expiration OF this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
NEW REPTBLTCAN ORGANIZATION.
ENROLMENT AND PRIMARIES ARRANGED
BY THE COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION.

ENROLMENT AND PRIMARIES ARRANGED
BY THE COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION.
The new Republican organization which has
been for some time foreshadowed. and Of which. II
is understood William Brookaeld will be the pres
dent ard acknowledged leader was formed last
evening at the headquarters of the Mckinley
League at the State Club. No 30 East Twenty
second-st. It will be called the Regular Repubh-
can Organization Of the City and County of New
York. ami the details for its formation were set
tied 4. Il meeting of the Committee on Organ,za-
ton. Thomas F. Eagan presided and Samuel 5.
Koenig was secretary. There were present Lowell
II. Jerome. :. l. Whitaker. William IL. Huber.
William f. DAILY and "a dozen others. report was
prepared which will be sub united to the General
Committee this evening for adoption.
The preamble declares that accepting the asser-
lions of Cornelius " Bliss. Joseph H. ChOate Ed
ward Mitchell and other members OF the Committee
of Twenty-Five as conclusive Of the hopeless con-
dition into which the socalled machine organiza-
ton Of the city has fallen. sef-respecting members
Of the party must form honest Republican asso-
ca ton and unite for honest primaries and fair con-
ventons The Committee Organization Is au-
thorzed to appoint five Republicans in each cleo
ton district who shall conduct an enrolment OF
members of the election district association. to be
held on March IS. 10 and %. between and O'Clock
o. m Every registered voter of the district is ELI
gible to membership who supported the Republican
National ticket at he last general election, and
no applicant shall be enrolled whose name Is not
on the registry list, except citizens who have be-
come residents the district have arrived the
age of twenty-one since the election. Members OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19

Consul-General De Kay, at Berlin. has unearthed
a conspiracy by certain Germans to take out pat
ents or copyrights on the trademarks OF as many
American bicycles yet unprotected by Inc
German law and he reports 10 the State Depart
ment that he has made arrangements TO have an
agent OF American machines. n man Of the highest
standing. anticipate the scheme by taking out the
necessary patents in his name, to be trans
ferred to the American companies hereafter on the
payment of costs. which amount TO about Sls Inc
Consul-Cieneral found that the German Patent Or
fee does inquire whether applicant mas a
right TO a trademark. whether articles bearing
such trademark have been sold. but merely sees
that the mark is original not already taken
out in Germany He understands that there Is no
redress for OF foreign trademarks who ma
that some one has already taken out a patent on
their trademark in Germany. The German pat
entee can prevent the sale OF goods so marked IN
Germany unless the foreign manufacturer makes
terms with him Investigation showed that the
Columbia. Cleveland and Standard machines alone
have been protected In Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
A NEW POSTAL CARD SYSTEM.
THE PURPoRr OF BILL HURRIEDLY PASSED BY
THE SENATE.

THE PLRPORI Of n bii>c iNi'iNii>HHi -''NA'H -
THE SENATE.
WASHINGTON Feb. 1s-The Senate passed to-day
without a word Of explanation bill which, If 1t be-
come law will introduce a new postal card system
It's title Is "A Bill 20 Extend the Uses Of the Mail
Service" II was introduced in the early part OF
the last session by Mr.. Villas Dem. Wis.,. and was
referred 70 the Pcstoffce Committee from which IT
was reported back with amendments on January Is.
A week 20 an attempt made to have II passed
By unanimous consent: but objection was then
made by Mr.. Allen pop. Neb.), VINO said that'
from The reading Of the bill II appeared TO propose
the comforting Of a monopoly. Mr. Villas admitted
that Il did confer monopoly, but said that as the
company conct rned owned the patent for the IN
yentjon there must necessarily be a monopoly. Mr..
Allen promised TO look into the matter. and when
Mr. Villas asked unanimous consent to-day for the
passage Of the bill, and said that Mr. Alien was
Eatished with II. objection was made. and the
bill was passed without even being read except by
title
authorizes the use in the malls OF the postal
cards and envelopes. with coupons attached. pat
en,ed and owned by the United States Economic
Postage Association. the Postnaster-General 10
test their practical operation in ore or more cities
10 suspend their use II the test proves unfavor-
able All cards and envelopes furnished by the
United States Economic Postage Association are
10 conform in size to the requirements OF the POST
Office Department and be used only for return mes
tages. they are 20 have printed thereon. ana upon
the coupon attached thereto the address OF the IN
divdua firm company or corporation TO whoin
cards and envelopes 10 De returned; ana
may also have printed upon the address side the
penalty prescribed for any violation OF the act, and
upon each coupon such words Will indicate that
the postage will be paid whom the card or envelope
lie delivered 10 the addresses ~
The senate also passed without amendment
House bill for the admission OF needlework import
ed by the New-York Association CT Sewing SCHOOLS
Tor exhibition purposes ,,.,
Only twenty minutes had been spent In legislative
session when on motion OF Mr.. Sherman lRep;,
Ohio the galleries were cleared. the doors closed,
and the consideration of executive business entered
upon. At G.25 o'clock the Senate adjourned until
Tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
THE NAVAL BILL CONSIDERED.

Washington. Feb lS.-The House Committee on
Naval Affairs to-day considered the Naval Appro-
priation bill without definite action The greater
portion OF the session devoted to the discussion
OF the parag graph relating arnlor plate Mr. Hall.
OF Missouri offered amendment fixing the price
OF plate at $3.50 a This was rejected lie then
moved - strike from the law the provso requiring
me armor plate to be of domestic manufacture.
This proposition was also voted down IL was theh
agreed TO appropriate for s025 tons OF armor necss-
Mfy FOR the batte-shps Illinois. Alabama ara WIS
seonsin, now being constructed The section cover
mg the Increase OF the Navy was then taken up.
AFTER some discussion IL voted 10 increase the
laval establishment By a practice-ship for cadets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
TIE COUNTY CONNTTTEE 4DJOrRyS

The February meeting Of the Republican County
Committee. at the County Headquarters No Il3
West Thirty -eighth-st.. was OF short duration Ed
ward Lauterbach presided and the chairman OF
the Committee Contests said that the commit
tee not ready 10 report. The point OF mo
quorum" raised. and President I.auterbach
adjourned the meeting TO Thursday evening March
Is without any effort to organize for the year II
Is expected that In another month the machine
leaders will know whether they must re-elect Mr.
I.auterbaCh president whether IL will be safe
to place the guidance OF the organization In new
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
THE QUAINT CLUB AT DINNER.
AN ELABORATE MUSICAL PROGRAMME AND
NOVEL MENU FEATURES OF
THE FEAST

AN ELABORATE MUSICAL PROGRAMME AND
A NOVEL MENU FEATURES OF
THE FEAST.
The first dinner given by Quaint Club this
year was held at the Waldorf last evening This
same Quaint Club Is pretty well known and 1t goes
without saying that the dinner was n merry one
George II. Daniels the president Of the club. pre-
sided and he has quaint way of keeping the HUI
NOR at the highest tension. A huge picture in
which Mr. Daniels Mr.. Barattoni and hand-organ
were strangely mixed hung the diners and
caused great deal Of amusement The musical
programme was unusually elaborate. and among
those who took part were Nine. Orlando Aberti
soprano: Signor Arturo Nutini. the blind pianist
from the Conservatory for the Blind at Florence
Monsieur Jules Barlncourt. tenor. and Professor
g. Ricci. violinist. assisted by his quartet. The
menu left nothing be desired. and was as quaint
as the club. 1t follows and leaves some
guessing to the dishes:
The Pearl CATERERS
pen,.n- Of thu An is ott' N'S'o" Earth. ,pol.,
Miniature umbrellas under cover.
The bovine tender spot.
What Jack bartered his cow for.
cooler u Neros time.
Nebuchadnrzzar 'is fa v''
A bit Of sahara.
Fragrant beans from Arabia.
Whit. coroo, The aromatic matte t;,i;o. -, Wi.
Among those present were William J. Arkell c.
A. Baraton. William Barnes jr., William Berr.
Theodore Baettenhausen John s Beecher, George
l.. Conner. Joseph Fleming. Grant L. Hamilton, II.
L. Heiter. f. h. Ibbard. J. ". Keller, Charles f..
Lambert. Theodore III. Lee, Chester :. Lord, =. T.
Murphy, X. w. Parsons, DR.. Charles J. Perry.
Charles w. Price, h. j. Richards. Alfred Rind-
skopf. W. 5. Rode. DR.. L. l.. Seaman John \.
Seicher o. H. Taylor. Francis NJ. Scott. o. NJ.
Shepard. ). NJ. Williams. Charles Dana Gibson.
James Metc1lfe. Charles X. Pope and James Elver
son. Jr. Mr.. Elverson had a. his guests the din
ner J, S Mccartney. of The Philadelphia Record"
who Is also secretary OF the Glover Club; Robert
Ansley OF THE Chicago Times-Herad." and ".
L. Mcl.ain. proprietor OF The Philadelphia Evening
I,ulletn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
ILLNESS or SENATOR KENNEY

hover Del. Feb. is.-The condition of United
states Senator Kenney who has been seriously Ill
M his home for the last few days IL considerably
,ro,,.d to-day He was able to sit up In his room
,h,s morning and il said 10 be rapidly Improving
IL returned from Washington on Sunday with a
bod cold hut did not pay much attention TO II. and
an TUESDAY he was compelled 10 go 10 his bed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
FOR Az ARBOR DAY IN ENGLAND.

Washington. Feb. 1S.-The Secretary OF Agrcut
IRE has received a ietter from Ambassador Bayard
inclosing extract from THE ST. James's Ga
zette" IL which G. W. Radcliffe Cook NJ p. urges
the establishment Of Arbor Day In Great Britain
and warmly seconds the proposition that this
Arbor Da, should be adopted as one means or cele-
hrafing the ONefn's long reign
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
MINING ENGINEERS iDJOTRN.

Chicago Feb. 1s-The convention OF the Ameri-
can Institute Of Mining Engineers adjourned at
noon to-day The visiting members however Will
remain in the city until tomorrow as the guests
of the local Engineering Society. The following
officers elected for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent Thomas NJ Brown, South Bethlehem. Penn. :
E,ustis. Boston. and James Douglass, NewYork
man Rrooklyn' and Frank Nom Stanton Wough-
ton. Mich: treasurer Theodore ID. Rand. Phila-
dephia; secretary. Rossiter W. Raymond. New.
York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
prDr-CED RATES TO WASHINGTON FOR
THE, JNAI'GI'RATION

rr,. RovaI Blue Line will sell excursion tickets
,am Ncw-York Newark and Elizabeth at y for
,hc round trip, and at proportonite rates from
III chr stations 10 Washington ID. g.. and return
81 a. The inauguration OF Presdent-eect Mckinney
30 o March 4th Tickets will be good 10 go on March
~, 70 An Inclusive and for return from March 4th
TO sth. inclusive ~, vorL rr.,.,a, 70 mil,
Upon application the New,York transfer 90 VIII
dence In Washington. ,,p ., Nan lar
station in New-York Central X: H. OF Ne"-ye'
..v foot OF Liberty St. North River.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
MINING LANDS SOLD TO LONDOVERS

San Francisco. Feb. 1s.-Alvnza Haywood has
sold a one-sixth interest in the Mariposa grant one
OF the bestknown mining districts in the State for
siGG eG6 The purchaser IS the California Explora-
ton Company. n London syndicate and the pur-
chase price Is considered remarkably CHEAP The
Mariposa grant has an interesting history Cen
eral John &. Fremont the first American 10
own IT, He opened up several mines which have
been big. producers. The grant comprises iI0U
acres OF agricultural. mineral and timber land on
the west slope Of the Serras. i'm close proximity 10
Mother Lode
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
OFFTCE-SEEKERS WASTE THEIR EFFORTS

Washington, Feb. B-The flood of applications
pouring in offices which do not yet exist in the
new Congressional Library Building Is becoming
alarming. No appointments of any kind 1t is de-
cared can he made before next July, so that 1t Ia
useless TO send recommendations TO members OF
Congress. VINO nard pressed by public duties
n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
AN ITALIAN DIAMOND THIEF CAPTURED.

Chicago. Feb. ls-Navaro Andre. one Of three
Italians wanted by the New-Orleans police for
SO 900 diamond robbery. and for whose arrest
reward OF $1,000 offered, was arrested here
this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
HARVARD NEN TO DINE NIGHT.
A LARGE ATTENDANCE PROMISED AT THE
TTIIRTY-FIRSr ANNUAL DINNER

THIRTY FIRST ANNUAL DINNER
The thirty-irst annual dinner of the Harvard
Club. which Will be held I'm the Waldorf this even
Ing bids fair to be OF the most successful the
club has ever held. Nearly three hundred men
have sgnited their intention OF being present. a
much larger number than has attended any Of the
clubs previous dinners. All Harvard men, whether
members OF the club are invited to attend.
The interest displayed in this years gathering Is
doubtless nearly connected with the rapid growth
in membership OF the Harvard Club, which now
numbers more than thousand, since the acqui-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19
cTOPy or 4 RiTSTN TRUST DISCREDITED.

Chicago Feb ls.-The story OF the formation ir
New-York OF a Taisin Trust Is discredited by I'll,
,,o.aia crocers of Chicago Several who wer,
VIZ yesterday declared they had heard nothing
about II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19

soldiers going back and forth to and from the
Abyssnian War.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19

..The Fatal Message" by John kendrick Bangs.
and "A Rice Pudding" by Esther u Tiffany. will
no given by amateurs In the vestry of the Church
OF the Eternal Hope. No. ig West Eighty-hrst-st.
on February -. at SID o'clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-19

The Garfield Republican Club OF the XXth A..
semb,y District will give reception for James L.
stewart Monday. At = p. m, AT It's clubhouse. Ne.
23o East Thirty -second-st.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-16
COMMENCING ON The FIRST TUESDAY, IN
IHE:MONTH OF NOVEMBER, 1897.

Being the End day of said month and
on each succeeding day thereafter un-
til the sale is completed, pro-
qceeds to sell at public out
cry to the highest bidder for cash,
the following described parcels of land
and town lots lying and being In said
City of San Antonio, or such portions
thereof as will satisfy the taxes due
and unpaid by each respective person
herein named and interest with ac-
crued costs and 10 per cent penalty.
before the door of the courthouse, in
the City of San Antonio, County of
Bexar, the proceeds of the sale to be
applied to the payment of said taxes,
costs and penalty.
The amount of taxes with accrued
expenses, cost and penalty may be
paid at any time before sale day.
MAX SUTOR,
City Tax Collector.
City Collectors Office, San Antonio.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-16
RENDERED ROLL.

ABBEY, Chas. f. Sc part of lot
9, city block 70S .............. 10 4
ABBEY, ]. V. n ~ of lot 4, city
block SS7 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .
ACOSTA, Feliciano, lot A, city
block 2346 Observation-Disclosures. l5
ADAMS, Flora K, l tract. city
block A IS; 1-3 undivided in
terest in 29 lots, city blocks
1885, 25S7:1-3 undivided interest
in tract, city block A II; lots
1 to and II to %, city block
229; lots to 16, city block 1879;
lots to 16, city block 22S;
lots to 3 and II to %, city
block 1888; lots 6, and s, city
block 1911; lots to 9,city block
1922; lots 6, Z, Is and 16, city
block 2265; lot 81, city block
2095: lots IS and 10, city block
2157: lots, city block 2000;
undivided p interest in lots
to II, and II to "a, city block
2OSS ............................7 4S 8
ADAMS, Flora K, undivided u
interest in lots l to I, 10, IA
and Is, city block 2094; undi-
-
"a, city block 20S4; lots 1 to 4,
and Is to 16, city block 1912;
lots to II, city block 1906;
lots /, 2, 3, and II to 16, city
block 1907; lots l to 16, city
block 1929; lots 1, 2, 3 and II
to L. city block 174S; lots l,
?, 8, and u to 16, city block
1870; lots 1, 2, 3, and II to 16.
block 1850; lots 4, s, 9, 10 and
IL, city block 1915; lots 1, 2, 8,
and u to 16, city block 1911;
lots 8 to Z city block 1909; lors
2. 8, 4, and IL to 16, city block
1747; lots 1 to 10, city block
1883; lots II and 16, city block
S29; lots 9 and 10, city block
1902; lots II and IL, city block
1908; lot H, city block $685.. 755 5.
ADAMS, Flora K, is of f-3 in 20
terest in city block 1853; Is Of
1-3 interest in city block 1859:
block 2, city block 1882; lots 1
to 9, city block 474; lots 1 to
6, city block S62; lots and
TO- city block 466; lots to u.
city block 412: lots to 10, and
IL to 20, city block sol; lots
to 10, and Is to IS, city block
Hs9; lots A, B and Getty block
4S6; lots 2, 8, 4, 9 and 10, city
block 4S4; lots 10, IL, and II
q, city block 62S; lots 10 to 10,
city block 932; lot IS, city
block s31; lots 1, 2, and 10 to
IL, city block 937; tract, city
block APO; lots IA, II. 26 and
q, city block 931; lot 10, city
block 425; lot s, city lock 29os. 1920 "a
ADAMS, Est. H. B., lot 6, city
block S5S; lot 9. city block
1913; AZ acres in city block
AZ; lots to II, IA to Is, city
block 400; lots to II, Is, IS
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-16
20 PAGES.
NOT ICE
TAX SALE.
FOR 1896.

By virtue of the tax roll of the City
of San Antonio for the year 1896, and in
compliance with the laws Of the State
of Texas, and city ordinances, in my
capacity as Collector of Taxes, for the
City of San Antonio, have levied up
on and will during legal hours, on the
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-16

EDWARDS, F. NJ, lots I and
2, city block 1863 ............. Is OF
EDWARDS, W. G., W 2-3 of
lot 2, city block $50 ........ 27 81
EICK, Mrs. Ella c., lot %, city
block 2O72 ..................... 10 50
Jacob, lots 10,
IL and 20, city block 603 ..... 81 60
EISERLOH, Peter. Y of oft
2, city block $50 ............. &c 81
ELLIS, H. A, lot 9, city block
7S7 Observation-Disclosures. 20 %
F
Cleto, lots and 8,
city block 2640 ............ 547
FAHEY, Chas., lot 3, city block
992 49,. ...... ................ 50 81
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-12-01

had been and MINDLESS, and
about 5 o'clock in the evening the sun
was overcast with dense clouds, low
ering to the horizon. Soon after dark
there was a flash of lightning, and
two minutes later great drops of rain
fell, which cracked family on touch
ing the ground. From each of them
sparks darted toward the walls, trees
and soil they fell upon. The phenom-
enon lasted several seconds, and ap-
parently ceased when the air between
cloud and earth became saturated with
moisture