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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-22
OBSTRUCTION WEAKENING.
THE FIGHT AGAINST THE TARIFF RE-
PORT LESS BITTER

PROBABILITY THAT THE VOTE WILL BE TAKEN
ON FRIDAY-MR. JONES OF ARKANSAS. OVER
RULED BY vIcE-pREsrDENT HOBART.
GBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBuSE.l
Washington. July 21.--Much OF the edge and
keenness Of yesterdays fight In the Senate
against concurrence in the conference agree
ment on the Tariff bill seemed 70 have worn on
to-day, when the report was again taken up
for consideration. and the afternoons debate
was sluggish and spiritless in comparison with
the violent onslaught made yesterday the
work Of the conferrees. Mr.. Teller. OF Colo
rado who attacked the conference agreement
with great bitterness and vehemence when Il
was first submitted. softened enough this af-
ternoon to Joke with Mr.. Allison over the two
year clause Of the new reciprocity section. and
Mr.. White, OF California, also took a hand In
mildly bantering the conferrees over some Of
their legislative handiwork
Mr.. Morgan, of Alabama. came to the front
with contention that in certain paragraphs Of
the report the conferrees had exceeded the pow
ers granted 10 them, and introduced new legis-
lation; and point Of order was formally raised
against receiving the report on this ground by
Mr.. Jones. Of Arkansas. the leader of the Demo-
cratic Populist- -Sllverite opposition. The Vice.
President properly ruled, however, that the Sem
ate alone was competent to pass on the regular
ity or irregularity Of the work OF the Conference
Committee and that its Judgment could be ade-
quatey expressed In the vote TO accept or re-
ject the report. Neither Mr.. Jones nor Mr.. Nor
gan cared to challenge the soundness Of the rul-
ing by taking an appeal.
The text Of the report was again taken up
paragraph by paragraph. and with occasional
criticisms from the Democratic side and occa-
sional explanations from Mr.. Allison the debate
ran on until the last OF the numbered amend
ments was read and commented on. An ad-
journment then taken till tomorrow, with
no further approach to an agreement on time
for taking a vote. Some definite understanding
will probably be sought tomorrow by the Re-
publican managers. and the present attitude OF
the spokesmen for the opposition encourage the
belief that the end will he allowed TO come some
time before adjournment on Friday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-22
ALLEGED TO HAVE DIED OF A BEATING

Providence r. l.. July 2l-Poce Constable Alfred
A. Johnson of Silver Hook. died at O'Clock this
morning from the effects Of a beating ne If aAeged
10 have received on Sunday morning from Con-
stable Charles Ballou and the latter's son, Walter
Warrants against the assaants which have been
issued charging assault with dangerous weapon.
will be changed to mansaughter. The two Bal
lous father and son, came to this city this morn
ing TO obtain ball. with the announced intention OF
later delivering themselves up 10 Deputy -SnerlH
Lynch. of Warwick. at Apponaug. who drove up
last night TO arrest them and found them away
from home An autopsy will be held tomorrow
morning TO determine officially the cause OF death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-22
INSURGENTS USE DYNAMITE.
BRIDGE IN HAVANA PROVINCE BLOWN
UP-sICK SPANISH TROOPS SENT HOME.

Havana. via Key West, Fla, July H.-The insur-
gents this morning destroyed with dynamite the
fine railroad bridge near Madruga, In the Province
Of Havana.
Yesterday ffty-six officers and 1.1S3 privates who
were incapacltated for duty by Illness or wounds
departed for Spain. Members OF the Red Cross
Society distributed money and clothing among
them.
I'm the last ten days have lost in killed ten In the
Province Of Puerto Principe eighty-six In Santa
Clara. ffty-one in Matanzas. seven in Havana and
eighty-two in Pinar del Rio Twenty OF them nave
been taken prisoners In the same time. In the
same period 1876 firearms have been surrendered 10
the authorities and 52 armed insurgents have given
themselves up. q,
The Spanish losses In the same time are two Off
GERS and thirtyfve privates killed and four officers
wounded. ,
In a reconnaissance by a detachment Of Spanish
troops on the coast near Bahia Honda In the Prov
ince of Pinar del Rio the soldiers found l2Vv Maui
ser cartridges and two small cannon OF old style.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-22
wEYLER RETURNS TO HAVANA.

Havana July 21.-Captain-General Weyler ar
rived here this afternoon. lie travelled from Glen
fuegos by train Las Cruces and Sagua La Grande.
From the latter place he proceeded TO the coast,
where he took the steamer Adela to Havana
The action Of Secretary Sherman in giving pub
city to his Instructions in the Ruiz TO General
Stewart l.. Woodford. the new United States Min
,s,er 10 Spain is freely commented on; II Is re-
garded as o breach OF diplomatic usage and az only
surpassed 10y the premature publication OF the re-
mort OF Consul General Lee In the same case
Reports from Matanzas announce that the 'Au-
rora Yumuri' has been suppressed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-22
LIGHTyIyGs PRANKS ~ MIDDLETOWN

Middletown, n. Y. July 2-The heaviest electric
storm OF the year passed this city this after
noon The thunder terrific. One brick
dwelling In the centre Of the city. owned by John
King was struck The bolt passed through the
wall knocking a hole In the building three feet in
diameter II wrecked articles In the room and
disappeared mysteriously in another part OF the
house The moulding was knocked from picture
frames and the walls scorched. Another
bolt struck the house OF Cornelius keefe. II
entered the chimney and went 10 the ground. after
breaking into every room. wrecking furniture and
firing bedding Mrs. Keefe was stunned and had
a narrow escape. Neighbors extngulshed the
Nro
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-22
HOBOES STOP TRAINS IN NEBRASKA.

Omaha July 21.-Word was received here to-day
that tramps had stopped freight and passenger
train on the Omaha road at Tekamah. Neb. The
gang was trying to force Its way over the road.
This afternoon the embargo laid on tranlc py me
Tekamah tonight without stopping consultation
was held with the Federal authorities but they
declined 10 interfere further than TO send deputy
marshal TO Tekamah watch the hoboes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-22
EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE AT HAMPTON

Newport News. Va. July 2.-An Afro-American
educational conference began at Hampton Institute
this morning and will last until Friday. The most
prominent colored educators OF the state are pres
ent Reports on home trades schools, business
habits land and religion were read at the morning
session Papers on education were read by W. C.
Price j. Hugo Johnson. and others large num- num-
at Tomorrow session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-22
r. G.. DUN'S VILLA ROBBED.

Narragansett Pier. r. l.. July H-Two thieves
broke into Dunmere, the summer villa OF X. G..
Dun. Of New-york at ea.ly hour this morning.
Mrs Dun awoke, and discovering the robbers gave
an alarm but the burglars got away. taking with
them some valuable household goods and horse
from the Dunmers stables.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-22
INJURED BY A. MIMIC VOLCANO.
1T EXPLODED BEFORE THE THIRD ACT OF CAP
TAIN COOK AND BURNED THE
STAGE CARPENTER.

Frank Lehman. twenty-seven years old. Of No 5ol
Eighth-ave.. n stage carpenter at Madison Square
Garden. in assisting in the production OF Captain
Cook was badly injured last night by the prema-
ture explosion Of the volcano" used In the opera.
The explosion occurred behind the scenes. ana the
audience was not aware OF 1t, or there might nave
been panic The explosion occurred at 1913
o'clock In preparing for the third act Lennans
ewes were closed when he picked up, and the
surgeons at the New-York Hospital. where he was
taken fear he may lose his sight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-22
Japan WANTS NO WAR.

London July 21.-The Paris correspondent OF
"The Daily MALI says: THE Japanese Minister
here denies that the relations between Japan ana
the United States strained. and says we
wish especially to avoid war with the united
States II we had wanted would nave re-
sisted Russia when she interfered after our war
with China but decided that 1t was best 10
strengthen our army and navy and develop our
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-22
LABoR's VOICE RAISED FOR CUBA.

Washington July g.-The labor organizations OF
the District held a mass-meeting nj typographical
Temple tonight TO discuss the Cuban question. The
meeting was large and enthusiastic. The speakers
were Corporal Tanner. Colonel Hinton samuel
and Secretary Keep Resolutions were unanimously
sdonted demanding the immediate recognition OF
Cuban independence and denouncing any scheme to
pay Spain q wal indemnity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-22
TOO MUCH RAIN ALONG THE RED RIVER.

Minneapolis, July H-Dispatches from Fargo.
Grand Forks Crookston and other Red River Val
ley points say that there is too much rain for the
good OF the wheat crop. At Fargo 4i6 inches OF
ra,n IN two and onc-half days has fallen. Many
fields OF wheat low places will be uncut and the
loss will be heavy. The rains in South Dakota are
nnnqihered highly benefClal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-22
WATSON STILL DENOUNCING BUILER.
HE AGAIN DEMANDS THAT THE PoPuLlsr
NATIONAL CHAIRMAN RESIGN.
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuSE.l

NATIONAL CHAIRMAN RESIGN.
Atlanta. Ga July 21-In his Peoples Party
paner" of this week. out tonight, Thomas e. wat
son calls on Senator Marion Butler to resign the
Tot,onaI Craftsmanship OF the Peoples Party. lie
a,,s. "U,h Rutler at the head OF host the
host ,s not going TO march. We had enough OF
butler and Butlerism. He has deceived us and Is
deceiving us now. lie Is in cousion with our foes
inst as Allen is. We cannot fight fusion with a
fusionist In command. There Is no sense IN Trying
q This party is entitled to chairman who Is In
svunathy with It's policy declared at Nashville
Populism cannot go to success unless Populist
leads-a leader who puts principles anove the Of
Fces and who realizes the deadly mistake OF put
ting our party into corrupt bargainings for ONCE
with Its foes. 49, .o uoshhurr
or Peod for chairman. Let us have an ofhcial
head in whom the rank and file put commence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-22
ANSWERING MoRET PRENpERGAsr.

Madrid July H.-Sehor Moret Prendergast's
speech at Saragossa on the Cuban question and in
denunciation OF the policy of the Government has
made great sensation.
The "Epoca" says: THE frightful picture Of
Cuba painted by the Liberal leader at Saragossa
can only be compared to the in1ammatory utter
ances OF the worst enemies OF Spain. We believe
that his insnuatons against the throne must
permanently keep the Liberals out of power owing
to the increased strength which such utterances
give the MOna rchsts in the eyes OF the public"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-22
STORMS AND FLOODS IN ENGLAND.
BOYS KILLED BY LIGHTNING. RAILWAY TRAFFIC
STOPPED AND MUCH DAMAGE CAUSED.

London July 21-Varlous sections OF England
were visited to-day by terrible thunderstorms. In
the northeastern part Of London floods have oc-
Cured. stopping railway traffic, and much dam
age has been done. Two boys were killed by light
ming at Ipswich. Floods have also occurred In Es-
sex Birmingham and Warwickshire boy was
killed by lightning at Rhymney, in Monmouthshire,
and many persons were injured there and In other
placeS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-22
m ULTIMATE THE ROYAL GORGE.

Canyon City, Col. July N.-The officials OF the
Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company have de-
c,ded 10 illuminate the famous Royal Gorge with
electricity the lighting Huid being furnished from
the city This Is to be done for the benefit OF trav
eiiers whose business makes 1t necessary for them
to pass through the gorge in the night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-22
A FREE FIGHT FOLLOWED THE SPEECH.
COUNT ROMANONEs ATTACKED SENIOR DE LONE
AT A BANQUET IN sARAGossA

Madrid July 21.-At banquet given last even
ing at Saragossa, in honor Of Sehor Moret y
Prendergast the Liberal leader and former Min
lster Count Romanones made n violent attack on
Spanish Ministers beyond seas" referring evil
dently to Senior de LONE.
representative of the Government who
present interviewed. resenting the Counts remarks.
and a free fight ensued The Governments repre-
sentative drew n revolver.
Finally the entire company was elected from the
hall where the banquet given after which
they formed In groups and paraded the streets.
shouting Long Live Liberty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-22
AN EXAMINATION FOR "FITyESS."

Albany, July H-The Examining Committee OF
the state Board OF Charities will give examinations
for fitness on August at No. 81 Nassau-st.. New
York City; Senate Chamber. Albany, and at No 81
statest Rochester 10 candidates on the Civil Ser
vice merit list for positions inspectors 10 the
Board OF Cha:ties There are some thirty candi- i
dates to examine, and the Board has four or fve
anpointments OF this sort to make. The positions
pay from 500 to 81, 200 year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-22

Madrid July 2l.-Sehor Canovas del Castillo. the
Premier says that the report OF alliance be-
tween Spain and Japan is incorrect. The most cor
dial relations exist between the two Powers but
the understanding does not extend further He
adds: "Ii was never more necessary than now
for the Government consider what reforms ought
TO be introduced In Cuba
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-22
AMERICAN PIC IRON FOR GERMANY.

Chicago. July H.-"The Industrial World" to-
morrow will say that three thousand tons of bcsse
mer pig iron the product Of Milwaukee mill
ha va been sold for export 10 Germany. Many other
foregn Inquiries are at hand in this market.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-22
CAUGHT IN TENDERLOIN RESORT.

AN EXPRESS CLERK AFtfI-SI Ed rOr rOfS0'1''1
DESPITE AN APoLoGETIC LETTER
II / Mulville formerly clerk In the employ OF
the United States Express Company. at Broadway
and Forty-ninth-st. was arrested last night oy
Detectives Hunt and Walter. Of tho West Thir-
tieth-st station. on the complaint OF William X
Evans. also employe in the Office OF the COM
many who charges that Mulville obtained $50 from
him ON a fraudulent refund order" Before the
fraud was discovered Mulville disappeared. lie
wrote a letter 10 Evans apologzing for the trouble
he had created and the inconvenience bis action
had caused Evans gave the letter to the police
They have been waiting for Mulville to return 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-22
SPAIN TO INCREASE HER NAVY.

Madrid July 21.-It is reported that the Govern
ment is negotiating for the construction of four
large warships.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-22

RIKER'S DRUG STORE HAS REMOVED.
And is now open for business In new building a.
southwest corner OF Sixth avenue and TWENTY
THIRD Street-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-22

Amateur photographers will find every requisite
at Rockwoods, L440 Broadway. near +oth.-(Adv'.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-22

away.
The cause Of the explosion has not been de-
ternined, and perhaps its cause may never be
known. None Of those at work in the room at
the time say that ii was due TO the lact tnat
ery placed In the machine. 1t is not even def
nitely known In just what machine the explosion
occurred. An explosion in any OF the main de-
partments at the Winchester works Is an un-
usual thing. Extraordinary precautions are
taken. and the companys officials are carefu 10
an extreme almost In their efforts TO preciude
the possibility OF disaster Usually explosions
occur In the little mound houses, where py one
man the powder is prepared for use NO blame
will attach to the company.
The money loss caused by the explosion is
estimated 10 be about $1,000 to the machinery
and 5000 TO the building. No effort was made
TO resume operations at the armory to-day. but
the plant will start up again tomorrow.
THE PRESIDENTS STATEMENT.
T. G. Bennett. president Of the company this
afternoon gave to the Associated Press the fol-
lowing statement:
1T is impossible to say at this time what
was the cause of the terrible accident. and the
exact cause may never be known The funnei
which contained the powder was exactly lKe
that on the first machine used, whlch was testeu
with l21z pounds OF powder. Since the first ma
chine was made several have exploded without
harming any one, and generally without harm-
Ing the machine We have believed that they
were perfectly safe. The help who bring In the
powder bring II in small cans. carrying one
pound each The tetale attached TO the ma
chine tells when the powder Is nearly exnausteu,
When the helm see that the powder is exhausted
they signal for more powder. Another can -
then brought and put into the macnns. AZ
night all Of the powder Is taken our oi 'he ma
chimes and am informed by the man In charge
Of the room that all the powder was taken away
from this machine. believe however, thatt
there was more than the required amour. ..,, -,
automatic loading machines for something more
than twenty years ami this Is the FIRST time
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-25
TERRIBLY COLD AT CHICAGO.
Cany foor Families Fonnd Nearly Froze
to Death-Sunday Relief


Chicago, Jan. 25.-According to the
records Of the weather bureau yester-
dav was the coolest day in Chicago in
thirteen years. Only twice since
the Chicago station has been established
has there been so low a maximum
temperature recorded. At o'clock
last night the signal service reported l. be-
low and at S:3o this morning a private
observation on the street showed nine
teen below. The suffering among the
poorer class is intense, and a number
of cases Of destitution were reported
to the police. At Grand Crossing thirty
three families, with eighty-six children,
were found in their poorly protected
novels, unable to care for themselves,
their ears, noses and hands whitened
and benumbed by cold.
In South Chicago five families were
found actually freezing to death. These
foundI actually freezing to death. A
number of other cases Were found in
other parts of the city. To aid the Door
on account of the extreme severity of
the weather the county coal contractor
delivered 400 loads of coal to destitute
families. This is the first time such a
delivery has been made Sunday. Food
and clothing were also given out.
Reports from the west and north
west show very low temperatures-at
st. Paul, IS below; at Helena, Mont,
IA; at Bismarck, ". D.. and Winnipeg,
Man, "a; Duluth, IS; Detroit, 5; in the
upper peninsula of Michigan, Is.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-25
GENAToG tuANDLrl

OF way earlier in the week. but even
with the road cleared to the extent OF
the removal of the Nicaragua bill IL is not
probable that any feadway would be
made with the bankruptcy bill before
Wednesday. The time Of the senate aft
er o'clock today will be devoted to
eulosies upon the late Speaker Crisp.
and the time previous to that hour aft
er the disposal Of the routine morning
business will be consumed by Turpie in
speech discussing the Cameron reso-
luton. II is known that Senator Tur-
pie Will take radical ground favorable
to Cuban recognition, and IL is hintetl
that he will take occasion to cTitic!se
Olney's position sharply.
Bill for n Monetary Conference.
Turpie's speech may prove to he the
first of several on the Cuban question.
but the committee On foreign relations
is manifesting no disposition to press
the resolutions to a vote. Tomorrow
Chandler expects to secure a vote on his
bill providing for the representation of
this country at an monetary
conference. There will be several short
speeches ard more or less running de-
bate on the measure, but it is believed
that all substitutes and amendments
will be voted down and the bill passed
before the close OF the day set for its
consideration. Cameron has a subs;i-
tute requiring the government TO take
the initiative in calling a conference,
which may give the movers of the
original bill more or less trouble.
Has Morgan Changed His Posi;ione
Morgan Will make strenuous effort
to prevent the Nicaragua canal bill
from losing its place as the unfinished
business on the calendar. and it is un-
derstood will submit amendments which
Will meet the demands o. those who
hold that the bill requires further work
by committee in view of the new posi-
ticn Of Nicaragua as developed by
Senor RcdriCuez's letter. Which would
seem to indicate that Morgan is not so
belligerent now as he was Friday when
the Rodriguez letter was announced in
the senate, when he wanted this min
lister" to send his statement back to
his government"
Feature of the House Programme.
The most interesting feature Of the
house programme for the coming week.
unless the Nicaragua canal bill should
receive consideration (Which in view of
the recent complications seems entire
" improbable), will be the fight against
the conference report on the immigration
bill. Bartholdt of Missouri. who made
an Intellectual attempt to prevent the
bill from going TO conference. will lead
the opposition to the bill as agreed on
by the conferrees. There seems to be lit
tie doubt that the friends OF the measure
will be triumphant in the end. as the
sentiment in favor of an immigration
bill in the house is, as shown by the
votes on previous occasions. in a strong
majority. Nevertheless Bertholdt pro-
poses to do all in his power to defeat the
conference report.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-25
INDICATED BY THE X RAY.
War Veteran Proves His Wound and
Saves His Pension.

Milwaukee, Jan. 25.-Many good deeds
have been credited to the Roentgen ray,
and Milwaukee numbers among her
population a man who blesses its dis
covery. He is an old soldier, Fred
jacob. At the battle of Shiloh he re-
ceived a rebel bullet in his left shoulder.
After the war he was given a pension
of Sl2 month. While living in Fort
Wayne, Ind, some OF Jacobs enemies.
so he says, made affidavit that he was
injured in a fall from a building and
was not wounded in the war. On ac-
count of this testimony his pension was
stopped.
While Professor Haskins was making
experiments with the y ray last week
for the benefit of the electricians who
were holding their convention in NIL
waukee Jacobi asked that he be ex-
amined. The professor complied with
the old soldiers request, with the re-
suit that the bullet in the shoulder
was shown. jacob is delighted. be-
cause. he says, he is sure his pension
will be restored.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-01-25
FIRE AND FROZEN WATER PLUGS
Cost q Chicago Stove Repair Firm the
Whole of Its Stock.

Chicago, Jan. 25.-The Northwestern
Stove Repair company's factory was
entirely destroyed by fire last night.
When the fire engines arrived it was
found that the water in every fire plug
in the neighborhood had been frozen,
and fifteen minutes elapsed before a
stream could be brought to bear on the
flames. During this time the fire spread
with such rapidity that the residents in
the vicinity of the fire began to move
their household effects out of their
homes. Finally, when water had been
turned on, the flames enveloped the en-
tire building. The firemen, however,
kept the fire confined to the stove fac
tory. The damage done to adjoining
buildings was entirely by water
The Northwestern Stove Repair COM
pany is owned by Robert L. and Ralph
S. Greenlee. They place the damage
on the contents of their establishment
at 100000, and on the building
at S125,e00. The exact amount of insur-
ance is not known. out it is thought
tht the loss is almost entirely covered.
Three firemen and a watchmen en-
ployed by the stove company were in
jured during the fire