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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-08
MORE FIGHTING IN CRETE.

,ScEssANT RIFLE AND CANNON FIRING HEARD
o,.rsrDE CANEA-GREEX AID FOR FUGfTiVEs.
Athens Feb. IA dispatch from Canea 10
the "Asty' states that ncessant riiie ana can
NON firing was heard outside Canea yesterday
ord to-day and that the Turkish troops took
rart in the nghting. using artillery Many
Christians killed.
If is reported that the Christians have capt
ured the arsenal at Suda-
The "Asty's" correspondent adds that he saw
Moslems plagng the bakers quarter In Canea
and killing and mu,ilating Epirot bakers.
I.ondon, Feb. IA dispatch from Athens 10
tho Central News says that the Greek Gov
eminent has asked the Chamber to grant a
credit of 100000 drachmas 10 be devoted 10 the
spnport of the Crctans. who are ncclng 10
C;recce owing TO the disturbances in Crete
The dispatch adds that Prince Grorge' sec
ond son OF the King Of Greece VIII command
the Grccian torpedo fleet. which Is In readiness
to start for Crete.
"The Standard's' Athens correspondent tele-
eraphs that sailors were landed from the for-
eien vessels in the harbor OF Canea TO prevent
tho entire destruction OF that city by the IN
oerdiary fires that We're started on Friday
1be DANES were not suodued until they had
burned for thirty six hours.
The dispatch adds that number or Turks
aided by the troops. have marched 10 Halcpa
which place is defended by Christians. with
.ha exception Of Canca. Retino and Ileraklion
nearly the whole island Is reported 10 be In pos-
session Of armed Christians. who are only
awaiting a signal from Greece to proclaim the
union OF Crete with Greece.
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TO CONTROL THE ALCOHOL MARKETS.

AMBITIOUS SCHEME OF THE AMERICAN SPIRITS
coMPASY-TANKs INSTEAD or BARRELS.
Chicago. Fob. IA morning paper says: III tho
ambitious plans OF Mr.. Rice are realized tho Amcri-
can Spirits Manufacturing Company. OF which hc
Is president. will lock horns with the alcohol
producers Of Europe In effort 20 control the
alcohol markets OF tho world Mr.. Rice arrived
from Now-York yesterday. and was IN conference
all day with Levy Mayer. Angelo Myers. OF Phil
adephia. principal distiller for the company came
from Philadelphia TO attend the conference.
president Rice IL after the alcohol producers %
Germany. Hungary and Rumania. For years
American manufacturers Of spirits have been I'M
able to compete with them In markets consuming
more thar 100000 gallons OF spirits year owing
to the technical restrictions OF the United states
revenue laws. The substitution OF tank-cars for
barrels IN shipping spirits TO the seaboatd VIII
markets and Incidentally furnish outlet for
nearly 1000 60 bushels OF corn every year. II has
Of grain from surplus that is steadily increas-
ing would raise the price Of corn four or i've
from to y cents bushcl on the farm.
An We ask said Colonel Rice Yesterday 'is a
chance 10 forward alcohol 10 the seaboard In tank
cars There II will be transferred TO tank steam
ers just as petroleum is now handled The prssen:
put alcohol in barrels and store tho product N
eooperage makes It impossible for American dis,
illcrs to compete in the European market. which
pricp of ba rcs 81 alcohol to-day is ahou, s. a.
Of which represents the value Of tho alcohol and
81 Is the barrel. II L. obvious that We cannot hope
10 get control OF foreign markets as long a. We
are forced to pay 81 IS for every package contain.
ing goods valued at 81
F'Thc plan we are working now. continued the
sneaker lie 10 the revenue Jaws 80 modified
that dlstiers would be allowed TO store alcohol
In huge tank, under Government control. draw
tho snrIts ont into tank-carq under Government
supervision and forward the goods IN bond In
thcsa cars 70 the scaboard That wound enable IA
TO eliminate an enormous expenditure for barrels
and the freight thereon. and Immediately pat no
basis where competition with the European
producers would 10 possible.
" Tho distillrrs OF Germany, Hungary and Ru-
mania control I'm addition - their own markets.
the other markets OF Europe ana those or Japan.
china and the African coast. whore vast quantities.
are used To open such enormous consumption
20 American producers would be 81 grea' benefit
10 TN. far ming element
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-08
CUITPUiN GOWUY'S STCCTSSOH.

1ndianapolis Feb (SpecinD.-The selection by
president-elect Mckinley of Chairman Gowdy for
the Paris Consui-Generaship makes II necessary TO
rcorganize the Republican state Committee as soon
nc the chairman resigns. which he is expected soon
TO do II is probable that T. H. Sebeker. cx-Treas-
urer NJ the United States and Mr.. McCulloch OF
Muncie will be the opposing candidates. McCul-
loch was n Gowdy supporter In the heated contest
Of last spring Chairman 0owdy has received a
multitude of congratulations since his selection be-
came known. and his friends have wished him bet
ter luck than befe the present Consu-0cneral. =
Is Morss who lost $50 900 by the misconduct OF "A
Subordinate The loss fell on Mr.. Morss. who chose
rather to bear II In silence than TO prosecute the
recovery against the offender.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-08
TENANTS BADLY FRIGHTENED.
THREE ATTEMPTS TO BURN HARLEM TENE
MENrHoUsE WITHIN WEEK.


The fye-story tenement-house at No. 2h East
N,ne.v-,hrd-s. with It's twenty families. has been IN
n.ru nv fire. eleven times within two years. some OF
ito tenants say. Three fires that look suspicious
bav. occurred since last Tuesday noon and yester-
dav q fire was undoubtedly kindled by some person
IN q closet on the second floor The fire was dis
covered nv a Young woman, who called Austin Green
one OF he tenants the second floor. Ills VIE
father and four children formed bucket line. ann
with their help he extlnguIshed the flames.
The tenants OF the upper part OF the house. hhdlhg
tho halls full Of smoke down the stairs carrying
their belongings the street The natural excite
men. was increased because they had been In con-
Giant state Of terror since last Wednesday on that
dav an old mattress which had been lying for long
while in the cellar OF No. 239 was found aoiaze IN
an areawsy between 1t and No. 9ii. An alarm OF IRE
was sent in ard the firemen who responded extlh-
p,ished the flames. This at 2:S0 p m. AT the
same hour the day before. Tuesday, feather pea
in a locked cellar belonging 10 one OF the tenants or
No 2I was found ahre. A match had evidently
beeo dropped over partition that divides the Sec
lions Of the cellar. ,....,,o-,,
Vesterday's fire was Enthusiastically OF an incendiary
origin Ii was started among papers ana SINAI!
sauce dish containing dark resinou5 substance Was
found burning near the paper. a sheI vi he'ose"o
oil was also perceptble last night
The tenants OF the house are IN STATE Oh panic
and many say that they will change their quarters
within a few days. Green said last night that ne
SouS. while he was a; work No clew TO the hrebug
has been found as yet. The building Is owned ny
Touis RereeH Of No 21l East Thirty seventh-s;.
1'be damage caused by the fire was sight
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THE C.. l.. U. DROPS MOTIFS CASE.

The Central Labor Union yesterday had n discus
sion on the work OF a committee appointed some
weeks ago TO take measures which would bring
about an inquiry into the mental condition OF Po-
lice Magistrate Mott A delegate reused the anger
OF the meeting by exclaiming: "A crazier commit
tee was never appointed on a craxier subject"
On hearing this George Washington Jones Jumped
I'D and said II was never In favor OF going on tho
committee and | consented to act against my
wishes" Delegate Mese another member Of the
committee also weakened. and said that he was
forced in "A measure TO join the committee against
his desire lie added that he told Delegate Arm
strong chairman OF the committee. that n besi
to drop the matter. Il would cost lot of money
take IL into the
After q long d.. he Central Labor Union
decided 10 dischs nmitee, and the matter
was dropped.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-08
REFORMS MADE PUBLIC ~ crRA.


LOYAL spANi,RDs ARE SAID TO M PLEASED
WITH THEM WOMEN SUSPECTS RELEASED
Havana. Feb The authorities here have M
last given their consent to the publication of
the scheme Of Cuban reforms issued last week
by the Cabinet at Madrid The "Lucha' and
the 'Dlario lie la Marina" to-day issued extras
containing the reforms, but neither ~ those pa
pcrs make any editorial comment II can bc
stated. however, that loyal Spariards
pleased with the scheme
All five Of the femal" political SUSPECTS who
were brought here from the Province Of Puerto
Principe were released yesterday from the casa
Rocogdas. or wOmens penitentiary.
Key West Feb. I.--TnformatlOn from Cuba
received this week states that Gomez natly
refused 10 meet Marcos Garcia. the delegate
sent by the Government to make proposals Of
peace Gomez would not near ~ any overtures
or receive any communication tending 10 open
negotiations unless has on absolute ind,-
pendence. Another delegate appointed 10 20 10
Mansanilio TO talk with caNto Garcia de-
clined the commission. saying II was useless. he
knowing full we'll that Garcia never accepts
any terms especially now, having 1900 men
under his command. we'll armed and composed
Of a majority Of veterans OF tho last war In a
section totally dominated by his forces whore
the iebeIlious spirit has always been prevalent
Other Cuban leaders In Pinar del RIO Matan2as
and Havana have written 10 friends IN this
CITY expressing the same determination to re-
sist TO the end and accept no compromise with
Spain except independence
Rus Rivera. after signolly defeating Mel
auizo in the fight reported last week captured
the town OF Guane. and then burned II en-
tlrely The rebels burned the wooden bridge
and several culverts near Palos. Havana no
trains arriving from Union YESTERDAY
Or Gaspar BetancOurt's confinement. despif,
the decision of the court for immediate release
is CO nsldered great Outrage on an American
citizen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-08
Not TILE K. OF 7. RITUAL.

Indianapolis. Feb. THE Supreme Tribunal.
Knights OF Pythias closed it's sitting yesterday
The matter presented for adjudication was the
case OF Philip Cosgrove as Supreme Chancellor,
and James b. Carnahan as Mator-General OF tho
uniform rank knights OF Pythias. The question
involved was whether or not the so-called new
ritual OF the uniform rank as presented at the
Cleveland session Of the Supreme Lodge was legally
adopted IL was decided that this ritual was not
adopted by the Supreme Lodge In the manner pre-
that IL was therefore not legally ritual OF the
order o ID that the Supreme Keeper OF Records and
Seals was not authorized TO print and publish the
same The decision OF the Supreme Tribunal ~
not subject to appeal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-08
BrycES SoriDRoV DElirEp.
40 Sign or THE wAHsHlrs rs CHAIR EsroN ulR
DOR LAST NIGHT

Chsrlcston. g, Fob The expected war.
ships did not arrive to-day The water front was
lined with people all day long. but not ~ eunboat
came over the horizon line. Tho transport Fern
went out thl1 morning with mail and dispatches
FOR Admiral runcc, bat as none Of the ships Nere
sighted she anchored outside and viii probably
wait for them there Late this afternoon the dis.
patch boat Dolphin arrived on the ictiics from
the south The Dolphin has been detailed on tho
coast ~ Florida She. Of course. had no news OF
the fleet
Tn. tlyd. Liner Iomauche. some hours ovrreu.
came iu night from New YORK, aud had not
spoken the warships that lott Hampton Roads on
Thursday morning captain Pennington told 81 a
sever. storm encountered on tho tapts on aafur
day and from hts description OF n tho warshipa
must have caught Il also The ships that ION
Hampton Roads on Thufsdav were the cruiser
New-fork the hattle-ship Maine. the cruiser 20.
mmhln and the double turreted monitor Amrhi-
,ritr This las,-named vesaei II buiit with "A very
low frechoard and n ~ thought would have an
.xffomel, rough time IN storm
At late hour tonight the warships had not
heon reported but u A. confidently expected that
they viii show up In the morning
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TRAIN GOES THROUGH 4 TRESTLE.
FATAL WRECK on THE CUMBERLAND AND PENN
eYLvANIA RAILROAD.

Cumberland Nd Feb. An excursion train on
the Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad, a branch
feeder OF the Baltimore and Ohio went down
trest.e at Franklin Mine Md, at midnight last night
The track walker passed the trestle short time
before and il all right. The train was running
at full speed. The engine crossed in safety
but the combination coach and rear fell through
the trestie into raging creek. There fifteen
passengers board The cars rapidly filled with
water and the battling OF the passengers for an
exit terrible. AS far known all the passengers
escaped.
Engineer Ross received injuries from which he
died to-day.
John Howard. the fireman OF the train Jumped
from the engine a3 IL was topping over and
ce!ved bad injuries.
The accident caused by the centre props OF
the treste being knocked down and carried away
by ice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-08
THE BRooKLyy AT rriGrE ISLAND.
EXTENT or THE DAMAGES SHE SUSTAINED oS
SCHOONER LEDGE

philadelphia Feb THE damaged cruiser BROOK
lyn was brought from Marcus Hook 70 League
Island Navy Yard this afternoon The cruiser has
been anchored az Marcus Hook since she scrapcd
her bottom along Schooner Lodge last SATURDAY. as
the In the river has been too heavy to risk bring
ing tho vessel through y 20 League leland. The
river Is again practically clear and tho vessel =
draught has been lowered over two feet 10y lighter.
ing her stores and ammunition, and 80 " was do
cldcd 10 take advantage Of fun tide and como
up 10 League Island to-day. Tho trip was not
made under the BrOoklyns own steam but she
was fowcd by four tugs. ana one OF the most sN-
ueriencod pilots ~ the river WAS I'm charge ~ The
cruiser Tho vessel ls anchored Boa tho Delaware
River on League Island and viii probably h"
put IN the drydOck there 20 undergo repairs on
Tuesday.
Il was discovered yesterday ly y diver that. in
addition 10 damaging her bottom when sho struck
"a piece a foot long and six Inches Wide was broken
Of ~ tho blades Of The propeller on the port
ell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-08
GIVES s20O.000 FOR A LIBRARY.

Providence r. J.. Feb. John Nicholas Brown
has given TO the Providence Public Library Associa-
ton for the erection Of library building III this CIV
tho sum OF 10000 The announcement OF this splen-
"a oif, u,as cob.ed nv Mr. Brown from Europe bis
representative in Rhode Island, ard AT special
meeting OF the trustees OF the Public Library Asso-
ciation Yesterday afternoon the good news was
made Known to that body by c. w r. Matteson.
The problem which has so long been before ' ne
TO- Of Providence s thus effecually solved As
soon as spring opens active operations can begin
upon the site already purchased pouHoeo ny ""'"
ington Greene and Fountain sis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-08
A NEWJERSEY POSTOFFIcE ROBBED.

THIEVES BLOW OPEN THE SAFE AND SECURE
$1,000 ~ STAMPS ANp SOME CASH
Burglars entered The postoficc m IrvlnEion y r.
yesterday morning and blow open tho safe They
obtained fis in cash and GeD In postage stamps
After rOhhng the rortofc" the thieves carried the
~ occeds George Raymond produce store on
the opposite side OF the street where thoy an
parenilt divided a. a. tlpt sft some papers taken
from tho safe table IN the store Tho post
Office rs onc-stOfy frame building ln Springne Ia.
ave Mrs calvin -. Van 'leeNe ID tho poafmis ross
Before entering tho postofice fhe burglars entered
the blacks mlih shop ~ g. Engi md and stole crow
bar. a slodge hammer ANA a hrac" and bif. which
they used iu forcing IA" safe Blankets We're laid
on the floor 10 dcaden the noise
The po4toiiioc was robbed 900 Arm. 1885, but tho
burglars obtained only 500 iu stamps
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-08
HENRY W. RAYMOND'S AMBITION.
ANXIOUS TO RETURN TO THE NAVY DEPARTMENT
AS ASSISTANT SECRETARY.


Washington, Feb. (SpeciaD. -Friends OF Henry
". Raymond, Editor and proprietor OF ''The Ger
mantown Telegraph" and private secretary to Sec
rotary Tracy in the Harrison Administration, are
hopeful that he will be appointed Assistant Secretary
of the Navy by Mr.. Mckinley. Mr.. Raymond. as
Secretary Tracy's private secretary, was practi-
cally Assistant Secretary OF the Navy. and the
thorough acquaintance with the Navy Department
and with personnel and the material Of the Navy
which he gained during his four years service would
enable him TO be mora efficient as Assistant Secre-
tary than any man could possibly be who had no
practical knowledge Of the business in question.
J. r. Soley. who Assistant Secretary under the
Harrison Administration, would not leave his law
practice in NewYork return TO his Old office and
there Is no other Republican except Mr.. Raymond.
who Is qualified by practical experience for the place
While Mr. Raymond is lifelong Republican, as
New-York Times" might be expected to be. and has
the favorable opinion OF the leaders OF all elements
Of the Republican party in Pennsylvania. ne Is not a
politician and does not aspire 10 the Assistant Sec
retaryshp of the Navy for political purposes but in
order that he may continue a career which will en-
able him 10 serve the country through lis Navy IN
ecturing and writing about ever since he left the
Mr. RAYMOND was born i9 IT,. Nex;YcrE City IN ~
lege Law School In 1871 receiving the degree OF NJ
from Yale In 1872 and practising law until his In
herted taste and talent for literature and journalism
interested In naval matters. and was an enthusiastc
yachtsman, that he was glad TO accept the oner
which General Tracy. his fathers friend mads him
OF the private secrearyship when he became Secre-
tary OF the Navy. Mr.. Raymond never held any
other office although ne nominated by President
Harrison for Solicitor OF the state Department TO- MI
the nomination being held up In the Senate with all
the others made at that time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-08

General Martinez Campos will shortly replace
Senor Canovas del Castillo. the Prime Minister
The latter. should he resign. would place him
self at the disposal Of the Crown, which would
possibly advise him to support Marquis Pdal.
In an interview to-day Prime Minister Cano-
vas del Castillo declared that the Government
would legally execute the reforms In Cuba, and
would not wait for the complete pacifcation OF
the Island. II would be sufficient II the re-
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connected with the Department Of State. to
submit to an examination Is an excellent pro-

connected with the Department Of State. to
submit to an examination is an excellent pro-
vision. and 1t Is not likely to be modified by the
new Administration. Major Mckinley doubt
less thinks that man who cannot pass a reason
able examination upon subjects with which he
will have TO deal In his official capacity Is not
ft TO be appointed. There Is every reason to
believe these examinations will be made pretty
rigorous. and every who has the good of the
service at heart hopes that this may be the case
1t is not necessary. however. to take Civil Ser
vice examination in order to be appointed TO a
consulate. The examination which will be re-
CURED is special one conducted by officers OF
the Department Of State. Any one is at liberty
to take 1t whom the President desgnateS. In
dications to-day are that there will be about
bOOW applications for foreign appointments.
Most OF those who get them will find that II
takes an amount Of time and labor, and sub
1ects them to a degree of uncertainty OF wait
ing and Of anxiety. Of which they have not
of appointment will in many cases prove but in
different compensation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-08
ANTITRUST LAW IN SOUTH DAKOTA.

Pierre, S. D.. Feb. THE Senate yesterday passed
the biz prohibiting the formation OF monopolles or
truss within the State or any corporation or COM
pany in this State acting agents for trusts which
limit production fix price or prevent compc-
tjtion 10 the detrnent Of the public The penalty Is
fine of moi less than 5000 more than l00OO for
The first offence and not less than $4,000 nor more
than 600 900 for the second offence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-08
THE PLAGUE APPEARS AT CANDiH1R.

cossAcKs WILL WATCH THE DISEASE ALONG THE
RUSSIAN FRONTIER
Tashkend Feb THE Governor OF the Trans
caspian territories announces that the bubonc
plague has appeared at Candahar. Afghanstan.
a force of Cossacks will be sent to watch along
the Anu Darya River. TO prevent. II possible.
the introduction Of the disease into Russian ter
ritOry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-08
rrcrugR ASKED roR LruBER CONCERN

Portsmouth. Ohio reb - \ Ross an attorney
Of Ironton ana a creditor Of the yellow Poplar Inn.
her Company. ~ Cow Grove Ohio. with headquarters
in chicago 10 the extent o g. 90 for legal ser,r.,
pres.nted petition ln Judge bovrrs court yesterday
iot A receiver FOR thai company The capital .fook
nj the company IL sl.rsl001 The petition aavs thr
Tlrai National Bank OF Chicago l4 creditor 81 M.
company in The sum ~ sN1 ana that an lfs eaplfal
.fofk 4. n,te.l for the nay nsnf ~ This sum IN.
hearing vas postponed an next Saturday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-08
SENATOR ELECT MAsON's CUBAN VIEWS.
WILL NEVER BE SILENT UNTIL THE BE1LGER-
ENcY OF THE INSURGENTS IS
RECOGNIZED.

Chicago, Feb. 7-Senator-elect William r. Mason
was the guest OF honor at reception last night ny
the Menoken Club of which he Is a member. In the
course OF speech he said:
Il have disagreed with people some times but
what am going to say now is question Of patriot
Ism. not politics. In the Supreme Court on
Monday when the Attorney General sought TO ad-
vance the interests of the cubans who wanted TO
get to their own country. And II | get In any
trouble II will be on this score $500
Have you read how the Spaniards are killing
women and children? DO you know how boys are
shot every day? There il precedent for national
laws. tell you | sick and tired of men and
children being murdered at our doors and turning
back and saying, We're not brothers keepers
| say we are our brothers keepers. And whether
am blamed or praised shall never be silent until
the belllgerency of Cuba Is recognized"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-08
CaMpos MAY REPLACE cANovAs

cAgrSET CHANGES MAY RESULT FROM DIssATfS-
FACTION OVER CUBAN REFORMS
Madrid. Feb. There Is much dissatisfaction
expressed here over what are believed 20 be the
excessive concessions made - the Cuhans ia
the scneme 81 reforms. ana 1t is thought that
Cabinet changes are likely 60 result
II Is reported to-day that Marquis Pidal %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-08

CLAYTON FOR THE MEXICAN MISSION.
Indianapolis Feb (SpeciaD-It is said here tina,
the appointment as Minister TO Mexico has been
given 10 Powell Clayton, OF Arkansas
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ma ORDERS ron rfrcrRIc,l uopr

pli'shurg, Fob Two orders were tece,,.a n,
the Westinghouse Electric Company ,est.tdey ,h..
VIII furnish employment for n number ~ worn ma,
for som" time 20 come onr was from the W..t
End Electric street nailweN 'onran, ~ n,.stou o.,
~ stfe"tcaf motors The order wa. st,rn from, "a,
tai.te.i ,onr'tuciion Company 81 New iolk Zoe
n a"o. hefrc. power generator This A. the .i...s
generator Of this enormous capacity crdcssd ~ ,s,
company tue srGsrs eso voetA 0AN3 ~ "a