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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
CAUGHT WITH A DECOY LETTER.
YOUNG MAN ARRESTED ON A CHARGE OF
FORGING SENATOR MAsoN's NAME.

YOUNG MAN ARRESTED ON CHARGE or
FORGING SENATOR MAsoN's NAME.
Washington July 6.-S p. Williams, young
man whose home Is in Bismarck, n. d.. but who
formerly held a clerkshp in the Treasury De-
partment was arrested to-day a charge Of forg-
ing the name of Senator William +. Mason Of
Illinois. to an application to the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company for two round-trip passes from
Washington to New-York. Williams protests his
innocence, and will have hearing In the police
tomorrow. The police say that they have
beer working on the case for several days, and
that they caught Williams by means of decoy
letter. Senator Mason was Informed some days
ago by the railroad company of the receipt OF
letter bearing his signature asking for passes. He
placed the matter in the hands OF the police, and
they. watched the committee-room in the Maltby
Building. where the Senator's mail Is delivered.
To-day when letter to Mr.. Mason, said to be a
decoy bearing the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
panys stamp placed on the table In the com.
mittee-room. 1t was picked up by Williams, and
his arrest followed promptly.
Williams. who is about twenty five years old.
says that he has been getting his mail at the
Maltby Building since April, having directed that
it be sent there. The mail. he says was usually
put on a big table where every one had access
to it, He picked up letter. and. finding 1t not ad-
dressed TO himself. about to put II down when
the police arrested him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
uURDER MYSTERY ~ BUFFALO.

Buffalo. July 6.-The body OF John Scanlon was
found in East Buffalo about o'clock this morning
by Patrolman Kluge. who supposed he had picked
nm a drunken man. A close mnation disclosed
n bu,,et wound In the left breast. The shot had
been fired at such close range that the coat was
burned by powder. Sergeant Dillon Of the Eiev-
enth Precinct who among the officers re-
sponding TO a box CALL recognized the body as that
of his brother-in-aw. John Scanon, an empioye
of tho Iehigh Valley Railroad. In tracing Scan
IONS movements last night. II was learned that he
drank beer In saloon kept by Larry Zeteck. on
VilIIa m est about IL o'clock. In company with
Philip Wakeman Scanlon left the saloon. and In a
few moments Wakeman went out saying ne was
going 10 ind Scanlon. When questioned by the
poiice this morning. Wakeman said that ne was
not abie 10 find Scanlon. IL Ii not believed that
Scanlon had any money when killed. but silver
watch that he wore Is missing.
The host possibie cure for headache Is Tarrants
Seltzer Aperient. Sold everywhere e.-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
CABLE-CAR STRIKES AMBULANCE.
THE LATTER WAS ANSWERING a CALL FOR
HEAT PROSTRATION CASE.


HEAT PRosTRATIoN CASE.
Rroadwav cable-car No S0i In charge OF Charles
Demis as grpman of No l2i West Sixty-thrd-st..
crashed into an ambulance from the New-York
Hospital yesterday afternoon. between Thirty-
third and Thrty-fourth SITS Policeman Tighe. or
the West Thirtieth-st. station. saw the accident
and saws the grpman was looking In another d.
rectIon and was 10 blame John Kennedy the
driver of the ambulance. was thrown out OF the
seat and hit the pavement head first. DR.. Whit
ing who was in charge, thrown forward In
the ambulance but not seriously hurt The
ambulance was answering a heat prostration call
AT Thirty-ninth-st and Fifth-ave. The bell on the
ambulance was Changing loudly as Kennedy tried
TO cross in front of the cable-car. Bemis says he
thought the ambulance bell the car gong, and
he was expecting the ambulance TO give him the
right of way. ~, ,.. -
capsized Kennedy was pitched out, and was
picked up unconscious. His scalp was cut and his
hip injured. DR.. Whiting had him placed in the
ambulance and then started to get the patient for
whom he was called. He had gone but few
blocks when Kennedy recovered consciousness and
pluckily Insisted on taking the reins Wnen the
ambuince returned the hospital Kennedys
wounds attended TO.
Or Whiting lodged a complaint against the grip
man. and Policeman Tighe placed him under ar
rest lie was allowed TO complete his run. and
then was locked up in the West Thrtieth-st. sta
ton. An agent OF the streetcar company after
ward bailed him out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
DOGS THAT HAD TO BE KILLED.

large mongre dog caused good deal OF en-
element In he at No. IA Forsyth-st. yester-
day A small boy had found the animal In the
streets TWO DAYS before and had taken 1t to the
roof of the nouse where the poor brute was left
without food or drink for forty-eght hours. Crazed
by starvation the dog yesterday broke the rope
with which 1t was tied and attacked William Wes-
ley. janitor of he house. The maddened animal
chased the jantor downstairs and out Of the
house The janitor sought TO make his escape by
running into the hallway OF No. 10 Forsyth-st.
Sitting In the hallway little child. and the
janitor stopped long enough TO take the youngster
Oil: of DANCE The tenants In ihe house were then
IN an uproar. Finally Policeman Fitzgerald Of
the Eldrdge-st station. took up the trail OF the
dog when hau now through the house and
jumped iron the fre-escape TO the roof OF four
story stable. From this the dog jumped TO the
street below breaking Its legs The policeman then
put the brute OF It's misery with bullet from
his revolver The Society for the Prevention OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
FEDERAL PROTECTION SECURED.

rEDEhAL SECCRED
RECEIVERS APPEAL TO UNITED STATES JUDGE
IN OHIO AGAINST THE STRIKERS.
Cincinnati, July 6.-An important step was
taken here to-day in connection with the coal
miners strike. which puts the power Of the
United States against all violence unlawful
acts In at least 4 portion of Ohio. An order or
the United States Circuit Court. Southern Dis
trict of Ohio. Eastern Division. was made by
Judge Taft. upon showing made by Myron T.
Herrick and Robert Blickensdorfer. receivers Of
the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway Company
and of the Wheeling. Lake Erie and Pittsburg
Coal Company. whereby the United States Mar
shall Is directed to protect their miners at work
and to prevent unlawful interference with the
operation of their railway.
The receivers say they engaged In the
operation of two coal mines Of the Wheeling,
Lake Erie and Pttsburg Coal Company, known
as the Dillenvale and Long Run coal mines
that there is a strike among the mine workers OF
Ohio and other States under the direction OF the
United Mine Workers; that all of the 800 miners
at Dillenvale and one-haf of the 400 at The Long
Run mine are desirous Of remaining at work. but
have refraned from so doing by reason of
threats and warnings from other miners who
have joined the strike that it is necessary for
the mines to continue In operation and miners
will continue at work il protected from physical
injury to themselves and their property
The receivers also represented to the court
that they have been advised that in their opera
will not be permitted TO transport over the road
what is known as Virginia coal received from
connecting lines; that they regard the situation
as serious and ere placing watchmen TO guard
the wooden bridges along their railway at night;
that large body Of men are liable to come upon
the property at any timH to prevent their men
from working. They therefore ask the assist
ance and protection of the court.
Judge Taft gave an order.to the United States
Marshal to consult with the receivers and send
TO jefferson County and to ether parts OF the
district a sufficient number of United states
marshals to protect the mining and railroad
property now being operated by the receivers
under order of the court. The marshal and his
deputies are directed by Judge Taft to arrest
and detain any persons destroying property or
threatening or doing violence to any persons IN
the employ of the receivers for the purpose OF
preventing them from continuing in the employ
of the receivers until proper proceedings for con-
tempt of court be instituted against the OF
tenders. The receivers also directed i'm
mediately to file a bill for injunction against all
persons engaged In any attempt to interfere
with the lawful operation Of the mines or of the
railroad In their charge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
SETTLING WAGE DIFFERENCES.

Cleveland. July G-Glass workers began a confer
ence here this morning 10 agree on a demand for
Increased wages. Two years ago the workers ac-
cepted a cut owing TO the reduction In the tariff
II is expected that the demand will be made 10
conform 10 the contemplated tariff increase.
Anderson Ind, July G.-The National Tin Plate
Company. OF this city. and the Ame rican Tin Plate
Company of Ewood. to-day started their plants
according 10 the new wage scale.
Pittsburg. July 6.-The Joint scale conference Of
ateel sheet manufacturers and workers has been
fixed fo next Thursday in this city. The prospects
are regsrded az bright for early settlement of
the wage differences.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
1EPONATTS CRUSHED AND MANGLED
A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS SHOW THE PERILs OF
BALLOONING.

BAIIOONING.
Eureka Cal, July s.-George Weston. the
aeronaut and lis assistant. II. 5. Cotton. OF Aber-
deem, Wash, were fearfuly crushed while the
former was attempting an ascension and para
chute Jump. When the balloon was inflated and
the restraining ropes cast off II shot up sixty feet
with Cotton tangled in the ropes. He was dropped
TO the earth and sustained fractures and bruises
from which he will die. Weston c!ung TO the para
chute and Il strong wind carried him with terrific
force through the tops of some trees and he. too
dropped to the earth, crushed and manged in
horrible manner.
San Francisco July 6-Bcrtram HILL the six
year-old son of Chauncey Hill. architect. In
company with Miss Olney. a daughter Of his
guardian, went to Blar's Park. near Oakland, TO
witness hot-air balloon ascension by Charles
Conlan of the Acme Athletic Club. When the bal
loon shot into the air the child chung 10 the guy
ropes and 'red up. The aerOnaut heard
the shouts of the people not TO cut loose his para
chute and obeyed not knowing the reason. When
a thousand more feet In the air he heard the
boys cries and cap come huttering down.
He called out to his unseen companion TO hold on
and made every effort TO save him. but in vain,
for soon the childs body shot by him and was
crushed out of shape when II struck tie earth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
pPEsIDENT COLVIN'S RESIGNATION.

Albany JuIv 6-State Treasurer Addison 3. Col
vim has forwarded his resignation as president OF
the state League Republican Clubs to Vice-Pres-
dent John w Totten. of New-York City. Last week
members of the Executive Committee of the League
held meeting. and issued call for the holding
of a State convention OF the League In August In
New-York Mr. Colvn says that his resignation Is
due N the fact that he will not have time 10 devote
to such arrangements Is would make the conven-
ton a success and that when he accepted the
nresidency at Syracuse last fall II was with the
distinct understanding that there would be no con-
yention of the League this year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
THE LONG ISLAND RAILROAD DISASTER

Albany July 6.-The Railroad Commissioners VIII
meet in this city tomorrow. and will consider for
the first time the report OF Inspector George Gatcne
on the tally-ho disaster on the Merrlck Road, Long
Island on Memorial Day when resulted III ,ne
death OF several persons. The Commissioners aiter
considering the report will decide whether or not
they will take any action or make an Investigation.
AS no charges against the Long Island Railroad
Company have been presented TO them. y Is pIooa p,
hle thnt the Commissioners will accept the report
of Inspector Gatchell embracing their views
d in line with the findings OF the Grand Jury OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
ITS AFFAIRS TO BE WOUND UP.

THE LAST OF MARYLAND's ENDOWMENT ASSESS
MENT CONCERNS IN RECEIVERS HANDS.
Baltimore, July (SpeciaD-The last OF the en-
dowment assessment concerns in Maryland mas
gone 10 the wall. Judge Ritchie to-day signed a
decree vacating the charter OF the international
Fraternal Alliance, and appointing John F. Poe and
George r. Gather, jr receivers OF the estate ana
assets Of the corporltioa The bond required Is
for $4,000. The receivers made trustees for
the benefit of creditors ard are directed TO Wind
up the affairs OF the corporation under the direc-
ton OF the Court The decree formally sustains
the demurrer Of Attorney General Clabaugh 20 the
answer OF the Alliance 10 the suit of Mr. Clabaugh
for forfeiture OF the charter. The Alliance fey
years ago had a large membership scattered
throughout the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
PRICE THREE CENTS.
TARIFF BATTLE ENDS TO-DAY
AN AGREEMENT FOR THE FINAL VOTE
REACHED IN THE SENATE
IT IS TO BE TAKEN THIS AFTERNOON AFTER ID
BATE UNDER THE FIVE MINUTE RULE-THE
sUGAR-DoUNrY AMENDMENT LAID
ON THE TABLE

ON THE TABLE.
fDY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBuxE.l
Washington. July 6-The decision OF the Re.
publican Senatorial caucus this morning to post.
pone until next December ell efforts to enact .
scheme OF beet-sugar bounties removed the last
obstacle 10 an agreement TO vote on the pend
ing Tariff bill. and unanimous consent was OBJ
taned late this afternoon that the long delayed
measure should be put on its passage before
adjournment tomorrow. No definite hour was
set for the final vote; but after o'clock debate
is to proceed under the five-minute rule. and
there is every prospect that the end OF the six
weeks tariff fight In the Senate will come q few
hours later.
The Republican caucus had little difficulty In
reaching the conclusion to defer until next win
ter any attempted sugarbounty legislation. and
Mr. Aldrch's suggestion that the Thurston-
Allen amendment go over was accepted almost
unanimously only a few of the Northwestern
Senators-Messrs. Thurston. Nelson and Gear
most notably-holding out for immediate action.
Republican support having been Withdrawn
from the bounty project. Its disturbing quality
vanished. and when motion was made by Mr..
Allison late in the afternoon to lay the bounty
clause on the table. 1t received the solid support
Of both the Republican and Democratic sides OF
the chamber. Nine Popusts and Silverites
alone were recorded against side-tracking the
Allen-Thurston amendment for the present
Several other votes were taken-one again on
striking out the differential on refined sugar
but in every instance the Finance Committee
was sustained by a stable. although sometimes
narrow. majority. The debate took more gen.
eral range than usual. and elaborate and some
what rambling speeches were made by Senators
Bate, Chiffon Petfus and Morgan In the way
of a partisan summing-up against the bill
The Finance Committee has now exhausted It's
initiative, and no further votes will be taken
except on propositions emanating from the
Democratic, Populist or Silverite ranks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
LITTLE EFFECT IN WALL STREET.

The opening OF the great strike OF solt-coai
miners was without particular erect IN wan stree
=, hod hoo, exnected and accordingly had practi-
caIIv been discounted. There was recession III
the general list in the early trading, but later 'here
was an almost complete recovery In values. Inc
stocks Of the railroads engaged in the transpora-
ton of soft coal were apparently affected to less
dcoren than other stocks. The only sales OF me
stocks OF the soft-coa CARRYING ro9dS h werT erin N
net loss of "A in price, 100 shares OF NorioK aha
Western. with net loss of ~ and and 10 shares oi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
HARDIN PARRISH'S SUICIDE.

Saratoga ~ Y. July 6-Coroner Varney's jury
rendered a verdict at in accordance with the
facts in the case Of Hardin Parrish the millionaire
who came here on July from the Windsor Hotel
New-York City. and committed suicide In sani-
tarium on Saturday night. Mr. Parrish placed a
ravo,var IN his head and blew out his brains while
crazca bv insomnia He seventyf four years OLD,
and was formerly one OF the wealthiest citlzens OF
Indiana noljs This afternoon the body was taken
to Connecticut for interment. by Hamilton Parrish
NJ BROOKLYN, son OF the dead man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
COST or THE HOLIDAY IN CHICAGO.

Chicago July G-The holiday claimed five lives
here yesterday. and there was an unusually long
list Of MANNED and injured people as result OF the
Fourth OF July celebrations. The dead are James
w Keene who was struck In the head by stray
bullet: Charles Smith frightened by the explosion
OF a giant frccracker and fell out OF second story
window; John Honweter, eight years old. Killed by
tho EXPLOSION of powder In glass bottle John
Thomas, twelve years old, killed IN exactly the
same manner az Hoffweter and William Allen.
eight years old clothing ignited by frecrackers.
camsing fatal burns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
LABOR COMMISSIONS ASKED TO ACT.

indianapolis I'D. July G.-The Indiana Labor
Commission to-day sent letters TO all the Laoo'
Commissions Of Ohio Pennsylvania and Illinois in
efting them o meet with the Indiana Commission
In this ely at as early day ts possible to con-
slider the possibilities OF arbtrating he coal mi
ners strike The Indiana Commission hopes for
fayorabls responses to its invitation. and In case
the Labor Commissions Of the four States meet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
DEATH or 4 WSER AT MIDDLETOWN

MIddletown N Y, July 6-Charles Mckee. a
miscr eighty-ive years old. who lived in squaor
near this city was brought 10 the hospital here
Yesterday the local Board Of Health having
ordered his removal. He died to-day. AT the time
OF his death he was grumbng about being taken
from his home and away from his money. &. III.
Mckee of Newark nephew OF the miser. arrived
here to-day A considerable amount Of money has
heen found I'm the mser's bed his home. and II
is believed that several thousand dollars In all
will he secured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
PREPARED DELIBERATELY FOR SUICIDE
AN UNKNOWN MAN LEAPS INTO THE EAST Rrv-
Err, AFTER TYING ONE END OF HIS sUs-
PENDERs TO A ROCK AND THE OTHER
AROUND HIS NECK.

man whose identity is a mystery walled out
on the pier near the terra-cotta works In Ravens
wood, Long Island City. yesterday afternoon and
took off his coat Then he unfastaned his sus
penders and tied end of them about a iock
weighing nearly fifteen pounds. He next tied the
other end about his neck and threw himself into
rho East River. His actions were Witnessed ty
Walter NcCallan who gave he alarm. The man
was sill alive when nshcd out. but died in short
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
1.pcr SUPPLIES or COAL ON HAND

Columbus. Ohio July GA Brenholz. wno man
ages the home Office Of the General Hooking 'oai
Company. says there is at least l0"V IONS Vi co"'
in storage In the Northwest. He estimates 'hat
this viii suppy all demands for at least four
months no matter how general the miners strike
becomes. o,, ,a.,..
ready for shipment by lake. but this coal VIII hot
be sent West. 1t will be held Tor the purpose o'
supplying transient trade. ,
With respect 10 supply of coal for the railroads.
II - estimated different companies nave enough
coal on hand 10 last them about SIX weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
COMMODORE REMEY RAISES HIS FLAG

Portsmouth, ~ H.. July 6.-Captain George u
Remey comma ndant of the Portsmouth Navy iari'
received his commission as Commodore Oh the
United States Navy to-day. The Commodore nag
was Immediately run up at headquarters. and Com
,ardan, Remey assumed his new dignity In the
nresence of the assembled force OF the yard he
was honored with an official salute OF eleven guns
and after the formal ceremony a reception 10 the
officers on duty was held AT headquarters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
FOUR PEOPLE DROWNED 1T LITTLE ROCK.

Little Rock. Ark. July 6-An accident occurred
on the river tonight which resulted in the drown
ing of four people. The drowned are Miss Josie
Sanders aged eighteen. of Little Rock; Miss Mary
Arber aged nineteen, OF Little Rock: Jake" Dante,
OF Pine Bluf. and Joe" Dante OF Pine Bluff Miss
S. snt!ers Miss Arber and the Dante brothers were
In ,kln the river, where they had gone to
view the fireworks When the pyrotechnic display
was over the pleasure steamer u. *. Riggs. going
uD the river. down the skiN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
SEEKING AID FOR OHIO STRIKERS.

Columbus Ohio July G-Mondlys dispatch"
contained kilograms from the Valley showing that
the miners were not In good financial shape owing
to the fact that they have not had much work for
months back. Adam Haam. Asa Stevenson. Ben
jamin Nichols and ]. G. Cali. miners of Oakdale
Athens County in the city for the purpose Of
making q canvass for contribution to fund to re-
Iieye thC miners OF any distress which this strike
mi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
MISS Quincy no LONGER POSTMISTRESS.

Newton Mass, July 6.-Miss Louise Imogen
Quincy has resigned postmlstress at Auburn
dale and will henceforth devote all her time 70
literature in which she has already achieved
reputation Miss Quincy did her last work In the
office to-day. Her appointment by President Clcve-
land occasioned much interest at the time both on
account of her prominence "A writer and because
some opposition and equally active support were
developed against and for the appointment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
An ALASKAN TOLCANO ACTIVE.

Tacoma Wash July s.-Alaskan papers Of June
os state that the volcano on Douglas Island. OPP
posite Juneau Is In "A state OF eruption. The
tire town of Juneau was watching with interest the
immense clouds emitted from the crater. This
volcano has name. but Is one of the highest
peaks on Douglas Island and Is situated little
north OF the Treadweil mines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-07
RANKS OF THE STRIKERS SWELLING.


MINERS IN OHIO GENERALLY STOP WORK, EX
CEPT WHERE THEIR SCALE Is PAID.
Bellare, Ohio. July (SpeciaD.-The prediction
of the National officers of the United Mine Work
ers that the men would gain interest in the strike
as it went verified to-day. Nearly all
the English speaking miners in Belmont and JEFF
ferson counties numbering about three thou
sand, are out, except those who obtained an
advance at Shck's and In the smaller mines
along the Central Ohio Division Of the Baltimore
mines on the Cleveland. Lorain and Wheeling
Railroad, about one hundred men went to work
out of five hundred employed in spite of the fact
that they voted two to on Sunday to stay at
work The men at work al Wheeling Creek are
all Poles and Hungarians. except the trappers
and driving boys. At Barton and Maynard. on
the Cleveland, Lorain and Wheeling, -hree hun
dred men went to work this morning. bu; before
noon they decided come out and join the
strike At Rock Hill and Flushing the men went
to worl, this morning. bur will not go back to-
morrow West of this city four small mines be-
sides Shicks are paying the asked price ON the
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad all the men at
Laurelton, Long Run and Dillonvale are out TO
the number Of ZOO. but most of them are for-
eigners, and the English speaking miners are
having a hard fight to keep them in line. big
break in the ranks will surprise no one to-mor-