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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-22
A BEAUTIFUL SPRING DAY.
HUGELY ENJOYED BY THE PEOPLE AFTER
THE NASTY WEATHER OF THE
TAST WEEK

LAST WEEK.
II was difficult to realize yesterday when the air
was warm and the sun bright and the city full OF
the promise Of the spring that only few days be-
fore the air was full OF snow and the citizens OF
New-York had little but strong adjectives for the
weather It was the occasion Of the verna equinox
yesterday when the day and the night were equal
In length and when according to the calendar, the
first day of spring arrived. The first day OF spring
was time. too. and the early risers who opened
their windows when dawn came shifted eagerly the
mild delicious air and said TO themselves that the
grass would soon be green.
It was like a fair Easter Sunday and II Easter
Sunday is delightful day yesterday. II Will
suffice indeed. The streets full OF church
goers early in the day. and when the services were
over at noon there was a gallant parade in Fifth
ave.
The bicyclers were among the most pleased OF the
ctys thousands and the most enthusiastic OF them
spent the day their wheels. 1t was really the
first ideal day spring for their sport and they
took advantage of II.
The wheemen did not have the fun all to them
selves however, for especially In Riverside Drive
there were many fine turnouts to be seen, and the
fully much their drivers appeared 20 DO Pc
destrans too. thronged the streets where the sun
shone brightest, and the wheels and teams were
most numerous They stroed lazily along. or stood
the curbngs WATCHING the passing pageant; The me
Veins Of the city. and the crowds, consciously or
unconsciously thought 10 themselves that the world
would soon be beautiful again.
Perhaps the crowds were greatest in Central Park
1t was sort Of spring opening there ana me Keep
Of their charges from their winter quarters 10 their
outSdoo n tns1 snows
to II. The benches in sunny spots were greatly
in demand and hundreds sat and basked @ IN ihe sun
II was day TO be remembered thankfully through
S the prny ses soS the
and makes up her mind TO stay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-22
RTNAWAY CRASHES INTO A CAR.
A COUPE WRECKED AND ONE OF IT'S OCCUPANTS
HURT

A COUPE WRECKED AND ONE OF IT'S OCCUPANTS
HURT.
A team OF horses, dragging coupe with man
and two women inside, away, late yesterday
afternoon at Gramercy Park and crashed into
cabe-car at Third-avo and Twentieth-st., up
setting the coupe The coupe was wrecked, but
the occupants were not thrown out. One OF the
women who said she Kate Smith, Of No 24'
West Twentieth-st., was cut about the head by
broken glass. but she was able to go home after
the Injuries were dressed The horses were
driven by Edward Schuchman, of No $40 East
Fortv-frst-st One OF the young
horse which became unmanageabe at Gramercy
Park at the sight of n bicycle. Its frantic balks
drove the other into the same state and they
got the rens away from the driver TIE team
made dash toward Third-ave. Just as they
crossed the downtown track uptown came
along The coupe bumped against the with
great force and knocked over Its side
against the curb on the side OF the avenue.
The glass in the vehicle smashed and the
women began to scream.
Policeman Law Of the bicycle squad and several
citizens ran to the assistance OF the occupants OF
the coupe and helped them from the wreck.
one of the women was bleeding from cuts
on the forehead and back Of the head: The
man. Dr. Emil Altman. of No 262 Columbia-st.
and his injured companion. whom he called Miss
sullivan escorted Miss Smith TO the POSTGRADUATE
Hospital. with which DR.; Altman Is connected
The coupe was badly damaged. Both front wheels
broken. one Of the horses was cut about the 'front.'
legs though not seriously. The driver was nung
from his seat but landed safely. ,,.u. mar.
Or Altman said that he and his companions were
on their way to the marriage of his sister Lena, 10
Morris Cieib at Concordia Hall, No; - Avenue A
lie had called for the women at the continental
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-22
A LOCOMOTIVE EXPLODES.
THE ENGINEER AND FIREMAN OF FAST
TRAIN COMING OUT OF CHICAGO
INSTANTLY KILLED.


Chicago March 21.-The engine drawing the
New-York and Boston special on the Lake
Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad which
left here at 1870 o'clock this morning. blew up
In the Engewood yards, a haif-hour's run from
the city, and Alexander Frank, the engineer, and
r. r. Smith, the fireman, both Of Chicago, were
instantly killed.
The engine was completely demolished by the
explosion and the bagsage-car Immediately be-
hind It was partly wrecked. The train came to
a sudden standstill. and 1t is probable that had
it's speed not been slow every car would have
been derailed AS II was, the passengers were
thrown from their seats and some sustained
slight bruises.
The debris Of the demolished engine was scat
tered over the ground for several rods and the
bodies Of the engineer and fireman, terribly
nangled were picked up considerable distance
from the track Nobody else was seriously In
jured. A line of freight on side track
caught fire, and the flames did considerable DAM
age before they were extinguished.
Another engine was procured from the Forty
severth-st. roundhouse. and. after de.ay or
nearly two hours. the train proceeded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-22
NOTICE TO OUR GOVERNMENT.
REPRESENTATIVES, OF THE GREAT POWERS IN
FORM SECRETARY SHERMAN OF
sALIAN BORDER


THE CkETAN BLOCKADE.
Washington. March 21-The representatives
In Washington Of the six Powers signatory 10
the Berlin treaty-Great Britain. France. Italy
Germany. Austria Hungary and Russia-have
In concert notified this Government of the block
ade Of Crete. the respective notes Of Sir Julian
Pauncefote NJ Paten6tre, Baron de Fava, Baron
Won Thieman, NJ Hangelmuller Won Henger-
var and NJ. de Kotzebue having been delivered
to Secretary Sherman to-day.
They were almost identical and consisted Of
a mere formal announcement Of a blockade
Of Cretan ports against ships under the Greek
flag beginning at 9 o'clock this morning. Mer
chant vessels OF neutral Powers. including those
OF the United States and of the treaty Powers
while subject TO overhaung by the blockadng
warships OF the cOncertng fleets. are not TO be
disturbed In their ordinary commercial occupa-
tIons IL they carry no merchandise intended for
the use Of the Greeks or insurgents on the ISL
and. II,
give its assent TO this form OF blockade. which
involves a great departure In international law,
and would establish precedent abolishing rights
that the United states might not desire 10 sur
render
vessel attempting to iun the Cretan blockade.
for the stars and Stripes on merchant vessels
in ire Mediterranean Is practically unknown.
An indication of this Is given In the records OF
the euez Canal the American flag having passed
that highway only three times in 1895. on
two private yachts and one man-of-war. while
in 1890 not a single vessel showed our flag In
~. canal The passage Of the cruiser Detroit
early next month Will probably be the only
occasion for showing the American colors In the
Red Sea this year
A,ound Crete an American ship is rarer than
at Suez Nevertheless II the United States
should even tacitly consent to being kept out of
Crete. where there is no proclaimed condition
~ war. any more than there Ia In Cuba at the
present time such action. II 10 anticipated by
those familiar with international precedents,
80 countries where American commerce Is i'm
neasurabIy more important and where Amer-
"an merchant flags are more numerous.
LORD SALISBURY CoNvALEsCING.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-22
TURKISH wARSHIP STRIKES A BRIDGE
ACCIDENT AT THE DEPARTURE OF THE SQUAD
RON FROM THE GOLDEN HORN

ACCIDENT AT THE DEPARTURE OF THE SQUAD
RON FROM THE GOLDEN HORN
Constantinope. March 2l.-Whe the battle
ship Osmaniyeh was passing out OF the Golden
Horn Yesterday In company with a number OF
,ber Turkish war vessels she came into colIi-
s,o, with the old bridge leading from the I'm
Vanani quarter OF Constantinople to Galata
rhere was large crowd assembled on the
hr,dpe TO witness the departure Of the warships
a,d when the Osmaniyeh struck the structure
- WAS a panic, the crowd thinking that the
hr,dee ,n. would be knocked down. In the rush for
~ .n' eso,jd ground many persons were injured.
What damage II any. was sustained by the war
snip ,. 20 vessels which sailed yesterday complete
49,, souadron which is awaiting orders on Gal
upon, 10 ." droo Including torpedo-boats and tor
Ihe Isahoat ~ destroyers numbers twelve vessels.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-22
FIGHTING ~ THE PHILIPPINES.

- SPANISH FORCE CAPTURES Az INTRENcHED
POSITION OF THE INSURGENTS.
Madrd, March 2l.-An official report from
s'Ania states that Spanish force commanded
:" general olaguer has captured by assault an
l'"ehched position Of the insurgents at Montal-
sen according TO the report the rebel losses
-Na'oered 800 killed, while the Spaniards lost
10y TWO Killed and eighteen wounded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-22
sCOTT RELEASED FROM PRISON.

AN WAS AN AMERICAN ACCUSED OF HAVING
ooDAN POSTAGE STAMPS IN HIS POSSESSION.
"aVaha March 21-Chares Scott. the Ameri-
~. VINO was arrested on February on the
OF having Cuban postage-stamps In his
- Ssssion, was released to-day, the court hav-
4sys SIissed the charge against him. He Will
stsssn.nI havana for the United States on the
sr sailing on Wednesday,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-22
p1JzzApD IN WESTERN NEBRASKA.

Omaha. Neh. March H.-Reports received mere
thnieht from Western Nebraska indicate very
eestre snowsf.rrn prevalent The blizzard extends
Hom Schuyler sixty miles west Of here. 10 North
fatte. In the further end Of the State. dispatch
rom Benkeman tonight says ten incnes OF sno"
hss fallen and the wind is blowing II into great
SSIlits The loss OF stock will be large. Nearly
10ot OF snOW has fallen al Central CITY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-22
BLACK DISLIKES THE "SUNDAY-SCHOOL.
POSSIBLE EXPLANATION OF THE FALLING OFF



Albany. March 81 tSpeciaD-senator Platts sun
dav-school" In New-York was not well attended to-
dav according TO reports which have come from
that city and some OF Mr.. Platts supporters mere
expressed the idea tonight that his absence In
Washington was tending TO loosen his grip on the
machinery of the Republican party. Among the men
who are said not to have sought Mr. Piatts com
many to-day and have been here or at their homes
ara SNEAKER O'Grady Senator Ellsworth. president
pro tenn OF the Senate; George W. Aldridge. Super
intendent OF Public Works. and Assemblyman
Nixon. chairman OF the Assembly Committee on
WAYS and Means Mr.. Patt. II is stated, In view OF
the scanty attendance has said that he will not re-
open his Sunday school until after his return from
Washington when Congress adjourna.
Covernor BLACK IL is rum0rcd. suggested that the
"sunday " school" should be closed as II was dsa-
greeable 10 him to have II trumpeted forth In the
such measures had been adopted at the Firth Ave,
nue. Hotel and thai. OF course the Governor would
do lust what those In attendance at the Sunday
school" had decided ought to be done by him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-22
LORD SALISBURY coNvALEscINd.

Iondon March n.-Prime Minister Salisbury. who
a. suffering from q mild attack OF Influenza. 10
making satisfactory progress toward recovery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-22
BLOODSHED IN ARMENIA.
FIFTEEN ARMENIANs AND THREE MUssuLMANs
REPORTED KILLED.

Constantinople. March 21.-It is officially re-
norted that there has been serious trouble at
Tokat. hfty-eight miles northwest OF Sivas in
Asia Minor Beyond stating that fifteen Ar
menians and three Mussulmans were killed no
details Of the affair given.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-22
MAJOR DICK ACCEPTS AN OFFER.

NATIONAL COMMITTEE
Chicago. March H-An Akron. Ohio. dispatcn
saws: Major Charles Dick received yesterday from
Chairman Hanna the formal tender OF the secre-
taryshlp Of the Republican National Committee.
and Immediately telegraphed acceptance There will
he n salary OF s. 900 a year attached 10 the office.
Major Dick was offered by President Mckinley
both the positions OF Fourth Assistant Postmaster-
General and Treasurer of the United States. but de-
Cned
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-26
HE DISTURBED The PEACE.
SALVATION ARMY. CAPTAIN WAS
ARRESTED ON THE STREET.
Harry Brown Refused TO Move on When
Ordered and Rode in The Patrol Wagon.

Capt. Harry Brown OF the Salvation
Army was arrested Saturday evening
While conducting services on Park Place,
and az result the lads and lassies of the
Army are much troubled. The members OF
the Army have for some time paraded the
streets without hindrance, although at
Times they have monopolized cross walks
and roadways so that pedestrians and
electric cars have had TO await the pleasure
OF the Army. Numerous complaints have
been made TO the police recently Satur-
day evening the Army held It's regular
meeting at Park Place, and as usual the
crowd blocked the surrounding sidewalks.
Capt. Brown was arrested by Officer JEFF
fers and was taken to the patrol box.
While waiting for the arrival OF the patrol
wagon he sang several hymns, playing an
accompaniment on his concertina. At the
station he and his concertina was sepa-
rated, both locked up and later released,
with Instructions to appear in the Dis
trict Court Monday. This morning he
appeared at the police station accompanied
by his entire command. A consultation
was held between His Honor Mayor Davis,
Chief OF Police Rice and Capt. Brown, and
tie latter told his side OF the story. AS
the Mayor would like to better understand
both sides OF the case, he ordered the
parties Interested to appear before him at
his office tomorrow morning when the case
will be further Investigated.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-26
PLEASING PRESENTATION.
RETIRING FOREMAN REMEMBERED
BY HIS FELLOW WORKMEN.
Dsniel T. Brews the Recipient Of Two Hand
ssne Tokess Of Esteem and 0sedwill.

Daniel r. Brown, who has held the posi-
tion of Superintendent of the wood work.
ing department at the Howard Bullough
American Machine Company since it's
establishment, severed his connection with
that concern Saturday.
Just before closing time Mr.. Brown was
surprised to ind himself surrounded by
his fellow workmen. Without further
ceremony Mr.. Cogswell, In behalf of the
employees of the wood working department
began his address to Mr.. Brown, and at
the conclusion Of the appropriate remarks
presented the retiring foreman with VAL
liable gold ring with the initial u inlaid
with diamonds, and handsome watch
charm.
Mr.. Brown was completely taken by sur
prise but feelingly expressed his thanks
for the handsome tokens of esteem and the
evidences of good will from those under
his employ.
In his presentation address Mr.. Cogswell
referred to the pleasant relations which
existed between the workmen and their
foreman, and Mr.. Brown was wished the
best of success in his future field OF labor.
Mr.. Brown has been offered a position
with large Boston firm, but has decided
10 remain In Pawtucket. He will spend
the rest of the summer months with his
family at Matunack Point.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-26
FOR A WORTHY CAUSE. II
A Lawn Party Iu Aid OF St. Joseph't
Hospital to ,Bo Held Thursday.

Lawn Party Iu Aid of St. Joseph'a
Hospital to .Bo Held Thursday.
A lawn festival in aid of the st. Joseph'a
Hospital will be held at Adelaide Park,
Providence, Thursday afternoon and even
ing, July %. The AFFAIR IL inaugurated ia
assist In raising funds for very worthy
cause and is deserving OF public patronage
regardless of sect. The grounds will be
specially prepared for this occasion.
Refreshment and sale booths have been
erected and are handsomely decorated,
which in connection with the electric
light effects will combine scene of sur
passing beauty.
The festival will include many amusing
and interesting features, among them
icing baseball game in the afternoon be-
tween the Medical Men of Providence and
the Festival Committee; bicycle parade
in the evening, which will leave Exchange
Place at 1880; a minstrel and vaudeville
entertainment under the direction of w.
III. Pendergast and Burke Bros, late with
Edward Harrigan, in a tent on the grounds
for which special preparation has been
made.
The committee having ldone everything
in its power to make the affair success, it
now needs but the patronage of the people
to make the success assured. The admis-
sion will be ten cents.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-26
Leaving WDshiDgtOn.

Washington. July 26.-There has been
constant exodus from Washington of
senators and representatives during the
past 36 hours. 1t began even before the
adjournment of congress and it has con-
tinued uninterruptedly since. Most of
the travellers left for their homes. while
others have gone to the seaside and
mountain resorts. Speaker Reed is still
here, but he expects to leave during the
early part OF the week, while Chairman
Dingley started for Maine yesterday.
The president and those of his cabinet
who intend TO leave Washington for a
vacation will do so in the next few days,
80 that by the end Of the week the city.
politically and officially speaking, will
he deserfed
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-26
Alaskan Indians May Fight.

Port Townsend, Wash, July 26.-F'rom
q miner who came down from Alaska or,
the Portland II Is learned that 200 In
dians OF the Stick tribe were contemplat-
Ing coming to the coast at the head Of
yea inlet for the purpose OF packing
freight across the divide and rafting II
across the lakes and down the Yukon
river to the mining fields. If the inten-
ton Is carried out Alaska will have q
full-fiedged Indian war, as the Chilkat
tribe has always warned the Sticks and
other interior tribes not to come to the
coast to engage In any Industries. The
work Of packing freight over the divide
has long been monopollzed by the Chill
kats
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-26
DIPLOMATIC, But FIRM.
JAPAN DETERMINED TO OPPOSE
ANNEXA TON OF HA WAH.
A Rupture Ia the Relations Of Two Countries
Threatened-Tex OF Protest.

San Francisco, July 26.-The steamship
China has arrived from Hong Kong
and Yokomama, bringing japanese ad-
wees to July Z. The Japanese papers
contain more fully an interview with
Count Okuma, the Japanese minister of
foreign affairs, a brief synopsis of which
was telegraphed to Vancouver a few days
ago. In the interview. which was pub
lished In The Yomikiri. Count Okuma is
quoted as saying. relative to the proposed
annexation Of Hawaii to by the United
States:
Japan will oppose Il to the utmost.
The annexation must not be recognized.
England has repeatedly attempted to
make Egypt dependent, but, France be-
ing positively opposed TO that arrange
Inent, England Is obliged to abide by
the statu quo. Just I'm the same way
Japan must oppose the annexation to
the utmost. and must stand by this reso-
luton resolutely.
Japan has communicated to Eng
land, Germany and France the reasons
for her protest against annexation. They
may send their answers before long.
After all no excitement should be raised
against this affair"
Mr.. Oshi. prime minister OF agriculture
and commerce. who In regarded as one
of the lieutenants Of Count Okuma, ac-
cording to the japanese, is said to have
spoken OF the annexation I'm the following
manner:
I'VE have now made vigorous pro-
tests TO the United States, with n view
OF maintaining the peace Of the Pacific.
This ls n great advance In Japanese d.
plomacy. Just see how many countries
I'm the world which would dare to proffer
such protest against the United States.
Even the so-called powers OF Europe con-
cede step TO the United States"
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-26
PAWTUCKET HOTEL

Remodel1ed, Newly Furnished aid Under
New Management-superio CUISINE.
The Pawtucket Hotel has changed hands
and Is now managed by Mr.. Eugene Bou-
dreau, who will strive to make 1t one of
the most popular and comfortable hostel
ries In the city. There will be many
changes found; much remodelling has
taken place and the house has been re-
furnished throughout.
Catering to private parties will be made
a feature. Special rates will be offered the
theatrical profession, and every comfort
provided to them. Mr.. Boudreau believes
that house should always be open to it's
guests, and the Pawtucket Hotel win be
accessible at all hours. Clerks Arthur f.
Harrington and John Smith will assist In
the management, and their popularity will
be found valuable.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-26
PERSONAL MENTION.

| Snap Shots Of the Visits and Movements of
Pawtucket People.
Miss Anna Fairies of Philadelphia is in
this city for few days.
George Brown Is spending his vacation
with friends at the shore.
Mr.. James w. Gallagher is spending q
few days in Crescent Park.
+. A. Nickerson and family are spend
ing the summer at Cottage City.
Claude j. Farnsworth and wife are at
Narragansett Pier for few days.
Albert Humes and family are spending
short vacation at Crescent Park.
Miss Alice Reach has been visiting with
Miss Mabel Greene Of Riverpoint.
Rev. Father Delemarre has arrived safely
in France where he will remain for several
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franz Donath are at their
summer cottage at Pleasant Bluff for the
summer.
Mrs. Mary Osfield OF this city Is visit
ing Mrs. John w. Almy and family at
Tiverton.
Clarence Seege, a clerk for the Lyons
Delany Company, started on two weeks
vacation today.
Mrs. George ID. Bone, nee Miss Loretta
Brennan, spent Sunday with her parents
at North Attleboro.
Fraser Delaney, son OF ex Alderman De-
lany, Is spending few days with school
mate at Cape Cod.
Rev. Chauncey II. Blodgett of New
York has been visiting at his home In this
city for the past week.
Mrs. John Marshal and Misses Elizabeth
and Bertha Marshal are staying at the
Silver Spring House, Silver Spring.
Miss Estella +. Scott and Miss Hattie
Cole are spending part OF their vacation
at Cacouna, the Newport OF Canada.
Misses Lizzie Hogan, Rose Mulligan
and Annie Mulligan OF Dunnell avenue,
went to Block Island Saturday for a weeks
stay.
Misses Annie Mccormick and Grace
Burns have returned TO their homes I'm
East Greenwich after visit TO relatives In
this city.
Mrs. James Murphy and Mrs. Joseph
Osfield, Jr., OF this city, will have charge
OF table No. at the lawn festival which
will be held at Adelaide Park, July ~, for
the benefit OF 81. Joseph's Hospital, Prov.
idence.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-26
HIS NECK WAS BROKEN.
EXCITY CLERK or CHESTER, Pa,
KILLED YESTERDAY.
Struck by a Hawser While Standing on the
Government Pier In That City.

Chester Pa, July 26--James u. Camp
bell. ex-city clerk of Chester, was killed
yesterday afternoon by a most peciIiar
accident. He was one OF party stand
ing on the government pier awaiting the
Wilmington Del) passenger steamboat.
steam tug which was lying at the pier
with hawser attached to a post began
to move. and the hawser, becoming taut,
slipped over the top OF the post and,
whirling rapidly through the air, caught
Campbell under the chin. The rope en-
circled itself tightly about his neck. lifted
the unfortunate man 10 feet In the air
and then dropped him to the pier. His
neck was broken and he was found to
be dead when the horror stricken spec
tators ran to assist him.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-07-26
New AInskap Line

Seattle. Wash, July 26.-The steamers
by Frank Il. Burns to make trips "a
Dyea and Skagaway, leaving here July
81. The Rosalic will carry 200 passen-
gers with their freight, while the Edith
Will carry as head OF horses. II is in
tended to have the vessels return In III
days for another voyage. Should the
business Justify the Rosalie may be
counted as permanently on the run.
The fares viii be the same as those es-
tablished by the companies now carry
ing passengers TO these points.