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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
TO MAKE ENGLISH THE CHURCH LANGlAGE
A DECREE SAID TO HAVE BEEN SENT FROM
ROME TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN
THIS NTRY.

Chicago. May 22.-lnformation was obtained to-day
that Rome has just transmitted TO the Catholic
Church In the United States the most Significant
ruling OF years bearing on ecclesiascal mat
ters in America The decision. which has reference
10 parishes made up Of foreigners, is literally as
follOwg
FIrst-Chlldron born in America OF foreign parents
whose native language IS not Engllsh are ho'
obliged when OF age TO become members Oh the
parish TO which their parents be.ong; but they nave
the right 10 Join parish In which the language
OF the country-that Is. Engish-is used.
Second-Catholics not born in America, but KNOW
ing the English language. nave the right Of becom-
ing members Of a parish in which English Is In use
and they cannot he compelled to submit themselves
70 the Jurisdiction Of the rector of church built Tor
people who continue TO speak the language OF ior-
cign country. - -. t,.x,,.h
The evident purpose OF Rome is TO make English
tho language OF American Church as speedily as
possibe and thus encourage the development OF
snjrit az more perfect union among members or the
Cathoc Church. Parishes in which foreign
ls ,ised are toerate cd temporary nstitu
lions which Will disappear as soon a- the condltions
making their erection expedient have passed away
The present ruling Is perfectly consistent win me
enlightened general policy adopted ana foIIoWed oy
Z
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
SPANS FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
sTRAINING EVERY NERVE TO RAISE MONEY Tc
CARRY on HER WARS.

sTRAINING EVERY NERVE TO RAISE MONEY TO
CARRY on HER WARS.
Madrid May 22-Sehor J. Nevarro Reverter
Minister Of Finance in the budget statement to
the Cortes estimates the revenue at SS3.2IS III
pesetas (S1I0.413.SO2). and the expenditures at
Si3.S6J,SII pesetas (S16S. Gj6. ID In order to
provide revenue to meet the extraordinary
budget. the Minister Of Finance proposes to raise
a loan with the Almaden quicksilver mines as
security. and 10 obtain navigation dues to the
amount Of 12.0O0.000 pesetas. In order TO meet
the increased expenditures and the 92,WOOOOo
pesetas required to meet the interest and for
the redemption Of the late loans guaranteed
by the customs. a temporary surtax OF ID per
cent on all taxes except those from land. has
been proposed. BY this means it Is expected
2O,0O0,OW pesetas will he obtained. The CO.
lonial Department will contribute 32OOOOD
pesetas. and the balance of 4O.OOO.O0O pesetas
will be raised by a loan the proposed pc
troleum monopoly, giving the exclusive privi-
lege OF dealing in this product during the next
twenty years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
A BREEZE IN THE ASSEMBLY.
HEAR ABOUT DIR. w. c.
RoBERTs's COMPENSATION.

sHE SENIOR SECRETARY OF THE HOME BOARD
DENIES THAT HE DRAWS TWO SALARIES
PRESENTS. ONLY. FROM JOHN s KEN
NEpY-MR wANAMAKER'S ADDRESS
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBrNEl
Eagle Lake. Ind. May 22-The taking Of two
salaries. one known and the other unknown, for
the same office. each of $1,000 was the charge
made against one of the secretaries of the Board
OF Home Missions on the floor Of the Assembly
to-day. When the excitement which this state
mant caused had been allayed sufficiently to al
low the speaker to make an explanation. he said
that he had never intended to be personal or to
make any charge; that the words slipped out
before he thought. When pressed 20 give his
authority. he said that a member of the Presby
terry Of Cairo in Illinois. who went to New
York TO confer with members OF the Home Board
regarding a plan OF synodical sustentation. heard
that report and repeated 1t to him. The speaker
was the Rev. James Knowles, of Mount Carmel,
IL, who explained. somewhat facetiously, that
he was the successor of the prophet Elijah
DR.. Wilson Phraner. of the Board of Home
Missions. quickly consulted DIR. William c. Rob-
erts the senior secretary of the Board who sat
on the PLATFORM and rose in evident excitement
to deny that there was a word Of truth in the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
A CLERKS ACCOUNTS SHORT.
PETER j. HAGEN. POSTOFFICE EN-
PLOYE. CHARGED WITH EMBEZZLING
OVER

1t transfer day" In the New-York post
offices yesterday, by reason OF the change OF
Postmasters and every employe who handled
Government money was supposed to be at his
post to give an accounting to his superiors in
office. There was one employe In the General
Postofflce in the Federal Building, whose duty
II has been for three years to sell postage stamps
and postal cards at the south front window on
the Broadway side from o'clock in the after
noon until midnight, who did not make his ap-
pearance at the usual time yesterday afternoon
He was Peter ]. Hagen. stamp clerk. thirty
six years old, who lived with his wife and three
children at No. :}53 West Forty -second-st. until
6 o'clock last night when he was arrested py
Postoffice Inspectors Beavers and Morris, on
charge of embezzling 81. .S04 II of United States
funds, and was committed by United states
Commissioner Shields to Ludlow Street Jail in
default Of $1,000 bail.
When Hagen did not appear at the Postofice
at the usual time yesterday clerk was sent
to his house to ascertain the cause of his alb
sence The clerk was told that Mr.. Hagen
was sick When it was explained to Hagen
that it was necessary for him to go to the OF
flee he dressed himself and started out with
the clerk. They had not proceeded far wheh
Hagen changed his mind and offered to send
down a certificate accounting for his stock
The clerk after leaving Hagen. Informed the
Postofce authorities of Haegen's actions ana
Inspectors Beavers and Morris went 10 the
house and brought Hagen to the Postofnce'
where, in his presence, his accounts were III
vestigated and found to be $l.SO4 Al snort.
Hagen was then placed under arrest, anu
later in the evening was taken before Comnis
sioner Shields When the charge or enipe~Hle, h.
ment was read to him Hagen said that ne nao
not taken more than 81 30 or -. although ne
admitted the amount Of the shortage ciaiineu
was correct Later he intimated that some oi,e
else was responsible for the shortage, but "ouid
not make further statement until ne nd'
secured counsel O, 900 -
Commissioner Shields fixed bail at S3oOo ana
in default committed Hagen to LUDLOW street
Jail The examination was set down for Thurs-
day afternoon at . o'clock. Hagen was wen
liked by his felow-employes, and those VINO
learned of his arrest spoke IN M the klnueS' 'e'''
of him His salary was loo year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
STAFF OF THE STATE CAMP.
DETAILS OF OFFICERS MADE RY ADJuTANT-GEN-
ERAL TII.ILNGHAST

DETAILS OF OFFICERS MADE BY ADJCTANT-GEN-
ERAL TILLINGHAsr.
Albany May 22-Adjutant-General Iilinghast
has issued the general order for the administration
NJ the duties at State camp during the summer, the
season for which extends from June 10 to July %
General Tillnghast is detailed 10 command the
camp this season. and during his absence the
senior officer of the regiment in camp Will be In
command without, however being relieved In any
manner from duty with or responsibility for his
own regiment.
The following officers In the National Guard are
detailed az the post stafr during the season Major
Uoratio r. Stackpoe, 10th Battalion. as Post Ad)u-
tant; Colonel Joseph G. Story Assistant Chief Of
Ordnance as Post Quartermaster Commissary OF
Subsistence and Ordnance Oficer; Major James IS
Rurbank United States Army. as Inspector or
BrIIi: % Maior Robert NJ Harding. 74th Regiment. as
Inspector OF Drill; Captain Hervey e. Lyon, am
Regiment as Inspector OF Drill; Major n. B
ThIrston 22d Regiment, as Guard Instructor First
jeutenant Alexander II. Robertson, 4th Resiment
as assistant TO the Guard Instructor from June -
10 July H. Second Lieutenant Mugray W. Crosby
LIST Separate Company; as aSSStan' m " ''' """''
instructor from July |, TO July 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
THE DUKE MUST GO.
SPANISH LIBERALS MAKE AN ISSUE AT
MADRID.

The WITHDRAWAL OF HIS RESIGNATION AS FOR
EIGN Minister BY THE DUKE OF TErUAN
NOT ACCEPTABLE TO sAGAsTA AND HIS
FOLLOwERS-A CRISIS AT HAND
Madrid. May 22-The Duke OF Tetuan the
Minister for Foreign Affairs, who rendered his
resignation yesterday after boxing the ears OF
Senor Comas, Liberal Senator, causing a COM
motion and the suspension of the sitting of the
Senate. has withdrawn his resignation on the
advice Of the Premier. Sehor Canovas del Cas-
tillo who the personal question OF the dispute
having been closed by the seconds Of the two
parties deciding duel was not necessary. and in
view OF the pending important international
questions. thinks the Ministry should not be dis
organized
The law students have made a manifestation
in front Of the house Of Senator Comas, hooting
the Duke OF Tetuan. They were dispersed by
the police.
The newspapers here consider the adoption by
the United States Senate Of Senator Morgan's
belllgerency resolution to be very grave step
They say 1t will tend to strengthen Sehor Ca
novas del Castillo in checking the proposed Lib
eral attack on the Ministry.
Senior Sagasta, the Liberal leader. has in-
formed Premier Canovas del Castillo that the
Liberal Senators and Deputies will not attend
the sittings of either house until they obtain
satisfaction on account of the assault by the
also demand the resignation of the Duke of
Tetuan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
4 CLOUDBURST N IDAHO.

Craneevrle Idaho May 22-Particulars have
reached here o. "A disastrous cloudburst which
visited the valley of Salmon River. carrying In It's
wake ruin and desolaton and laying waste one Of
the garden spots OF Idaho County. Fruit farms
were destroyed and the placer mining industry
along the Salmon River and its tributaries suffered
severe losses because Of the carrying away OF dams
and fumes. The settlers were compelled to flee TO
the hills for safety. Many cattle were drowned.
The cloudburst covered a territory along the
salmon from several miles above Johnday Creek
10 Whitebrd Creek distance of twentyonc miles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23

HIS HORSE BECOMES FRIGHTENED IN BROAD
WAY AND STARTS TO RUN AWAY.
Chief Bonner. of the Fire Department, had mar
row escape from being seriously injured at Broad
way and Thirtieth-st yesterday Early last even
ing he was driving down Broadway in his wagon.
behind spirited bay horse. and when near Thir-
tieth-st. the animal became frightened by cable
car He shied off almost upsetting the vehicle, and
started to run away.
The Chief thrown from his seat, and only
saved himself from being spilled out on the pave
ment by seiZing hold of the side OF the wagon. Po
liceman Lawless. of the West Thirteth-st. station
who is detailed on the crossing. seized the horse by
the Bride and brought MIN TO a stop. The Chief
thanked Lawless and after examining the harness
and quietinG the frightened animal. drove on:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
BANK PRESIDENT UNDER ARREST

Washington. May 22.-Mr. Coffin the Acting Con-
troller OF the Currency. has received telegram
Announcing tue arrest of John f. Johnson. presi-
Ind for criminal violations Of the National Bank
act. Mr.. Coffin said that he had information 70
the effect that Mr.. Johnson had procured from Inc
ba nix bout s2OO0OD forged notes ana about SVWy
additional by making falls entries IN the indlvldua
ledgers and by certificates OF deposit Beiore ms
arrest transfer to the bank OF property valued az
800 900 had been procured from Mr.. johnson by u"
hank examiner acting under instruC tions from the
tontrollers Office. Mr.. Coffin Is Of the opinion that
the available funds of the bank, Including the
"a nitai stock will be more than sufhcient TO pay
ali depositors In fun
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
STRIKE DECLARED OFF

Pittsburg May 22.-The strike Of the American
Flint Glassworkers Union. which was begun four
wears ago. has been declared on. The dispute was
over working the unlimited turn" and OF the
600 men connected with the American Flint Glass
workers Union 1900 struck. The strike cost the
union over ST. 900 00O and during the four years four
hundred strikers died. Now that the strike Is
II is thought the United States Glass Company will
reinsate a large number OF men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
, FIGHT WITH TOLLG4TE RAIDERS.

Cincinnati May PA dispatch from Owinssviiie
XIV. tells OF a pitched battle last night Detween
a mounted mob OF tollgae raiders and Sheriff
go. M twelve men, The Sheriff and posse were
Guarding a dollhouse when twenty-five mounted
lawn The gate The Sheriff ordered them to sur
render. The mob fred and the sheriff LIT, posse n re
the nosse found David Johnson mortally wounded
If r. reported that Charles Jones was seriously
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23

PANY CAPITALIZED AT 100000
Willimantc, Conn, May 22.-The directors Of the
Willimantic Linen Company are completing ar
rangements for transferring the company to an Eng
lish syndicate The capital stock of the company IS
81 900 00O divided into 10000 shares the selling price
OF late being 81 to $40 share. The price to he
paid by the syndicate is s3l % a share
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
CONFERENCES ON THE CUBAN QUESTION.
SPEAKER REED SEES SECRETARY SHERMAN AND
SENATOR BURROWS CALLS on THE
PRESIDENT.

Washington. May 22.-Speaker Reed was at the
State Department to-day and conferred for some
time with Secretary Sherman. presumably touch
ing the legislative prospects Of the Morgan reso-
luton An interview between the President and
Senator Burrows. who has taken a strong posi-
tion in resistance to the resolution at this time
gives evidence that the Cuban situation is still
occupying large share OF the attention of the
Administration The stormy occurrences in
Madrid yesterday have not escaped observation,
and there is some apprehension of similar action
In Cuba.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23

JUDGE ADAMs's DECISION MAY COST THE CITY
s.50oOOo
Chicago. May 22.-Crcut Judge Adams to-day up
held the constutionality of the Act Of 1877. which
makes the city liable for losses caused by riots.
and awarded 10 the Manhattan Cement Company
damages for two ears OF cement which were de-
stroved on the Panhandle tracks at Forty-seventh-
81 during the strike of 1894. The city fought the
suit on the ground that the law was unconsttu-
tional. o...o ,.--, =,
suits against the city for s.5OO.000. brought by
railroad companies for damages during the labor
troubles OF 1891 rest this decision OF Judge Ad-
ans The cement company sued FOR 600.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
NOTING IN HOMESTEAD.
ITALIAN RAILROAD LABoRERs ATTACKED AND
SERIOUSLY INJURED.

SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Pittsburg May 22.-Enraged that work which
they believed should have been given 10 them
went TO imported labor. half a hundred idle men
at Homestead last night laid siege to two large
shantes in which were sleeping equal number OF
Italians brought here from Virginia 10 work the
extension of the Homestead and Highland Street
Railway. The attacking party was armed with
sticks and stones. and the foreigners. frightened
almost 10 death fled precipitatcly from the houses
a hard-to-hand fight followed. in which number
OF the Italians were seriously injured. The attack
ing party then withdrew and TWO hours later the
Italians returned. 4 second attack on the shantes
and an attempt burn them made. but this
time the foreigners drove their assaants off.
This morning. the Italians went 10 work under the
protection of officers but the feeling against them
is so strong that moro trouble is expected. The i'm
ported man are working under contract at 10 cents
a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
WAITING FOR MIR. CALHOUN'S RETURN.
THE COMMISSIONER NOT EXPECTED TO SEND ANY
REPORT FROM HAVANA.

Washington. May 22.-To set at rest the ex-
pectation that more or less sensational report
on the situation in Cuba is looked for any day
by the President. IL may be stated that 1t is not
part of the understanding under which Mr. Cal
houn went to Havana that he is to make re-
port by mail. or, indeed. at all, until he returns
To Washington. and then his observations may
be communicated to the President verbally and
not in an official FORM for it is fact that Mr.
Calhouns only official duty is investigation
Of the Ruiz case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
DROWNED WHILE FISHING AT NIGHT.

Wolfboro, Me- May 22.-The body of William G.
Fox a well-known lawyer of this town. was re-
covered near Mud Island. I'm Lake Winnepesa ukee
at 10 o'clock this forenoon He was drowned last
night while fishing He and his son were IL a
Younger man after a hard struggle. reached Mud
Island, but his father sank Mr.; Fox was seventy
Years old and was a graduate OF Dartmouth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
INDIANA MUSIC FESTIVAL.

indianapolis, May 22.-The ninth Indiana Music
Festival drew an enormous audience this afternoon
~ hear 90 school children sing Benoits cantata,
"Into Life" and also to hear famous solo singers.
THE festival which has been the most successful
in the history these enterprises here, ended to-
night With a grand concert: In which Nine. Cave
uss the principal artist. Every seat In the house
vss sold I'm advance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
MITE THROWN FROM HIS WHEEL

william O. Fitzgerald. sixty-nine years old, n
,o NJ No q5 Seventh-avc.. who Is a clerk In the
Crs,om House and William Beggs. twenty-nne
veors old. painter. of No. $50 East One-hundred-
and forty -eghih-st. both riding BICYCLES crashed
into each other last night al one ~ @ ahu- ~
~ ~ ground and later 1t was found at the Manhat-
ian Hospital that Fitzgeraid was huner'hs tro," .
trraac,nred 20 skull and that there was danger or
nraivsis setting in. Peggs was not seriously In
tur.6
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
VAN AKEN'S KANSAS CITY SCHENES'

Kansas city, Mo, May Civilian Van AIKEN.
who Is now in the Tombs in Ncw-York charged
with an attempt the life Of ex-senator McPher-
scn f. remembered here the promoter or
oI0sntic scheme that collapsed with the boom OF
Several years ago 1t was 10 build huge system
of dvkes I'm the Missouri River and reclaim mnch
vali,a BILE land on which 10 erect huge union sta-
lion and terminals cost millions. AT the Time
thn nIan was seriously considered by the prominent
men here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
ANOTHER AMERICAN RELEASED.

| Washington. May Acknowledgement Lee to-day
| cabled to the State Department from Havana that
| the Spanish officials there have released Fernando
| GOWN, American citizen who has been under
| arrest ar6 he will leave the island
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
MORE AMERICANS IN DISTRESS.
consul GENERAL LEE SAYS THE NUMBER MA
REACH 90

Washington. Nav 22.-A telegram re-
ceived at the State Department this morning
from Consu-General Lee. indicating that the
number Of Americans In need Of relief in Cuba
is much larger than was supposed at first. The
onsul-General says that the number may
reach LOO. The Consul at Matanzas reports
800 there. and the Consul al Sagua 400
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
TEXAS LEGISLATURE UEETS AGAIN.

prCoNvENED BY THE GOVERNOR TO PASS THE
APPROPRIATION AND OTHER BILLS.
Austin. Tex. May 22.-The Texas Legislature ad-
tourned sine die yesterday afternoon at O'Clock
without passing appropriation BILL ana the Gov
ernor Immediately issued his proclamation recon-
,o,,, :, =, ,oon to-day for the purpose Of passing
the appropria ion bills. the Fee Dill and felIow,
servants" bill the latter being platform demand
that was practically killed by the Legislature some
weeks ago The session which began to-day VIII
proba bly, last twenty days, though the FORMER ses-
sion covered something Ike four months
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
HE4VY FROST AT SARA TOGI.

Saratoga ~ w. May PA heavy frost during
the night caused considerable damage 10 truit
trees throughout this section
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23

prosnsc, House and cottages, Nyack. open early
Iine as miles from n. Y: Cell or adr PARK PlI
or Hotel ST. Andrews, ,,n. 4, a,, W. Easer "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23
ELECTRIC POWER FOR KANSAS CITY.

Kansas city. Mo. May "A scheme is on foot
10 run Kansas City steam plants. manufactures
street railways ETC. by electricity. to be generated
at Leavenworth, Kan. where fuel can be obtained
cheaply In addition IL Is proposed ultimately to
construct an electric railroad between the two
cities. Already arrangements TO construct $500.
coo power plant Ieavenworth have been made
The scheme IL headed by Colonel ID. A. McKibbon
Major John NJ. Long. Harvey NJ. Rush. George W
I<irkstcad and ex-senator Caldwell. OF Leaven-
worth all wealthy m"n and. ii ~ said. Western
capitalists are also Interested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23

NEW YORK TO NASHVILLE and ret return; rn,hsSn T,.Sp
Railway operating through Sleeping Car service
Via AsRevilie-thrOugh the Land OF the SKY Low
rates other days. New YORK once ." o''ao""''
(Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-23

THE HAMMOND TYPEWRITER CO. moved to
le7 Bway Have you tried Number Hammondf
-AdvL.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1897-01-08
AT The OPERA HOUSE

GRAND BENEFIT PERFORMANCE
TENDERED MR. EDWIN soUTPERs.
LATE LEADING MAN OF THE
MAUDE ATKINSON CO.
At Opera House on Saturday
niyht, at which time they " !
present the beautiful d acs ooaleGv
drama, "An Unequal Ma,ct,
with all OF Mr.. Sou.hsrs' special
scensry aud mecha, ical eff cts
The caste will be headed by the
emenint actor. l. Twin S9u,hers
ably assisted by Mr.. Neill Al red,
and other urf fortunate members cf
the Maude Arki SOC Co, Whn
were left here without means BY The
manager, Mr.. Johnston. The
members who are staying by MIR
Southers are Madalana Price,
Louise TAYLOR and J. Harry
Gordon, and constitute the iour
cading people. Mr.. Sylvester is
working hard to make the be2efs
a success and guarantees lis par-
ToT S first class performance in
we. y respecf; the Ocala orchestra
will furnish the music. The
sympathy Of tie people are wholly
with Mr. Southers and the mem
b@rs of company who have been
left behind with large arrears in
salaries. Mr. Southers was very i'll
and unable to appear; this doss
rot lessen the cansure however cf
Mr.. Johnston, who with 10 remain
ing members made no eff rt at
70 give a performance, bur closed
tbe company on moments notice
and saying nothing CT b -ck salaries.
the pIueky members left are setting
about it with zeal and energy and
beirg aided by local talent will give
equally as gocd an entertainment
as the original company. Every
theatre going person should give
these people. the support on Sa:ur-
day as they are certainly deserving.
Seats are now on sale at usual
pace