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New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
HUSTLED OFT IN THE RAIN.

The eight families living In the Old three-story
and basement house 40. 52i Broomc-st were
compelled 10 vacatc their and stand for over
an hour In the street in the rain early yesterday
morning as It WAS believed that the house was IN
dangcr cf fallins, at any moment. They were
hustled out Of the house by policemen from the
Macdougal-st. station about a. m, bat were al
lowed to return to their beds soon after O'clock
after a building Inspector had made examination
and concluded shat the building would stand for
some hours at least. Many Of the tenants threw
some OF their household effects out of windows and
carried big bundles of clothing and other things
10 the street on learning the cause Of their rude
awakening II is believed that the tenants will
have 20 leave the house to-day and seek homes else
where.
In the course OF the thunderstorm about midnight
Wednesday several persons living In the house
etartled by n cracking sound. and "A moment atr! =
marked trcmor OF the house felt. one OF these
ncrsons rushed 10 the street and told policeman
of what had happened. and a result everybody
in the house was hurried out until Z could be
learned whether or not IL was safe to return again
On a site adjoining the house IL being erected
rew building IL Is thought that the rain and the
Excavation for the new building weakened the
Snundat ton OF No. 52l The party wall that sepa-
rates Nos $40 and 52l has sagged about two inches
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
CYCLISTS LUCKY ESCAPE.
A MOTORMANs QUICK WORK AvERTs BAD
ACCIDENT


John Phillips OF No. 103 West One-hundred-and-
twenty-third-st and a young woman who declined
TO give her name on a ndem. came into collision
with George Weldon. of No. i34 West Fifty-fourth-
st. also on a bicycle. at Fifth-ave and One-hun-
dred-and- -sixteenth-st. last night, and all three
were thrown from their wheels. They fell I'M
mediately in front of troleycar No. b93, In charge
Of Ira christensen. motorman. How they ever
escaped with their lives is mystery. and great
credit is due to the motorman who stopped his
car within a few feet OF the PROSTATE riders.
The bicyclists riding a fairly good speed.
and came together heads The force OF the COL
lision sent them all sprawling. The troeycar was
coming at a good rate Of speed and several people
on the sidewalks yelled 10 them to look out. The
bicycsts partially stunned by their fall. and
unable to move and It seemed impossible to pre-
vent a horrible accident. Christensen, the motor
man. the danger. and he set his brakes and re-
versed the current The passengers in the car were
piled in end so suddenly did the car stop; but
the rails were wet from sprinkling. and the car
slid with wheels set tight.
The women In the car steamed and the men
tried to get out and II only when two feet from
Phillips, who was nearest the car, that the motor
able 10 stop II. Bicycle Roundsman Lake
and rode with all their speed 10 the aid OF the fallen
cyclists. They got to the place just the
stopped and the danger was over. The wheels were
not badly damaged that the riders could not use
them, and after rest they rode away. They were
all more less bruised.
Roundsman Lake says the motorman In charge Of
the deserves great credit for his work. II
do finer piece OF work." said Lake.
but the motorman knew his business. and an awful
accident was averted."
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
SEARCH FOR A MISSING YACHT.

A cANARsIE BOAT THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN LOST
IN WEDNESDAY NIGHTS STORM
Ten or twelve yachts were sent out from Canarsle
ras,ordov IN look for the yacht Lulu B., which
has not been seen since Wednesday at noon 1t
is thought that the yacht was lost in the storm OF
Wednesday night. although there are stu some
who believe that she may turn up all right.
The Lulu B. is owned by John Dl'ts' ana her
can,ain ,s Jobn Rogert. She left Canarsie Landing
at noon on Wednesday, with Ditts Bogert and fve
other persons on board. bound on fishing trip
They were 10 return early yesterday norhlng'
They did not return. and in the iofchooh Hlis Io
CERT went 10 the landing and began 10 make IN
quires. She stayed there all day, but nothns was
seen OF the yacht Mrs. Bogert became more ana
more depressed and at last broke down altogelner
and began weeping She refused 10 be comiorteu
and seemed 10 believe that her husband was lost
Thre is still strong chance Canarsle nshefh,e f hr
saw that the boat may be safe. NO news OF her
had been received up to IA late hour last night
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
PURCHASED BY o. II. p. BELNONT.
THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF rIFTII-AvE.
AND SEVENTY -SEVENTHST

Contracts signed yesterday. through Smith
& Stewart, 30. 45 Wilam-st., for the purchase Of
the plot Y feet inches by l20 feet a. the south
east corner OF Fifth-ave. and Seventy St.
by Oliver II. P. Belmont from John II. Watson,
who had carried II FOR about twenty years The
price is sljoGco az the rate OF about s4s q
square foot.
Since the sale OF Mrs Bemont's house. at the
southwest ccrrer OF Madison-ave. and Seventy
second-st, about six months ago. TO Mrs. W.
Bayard Cutting. |, has been known that Mr.. and
Mrs Belmont were looking for desirable house
site in upper F!f;h-ave. Several lots have been
considered in the negota lions at different times
but not un;il yesterday the final selection
made.
Mr. Belmon, will cree; handsome house for his
own occupancy on the plot; but nothing as to It's
features or characteristics mas been decided The
plo. is one of the few desirable corners in Fifth
ave. still available for handsome house, and fur
thermore f. the only lot In that vicinity that Is
wholly free from restrictions.
Mr.. and Ms. Belmont are the owners OF con-
siderable real estate now. Mr.. Belmont IL the
possessor OF Belcourt; at Newport. and Mrs. Bel
mont owns the Marble House In the same place,
although 1t Is understood that she wishes 10 dis
pose OF II. They also have a large country house
at Hampstead. Long Island.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
sI,PPI,ANTING JAPS IN THE ISLANDS.

San Francisco Aug. 5.-The news that HAWAII
has virtually excluded the Chinese is confirmed Dy
Honolulu advices brought by the Australian Nnen
the annexation proposition was made to the Ohlteu
States one Of the principal clauses was that Chi-
,oso immieration should cease. AS a start in this
direction the Hawaiian Government has decided 10
issue 70 more six months residence permits 10
chinese and to execute no bonds for contract Ia
bOrers to arrive. - - -, ;, ,., a.. 1ro,o
The German shin II. +. Glade arrived In Homo
lulu on July 26 with nearly two hundred contract
iahorers They will supplant the japanese on the
sugar plantations This crowd consisted OF 10 la
borers % women and a children Inc na,ionaiitles
are mixed there being many Poles and Austrlans;
os well as Germans. These laborers Will be placed
on nine different plantations. the contracts show
t ng Nat The men are to get s16 a month the first
Year az the second and SIS the third In addition
10 the regular food and lodging given Dy 'he
plantations.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
TELEGP1PHfC NOTES.

Grand Rapids. Mich Aug 5.-Charles J. Thayer,
he Ma Kenwood Bicycle Company has been
arrested on a capias for the alleged em0ezzlenent
Of 5000 Of 9s eGe@ GS%pfny s the n
mortgages OF 100000 to J. Frederick Baars, as
PresGcnt TasET GRsqes % ssh and ecrtar
]. d. Case. alleging deliberate wrecking ana ask
ing the appointment of a receiver.
nence 0Iyi distillers. filed deed Of assignment
this afternoon in the Henry County Court: W; L:
assnts Of the concern are estimated at sls5 600
while the liabilities will foot up slc9c The fall fail,
been fIed lately. The dls!!iery is one Of the big
gcst in KrniU'ky.
iron Moun;a!n Mich. Aug Peter Gs- BSns. the
'', a. 1rystai Fans. has made complete confession.
achnowieGging that ne assaulted the girl and then
ureu by detective VINO visited Bons clad in
psest's Garh. and was heard by others.
Chicago, Aug. 5nAim9n 4: Redheffer, formerly Z, a
Mere found guilty II 1896 Of having defrauded nu,
The mails 1hc father escaped from the courtroom
and few days later report was spread ina that III H.
rad committed suicide The son served out his
sentence IN tho penitentlary
Mddlesborough. Ky. Aug. News has reached
here that Mr. Lee cSom6s promnen' nNG n rnd
coom5s Coon " house Mrs: COMBS III her home say;
Ing ha5 Ia she oWver wo and rs,urned She found her
husband and Miss Hooker together.
Rome. n Y. Aug, This city has been threat
ened with "A water famine result OF the big
break in the Black River Canal feeder Forest
mort As means of relief until the break is
haired three extra fire engines have been ordered
which will pump water into the mains and thus
keep up the supply. II Is likely 10 be three four
weeks before the break is repaired.
Catskil y Y. Aug 5.-Albert Harrison. q trav-
elng agent. of Leeds. England. thrown from
n wagon last evening Hi- skull crushed and
Io died three hours later. The accident caused
Lv MS horse shying at carr.
Rockville Conn. aug 81 During hcavF ,hun-
d,retornl last evening lightning struck the hos 2
OF g. u Reckwiih at WindsorvIlie. and Charles
his uinc-ycarrOld son. Wa Instantly Killed. MI
pcckw.ih vHs painfully burned hy tho holt.
New-Iiayen. Conn. Aug. a.--stephen NJ. Cariy al
electrician Ws- found dead this morning Tho
medical examiner gave a certificate of death
caused by hear, failure. brought about by exces-
sve smoking. Canty was well known as cleo
trical expert He the inventor Of n storage
battery bicycle lamp and a telephone bell.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
THE J4P4NESEHiWi DISPUTE.

1T Is UNDERSTOOD THAT KI%G LEOPOLD of
BELGIUM HAS BEEN CHOSEN AS ARBITRATOR.
Yokohama. Aug Sit is semi-offically announced
that Japan has suggested that Belgium be seIecteu
n act as arbitrator In the questions In dispute ne
tween Hawaii and the japanese Government.
Washington. Aug. 5.-No official notice mas peen
received here OF the reported selefuoh OF 'he N"s
-, ,t polc,ore as arbitrator OF the dispute be-
,uoon Uanan and Hawaii but the selection Is high-
Il, commended The officials say that King Leo
pod's reputation for fairness and iiberaity Is so
well osta blished that there could be no possible OBJ
lection TO the exercise by him Of the powers ot ar
gi,ra,or nrovded a choice is to be made from
among F,ropean rulers II Is not believed that our
own Government will he called on TO advise as 70
the selection and II Is highly improbable that II
viii interfere in the matter so long az the wishes
oft II off
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
MYTHICAL GOLD HINES IN PERU.
PROMOTERS BOOMING THEM IN SAN FRAN
CISCO-A WARNING TO GOLD-SEEKERS.

PROMOTERS BOOMING THEM IN SAN FRAN
CIsCO-A WARNING TO GOLD-sEEKERs.
San Francisco Aug 5 (SpeciaD.-1t Is evident
that promoters here trying to entice pros
pectors TO the new Peruvian gold heads. near
Cacco, Peru which arc reached by way or MOI
endo. Much boom literature Is being printed
here. and two expeditions are said to De iori"-
Ing one to go en- the steamer Zealander anu Tue
other on the clipper ship Lansing. The COST Oh
passage and transportation to the mines VIII NC
about 5000.
The schemes would be beneath contempt were
II not for the gold fever throughout the couh-
try excited by the Clondyke discoveries. DiS-
atches and letters are received here every DAY
asking FOR facts about these Peruvian placer
diegngs and many are talking OF venturlns
to the nish-American Eldorado. carefui
investigation here shows that the men VINO are
booming the expeditions know little OF these
new diggings. They working the ma''e'
purely as transportation scheme. ana are ho'
financially able to reimburse those whom .he'
fail to send through to the mines Tney nave
no genuine facts about the mines or about the
means OF reaching them.
ON the other hand. Charles F. Lummis the
well-known writer who recently uaN e'.u
through this Peruvian district. says that IL Is
an outrage to encourage Americans TO go 'heie
He saws that the country has been so ca.elu.f
prospected that well-equipped parties Oh Ail,e' -,
can miners. who have gone into the intelIO, rsas m
the last ten years have failed To pay expenses
The climate is atrocious and no white man l,in, Ja
endure It, Even engineers on the raliroau' VIZ, VIZ
runs through lower altitude than the an,s.s mlIt
90 To the coast for o fortnight after one Weeh
work ,r, rooL
Mr.. Lummis in conclusion, says: Inc ' paon =,
ing Of provisions the mountain passes s,, -
almost an impossbity and man cannot Work
more than two hundred miles from the coaS. o.
with untamed savages on one hand ana an "a
ino miners will have picnic before they get
through Outside Of the rigors OF winter C.oii ..i,
dyke might be bearable, for miners .heIe mr
be under the protection OF ciViiizeu ~, ou ,ho
ment and property will be safe In reIu ~, ~
terrors of the climate. though different. are Luz
as great: there is no protection for anytn,hs
and worse than all else. no chance OF hhu'"s
gold to protect"
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
NEGRO LABOR BARRED QUE.
WHITE STRIKERS WIN THEIR FIGHT AT
r,,r ,,r-r TON Mills IN ATLANTA

WHITE STRIKERS WIN THEIR FIGHT Al
THE FULTON MILLS. IN ATLANTA
Atlanta "a Aug 1.-The strike al the Fulton
Rag and Cotton Mills which threw lfcc employees
out yesterday because white girls refused 10 DE
placed by the side Of colored women. came 10 an
urexpected end to-day The Textile Union met
early in the day 1t seemed as If genera s'i'he
would ensuc as no one thought the authorities OF
the mill would give in
A committee was appointed TO consult with fresi-
cent Jacob Elsas and demand the removal OF an
negro laborers Unexpectedly to the strikers 'his
was agreed TO. and compromise was mace py
which the strikers agreed TO work extra hours IL
necessary Tomorrow the negroes Will be marchea
out and on Monday the strikers will go 10 work
again.
The strike has caused great furry among 'he
working classes OF the South.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
SENATOR HOAR'S TROLLEY PARTY
HE AND SOME FRIENDS PLANNING A
LIVELY EXCURSION ALONG THE
NORTH SHORE.

Worcester, Mass. Aug. 5 (SpecaD.-A party OF
well-known Worcester citizens will enjoy novel
excursion next Saturday. making their start from
Boston.
The party will consist OF Senator George F. Hoar.
Colonel f. b. Stoddard DR.. Thomas c. Mendenhall.
Nathaniel Payne, Colonel F.. B. Glasgow, General
Lockwood Charles F. Aldrich, Henry A. Marsh.
NJ V. B. jefferson. Colonel Theodore S. Johnson
and Samuel r. Heywood. Their plan Is to board "a
then to enjoy a trolley ride through Swampscott,
Lynn and Salem to Gloucester. Dinner Will be
taken Gloucester. and the return to Boston VIII
begin Immediately after
The trolley ride Will he about sixty miles long.
and the party anticipates a good time. much OF
the route is ir sight OF the ocean.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
Az EXPRESS WAR IN TEXAS.

Austin. Tex. Aug 5~.The Texas Railway Com
mission to-day served with temporary in
junction. granted b.: Judge Mccormick. OF the Fed
eral District Court &: NewOrleans at the Instance
OF the. Texas express companies. restraining the
Commission from putting into effect Its tariff CO.
express shipments This tariff was issued some
ime ago. and went into effect to-day The express
companies alege that II fixes express charges at
les than egh: rates, and hence Is ruinous 10 the
business OF the companies lively fight II contem-
plated as the Commission threatened. II the
prose COMPANIES oh'e r.sd that II would taks steps
looking TO the forfeiture OF their permits 10 do
business In the State.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
yOT PLEASED WITH GOVERNOR BUSHNELL

Cincinnati Aug 5-h dispatch from Urbana says
thai the feeling there Is strong against Governor
bushnell for attempting 10 oust Mayor Ganso ana
Sheriff Mel ain and that there Is serious talk of in
sttuting counter proceedings to oust Governor
bushnell OF the ground that he failed in his duty To
furrish the necessary militia force 10 suppress the
mob Whatever has been done In this direction has
not been made public but there Is no doubt OF deep
feeling in the matter, which may take expression
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
HEAVY RAINS IN COLORADO.
STREETS IN COLORADO SPRINGS FLooDED-RAIL
ROAD TRAINS DELAYED.

STREETS IN COLORADO SPRINGS FLOODED RAIL
ROAD TRAINS DELAYED.
Colorado Springs. Aug. 5.-The transforms whcn
visited this city last evening were the most severe
excepting one for ten years. The water stood from
six to ten inches deep on half dozen OF the prln-
cpal streets flooding cellars. running into stores
and damaging stock. Travel was entirely suspended
Three out of the five principal railroads leading
into this city had serious washouts severe elec-
trio storm accompanied the downpour, and several
houses were struck by lightning. No fatalities
took place.
Denver Aug 5-The heavy rains which have
fallen every day this week have caused many
thousands Of dollars worth OF damage In and
about this city Several bridges across Cherry
Creek have been washed away. Patrick Murray. a
laborer was thrown into the creek by the cavng
Of a bank on which he standing TO watch the
flood and was drowned. An unknown man who
attempted to foru the creek on horseback was also
swept away Trains much delayed account
of the damage to roadbeds. bridges and culverts.
Trains in both directions the Kansas Pacific
are blocked by another and more extensive wash
out near Strassburg where train No. 3, from Kan
sas City. was wrecked on Tuesday. No. is to-day
reported 'indehnitey late.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
A TREE STRUCK IN BELLEVUE GROUNDS.

In the course Of the storm Wednesday night
a bolt of lightning struck tree in the grounds
OF Bellevue Hospital near the Insane Pavilion.
and one of the large branches was broken and the
stump that remained standing was so badly riven
that II had to be sawed off yesterday. The acct
dent caused some excitement, but no panic Within
0fteen feet of the tree is switchbox. and II is
remarkable that this should have escaped.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
IJGHTNING'S WORK IN PENNSYLVANIA. A.

Philadelphia Aug 5.-Reports from the eastern
part of the State tell OF much damage by the storm
early this morning. a, Eckiey, near Hazleton.
Andrew Huaski struck and killed by light
ming. while sitting at window. The Hotel Fair.
view at Mount Pocono, was struck by Doit Dut
no serious damage resulted. although the guests
were badly scared. At Strounsburg the house OF
Mrs Crowley was struck ana the family was
stunned. Barn buildings at and near Chambcss-
burg and bloomsbury were des'Toy' - hshth;ng
and many valuable crops were ruined.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
DRAGGED TO DEATH UNDER A NAY KANE
AZ AGED FARMER KILLED--His HORSE. sTuNG
BY BEES RUNS AWAY.

watertowr. " " Aug. "a special to The
Standard" from Point Peninsu. says: David
Angel farmer, eghty-one yeai' 90 was kiieo
here this morning while rakins nay Iis morse was
stung h, he.s and ron away Ange! was thrown
urder the rake ana caught aad dragRru aIont "i,I
81 about mile. Other members OF the ian''lf mo
were IT. the field found il necessary TO get another
horse IN order TO catch the runaway; When they
caught up with the frightened steed Mr. anger was
dead
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
THE HEAT INTENSE IN AUSTIN. TEN.

Austin Tex. Aug. 5-Last night and to-day were
bv long odds the hottest Of the season. The ther-
mometer all last night touched between % and 20,
with not a breath of air stirring. To-day AT noon
II registered 1O6 The heat is intense, but owing to
the drvness OF the air prostratons are few, three
being the total for the day. Business however, Is
practically suspended.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
FLYING THE HAWAIIAN FLAG.

San Francisco Aug. 5.-The Pacific Mall steam
shin Company's steamer China sailed out OF the
mort of San Francisco to-day flying the Hawaiian
Gag It was decided yesterday by the officers OF me
non,nany TO place the big vessel which Is the crack
shin Of the Pacific Mail fleet under the Hswaiiah
dag without loss OF time.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
COLLECTOR RUCKER ASST tnES Ofri'h'
SIX WHITE DEPUTIES REFUSE TO SERVE UNDER
NEGRO.

SIX WHITE DEPUTIES KEFI 81 IV "T"'H
A NEGRO.
Atlanta. Ga. Aug 5 (SpeciaD-Henry A. RucKe''
recently appointed Collector OF lnternai revenue
for the Georgia District. took charge oi MS o"oe
to-day and produced good impression II, Wv '.,
co, nv naming white as his chief deputy
rho now chief deputy Is A. J. Spence, VINO h''7
been connected with the Internal Revenue bureau
and Is regarded good man. H.,
Although six Of the present force OF 'ep",'.'
gave I'D their places and went out OF once VII"
collector Trammcn declining TO serve ururI u"
negro, ii is not believed that any trouoie WI" ~
nxf'o~ioncod in nIng their places with white men
o,l tho now Collectors action in choosing white
man as chief deputy is taken to indicate 'ha' 'n'S
IS what he will do.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
The following reductions were made in real
estate:

Name Assessment. Reduced. Cause
Holman 81. 800 .S1'OO. Excessive.
Ellen Meakin........ 1900 $1,000. Excessive.
At the request OF counsel for Amzi l.. Barber.
Of Ardsley Towers. who is now on the ocean and
is expected home tomorrow. the assessors ad-
journed until Monday evening In order 70 give
Mr. Barber an opportunity 10 examine his as
sessment The Board will consider all COM
plants against the real assessments on Monday
evening Judge Adam Busch. who Is one Of the
assessors said yesterday tina. he did not think
any more personal assessments would be strick
en- from the roll.
The assessors in the town Of Rye have COM
pleted the compu alton and announce that the
total valuation Of real property Is Sl3.OS.32J.
against $780, .102 last year. and Of personal
property 81. .432. $50. against S139.oJ0 in 1896.
The grievance day in the town Will be or August
H. In the town rooms. in Port Chester.
large number Of lawsuits and complaints
will probably be the outcome Of the Increase
In the assessment roll for the town OF New-Ro-
chee Some OF the leading taxpayers have al
ready secured legal advice and are copying the
entire roll preparatory to making long and
determined fight. They allege that the as
sessment was not properly made. according to
law, and that II contains gross inequalities. IL
Is estimated that more than one hundred suits
will be brought. the principal Of which viii be
those Of the Iselin family.
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
THE WAMPUM BELTS MUST BE FOUND.
THE HEAD CHIEF OF THE oNoNDAGAs MAKES
A PEREMPToRY DEMAND ON THE
MAYOR OF ALBANY.

Syracuse y. y. Aug. 6.-Danel La Forte, head
chief OF the Onondsgas and president OF the Six
Nations. has given his consent TO demand TO be
,nade upon Mayor Thacher of Albany to secure
three OF the missing wampum belts. lie says that
n they are not returned legal proceedings will be
begun. ,... . -
The missing wampum Was intrusted 10 Wamphnl
Eerper Thomas Webster VINO died on July !. but
g. his deafh n vas learned that some had sold
iisec belts ChieI Id Forte says. for $50 One Is
re-. "f Washington and depicts Indians and
v,Site men ioining hands. with the Capitol at
Washington In the centre
New-York tribune., 1897-08-06
THE TAX IN LONG ISLAND CITY.

There Il a big Increase In the personal taxes IN
the Ave wards Of Lony Island city this year
'as, Tho toa' last year was Ss3,Mo while this
year tho :o,a T. 2s6620 ncreisc o. s2.sG9 go
The tax by wards Is a. follows:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-12
Traxler is Waiting.

Ez-Liquor Commissioner Trazler has
oeeu seen in Greeoville by a represen-
tative Of The News, who writes thus |:
I'D q Traxler, who was State
liquor commissioner under TiiIman 8
administration. was seen by reporter
yesterday IN reference to the iosinua-
tions made by Editor Can't. Mr..
Trailer declioad to be interviewed. say
ing be preferred to avoid controversy
if possible and that as 60 specific
charges we're made against him and
that he was not attscked directly and
personally ,-he did rot feel called upon
to 60 into print He said he would
watch the developments and might
have something to say later He ask
ed that nothing be said for the pres
ent."