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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-07
A SEA OF FLAME.

On the evening of November, 18th, 1873 FIRE
broke ont in the British ship Meanie. loaded with
600 barrels of petroleum. An awful mass of flames
shot UP from the main hatch and the vessel quvered
from stem to with explosion of the barrels Her
seams opened and the blazing petroleum poured out
into the river, spreading belt Of fire around her.
The master and seameu jumped overheard Captain
Sharp, whose vessel was lying closely propelled a
small boat through the blazing river and after a
severe scorching and imminent peril, saved the
men from a horrible death.
All around us are thousands Of men in more immi.
nent danger than those seanen They are threatened
with con pton already in the clutch Of that
deadly disease II they only knew it, help is at hand.
DR. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery cures % per
cent of all cases Of consumption. II also cures
bronchitis asthma throat and nasal troubles and all
diseases of the air passages II is the great blood
maker flesh builder, and nerve tonic. 1t makes the
appetite hearty the digestion perfect and the liver
active. The Golden Medical Discovery" is the
production of that eminent specialist, Dr. K ".
pierce chief consulting physician to the Invads'
Hotel and Surgical Institute at Buffalo N: V, who
has cured more cases than fifty ordinary physicians
treat in a lifetime Thousands given mp by doctors
have recovered under this marvellous medicine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-07
MR.. SIBERIAN BACK IN WASHINGTON

HE GIVES HIS VIEWS BRIEFLY on THE HA-
wAIIAN SITUATION
Washington Aug. 6-Secretary Sherman returned
TO the city this afternoon from rest Of two weeks
at Amagansctt Long Island. He appears refreshed
and improved by his brief respite at the ocean HIS
tace Is tanned and he says he has recovered from
that lassitude and fatigue which he felt while in
the CITY, The Secretary will get promptly into the
harness. He said tonight that he expected to be
at the State Department tomorrow. Later IN the
season. II ne feels change necessary, he Will take
another brief vacation In the mountains.
Mr.. Sherman does not anticipate any important
developments in pending diplomatic questions while
the President is away on MS vacation. He denied
the recent statements from San Francisco that
Minister Sewa had instructions to establish pro-
tectorae over Hawaii II the Serate failed TO ratify
the annexation treaty When asked what the Minis
ter's action would be II some overt act were com
mitted by the Japanese he said in that event Min
lister Sewall might raise the American flag. II he
mad special instructions to that effect As 10
whether Mr. Scwa had such instructions Secretary
Sherman did not say.
not guarantee the carrying out Of the terms OF
arbitration between Hawaii and Japan, II the de-
cision OF the arbtrators were against the former
That was a matter between the countries In inter
est II the treaty Of annexation IL ratified before
the arbitration Is concluded, then the arbitration
failed he explained. He left the inference that The
then be special subject Of legislation by Con.
gIess.
'Mr. Secretary. you have seen the reiterated re-
ports that you intended to resign" suggested the
Yes" replied Mr.. Sherman. smiling while at
Amagansett was very much resigned" lie init
reports Of his resignation there had been for
previous reports TO the same effect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-07
WORLDS RECORD EQUALLED
JOE PATCHEN PAGES THE FASTEST
GRAND CIRCUIT MILE.
An EXCITING STRUGGLE WITH STAR POINTER
SURPRISES AT COLUMBUS.

An EXCITING STRUGGLE WITH STAR POINTER
SURPRISES AT COLUMBUS.
columbus Ohm Aug 6-To-day was replete with
,,rnr,ses at the Columbus Driving Park, there be-
ing n reversal OF the order of the previous day.
when favorites won In a majority OF rHceS' Inc
greatest surprise in the free-for-al pace lhere
were four starters. Joe Patchen' Star POINTER LOT
tie Iorrain and Badge and last night star POINTER
add in the pools at 500 500 against the field 1t
was the Judgment Of nearly every horseman that
Pointer would win in a walk and few were Will
ing 10 buy the field, even at the ODDS oHered. But
Pointer did not win. The much-lauded conqueror
OF John r. Gentry was vanquished by the great
son of Patchen Wilkes in one of the most exciting
races ever witnessed. Patchen not only won the
race on It's merits but paced the fastest mile ever
made in the Grand Circuit equalling the world
record Of 2Olla made by John r. Gentry at Glens
Falls The track in superb condition, having
been thoroughly dried out by the wind ana the sun
and worked down until it was as smooth as moor.
Had II not been for strong breeze that blew
across the track worlds record would I'M
doubtedly have been established. as otherwise the
conditions perfect.
In the first heat the four horses were started
without a skip, Joe Patchen having the poe and
Pointer being on the outside. McClary did not push
Pointer In the lrst half but moved up In the third
quarter and came down the stretch with Patchen.
1t was "A driving finish. but Patchen came under
the wire a neck ahead, the time being 2:a.
In the second heat the four horses were started
abreast but Patchen and Pointer went ahead and
moved all the way around the track like team
1t was evident from the starr that the heat would
be a fast one and the possibility OF a new world S
record being made intensified the interest. Patchen
and Pointer came down the stretch neck and neck,
and as Patchen poked his nose under the wire a
few inches ahead OF Pointer great shout went
I'D from the ten thousand people in the grand
stand: The time by quarters was 050i<, LOOK. 81,
2:Olla Pointer broke badly at the start in the
third heat and trailed far behind. while Patchen
and Iorrain went all the way around. with the lat
ter hanging on, Patchens sulky Pointer made a
minute fiat The time for the heat was 20S.
In the two-year-old pace Manella was fayor,te'
but John Durrett. driven by the veteran Fuller,
won after four stubbornly contested heats. Esi-
nora and CourIer-Journal were equal favorites in
the 2:30 pace. but Elsinora was distanced In the
second heat and Courer-Journal and Jacks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-07
GLENCAIRN II CHOSEN TO DEFEND.

Montreal, Aug. (SpeciaD.-The yacht Glencairh
II has been officially named as the defender OF the
Seawanhaka { orinthian Cup in the international
races beginning on August H. In the trial races OF
tho last three days the Glencairn has won almost
every time But the committee thought highly OF
the Ayoca and considered that perhaps the Glen
cairns wins were chiefly or partly due 10 herrick
Duggan's extra amount Of skill In sailing NOT
wishing 10 make any mistake on this point. they
asked Commodore Ameus Jarvis. OF the Royal
Canadian Yacht Club TO sail the Glencairn' while
Duggan went back 10 his own boat the Avoca
Mr. Jarvis had brought down his own rr des,gn
from Toronto the twenty-four-footer Bonshaw,
which failed to keep up with the procession, and
he was asked to handle the Glencairn on account
OF his skill in handling all kinds OF boats Inc
experiment was most successful in showing me
supremacy Of the Gencairn apart from Rugsa an >
handling Under the command OF Commodore Jar
Wis the Gencnirn won every race against Duggan
on the Avoca This settled the last remaining
doubt and Clinton Crane now knows for certain
what he will have TO meet. The Canadians are
saving that the Mono will have 10 be wonder 10
beat their representative craft
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-07
NO FAITH IN PERUVIAN GOLD FIELDS
r. T. OICOrT CONFIRMS THE STATEMENT
PRINTED YEsTERDAY-HIs ExPERI-
THERE.


ENCEs THERE.
The special dispatch from San Francesca p'
IN The Tribune yesterday, in reference 10 the
peruvian gold fields. Is substantiated by mining
engineers in this city who have been IN ina, cou,',
try and made a thorough investigation OF the so'u
deposi,s there The dispatch said that the men "no
were booming the Peruvian gold fields khe" h''e
or nothing Of the actual gold deposits the'e anu
were simply urging 1t to boom trahspor'""0" Du.
ness II said further that the climate was a'io-
cious transportation facilities inland simply ho'h-
nR and no go.d the end OF 1t all
y = Olcott Of the firm Of Olcott, Fearn q Peeie'
mining engineers. at No. Is Broadway spe"' NV
months in that country I'm 1889. lie went there as
the representative of British capitalists. who were
considering the feasibility of investing IN '',e'
tbcre These capitalists held extensive options, put
never took up anything. Mr.. Oicott, after II mos'
careful research could not find anything 10 JUSTIFY
him in recommending to his clients that they pro-
coed in the speculation. He said yesterday
81 don't wish TO make the sweeping ASSERTION
that there is paying country there innii'e
engineer always hesitates TO do that as every thhs
presents possibilities, but. far as | was able 10
learn. there was nothing there that would repay
an individual or a CORPORATION to work. was theTc
five months Cuzco 10 which reference was made
I'm The Tribune il the capital of. the old inca Coy
eminent God has been mined there , since o, me
fifteenth century, so you see II IS not vrt an p p,n
There is tract Of s and ao which is IN the gold
fields. It over this section that ! Weht car o
fully The climate Is lie dkGTe n my i mo
yestigation ] had to proceed without even " pa
mule and all baggage was carried on dne p ~ ,n
of the men. The altitude ranges from 5oU 10 * w
feet above sea level, so you can see II Is rather
ragged. ! do not think there is any place IN the
whole section as rich the poorer spots IN Cali-
forna In going there an individual miner, a
man would have to contend with not only the IN,
accessibility of the place but also the climate ana
., OH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-07

PASSING OVER THE LINE.
The boats all went over the line the port
tack, the sloops with balloon jbs set. and the
schooners, besides their working sails. carrying
their balloon jibs and maintoIrast staysails.
Each skipper knowing from past experience the
best course, steered toward the Newport shore,
where the wind seemed stronger, and for time
this seemed like good move. The Queen Nab
footed along like witch, and in half an hour
after the start she had dropped every sloop Of
the fleet except the Vigilant, which In turn had
pushed ahead OF the schooners. The Vigilant
held we'll off shore in deep water. while most of
the others kept close in to land. Just after II
o'clock the Navahoe came ont Of the harbor, and
1T lib crossed the line, just twenty-four
minutes behind her rival of yesterday. MIR. Car
roll was evidently not in hurry. but seemed to
have contented himself with his great victory Of
yesterday.
The tickle Vineyard Sound breeze played an
important part in this sail. During the six
hours out every boat had its triumphs and re-
verses. the wind shifted or died away. Then
apparently weary of It's bad work. the breeze
came out from the southwest about 100 o'clock
and held strong. blowing the boats to an anchor
age late in the afternoon.
BY IL 80 the boats were well strung out. with
the vigilant leading and the Colonia not far
astern Then came two hours Of alternate light
variable winds and Gains. First the off-shore
boats would stop short. and those inside would
forge ahead. Again. the breeze would favor
those astern, and the Navahoe picked up
couple OF miles on the leaders before noon.
The Colonia and the Emerald had a hard time
finding enough breeze to fill out their acres Of
canvas. which often hung slack as laundry
clothes on a drying line. But the Emerald
seemed to have most Of the luck. and just before
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-07
Colgate's
Cashmere Bouquet
Toilet Soap.

roon che .,,ppcd by the Postley boat. and the
pride Of Larchmont once more knew the deheh's
OF second place.
From the northeast the wind shifted to the
east and then went back to the north. But
finally II came out about 1870. with fair strength
from the southwest. This last move on the part
OF the breeze favored the off-shore boats ana
the Emerald and the Colonia found themselves
somewhat astern Of the vigiant. with the Co.
lonia in the worst place.
The Vigilant picked up the Southwestern ABOUT
six miles to the westward from the vineyard
Sound Lightship, and with boom TO port anu
spnnaker to starboard she began to slip along
in fine style. The Queen Nab also had luck TOT
during the calm she drifted to the south~aro
and soon led her class again. The leading Doa'S
passed Vineyard Sound Lightship in the io'o"-
ing order:
y mnr;'s .sSG1gIss snsen mao
Emerald 80 Colonia ......'..'.
The Navahoe was twenty minutes astern OF
the Vigilant at this point.
The rest of the fleet were strung out asterh
among them being the old Volunteer anu
up the Sound punched together at Gay Heau
the fleet made fine picture Eacn one Man
fairly overlooking with canvas, carrying ene,,
available SAIL and with an increasing sou'n nt
mark off West Chop.
AN UNDOUBTED FIASCO.
No matter how you looked at it, this race was
an undoubted flasco You could start any ume
YOU liked and come up. like the Navahoe' anu
ioin the fleet If you had the luck to sail III III
rections from which the wind afterward PIo
ceeded there was always a good sporting chance
Of landing a cup. ,.,,,d Ala
II was not discovered why the Hildegarde ala
not start in this race. Perhaps because IL was
not her day And it seems to be quite the thing
to withdraw your boat il its chance OF wliiiiils
seems slim. The excuses given by nuihpei vi
yacht-owners for not starting yesterda! haee
much variety and ingenuity, together WIN , Sna.
wealth of circumstance and particularly Wnion
often accompanies the Well-thought-ouI aheO
dOte.. , +, .h4 a,
The peculiarly Of this yacht racing Is that II
appears to be entirely question OF silver Plate
The idea of any one starting MS BOAT out Vi q
love tor pure sport. not caring Wnetner he WI,
or lost so long he did his best, ana because s
wished TO help make a good fleet or starters anu
thus back up his club. seems 10 he reeaiueu "s
absurd The racing seems TO begin. continue anu
end with the sole idea of cups. And When man
does not care for the cups themselves. theh tne
nride of victory comes in, and you uoh see ne
boat start unless the promise OF the uaS sNca
him On able-b bodied hope of winning. AN oMnei
of a fast boat discussing this the otner ia! .
He finds that when he enters his boat OUT 81 hel
class and with little chance or wlnnihe -uoIiis
60 for sports sake ard to make good snow Ior
his club-he is called silly. Ana Wneh nv "
clines to do this he is referred to as gutter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-07
UIDSTMHER POLITICAL FREAkS.
DEMOCRATIC SILVERITES HUNT CHEAPER
ROOMs-A NEW REFORM LEAGUES
NOMINATION FOR MAYOR.

The Democratic Progressive League, representing
the extreme free-silver wing Of the New-York
Democracy was looking for new headquarters yes
ter,Iay the rent demanded for the room when tho
League has occupied in the Hotel Barthold beng
too high to suit silverte organization. Managers
Of the League however. declared that the cause
represented by William Jennings Bryan was grow
ing stronger with the Democrats OF the state
The Democratic County Committees or Franklin
and Tompklns counties have met and nave caled
unon the Democratic State Committee to reafnrm
the doctrine of the Chicago Platform. Under the
circumstances, the Democratic Progressive League
thinks IL can afford to have less expensive mead
quarters.
A collection Of individuals calling themselves the
Executive Committee of the Workingmens MI
nicpal Reform League. met at No. 81 Nassau-st'
Yesterday and passed long Set OF resolutions.
1lacing In nomination for Mayor OF Greater New
York the man in whose office the meeting was heLa'
whose name is Adophus Lee Dunlap. Inc resoIu-
ton was honesty. justice. frugalty ard thst
"Adolnhus Lee Dunlap's high character ana STAND
ing in the community utterly preclude me possu...
ity of an honest opposition TO his candihaSy We
unhesitatin denounce traitors 10 the slotous
cause OF municipal reform all who invite disunloh
and the consequent defeat by refusing their sup
merit 10 orr magnificent candidate" 1900
Nv reference to the City Directory IL was asCei-
tanned that Adolphus Lee Dunlap is lawyer mr,ns
Mt No 100 East Seventeenth-st. Now. then! E'e'!
body make way for Dunlap!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-07
THE CRUISE TO BAR HARBOR.

VINEYARD Haven, Mass. Aug. G-The following
changes have been made by the Regatta Commit
tee in the programme for the cruise after leaving
Vineyard Haven. The finish IN the race ioi ,ne
Codoro Gums will be between the whistling
,uo, of pakers Island light and the flagship. IN
stead of at saddleback Ledge. as before am
nounced Yachts after passing the nh, ~
nroceed and rendezvous to the northward OIL Iraii
berry Island from which rendezvous, upon Skill
from the agshp the fleet will proceed IN SQUAT
ITf Io to the northward and westward OF
Bar Island. .-, ,,.,.u , dow 20 bc
dyed after arrival at Bar Harbor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-07
D1sCOJRAGING TO PROSECUTORS.
CAPTAIN sTANDIsH's ACCOUNT OF rHhSNN
p1r1oSs AT THE cLoNDYKE AND THE
WINTERS OUTLOOK.

,o..,ord Me Aug. 6.-Captain Miles Standish Vi
,.a, ,,ho has been spending the summer III
Alaska has reached the confines of civilization On
his return to this city He knows all apous ~"
Condyke gold craze. and his advice 10 h's', r
prospectors is Don't" In letter
to-day he says that the SITUATION o' s,,as rho
.,,a,,. ,,o,al &c there. but II does not lie AROUND
The ground in chunks waiting to be scoopeo up
!, % he secured only by patient ana neon man;
aborious placer mining, interspfrfr rom rocket TO
mockst He further says that the JJs c3lculatnd
''diggings from Juneau u an e"''
ali this it is beginning now 10 , Du STOP
in that region. and any one WIZ ne until next May
TY There is not food enough in all Alaska Snt to nee the
neopIe for a month. he drops lion MN is in Can
nda without stretching elastic houh aii have
an inch and says the DOMINION coming over there
nd takine away all the gold.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-07
CORNELIUS TANDERBfLTS HEALTH.

The friends Of Cornelius Vanderbilt have been
much gratihed by the news received lately concern
Ing his health. When he went abroad some months
ago. after a slow but steady recovery from the
stroke OF paralysis he suffered year ago. he was
far from being In robust health. While his mind
was active. he did not seem TO gain In bodily
strength as rapidly hoped. Reports from
Europe now say he Is physically almost as strong
ever and VIII return home this. fan Mr. VAN
derbilt Will not attempt to take up work again,
although he will continue to supervise the business
Of the Vanderbilt system. ignoring the detail work
that formerly occupied SO much Of his time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-07
RIG Slit OVER GOLD MINES
ACTION AGAINST THE GOLD CREEK NEW N"'
MINING COMPANY.

,,.r,ov AGAINST THE GOLD GREEN Nh'
MINING COMPANY.
Eer g. Thomas lawyers at NO. l"z NASSAU a. -,
,ardav drew I'D papers in a suit involving n'i'i-
TONS of dollars invested in Nevada so'u ",'
,Oa,,,,s p Harris Of No 12O Broadway. proHlo.ei'
T. ,hn n,oint,n and the Gold Creek Nevada Mihlns
Cornnopv Henry j. Mayham, of Denver COLI WIZ
,an, y Duval OF Denver; Walter Church. Oh DoS
.nn and Joseph L. Robertson, OF New-forh "''
the defendants Ct, Croa,, Nevada
The nlaintiff recites that the Go'n 'reeN '
,,inino company. OF which Mr. Robertson Is presi.
sar, us formed In 1896 with a capital STOCK oil
60 ~; oC II purchased the property Oh the :, coo o
ss23,Vn,o;n Conpany, and at once lssueu ~. 1T
niou'" ~ stock for working purposes ~ s In
Coz ond most of this money was spent III ue''iop
M Tba cdmnany then organized the COLO Creeh g.
,.oda Consolidated Iodes Company WIN d v r
na" go oE0 0C0 and the Gold Creek Nevama lown-
VI i,o SComnanv with stock OF $2OOOCO inc pam,
fiff Harris says he Ii the original prono'e, ~,
no communities and II was agreed ne says, .hat ~
NV me sbnmi1 have for his trouble 35s3I5 shares OF
sock worth according to his figures, S,.soeto' RI ,
saws the capitalists interested IN the scnen, e 'o IVA
his advice and labor up to a certtln Pun; a,a.
hon nuietlv froZe him out. The plalntiH aIieses
,hot n deoi is now being negotiated with an Eng
Usb syndicate represented by j. NJ. cummings, an
engineer at No % Broadway. for the sa'e Vi al
the companies for Sl5VcVU .os ,ro,, y -
He saws the engineer has just returned from an
examination of the property. and VIII recommend
to his principals that they take IT, -. z. u
Tho counsel for the defendants in the case are
Richards & Brown. at No. GO Wilams-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-07
. DENIAL FROM GEORGE J. GOULD.

In a dispatch received in this city yesterday from
George J. Gould who is In London. Mr.. "ou'u
EXPRESSED surprise that his name should III a"'
manner have been connected In the puohc p''"'s
with mining development company. the prospectus
., which has given rise TO such statements Mr
Gould in his message denied emphaiicaiiy tna'
ne. or any member OF his family. had any 't,' iS
10 do with any mining project OF the kino a u,hr
that II his name, or the name OF ms Drotuts,,
Edwin had been used In any way In connec,,0"
herewith such use was and is absoiuteIy, a h.
authorized He states further that the use o, ~
ofiicial title OF any officer OF the Manhattan Raj
way Company. other o. his corporauo'''
equally unauthorized.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-07
LONDON PLEASES. MISS BARRYMORE.

Miss Ethel Barrymore returned to this country
Yesterday on the ST. Louis OF the American Line
She comes here to close up rome of her affairs, but
will return shortly to Join Irvins's Lyceum Theatre
company. She will appear In the new production
Peter the Great and also The Bells" She was
enthusiastic about London. and the success OF Sc
cret Service" saying that she was much pleased
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-07
OFF FOR THE GOLD FIELDS.
A BROOKLYN ARCHITECT AND HIS WIFE START
FOR THE CLONDYKE.

FOR THE CLONDYKE
p J. Lauritzen. an architect OF NO lou iioope'
G, Rrooklyn. with his wife started last night for
,ha C,,ordvkc gold regions In Alaska Mr.. Laurt-
zen will remain in the gold region until the spring
Of 1900 On NJ ,nday last a son OF MT. Lauri'zeh
started for Seattle to lay in provisions Tor the Trip
Mr. Iauritzen is a member OF the Hanover CUB
and has an Office at No. q East Twenty-tn'rd-st
During his absence his eldest son and MI \oss' MS
superintendent will conduct his business
,rwo other gold seekers started yesterday from
RroolIvn They are Edw ard Tweed, twenty
wears old. Of No 1853 Manhattan-ave.. and Horace
stuart twenty-four years Old who Ewes in Hart
ST. They have gone direct 20 Seattle Wnere they
remain until next March, when they VIII push on
Mr. Iauritzen takes with him about 1900 He
vas the architect OF the Union League Club house.
The Offerman Building the Smith e. Gray building
and other well-known structures In brooklyn; ana
was n candidate for the office OF United states
archif oct.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-07
IT'S TO USE AMERICAN STEAMERS.

Vancouver, B. c.. Aug 6.-Tne ew-Engand Fish
Company OF Boston. which has been operating from
this port for the last two three years. has sent
a request to the Dominion Government that It be
permitted to use American steamers Hitherto they
have chartered Canadian vessels. Citizens are sup
porting the petition as the company has spent $50
900 in wages and supplies during the halibut fish
ING