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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-08
THE PRESIDENT TAKES 4 VACATION.
HE AND HIS FAMILY sAIr. FOR A SHORT TRIP
on THE DOLPHIN.

HE AND HIS FAMILY SAIL FOR SHORT TRIP
on THE DOLPHIN.
Washington April 7.-Presldent Mckinney afhxed
his sgnature TO the resolution for the relief OF the
Mississippi flood sufferers shortly before O'Clock
this afternoon and Immediately joined Mrs Mckin-
ley and other members OF the party waiting IN the
narlors below for the trip down the Potomac In the
White House carriage were the President and Mrs.
Mckinley Mrs Saxton and maid. The second car
risge WAS occupied by the Presidents secretary Mr.
Porter. and Mrs. Porter. These and Dr. Bates the
Presidents physician. and Mrs. Bates composed the
nartv Or Anderson. who Is attached 10 the Dol
min will also make the trip. There were few peo-
nie AT the White House al the time. and the depart
ure was without incident. The baggage OF the party
h,d preceded them by haf-hour.
The trip will be made In the dispatch-boa Dolphin.
The exact time OF the Presidents return il not
known but II the weather continues good and Mrs.
NcIiinley's health seems TO be benefited by the
trip II Is probable that the party will not return be-
fore the last OF the week.
Quantco Va. April THE Dolphin. with Pres-
dent Mckinley and his party on board. anchored at
the mouth OF Quantico Creek at O'Clock this even
ing for the night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-08
FIGHTING CONTINUES IN CRETE.
THE FRONTIER

TWO THOUSAND INSURGENTS SURROUND slTlA
AND TIE FRENCH HAVE LANDED CANNON
Canea. April Brisk fighting took place to-
dav outside Of Cand.a The insurgents. In con-
siderable strength, advanced from four points
and attacked the Turkish outposts. The latter
maintained their positions. with the loss OF two
men killed and eleven wounded.
The insurgents OF the vicinity OF Kisamo, at the
western end Of the island. have written to the
foreign admrals notifying to the latter that they
are projecting an attack upon the Tort AT klsaiho
The Turkish garrison there has asked Tor assist
ance , - q,
Two thousand insurgents have gathered around
Si,ia at the eastern end of the island. ana
French warship has landed five guns. III antclpa-
tion of an attack upon TINT place.
There were conflicts in various parts or the
island Yesterday. In every instance the IN
surgents were the aggressors. They have cap
tured several cannon at Kisamo.
fire has broken out at Candla near the
Cathedral and number of houses are now In
danes The British and Italian troops are de-
mollshing the adjacent buildings In order 10 cneck
tho cpread Of the conhagraton.
Rear Admiral r. H. Harris. Of the British fleet
WAS shot at by a Moslem Irregular while cross
ing a field near Suda. The bullet ploughed the
grass at his feet. This Is his second escape
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-08
TWAS A NEST OF BANK WRECkERS.
SOME UNPLEASANT REVELATIONS IN THE TWIN
CITIES.

SOME UNPLEASANT REVELATIONS IN THE TWIN
CITIES.
81 Paul. April THE Joint legislative committee
Investigating insolvent banks has made public the
testimony secured during the last two months. The
committee investigated banks In St Paul and Min
neanol,s and some OF the disclosures are eensa-
,ional in the extreme. AS to the Bank Of Mime
sofa w H. Lightner. one OF the receivers, SAID
that or October 35,eos was due the bank from
the Fort Dearborn National Bank. Of Chicago.
This balance was Incorrect The accounts between
these two banks were falsif1,d to the extent OF
10000 At the time Of the failure Of the bank
there was owing to It by the bank officials the fol-
lowing sums: William Dawson. ST., about $4,000;
William paws9n. .,s f. sSeG %0R r. fsvsan a sm'h r % %ss
guarantor OF $1,000. OF which $4,000 was oyerdra@n,
AS 10 tho cause OF the failure of the bank IL va va
As TO the Scandia Bank. Of Minneapolis. the com
ynittee says that it's failure, according to the EVIL
denee was and ~ i ma yss Rns On Bank
Minneapolis, the committee says that IL ~eilt 1i. 1
for want OF paidup capital direct ana ,nd.TeT' ,iieS,
Dwelling upon the affairs OF the Ailemania BANK
Of ST Paul. the report says that the assets or a
large portion Of them are worthless; ne Ie
were heavy borrowers and were guilty OF mlss'ate-
mens. >,,.oso,. c.,,,ro Rank Of
ST Paul directly or Indirectly tne comlnutco sdl .
the officers were borrowers to an amount ihore
than double the capital stock. . ,,,,., 1,.,,,,or,
The schedules Of assets and nabintles OF ,,
Dawson ir insolvent cashier OF the Bank or MN
nesota whose failure started the crash IN nnahcial az
circles here three months ago nav oced oe a. saa9 .
ics Is and the liabilities $s6S 452 A. The race Vaue
Of the assets is much higher , ,,..uo,.. s,rsc,
NV far The largest portion Of Mr.. Dawsons = direct
uahjIities consists Of individual notes. A rev ot
these notes are secured but the larger poIt0I &, VI
them are either unsecured or secured ohIy ui @ nf
dorsement OF William Dawson sr' e" "-pres'ue'' VI
,bo Jefu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-08
ANGLO-TENEZTELAN TREATY RATIFIED.

ACTION OF THE CONGRESS AT CARACAS An
NoUNCED BY MINISTER THOMAS.
Washington April 7-Information that the Venez-
uelan Congress has ratified the arbitration treaty
with England has come TO the State Department
from Minister Thomas at Caracas In the following
cable dispatch. dated yesterday: Treaty was ra,i-
fed by Congress yesterday"
While the treaty provides that the ratifcations
may be exchanged either In London or Washing
ton. the officials OF the State Department believe
that this ceremony will take place In London II
may thus serve the purpose OF marking the res,ora-
ton Of diplomatic relations between Great Britain
and Venezuela after suspension OF more than tea
years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-08
GENERAL COLLTS GRANTS TIE PERMIT.
THE METROPOLITAN COMPANY MAY CHANGE ITS
MOTIVE POWER IN EIGHTH-AvE.-THE
PROPOSED pI. .RCIASE nY TIE CITY


PROPOSED PURCHASE BY THE CITY
General Coils the Commissioner OF Public Works
has granted 10 tho Metropolitan Traction Company
permit TO change the motive power on the Eighth
Avenue Railroad from horsepower to underground
trolley. and II is understood that he VIII give a
similar permit for the contemplated change OF mo-
tive power In Sixth-ave His action has been neces-
sary to permit the Metropolitan Traction Company
begin tearing up the streets In the work OF con-
structng the conduIts for the electrical conductors
Corporation Counsel Scott has given advice that
such action by the Commissioner OF Public Works
will not invadate any right the city may have to
buy I'm the railroads in Sixth and Eighth He
has said also that while the city may have tho
right to buy the railroads. the city has not the
money 10 make such purchase. and Is not author
lied TO issue bonds for payment. The offer OF the
Third Avenue Railroad Company to pay 81 100000
10 have the two railroads transferred to It. over
and above the the city, is therefore not ex-
pected to be accepted. The Mayor has promised
to give hearing to delegation OF the knights OF
abor the subject however, and bill has been
introduced into the Legislature authorizing the Is
suing OF bonds by the city TO buy the railroads
The Knights OF Labor want the city to buy the
railroads and operate them.
Henry j. Braker has written TO the Mayor offer
Ing pay 81 10000 each for the franchises for the
Sixth and Eighth ave. railroads
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-08
PINGREE WILL NOT GIVE UP SAMPSON

Governor Pingree OF Michigan has decided not to
surrender Prosecutor Sampson OF Lanawee County
and yesterday telegraphcd his decision to Captain
O Bricn OF the Detective Office. Sampson IL wanted
here in connection with the case OF Anthony
Christensen the alleged embezZler. Christensen
was arrested here. and under extradtion proceed
ings from Michigan given Into the charge OF
Sheriff Ferguson and Sampson. II Is alleged that
Christensen paid these men 500 and they permitted
Christensen 10 go free. Upon that Disrict-Attorney
Ocoit ordered the arrest OF Ferguson and Samp-
son. charging them with using the criminal courts
OF New York 10 collect a debt Christensen was ar
rested as a witness. but Sampson managed to get
back to Michigan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-08
wEYLER 1NsPECrs HIS EASTERN TRocHA
FINDS THE MILITARY LINE ALL Ri'iHT-A fouF
HOURS FIGHT IN MArANZAs.

HOURS FIGHT IN MATANzAs'
Havana April 7-Captain- General Weyler ar
rived at Jucaro Province OF Puerto principe az
o'clock yesterday morning, on board the Spainsh
gunboat Satellite From that vessel ne was lais'eo
In boat at the Diego Velasquez wharf al a. M
There he found General Arolas. the latters alde-
de-camp and the local authorities waiting 20 re-
ceive him. After the usual compliments had been
exchanged the Captain-General visited and In
spected several forts along the military line ac-
companied by his chief OF staff Colonel Escripaho'
General Weyler expressed himself as highly salts
fed with the fortfcations
At about o'clock the same morning tho Captain
Generals train passed the military camps or
Doninguez and Colonia. and at o'clock General
Weyler arrived at Ciego de Avia. about the middle
OF the military line. After inspecting the forts
the Captain General visited the military hospital
OF Ciego de Avila and. in the name OF the King.
promoted Lieutenant Alfonzo Sanchez. one OF the
wounded to tho rank Of captain For all the
wounded the Captain n-General had a few words or
sympathy and consolation
General weyler left Ceso de Av!la at o'clock
and abou. noon he arrived at Moron. the town at
the the ProvIhcs q Puerto Principe Al Moron the
and again expressed himself as being satisfied with
the work done all along the military line WHICH oy
sonaily from his headquarters at Havana, assisted
by the chief Of the engineers, General Gage
General Vas received with enthusiasm. and at both
places he received the garrsons. regular troops and
volunteers
A detachment Of troops from Cimarones. Prov
ince OF Matanzas while recOnnOitrng the Heights
of Union. fired upon at the AudaZ Plantation
The troops replied to the fire, drove the enemy
back and continued the pursuit to the farm OF La
Naca on tho heights of DiChOSa, where the Gov
ernment force destroyed seven insurgent camps
after four hours fighting, and dslodsed the enemy
from entrenched positions the point or the Dayo-
not The insurgents were commanded by Clemente
Gomez and Regina Alfonso. They left twenty-elght
men killed the field The troops lost hVe men
killed and had several wounded. . .
Consu-General Lees attention having been called
to n published sta tcment that he had been treated
with incivility when visiting the Captain ienerafs
palace said that this was an error. as without ex-'
ception he had been received there. whenever no
had called with all courtesy.
CAPTAIN General Weyer, accompanied by his
chief OF staff Colonel Escribano and DR.. Matinee,
arrived at Tunas early this morning and proceeded
In the direction OF Cenfuegos. He Is expected at
Matanzas on Friday.
Up to April there had arrived at Matanzas
l5o lS bags OF sugar and there had been exported
from that por. 6s724 bags Up 10 the same date
last year the exports 5.55S bags.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-08
SPANISH NEWS FROM THE PHILIPPINES.
INSURGENTS SAID TO HAVE BEEN ROUTED WITH
ENORMOUS LOSSES.

Madrid April 7.--An Official dispatch received
here from Manila capital OF the Philippine Islands,
announces that the Spanish troops yesterday capt
ured San Francisco and Maabeng, where the ma
torty Of tho armed insurgents had sought refuge.
after fierce conflict The insurgents. II Is further
stated were routed with enormous loss.
Seven hundred houses have been destroyed at
Touve by fire which was accidentally started.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-08
GAZE m TABOR GOLD MINE.

Phoenix. Ar1z. April THE famous Nulture
,,,ro ,ho, has produced beyond Sl0Gn.@0 In gold.
was sold yesterday by Ben" Hieronymus' OF
Springfield. H.. to Henry NJ Love. OF Chicago W.
G. Davis. Of Tucson. Ariz and associates' - tne hte
,,ronnr,x was i'm the hands of Hcronymus IN ms
ranocliy Of financial agent OF creditors or eK Seha-
ator H. A. W Tabor OF COLORADO D. bd o IN condit6n AT
as well as the eighty stamp MIL throuen VII r
go much wealth has been run. The new purchase. : .
,c,li abandon the old workings and Will construct
a double compa rtment shaft l.O feet deep oPoh
This will be erected l0o-stamp mill as the In'i,e
is known to contain a vast quantity OF io"-srauc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-08
ONJOV CORNER on THE COAST.

San Francisco April There Is a scarcity OF
onions In the local market Dealers say tha' d"
tho California crop was shipped as soon as gath,
red 10 the Eastern and Southeastern states ana
tbat a corner has been effected In the Washington
Ia oregon crops So short Is the supply In this
STATE that two carloads were shipped from Keno
Key 10 Los Angeles. which seems like sending
coaI IN Newcastle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-08
SCHOOL BOARD AND THE CANDY WOMAN"

The time-honored candy woman" is TO hold forth
at the doors OF the city schools until such time
the Committee Of instruction Of the Board Of
Education revises Its report to the Board OF Educa-
ton made at yesterdays meeting OF the Board.
SUPERINTENDENT Jaspers recommendation to the
committee that lunchrooms be provided In the pub
lie schools under proper supervision met the favor
Of the Committee on Instruction, but was promptly
referred back to the committee on account Of an
Objectionable phrase In the resolution favorins its
passAGN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-08
RIVERA NOT TO BE EXECUTED.
ASSURANCES GIVEN TO SECRETARY SHERMAN
THAT HE WILL BE TREATED AS
PRISONER OF WAR

Washington April 1.-Secretary sherman saiu
tonight that he had assurances that Generai
Rivera the Cuban insurgent leader, would not
be executed, but would be treated as prisoner
Of war. General Rivera was captured after De-
ing wounded In a recent battle, ana II was
thought for O time that he would be executed by
the Spanish authorities for his part in the re-
belliOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-08
HUNTER UNABLE TO GET 4 QUORUM

Frankfort. KY. April 7.-When the joint Leg.sla.
tive session called to order by President
worthington to-day the Gold and Silver Democratic
and boIting Republicans failed to to their
names thus breaking quorum. The roll call
showed sixty-one present, but a ballo, was or.
dered. The Republicans. as usual. voted for Hun.
ter. who received Co. No other votes were cast and
President Worthin Eton announced no quorum and
no election. On motion Of Senator Clarke one OF
the bofipg Eepublicans. the Assembly adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-08
REPUBLICAN, NATIONAL LEAGUE.

THE NEXT CONVENTION TO BE HELD IN DETROIT
~ JULY
ST. Paul. April I.-Secretary NJ. J. Dowling. OF the
Republican National League. to-day announced that
the next convention Is 10 be held at Detroit July
49, II and 10. At least 800 delegates are expected
10 be In attendance. and the usual reduced rates
will probably be secured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-08
DPOpPED DEAD IN HIS OFFICE.

Philadelphia. April 7-George Stephens. division
>ro,ebt agent Of the Philadelphia. Wilmington ard
poI,,more Railroad, dropped dead In his office on
he second floor of the Pennsylvania Railroad Build
tIo @ 1oSav The cause Of his death Is said to have
inB Inart failure He leaves a widow. but no
Ieud,en besh Mr.. stephens born in Philadelphia
en- T,nn "a si7 lie entered the service Of the road
IL,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-08
MRS. CHANT GOING TO CRETE.
SIZE WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY SIX NURSES
EXPENSES PAID FROM BOSTON.

London. April Mrs. Ormistcn Chant the social
rs,ormer and six start for the Island OF
crate tomorrow. Lady Henry Somerset and q.
r Keith. Of Boston. are financing the m'ssion'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-08
ppuvrNrING suIPMENTs OF WAR SUPPLIES

London. April THE English newspapers say
that the authorities taking unusual precautions
at British ports TO prevent the clandestine export
~ war material Detectives are reported TO be on
The Alert at every fishing town since II was learned
that quantities OF war ma terial have been shpped
from, this country to the island OF Crete and TO
the Transyaai during the last three month&
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-08
GEN LEE NOT TO RETURN AT PRESENT.

Richmond Va. April Acknowledgement Fitzhush
Lee has Just written TO friend here that he will
be unable 10 leave Cuba on April l5 as he ex.
pected and that ne will be delayed In Havana until
the latter part Of May or early in June. General
Lee was forced to decline an invitation 10 deliver
an address on Cuba before the United States Con-
federate Memorial Societies on April &
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-08
TENSION ON THE BORDER

Iaussa, April Tho war feeling grows here
steadily All day the troops have waited anxiousy
o. noas os 10 the decision Of the Government The
taiing among officers and men Is Of extreme
tension.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-08

nouse resolution approprating S200,0OO for the
mississippi River and Red River of the North was
received. This was accepted in lieu of the for
mer resolution and was passed unanimously. II
was quickly enrolled and dispatched to the Presi
dent, who signed 1t Immediately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-08
COMMENCING MONDAY

.,ru ~ 1897. D.. l.. & W. r. Il; Will run through
Buffet sleeping cars TO Chicago eavns " SaI
GAM aa,X day Dining service west OF BUFFALO,
(Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-08
SECRETARY ALGER GETS TO WORK.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR DISTRIBUTION OF RELlEF
COMPLETED

Washington, April 7-Secretary Alger acted with
the greatest promptness. and has already compet-
ad arrangements for distribution Of Government
relief for food sufferers BY the present plan, six
Army officers will start for Memphis tomorrow row
and dividing the Mississippi into six sections. Will
ascertain the needs Of the people. Another deta'l
of officers will follow. distributing rations IN ac-
cordance with the reports of these ofhcers actlhg
I'm harmony with the local relief committees. Mem
phis will be headquarters FOR the purchase OF sup
plies and distribution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-08
THE PARIS AT NEWPORT NEWS.

>.,or, News Va April THE American Line
-. paris arrived nt the Newport News ship
steahe, , dav for her annual uling She VIII
he here about two weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-25
Fircrrsof Rope.


From the Philadelphia Record
Canadian AMI Italian asbestos Will ind
A serious competitor i'll the blue asbestos
recently discovered in the Cape Colony,
since the South African product Is less
than half as heavy and furnishes fbers
considerably finer and longer than any
other. The South African fiber has been
worked into webs which are but little in
ferior to those made of vegetable fiber,
and are absolutely fireproof- Irvine, cord
and rope rIade of this blue asbestos will
not only resist fire. but also most of the
known chemicals. corrosive vaDors and at
n.ospheric infiue noes These qualities will
open new ileid for the enjoyment Of
asbestos fabrics in chemical laboratories
and for the caIikinS OF chemical appa-
ratus.
In order to test the resistance of the
new material. 4 blue asbestos rope of abou:
three-fourths of an inch in diameter was
weighted a one end with 40 pounds and
exposed to a constant flame from a large
gas Jet. SO that the rope for a considerable
length was surrounded by fire. The cord
only broke after twenty-five hours. Still
II was trlfie lighter than a rope of the
same diameter made Of Russian hemp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-25
of furniture. I lost my confidence. m,

of furniture. I lost my confidence my
patience, my temper, my clamps, lamp,
bell and reputation. l broke one pedal, the
saddle, and the ordinance against loud,
boisterous and abusive language at nIgh..
l ran into everything in sight except the
middle of the road. 1 sat down on every
thing in the township except the saddle.
[ scorched in q circuit not fifteen feet in
circumference until you could smell brim-
stone. l made more revolutions than
South American republic. and didn't get
ten feet away from where 1 started.
haven't been SO n.auled and abraded, SO
thumpad and beaten, SO traInp!ed upon and
pounded, SO bruised and scratched since 1
left the army. But l can ride.
l don't say that l do" But can
Do 1 consider hiking good for the
health?
For the health of some p=,ple, 1 do. I
don't see how a physician can bring up
his family unless his children have some
thing to eat.
But in my own case, reserve my decis-
ion. I will wait until 1 know whether 1
am going to die or get we'll And as you
tell Brother Davis to keep his obituary on
the standing galley until he hears from
Slug Nine don't believe I've got go
yet. Although friends who have called to
see me break down when they say good
bye and walk out of the room on tip-toe.
But wouldn't mind that if 1 knew what
became of my shoulder blades the time 1
ran under the hay wagon. Cheerfully yours,
ROBERT j. BURDETTE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-06-25
Talking i'm the DIRK
From the Cleveland Leader


There is one amusing feature about wheel
iioiiis 'hat all Old riders-and many new
ones-must have noticed. That is the way
in which a moderately proficient rider vii,
carry on conversation with some one be-
hlnd him, without really knowing who that
some one may be. A moderately proficient
rider isn't clever enough to turn his bo.a
TO look backward, and SO he talks right an
In the dark, as it were
Inc other day wheeIman was comm.
up the Dodge street HILL There isn,t n,,,ot
OF NIL on Dodge street, but, slight &C :,
Is, 1t bothers the new riders. Just abo.d 80
the Wheelman In question, who WAS rid,n,,
at leisurely rate, was stout Ia
iiounteo on a new bike. Half way I'M Tho
incline the wheelman was astonishad ne
hear her call out: "
Coming, dear?"
The wheelman didn't answer. He fe,t
sure the inquiry couldn't be addressed -
MIN, and he kept silence. ~
An out OF breath, dear?" she called
AND again the wheelman made no ren,v
Don't be discouraged" she cheeri,v
shouted: You'll get there by and bv
dearest ~ anu py'
The wheelman thought SO, too. but he
MADE no mention of the fact. "
Does 1t tire DOR little armies On
muchee? continued the stout lady-
Ihat was too muckee for the wheelman
he put on steam and passed the ladv As
he whirled by she caught sight of bis 81 as
ing countenance 1' siiiii-
On, l beg your pardon" she cried an,
narrowly averted a tumble
When the wheelman had rone a ut,,o
further he looked back over his shoulder
ana saw a lank young fellow, with fuzzy
hill. UP tne
And he feels pretty sure that was "d.ar-
est uedf-