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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-19
FATAL TORNADO IN PARIS.
Twelve Killed and EIrty ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
aud Dwellings Wrecked.
gproiaI robi. De.-,sch IN Tut sux

apectai Cable Desputoh TO The suN.
PARIS, June ia tornado passed over tho
outskirts OF this city to-day. causing the loss OF
about twelve lives and ~iniuring about nifty per
sons. The news of the disaster caused con-
sternation here, the newspapers having pub
lished special editions stating that fifty persons
were killed and hundreds injured. All the city
officials FASTENED to tho scene in order to afford
whatever relief was possible TO the sufferers.
The damage throughout the area swept by the
tornado was heavy. Factories and dwellings
were levsllod to the ground. A cafe at Courbe-
vote, about five miles northwest OF here, fell
upon Its occupants. many Of whom were in
jnred. Two hundred booths that had been
erected for the tetes Mt Asnieres. on the Seine.
four miles from the city, were wrecked. Tho
village Of Colonies. six miles northwest, and
the important town ofst. Denis. about Eve miles
north Of Paris, suffered severely.
A cloudburst to-day caused devastation in
central France, notably ut 81, Germnin. where
Houses were carried away by the food, the tele-
graph lines were destroyed, and much damage
was done to other property.
There was also a small tornado In the moro
central parts Of Paris, and trees, walls, and tole-
graph lines were thrown down in the vicinity of
the avenue dc Ia RepubliQue. No lives were
lost.
As the evening advances accounts OF the dam
age done in the suburbs multiply. The tor
nado appeared in the distance like q cloud
Of smoke moving from southwest to north
east. At Colonbcs 1t swerved to Asnieres,
wrecking everything i'll its path. 1t lasted for
only ten seconds. Roofs were lifted from dwell
inRs and were seen flying ninety feet in the air.
A Maypole, fifteen feet long, that was being
used at the Asnieres fetes, was carried over the
housetops and dropped on a roof nj the other
end of the village. AL the telegraph poles were
blown down.
The police, assisted by troops, arc searching
the ruins for the dead and wounded. Several
ambulances are waiting TO remove tho injured
To the hospitals.
The railroads are blocked at many points by
wreckage and fallen trees Two merry -Eorounds
NJ Asnieres, together with their wooden horses.
were scattered to the four winds.
The Coiquet fireworks factory, the largest
building Of the kind in France. was demolished.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-19
BARNATo's BODY IN ENGLAND.
Uhen thu Rinaneter Jumped Overheard His
Nephew fried In Vain % Held Him.


Special Gable DespGteA to THE Sun
SOUTHAMPTON, June 1s.-The British steamer
boot, from South African ports. arrived here to-
day having on board the body of Barney Bar
nAto. the multi-millionaire, vino jumped from
the deck OF that vessel and was drowned while
returning to England
shortly after her arrival abe WAS boarded by @
Coroner, WHO hell an inquest as TO the cause of
osath. The evidence adduced confirmed the
cable dispatches on the subject thai have
been sent to THE Sun. 1t showed that
baTnato had been alternately sans and wan.
aeTng in mind on the passage. His nephew,
holIy joe, noticed on June IA that his be-
hATior was strange. and resolved not
70 leave him alone. When he jumped over the
fil joel grabbed him by his clothing. but was
unable To hold him.
ihe fourth officer Of the Scot, Mr.. Clifford.
VINO Jumped overheard in a vain attempt TO
ave the drowning man. testified as to his at
Tempt 10 rescue him.
Inc Jury commended Mr.. Clifford for his
bravery and returned a verdict OF suicide while
suffering from temporary insanity.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-19
MARTIN ENsLEY REFUSES EOoD.
AID Promises the NJ. Louis suspect by his Sister
In This Cfy-CoIiins no Better.

In This cats no Better.
ST. Louis. June ls.-The chances arc that II
Martin Ensley. the suspected assailant and rob.
Der OF c. n. Collins, remains in the Clayton Jail
any length OF time he will DO q physical wreck.
He has turned away from every meal offered
him. Since Wednesday morning, when he was
lodged in jail, he has not eaten a dozen mouth.
fuls al a meal. He is restless and sleeps poorly.
and the only nOurishment he partakes OF freely
is coffee, which but adds 10 his sleeplessness.
His once handsome lace looks haggard and his
body il shrinking.
Ensiey received this morning a telegram from
his sister IN New York. Mrs. Hodgson, who is
the wife OF DR. HOdgson Of the United States
NAVY. She said:
have entire faith III your innocence. Bear
mp b~raveiy. You shall have all the assistance
needed.
Lee McrTiwcthGr. who earned an enviable
reputation as one Of the prosecutors in the
DucslrUw case, has been retained to defend
Ensley. whose bonds have been liked AT III, 900.
He said this morning he supposed his sister
would see that the bonds were given. Collius's
condition continues To be critical.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-19
THE RHODE ISLAND D1sAB1ED.
she nioWs Out y CyIinder Head and Ii Della red
on Her Eastward Trip.

The Sound Rhode Island Of the
Providence and Stonington line. which left her
pier al the foot Of Spring street at $3.50 o'clock
last evening for Providence. blew out her star
board cylinder head when of the Great Necl;
shore IT Il $40 o'clock. There was o loud report
us the cylinder blew out, and Immediately the
big boat filled up with steam.
There were nearly 800 passengers aboard, and
all ran on the upper deck. Capt. George William
son and the other officers succeeded in calming
tina passnnVeFsSS,Ths -nAaisinnEs~sas Assopped.
and the big steamhoat drifted heiplessiy over
toward Fort Schuyler, three miles away. A tug
boat ran alongBide the steamboat. but she de-
clined assistance and dropped her anchor.
Chief Engineer Cole sont two OF his men ashore
and the necessary machinery to repair the
broken cylinder head. IL was ten o'clock. how
ever. before the break WAS repaired and the
steamboat enabled to continue on her trip east
ward under her own steam.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-19
srHoSG WORDS FOR SPAIN.
The London Chroiicie's Interesting version
OF NeeaIord's Instructions.

Special Gable Despatch to the Sun.
LONDON, June ia despatch to the ChrOn-
icIe from Washington says that President Nc
Kinley this evening personally instructed the
Hon. Stewart L. Woodford, the now Minister to
Spain. TO impress upon the Spanish Government
that nothing can prevent the United States from
interfering In Cuba.
The American people are determined that
Cuba shall be free. and this determination
amounts to u mandate that must be obeyed.
The Minister was instructed also 10 impress
upon Spain that It's resolve TO retain Cuba us q
colony will invite not only a sacrifice Of pride
but also the lives of its soldiers and q vast ex-
penditure Of money.
The United States do not desire TO take sd.
vantage OF SPANS trouble to annex Cuba. but
unless Spain meets the inevitable by giving
Cuba her freedom. the United States will be
compelled TO interfere, in which case annexa-
ton might naturally follow.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-19
His llsles Gs4ld's rrl.o. Awarded.

TARRvTowN, June ls.-Miss Helen NJ. Gould's
prizes, offered 10 the members Of the High
School graduating class, were awarded al the
commencement exercises this evening. Miss
Gould was present, with Miss Orton. Miss Perry,
and Miss Thompson, The prize for the best
defamation among the girl students wac won
by Louise f.. Bird, whu rocited The Death OF
Garfield" The Judges were Miss Thompson,
the Rev. Dr. j, SeiVan spencer, aud DR.. K. A.
CouLant. The prize for the best examination in
civics was won by Frederick Ii. Mcknight.
Frank 4. Willard Was the Judge. The prize for
awarded to l.. Lester CrUukcr. Tit Judge was
the Rev. DR.. j. X. Allen. The prizes were $40
gold pieces.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-19
MURDER orEn 4 rC1 ACCIDENT.
ErsweIi nodc Down . soldier and wounded
Two. One of whom Died.

CHEYENNE, wy. June 1s.-Charlcs s. Frs
well. tho best known bicyclist and baseball
player in Wyoming, WINS arrested to-day, charged
with murder.
On Tuesday night Erswell rode into a party Of
drunken soldiers. knocking one OF them down.
In the alteration which followed tho accident
Erswcll shot Private McCrimncss through the
shoulder. Then he fed to his home, pursued by
the soldiers, who attacked the house with rocks.
breaking windows and doors. Erswell fred at
them through q window. shooting Private
Thomas Mooney.
1t was believed that the injuries OF the
wounded mon were slight. and Erswell was
charged with assault. To-day McCrimneBs died
at the Fort Russell Hospital. Mooney is in a
critical condition.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-19
a DEII0Us War TO MARR1AeE.

ne wrote . Love Message ON an Err which
Hhe Cooked.
PERRY, Oklahoma, June 1s.-Ross Williams. O
young farmer living near here, and Miss Bessie
Carroll Of Chicago were married two days ago.
Williams wrote a love message on an egg three
months ago. The cgg was shipped later to Chi
cage. and Miss Carroll in cooking 1t read the
message. She answered It, and the correspond.
cnce resulted in the marriage.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-19

she Displays In SHiaecean tho signal "Hot
Undsr Control"

Tho steamship British King, which rot here
last night FROM Antwerp, passed the steamship
Havel last Saturday about half way from New
York to Southampton.
The Havel, which left New York on June 3 for
Bremen. had stopped and displayed in her rig.
Ging three black balls, slgnifyinE II am not
under control"
The British King stood by, but the Havel made
no signals for assistance. and the King pro
ceeded.
Doubtless there had been some accident 10 the
Havel's machinery, or perhaps 10 her steering
gear.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-19
Collector Nmbrsth stlII Yer, Inn,

SOUTHAMPTON, N. Y, June ls,-Collector XII
breth's condition is still very precariOus. Drs.
=, r. Chambers and John Nugont are in almost
constant attendance. They have about given
up hope Of the Collectors recovery. though they
Say there il Y chance thai hs may get we'll
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-19
CAB WRECKED BIZ CABLE Oar.
Han Down eyhus CrOasiBE Columbus Avenue
at siKty-nTGh street.

james Smith. q cabman OF 1877 Boulevard,
white driving hs cub across Columbus avenue
at sixty.fifth street last night, Was run down
By u cable Cat. The cab was wrecked, and Smith
was thrown 10 the pavement.
AfIer being attended by II Roosevelt Hospital
ambulance surgeon no went home. Policeman
LowisOn arrested Thomas kerrigan Of BUG
Columbus 0s0Ane, BrlpAan gf tAe Gar.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-19
BOYS PLAY WITH HUMAN BONES.
Get Thsis rrsn . Conn iu . Vault In . Patsr-
son Conetery.

PATTERSON, N. j., June le.-Patrolman Feank
Bott surprised a crowd Of boys in tho Sandy Hill
Cemetery playing with portions Of q skeleton.
All the boys escaped except John Casson. Cas-
son showed the policeman where the boys had
procured the bones. A coffin in . vault had been
broken into. Above the vault was q crumbling
monument to the memory OF Charles Wright.
who died In 1896, aged IA years. and his infant
son, Edwin.
The cemetery Is no longer used, and Il TO.
ceives NO care. II Is only o short distance from
the heart OF the city, aud iB made u playground
by children.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-19
CAT IN n CHINA SHOP.
II DsSs - Maoh HARM - . Bun WsaIa Mays
Done and L. BihalIy Killed.

Done and L. RihaiIy KILLED.
A strange cat got into LynGh's china shop at
e27 Eighth avenue yesterday and disagreed with
the proprietor. He wanted it TO 20 out; instead.
II leaped up on u shelf and fired crockery at
him. MIR. Lynch grabbed a club and made a
swipe al the cat. but knocked down q china
bowl, while the cat spat al him IN dorisiOn.
ln the battle that enBued the cat ran the
whole length Of the shop, dropping crockery as
l. ran. while Mr.. Lynch never got In one lick.
He gave it up finally aud yelled murder. Two
bike cops came In and fired thirteen shots at
the cat, smashing u few more cups before they
killed IL.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-19
COLLEGE PRESIDENTS IN DANGER.

aHd Gilman In Chicago University.
CHICAGO, June l8.-President Harper OF the
University OF Chicago and President Gilman Of
Johns Hopkins University had u narrow escape
from serious injury this morning. They were
walking side by side nj the head OF the college
faculty, and as they entered the chapel O heavy
plato-KlasB tTlnsUm over u door leading into an
adjoining room suddenly fell TO the floor, The
pane fell very clOse 10 the two men and was
shattered. None OF the fragments, however. in.
iured any one.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-19
IOWA's BALLooN-sHAPED CLOUD.
II Destroyed Property and scared People. bat
Dtd Net Kin Anybody.

OsKALoosA. Ia, June ia tornado passed
six miles east OF this city ut noon to-day. Its
track was two miles long and twenty-five to nifty
yards wide. The storm levelled sheds. cribs,
fences. trees, and hedges. II struck the cnd of
the west.bounu Rock Island extra train, but did
no damage 10 IL. The crew deserted the train
and took shelter under E cattle guard. The tor
nado was followed by hail and rain. The day
was intolerabiy hot. The storm appeared In the
form OF a balloon-shaped cloud. with a long
spout reaching to the ground. No deaths are
repOrted.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-19
s.ola Ia Cuhes. The, n.,.

LuR STRINGS. Col, June ls.-In the Ex-
celsior mine proper $ On bull Hill, belonging to
the Anaconda pcup.p, gold has been discovered
IN brown quartz running as high as 81 900 10
the Ton. II II III the peculiar form of cubes,
plainly discerncd by the naked eye.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-19
FELL FRoM HIS WHEEL AND DIED.
George ~. Aahb. n Former ConsaGue oT John
RrOwn. stricken ON His bicycle.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. June 1s.-George W.
Babb, q well-known resident. was seized with
heart failure to-day while riding u bicycle and
fell on his wheel into the road. He was picked
up unconscious and died within five minutes.
Mr.. Babb WAS 72 years old. He came " New
Haven from Boston In 1881. He was a pioneer
o; Kansas, he participated with John Brown in
the border raids. A widow, his second wife.
survives him. He leaves also a son. George w.
Babh, manager OF the Northern Insurance Com
pany OF New York city. and two daughters.
Mrs. NJ. ID. Clapp and Miss Ida B0bb Of Bridge
port.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-19
RKINLEE TO 60 TO CHICAGO.
The President and Cabinet wan Take Fart n
the Logan statue Cersalsniea.

CHICAGO, June 1s.-Preaident Mckinley and
his Cabinet will be in Chicago on July -. The
President has made u promise TO take part in
the unveiling ceremonies OF the Logan statue
OH the lake front. Secretary Alger, the first 10
head the Logan fund subscription.list ton years
ago. will take "A leading part III the ceremonies
Al the available United States troops thai can
militia viii furnish 900 mel There Mi Is
Governors and their sLafis iron many States.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-19

'"""t DroZ of switEeriana DublOus
About Accepting the Honor.
ibie Despatch to THE sUS

"lf"lnl cab' DesPatck 10 THE sux.
DtHNi" June Ism. Droz, ex-President Of
e''"hG mas been invited to become Cover.
~ y felc' lie is not disposed TO accept the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-19

Cleveland In Ia hOurS and 10 minutes 10y New York
Central. Leave Grand Central station b.OO =. NJ. NJ.
rvs Cleveland i:Io, ToIedU lO;O5 next morping.
ChISAE0 lsOu J.. A--AaG.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-19
'EhDI SERIOUSLY III.
~ "TeHi Composer stricken La RuAscto.
ILaiS,

SI'r'a' rdbi0 bsspatch TO THE suH.
c'oNL' Jhne 1.-the McSsrgero says that
S.asept, Verdi, the distinguished composer, is
'si'ola!! III a. Bussevo.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-19

latest MArtAe AnteIIEeH ..
ATrtysd~sS butLsh ktlE. ErSstR ALsWsu- JHnOa
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-19

A pleaEGnt cure for heanAchc Is TsrraatS <zsr
ApaflsaI. "ltFe1Oyss tie cause" 0ee. and 0i.-.Adv.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-16

Member OF Parliament for the Southport Division
of Lancashire whose wife was formerly Miss
Mary Letter daughter of l.. u. Letter. OF Washing.
ton. yiscount chelsea. Member for Bury st. Ed
munds formerly private secretary or A. j. Balfour:
ord Willoughby de Eresby. Member for the Horn
,os,lo Division of Lincolnshire; William Bromley
Davonport Member for the Macclesfeld Division
If Cheshire: Alfred Lyttleton. Member for War
wick and Ieamngion Joseph Austen austen Chamber Chamber
I'm. Sir William Hood Warond. Member for the
Tiyerton Division of Devonshre and PATRONAGE
Tnbsr FOR the West Derby Division OF Liverpool
and president of the Board OF AsrlSultlre; sis
Wgb, DiEision Of Hampshire and AtcrneyG Gem
era7. In addition the following names nave AVE. been
m ord BarS on Hawke the we'll known crcketeri
Earl Sondes the MARQUIS OF Camden' me Eat
OF lord steward OF the Household:
sVrh IAN which will be absent from England
me t%ai: Savs will visit Canada Sydney. Mel.
bourne Adelaide and Ceyioh'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-16
COST OF THE SCHOOLS.
THE BOARD OF Quotations ESTIMATE FOR
THE COMING YEAR

THE BOARD OF Quotations ESTIMATE FOR
THE COMING YEAR.
The Board Of Education yesterday adopted Gs43-
40 20 as the estimate Of the expense Of running
the schools Of the boroughs Of Manhattan and the
Bronx for the next year This is &9l22l0 81 in ex-
cess Of this years estimate
The Board appropriated out Of funds TO he So
cured by the sale of bonds ISL 500 for the new
school building at burnside and Andrews ayes on
Morris Heights 1t also resolved upon securing the
following sites: Audubon-ave., between one hun
dred-and-sxt eighth and One hundred -and-sxty-
hundred -and-thlrd-st.. extending through TO One
-fourth-st.. between Madison and Fifth
ayes. Nl53s4 50; twelve lots in One-hundred and
fonrth-st extending through to One hundred n nd
df;h-st between First and Second avea At $685. =
ninth-st between Amsterdam and Columbus aves
IN the same block in which Commissioner Warning
had resolved TO have stable. s233 90 was appro-
nr,ated. Nothing said ABOUT the stable.
The question OF taking census OF the school
children of the city came up for discussion State
sunerintendent Charles b. Skinner wrote to tho
p.,,d suggesting that others than policemen be
ar,rloved 10 take the census. The of 49,
had already been appropriated for a census. that
On ~ having been left over from the last appropria-
ton. IL voted 10 increase the 'otai ~ S'o'"V
for the purpose indicated
rho long list OF nominations Of the Board OF
sohoo, suner,ntendents for places as teachers OF
~ an,,aI training sewing classes which are 10 be
co, bIished I'm the evening SCHOOLS, Rindersartth
classes and ordinary teacners wr VIII wa1 roD'ne
will begin their duties with the opening VI u'e
schools to which they were appointed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-16
EncouraHementf for the Feeble.

So long as the falling cmhers Of vitality are capable Of
beiny re kindlsd into and genial glow Just 50
,ro h.ra {. hone for the weak md emaciated invalid
Let him not therefore despond but derive encourage
ent from this md from the further fact that there Is
restorative most potent in renewing the dapidated
powers Of a broken dowa system Yes 'hahhs " "s
une,ampled tonic virtues osetters stomach B'ters Is
daily r.viynp sirength the bodies and hope IN the
minds OF the feeble and nervous Appetite re'feshihs
sleep the acquisition OF flesh and color are blessings
attendant upon the repara've processes "hi'h MS
priceless. invirorant speedily Initiates and carries to
.ucces, ful conclusion Dig son is restored the blood
fertizsd and sustenance afforded to each fesu'Aning
organ by the Bitters which Is inofensive even to the
feminine palate vegetable in composition and thoroughly
safe. Use It. and regain vigori
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-16
THE ORANGE TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
FORBES AND WARD ROTH vICToRs AND scHEp-
UI.ED TO MEET TO-DAY.

FORBES AND WARD Roth vICTORS AND SCHEp-
ULED TO MEET TO-DAY.
In the fourth days play in the Orange Lawn
Tennis Clubs championship tournament at Noun
tain Station ~ j.. yesterday afternoon. two more
On ndidates for the club championship dropped out
NJ the struggle. Forbes and Ward were easy win
ners although Miles made game struggle In the
frs, set and they will come together IN the finals
,bts afternoon. Forbes's clever play on his recent
Canadian trip when he beat whitman and other
crack players has made him n strong favorite
aver Ward while his chances against the cham
,o parot for the club challenge cup are consid-
od hettcr than ever All three Of the clubs crack
,Iavers were also successful In the handicap. de-
s,,,o heavy odds against them. Darkness overlook
,ho nlavers while three matches were still in prog
ress The scores:
l,anrionship singles. semi-lnal round p. Forbes
ho,, Willis Lyman 81. Go; Hoicomb Ward beat G
H. Miles. @. 90 .,.,,.r,, .o,n, IT y p,,ahor
at,,bs Of nfeen) beat ". p. Conway tscratch)
o''r ia G-I: Edward Lyman lowe hteen) beat
y -, p,ird Cscratchl. 90. 81
, heat Donald Scott three sxths Of hfteen, &c
T. lowe thirty beat f. NJ Sergeant
' .i,,b. ~ of,een) 80. Ga. G-3: J. u. Forbes
",e ,bryJ beat H. u Brigham uhree sixths Of hfeenl
ci Ga Edward. Lyman lowe nfteenI beat { %
fnf,e.n, ID co G. +. Watson Jr scratch
Seca,d round-J T. Paret lowe thirty against Wills
, ,nan ,we four-sixhs Of nfteenD GO tunnnishedl g.
- p,rynn owe sixths ~ nfteen) against {. F.
W ,r (s,ratchp. - Cunnnshed).