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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-28
TO UORPOW'S SOLAR ECLIPSE.
THIS WILL BE ANNULAR AND PARTIAL, LESS
IN EXTENT HERE THAN FURTHER SOUTH.

THIS WILL BE ANNULAR AND PARTIAL LESS
IN EXTENT HERE THAN FURTHER SOUTH
On Thursday morning OF this week. July 2? there
Will he an eclipse OF the sun, which will be vlsi-
HE in this country II the weather Is favorable.
Along path twenty-five miles wide. crossing Mex
leo the West Indies and Brazil, ring or AN
nulus' OF the solar surface will be visible around
the black lunar disk: but further north the moon
will merely overlap tire sum- and only partly at that
Al points as far south Galveston and New-Or
leans the dark patch VIII reach ive-sxths of It's
way across the suns surface; but at Chicago and
New-York 1t will invade the bright only
the southern half. reaching Just about 70 the cen
tire at the moment OF greatest oDscuration
upon the sun until 1t has entirely Withdrawn the
observation will last from two 10 three and half
hours At San Francisco. for instance. the eclipse
Al B:o2 and ends at 7:0 At Portland. Ore. 1t begins
at 5:s5 culmina:es at 6la and ends at e:5O Al Gal
weston thc 0ssnnnS m d de and end sSs re-
SIS and s:i5: at S.. Paul And Minne apos. 23 s;2
ana sis TIE W TSns o. YIN &c due at sw0,
ION, ESQ Pittsburg, 9:ss: Washington. s:52 New
York 1905. Boston. 1921. and Bangor. iO:2s
Although the apparent dlameteTs OF the moon and
distances Of the Two bodies from the earth vary.
Consequently. II VIII happen on certain occasions
that when the centre OF the moon Is exactly In line
completely hide the latter. and overlap trihe Tho
total stage OF the eclipse may last from TO six
minutes. But at other tmcs the moon VIII ne to2
H. That style OF eclipse Is called 'annulsr." The
eclipse OF July % will be annular along the narrow
bet already described. hut with this city 1t viii
be- only partial" eclipse
For viewing solar eclipse piece OF glass smoked
over kerosene lamp Is a great convenience.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-28
THE SALE OF THE BONANZA MINE


LARGEST TRANSACTION or THE KIND RECORDED
SINCE LAST WINTER.
The sale OF the Bonanza gold mine, as announced
i'm a dispatch from Baker City. Ore printed In yes
terdays Tribune. was carried through by Emery n.
Downs OF No. IS Cedar-st.. this city
Mr.. Downs VINO is one of the incorporators OF the
New-York Mining Exchange. has been negotiating
and the transaction that he has completed is the
largest deal in gold mining property since the sale
last winter of the Tomboy Mine. in California. Mr..
the property in March ast for four months. At
cate bat after they had received the reports Of the
assayers and experts the British capitalists. who
were ben: upon forming stock company and pub
lcly exploiting the shares. Informed Mr.. Downs
that they were prepared only to pay the purcha so
consideration in cash and shares In equal proper
lions The offer was not acceptable 10 the owners
OF the mine who insisted that the whole OF the pur-
chase money-S75O OOO-shou,d be paid In cash.
Confident Of his ability 10 effect a sale OF the
proper.v Mr. Downs. at the expiration OF hi. four
months option, obtained a. renewal Some weeks
aqo he opened negotiations with George Crawford.
properties and John VI. Patterson, OF Pi;tsburg.
These Two men acting for Pittsburg syndicate.
recently visited Baker City for the purpose OF sats
flying themselves as TO the value OF me bonanza
teigenca that the sale had been consummated.
Mr. Downs will receive for his part In the transac-
lion tho usual brokers' commission OF 10 per cent.
The f,onanZa Mine IL situated in the Baker City
mining district in Eastern Oregon and comprises
ire Bonanza. Pacific Atlantic Haggard' Haggard
West ard Emma Quartz mining chims.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-28
ARMOR FOR THE NEW BATTLE-SHIPS.

SECRETARY LONG INVITES PROPOSALS FROM THE
sHIP-ByIIDING COMPANIES.
WASHINGTON July 27.-Thc armor producing com
panes having declined to furnish the armor needed
for the three battleships building the price
OF $500 ton fixed by Congress. Secretary Long has
taken the second step in the line marked ont by
Congress ard has called the shp-buil1ing COM
panes submit propositions for procuring and ft-
ting the armor. One OF them. the Union Iron Works.
OF San Francisco has already declined the Depart
ments invitation. There is little doubt that the
others will make the same answer. although there
Is small chance that some Of the shp-builders
may combine 10 secure the control of one OF the
plants which the armor makers profess their readi-
ness to sell, and turn the armor they need for
the ships in their hands. II, however, as is OK
pected all the ship builders replies unfavorable
Secretary Long will proceed one step further and
appoint a board OF officers TO carry out the drec-
ton of Congress and frame pan for the establish
ment of a Government amer plant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-28
4 RIG KOOTENAI DEAL.

Denver. July IA dispatch TO The Republi-
can" from Helena Mont. says: "A bis mining deal
WAS consummatsd to-day. by which Bradon Broth
ers Of Helena have come into possession Of the
reduction works at Pilot Bay. on Kootenai Lake.
british Columbia owned by the Kootenai Mining
and Smelling Company. The works have been Idle
about year but will be operated a, once; The
plant includes a aiiy-ion coneentrator which will
ertv s9ent about 81 0oo.(cJ In reduction works and
,arions In. movements. but was unable TO make 2
1855 o. the venture. The ceal includes Blue
Belle. ore Of the largest lead mines In the world
and The properties Of the same hrra In the SLOGAN
country and other points in British Columbia will
furnish the reduction work. with The chief supply
~ orcs although some custom work will be done
The resumption Of work In the smelter Will have
the effect ~ opening M n'mh"r Of mines In thai
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-28

public treasury with financial centres In lun
supply of loanable funds with interest nvltns,yy
low. with crop prospects most pronss an@ re-
sources coming into view. with territorial area
sucient 70 carry is prsssns aGppsneing in the
elements Of intelligence and character VINO dafe
indulge in dolefui forecasts? cha, ,nsre arc any
wounds TO be cured. excited passions 10 De eaiHe
and many ,Ss, 10 this should be So
Within the limits Of half lifetime nousirla' mem
ODDS and processes have been revolutionized; COM
Sinations in labor in trade. In manufacture have
superseded to degree the former processes OF n
tha, ihey are ali evolutionary final
and higher genera good but IN n 1peT in many
directions Perce:ving the injury. the hurt cry out
and cannot be persuaded that any gooG can tc rr
store. and the natural laws. everywhere operating
Will bring in at least their compens av" must earn
not to repress the operation Of natural law which
% 1sW cheek and punisS those who
ing the new elements OF power, pervert them INTO
lens Of democratic society rapidly developing in
all directions are many and 'ronblesome oso INK
nor abate in courage. with malice toward none
with charity to an each uni, IN me ,d hss that
Is in him OF virtue and intelligence Upon me MS MIS-
and great the duty %sisns w cak sao Il presses
according TO their measure OF the responslot,liS
struggle for Independence riskcd their fortunes
their liberty and their lives in the cause OF s vn
government. no eXnortauOn II htcNtu "
on in the effort preserve and perpetuate the n
hertance your a,hers transmitted to us 10 purify
and pass on 10 the future our Republic unnhptlreo
in its rich promise to the children OF men Is "a
work not less inspiring. not less worthy OF hoo.
and continuous labor than was the work aimed at
and accomplished by the fathers thereon.
OTHER SPEAKERS AND WHAT THEY SAID
The welcome of the old Bay State to Mr.. Gage
vas extended by Governor Wolcott. who took
occasion 10 remind the guest OF Massachusetts,
respect for the Office of Secretar OF the treasury
and of its influence i'll the past whenever
financial crisis was threatened Mayor Josiah
Quincy gave the city's welcome.
Colonel Henry L. Higginson spoke OF the per-
plexities confronting the Secretary of the Treas
ury. and assured Mr. Gage that the people OF
New-England had confidence in Kim. because
Of A characteristic in his business life when
appealed strongly to them, namely, common
sense William A. Russell, Of Lawrence, spoke
next. r.. A., ,s
William b. Rice said he spoke for the goid
men who did not see in the passage or the iarln
bill the relief desired. He said the machinery
was still in operation which in the past hau
not prevented financial crises and whlch "ould
rot stop them in the future.
Charles s. Hamlin made a vigorous pea TOT
currency reform. His references to eX-Presi-
dent Cleveland and ex-Secretary Carlisle ana
their work for stable currency were enthu-
siastjcally received. rhe speaking was ended
nv Moses Little bank president of this city.
Secretary Gage tonight is again the guest OF
Mr. Hamln.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-28
TYING AND BOWERS TIED
EACH SCORES 1870 IN THE OPENING
PLAY AT THE sHINNECOCK LINKS.

PLAY AT THE SHlNNECoCh lSiNh'''
Under a dull sky and with southeastery breeze
blowing half a gale. the Shinnccock golfers opened
their annual tournament on the shlnnecock links
Yesterday The conditions were anything pu,
favorable for good golf. Peconic Bay looked bleak
and dismal from the club piazza, while the view
.cross the waters of Shinnecock Bay toward the
ocean was almost completely hidden by fog. Top
coats and heavy sweaters did not appear out oi
place In such surroundings, ana the ohiy pi' VI
color to relieve the dismal grayneSs oil ue foe"e
was finished by the duck skirts ana ra''y req 0o''
of the women. who, gowned IN the pretues' .,
vo,anp attire were among the most interested
spectators of the play.
So far as the tournament was concerned ever
,h,rg ma .sed off successfully OF the eighty-eisAt
entries seventy were on hand Tor the ope"i"S
round and though none OF the scores ihaoe WV .
particularly low. the matches brought out 81 60.
deal that was interesting. Tying ana bowers tie"
for first place each at 1870 for the thirty-sH hoe'
Bowers played with Stewart. the English amateur
,.ho ,hnuob variable displayed more brancy IN
his work than he had done since tne Seao' So, .,
r,eet,np tbr,e weeks ago. lie tied with roman J.
Keenc of the Rockaway Hunt CIuD' io' ''0'''
place. with i9l as his total score
r Terry ir. the Yale golfer, is entered from
Arlsley ard ne is looked upon as one OF inc if"''
prominent Of the younger players. fes'ero"' "o
finished mt 1874 "A total that placed him among ING
dc, civ Daniel Chaunccy OF the Dyker Meadow
club: John Reid. jr Of ST. Andrews; W. H. D'No"'
of the Rockaway Hunt Club, ana DevercanN r.,l n
rett of the oyster Bay, were also ah'o"s ''''
who finished below the 20 figure. $500, .. .os,,,,
Thorgb the days matches were cNIecie' 10 w.,
I'm seuaratng the best sixteen players nom IN tnv
aeld In order that they might meet lt match Pr ,o
for The Presidents cup. the tie when occ'lu AL
The last two places made necessary pos o. Mi
of tSe mai decision until to-day, when me tS o WI,
he pl,ved off The fourteen who fnlsned =, ~, o
below. however qualified and the remaining wv
places viii be filed this morning
Following Is the summary:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-28
pTpRrR COMPANIES CONSOLIDATE.

o.kholdcrs of tnc North American and the LID
crty Rubber companies. OF setauket Long Island.
me, 4, Grand and Green sts jersey city, yesterday
and conso.i ted the TWO companies. The new COM
panv will be incorporated under the laws of New
Jersey In the rame of the Empire State Rubber
company IL Will be operated by the Rubber Trust
Particulars OF the proceedr Is az yesterdays meet
ing were refused. The Emplre State Rubber Som-
many has a capital of $500 900. IL will pay on the
debts OF the old companies and go into business on
Ai.c,a ratIA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-28
ON Dyea. He recovered and proceeded after

pass from Dyea. He recovered and proceeded ai'er
two days rest
The report up to last week of the tonnage oil pro-
visions which have gone into the Yukon country
by the overland route was five thousand ai,u ~,
stock. -.
1.-The Alaska Searchlight' publishes IetIsr Irui,'
William Moore at Fourtcen-Mile Camp, Skagwa;
Alaska. stating that the White Pass pack tr',, al
TO the summit of the pass was opened Tor trdVel OH
July IT, On reaching the summit the traveller Steps
an almost level country, the grade TO the llkes
being twenty feet to the mile The distance from
salt water 10 the Too-Chi Lake is thirty miles ana
from sat water to the head OF Lake Benneu IL
through rolling country. for the most part open;
with plenty of grass for feeding stock. water ana
sufficient timber for ali purposes. From salt water
to the summit stock and pack horses can be driven
through easily.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-28
NEW FOCRTH-CLASS POSTU1 STTRS

Washington. July 1.-THE total number Of fourth
class pos,masters appointed to-day was lo3 The
changes include:
Sew-Ycrk-Fruit.and l. H. Middleton vice D. H.
Fitzgerald; Cumberland. +. H. Case vice Abram De
Graf: Cumberland Centre. Philip Petnger vice "
A. Young; Rapids, l. B Down. vice Joseph Ed
wards: Royalton. y. e. Dawson. vice G. W. Good;
Whiteport. A. ID. Relyea. vice Herbert Schoon-
maker; Willlamsville. c. l.. Haupt vice John Grove
all removals
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. L. +. Rose. vice C. p.
Jones' Union City, B. c. Hail. vice J. j Linskey-
both removals.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-28
RADWAY'g PILLS.
WOODBURY. " 's1 w. ' .s" .r'
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
CONSIDERING THE REFUNDING OF BONDS.

CONSIDERING THE REFUNDING OF BONDS
There was special meeting yesterday OF the
directors Of the Albany and Susquehanna Railroad
to consider the rcfunding of the consolidated mort
gage bonds Of he company which mature on
April l. 1906. Tho total issue IL NOO~o", Out
81 GcOOO) bear g per cent interest. while 100000
bear per cent. The bonds are guaranteed by the
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company, to which
company the Albany and Susquehanna Is lease J.
If the bonds be refunded AZ 3i2 per cent there
will be a saving In interest Of S&Soo00 a year I'M!
saving would 20 TO the Delaware and Hudson. ana
would be almost equal 10 | per cent on It's stock
Tho regular meeting Of the Delaware and Hud
son directors takes place to-day, and they VIII
pass upon the action of the Albany and Susque-
hmm Iirnn fnrs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-28
UNION PACIFIC FORECLOSURE DEGREES

Topeka Kan july 27-Cieorge Sharrtt. clerk Of
the Federal Court here has received telegram
from Judge Sanborn at 81. Paul. directing him 10
he in i.eavenwCrth on Friday TO make record OF
proceedings by which Judge SnnHorn will appoint
a special master to take charge of the foreclosure
proceedings of the Union Pacific lines in Kansas
II is the understanding that Judge William ID.
Cornish who WAS made special master by a decree
entered ut omaha on Saturday last. will be named
omaha, July G-Decrees OF sale ~ tne forsc,os
were received here TO-DAY by General John g
GOWN special United States Attorney In the case.
The DEGREES are signed by all parties the suit.
Judge Sanborn viii be In Omaha this week 10
Ike the Gra order OF sale.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-28
1 LAWYER DECLARED INSANE.

Isaac r. Adams thirty-eght years old. lawyer.
was declared insane last night at Bellevue Hospital
where he has been under observation since last
Saturday night. At that time he was taken to
Bellevue Hospital from the Alpine Apartment house
by Or Wilson. he placed IN the paViH9n lo'
observation. AID yesterday afternoon 'is. fit'n'
Wldman ana Robertson subjected Mr adams {" a
critical examination. They were unanimous ~
their verdict that he WAS mentally unbalanced. ana
he will be removed this morning 10 the Manha'''"
O.. al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-28
CONSUL MUNCHuEYER COMuITs Suicide

Washington. July 9I-Minister Baker has cablei
10 the ate Department that Otto Munchmeycr.
United States Consul at San Salvador commit ed
suicide there last night Mr.. Baker says that he
will appoint vice-consul TO take charge Of the
office. Mr.. Munchmeyer appointed from West
Virginia In 1885, first to the vice-consulate at AGA
Julia and later I'm the year TO San Salvador to
Nil the vacancy caused by the death of his father.
a few days ago Mr. jenkins. OF Nebraska. was
nominated for the ulace
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-28
SPECIAL RATES TO, PHILADELPHIA FOR

,rbs pov.l pine Line will sell special excursion
tickets from New-York. Newark Elizabeth ana a., Az
stations on thar line to Phiadephia ana rs'1 W ~
r. National Meet of League OF American wheei,
men. to be held at PhadePhis On Aus s;n
I'D N one single fare for the round TRIP ucksts
, ,a ha sod and good 10 go August and anu t9r
return until Auegs, . Telssys s'a'S foo, OF
iih"r,v.si and Whitehall Terminal, South Fer's'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-28
REDUCED RATES CAUSE TROUBLE

Chicago. July 27.-Visorous protests have been
filed with Chairman Caldwell. OF the Western Pas
senger Association against the reduced rates re-
Gently made to Chicago ut the request OF the Ma
tioual Merchants and Travellers Association. The
protests come from organizations OF business men
who say that they consider the rates a gross DIS
crn,na ton i'm favor OF chicago The roads declars
that all towns In the territory OF the Western Pas.
senger Association can have the same rates II
they will guarantee tire same amount of tickets
sold as the Merchants ard Travellers Association
was compelled 10 guarantee before the roads would
pra am reduced
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-28
NOW THE VOTES WILL BE COUNTED.

An opinion was received yesterday by the Alder
mon from the CORPORATION Counsel concerning the
canvassing OF the votes for members OF the MI
nicpal Assembly. about which there was some
doubt Mr. Scot, adds that II Is the DUTY o. tss
Vote Of its respective county and then make us re-
,Yrn 10 the Police Board. which SHAH act a. tns
nrn determining board
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-28
NAVAL ORDERS.

Washington. July 27-Civil Engineer c. W. Parks
has been ordered the Norfolk Navy Yard; civil
Engineer + r Chambers TO the New-York Navy
Yard Chief Engineer A. f. Dixon to the New York
Navy Yard and Passed Assistant Surgeon S. S.
White TO the Concord
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-28
4 WOMAN FROM THE CLONDYKE.
MRS ELI GAGE SAYS THERE Is no DANGER OF

Mrs. Ell GAGE SAYS THEKE DNNGEK
4 FAMINE.
Chicago. July 27.-Mrs. Eli Cage, daush,er-in-law
OF the Secretary of the Treasury reached her home
I'm thu, city day. after a three months stay in
Alaska witc husband, who represents the
North American Trading Company at Dawson.
Mrs Gage SAYS the reports of the rich harvest of
gold are not exaggerated. While admitting that
hardghips are to he encountered Ahe declares that
there is no danger of famine during the coming
ips.r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-28
STOCKS WHICH MAY BE LISTED

The members of the New-York Mining Exchange
ut a meeting yesterday voted to reduce the mem
bership from 300 to POO and TO have hereafter three
calls daily 1913 i2:l5 and o'clock. instead Of
two calls heretofore II was decided not 10 list
the stocks OF Clondyse development companies but
only the stocks of actual properties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-28
A PARTY OF 80 GOING FROM Chicago
THEY HOPE 20 MAKE THE ENTIRE TRIP IN
THIRTY DAYS.

THIRTY DAYS.
Chicago. July "a party Of $50 men VIII IeaVe
Chicago on special train next Saturday hlght
for the Alaskan gold fields The special raih Will
run directly through TO San Francisco There the
,oldbur,ers will remain three days 10 purchase
mining supplies. The party will then snip TOT 81
Michaers on Il special steamer. This trip VIII
occupy fourteen days Three steam Launches WI"
he in waiting to transport them up the YUKON 10
the mouth OF the Clondyke River rms trLp W W,.d
take fourteen days Each tourist may lakr i've
hundred pounds Of baggage from san rrancis .h
but only portion OF 'h Wbs %,' he "londyke is
reached the steam launches will be moored ~
winter quarters The tourists VIII i've ABOARD
them until spring begins to break. - H.,
The trans portation company claims 10 nave maui,
plaus for carrying enough provisions TO supply an
ia travellers until late next summer. III Is the n
tontion OF the promoters OF the excursion 70 MAKE
the shortest journey record 20 the goid neids
An effort will be made to make the complete trip
from Chicago TO the Clondyke within thirty days
In addition to the crew, guides ana oircldls TWO
hundred men will leave San Francisco on the
special steamer OF these the larger portion VIII
he from Chicago. but II H. said that there VIII be
some from all parts Of the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-28
spREcXELs DENIES THE REPORT.

San Francisco. July 21.-Claus Spreckels deniS
fine rcport tha. he Is negotiating for the Crockcr
interest OF s25Or)oo) In the Southern Pacific Rail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-28

MOSES p HANDY TO BE SPECIAL COMMISSIONER
TO THE PARIS EXPOSITION.
Washington. July 27.-The President announced
the following appointments to-day;
Moses p Handy, Special Commissioner OF the
United States for the Paris Exposition.
T. V. Powdcrly. Commissioner-General OF lmmi-
grafton.
Robert j. Tracewell. Controller OF the Treasury
Hugh Rodman lieutenant in the Navy
Alexander l.. Morrison Collector OF Internal ReVe-
nue. for the District OF New Mexico.
Joseph y. Stripping. Attorney OF the United Stdtes
for the Southern District of Florida.
Mack A. Montgomery. District Attorney FOR the
Northern District Of Mississippi.
Thomas c. Worden. Of Connecticut, Assistant APP
praser at NewYork
The special commissionership to which Major
Handy has been appointed is purely temporary
and preliminary step, and does not in any way
affect the appointment of permanent commission
or commissioner eneral. for which bill will I'M
doubtedy be passed cary In the next session Of
Congress. The House of Representatives failed
TO pass the Senate bill providing for five commits
sioners Zone OF their number to be commissioner
general and an appropriation OF $4,000. The De-
fciency bill however. which passed both houses.
accepted the invitation of France. and authorized
the President to appoint a special commissioner 10
visit Paris. secure space and make general ar
rangements for the American exhibit. An appro-
priation of $4,000 was made to defray the ex-
penses OF this commission. The appointment does
not require confirmation by the Senate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-28
ONE MAN sUHsTRUcK IN ALASKA

Seattle. Wash. July g7.-Those who have an Idea
that cold weather prevails exclusively In Alaska
will be surprised TO know that Archie BurnE a
miner WAS affected o. sunstroke while crossing the