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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
To IMPROVE cry COMMERCE..
COLONEL o. W BARNES. ULYSSES n EDDY
AND CHARLES r FLINT BEFORE
TIE COMMISSION


The Commerce Commission Of the State Of New
York gave Ira sixth public hearing yesterday in
the Governors Room at the City Hall The Commits
sioners present were Charles 4. Schieren. Andrew
" Green and Alexander r. Smith. The hearing
was opened by Colonel Oliver w Barnes, a civil
engineer and president Of The New-York Connect
Ing Railroad Company. who spoke for an hour on
the advantages Of a twenty-mile railroad. connect
ing with the New-York Central and New-fork'
Nev-Haven and Hartford roads, In tho Twenty
third Ward. and passing over Randaus Island ana
Wards Island on 10 Long Island AZ Astoria ana
thence into the heart Of Brooklyn. Colonel Barnes
explained that his company had not secured tho
right OF way fo- viaduct either across Ran
dall.a Island or In the Borough OF Brooklyn. His
company he added had understanding with
Chauncey VI. Depew regarding the conveyance or
freight. but the terms had not been considered'
He declared that the tunnelling Of the Narro"s 50
to connect Brooklyn with Staten Island was TOO
expensive be thought OF.
The second witness. Ulysses y. Eddy, OF the firm
o. Flint, EDDY & Co.. spoke for half An hour on
She modern phases OF the foreign trade in its rea-
ton to New-York city He said that the great
foreign market OF the future was the Orient. and
that the commerce OF New-York would be vastly
increased by the opening of the Nicaragua Canal
the establishment OF an international banking sys-
TEN such proposed by Senator FORAKER
reciprocity treaties. mall subsidies and improvement
His partner. Charles r. Flint spoke FOR an hour
IN the general line emphasizing the embar-
purely American banks with American branches
abroad and the difficulty of obtaining foreign credits
RE spoke OF the natural advantage 10 New ork o.
the tendency toward the Capitalization OF business
control 81 this city. He made suggestions Tor The
betterment OF local conditions by ehectng "a triple
alliance" to speak-by bringing the railroad the
storehouse and the ship into closer connection.
The Commission adjourned until THURSDAY: De
city viii he heard
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sHAFTER AND GARCIA MEET AGAIN.

There was an interesting meeting OF two well
known personages in the corridor OF the Fifth
Avenue Hotel last evening General Shafter was
just obou: 70 leave tho hotel and almost
At the door when General Garcia late Of the
Cuban Army allghied from a cab and entered the
building General Shafter and General Garcia
recognized each other almost simultaneously. and
saluted shook hands cordially and for several min
utes engaged In a friendly talk II the first
time that they had met since their rather unpeas-
ant relations during the Siege Of Santiago.
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NOTES or TIE STAGE.

Nine. Emma Eeames, with her husband Julian
Story. and Ernst Van Dyck, arrived here from
Chicago yesterday. The two singers appear
az the Metropolitan Opera House the opening
night OF the opera season, next Tuesday. and they
have come in advance OF the rest OF the company
IN order 10 have few days rest before the open
ing Mime. Nordica and Edouard de Reszke will
leave Chicago to-day. The last performance in that
city Will ne given this afternoon and then the
~ the company Will hasten New-York
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MARRIED.

BRoSeON-TAINTpR-O wednesday. November -. ~
the Congregational Church. strattord. Conn. by Or
William X. Hall. assisted by the Rev. joel = lves AND
the Rev. John De Peu Amey Talbot Taintor and
Charles r. Bronson .. q. OF Saginaw. Mich.
CASE-ANpERSON-On "wednesday November "a 1898.
az the Webb Memorial Chapel. Madison. ~ j., by the
Rev. William Russell Bennett, MARY Louise. daughter
OF DIT. and Mrs CALVIN Anderson. OF Madison. N j. 70
George Warren caee. r.. OF Jsr~y city. ~ j.
PALMER-HU THURSDAY. Sovember "a 1885.
East Orange. " j.. by the Rev John NJ Thomas.
ABBY. daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. George g. Hulhsrt. 20
Harry Crowel Palmer.
TOMPkINS-OAK Wednesday, November q,
1898. a wickline PresbyrWian Church Newark
~. j.. Ida Oakleaf TO Robert 6eIss TvnpkipA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
AN AUTOMATIC STEAM WHISTLE


An ingenious method OF blowing a steam factory
or other whistle at stated time has been devised
by Ellwood WINS. OF the Ellwood WINS Tube Com
pany Oak Lane. Penn. The device consists OF a
comoina ton OF steam. electricity and clockwork.
The clock is provided with index which may he
set az the time which II IL desired TO blow tho
whistle When The pointers OF the clock reach The
time the circuit IL closed. and by means Of an
electro-magnet the steam IL turned on and the
whistle blows The method is also applicsb BILE as
q protection against fire. by including thermostet
in the circuit. II Is entirely automatic and re-
1ures more attention than the winding Of .he
r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
SKATERS THANKSGIVING.

Saratoga, " Y. Nov. % (SpecaD.--Cieneral VIII
lam r. Shafter. who spent Thanksgiving Day with
the parents Of his son-in-lew. Captain W n. Mo
Kittrick Balston Spa left that place to-day for
Governors Island. He was accompanied BY CAP
tain and Mrs McKittrtck
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
APPOINTED TO srcCEED JUDGE GoRDoy.

Harrisburg. Nov Ex-Governor Hastings to-day
announced the appointment OF Henry p. Mccarthy
DEM. OF Philadelphia 70 succeed James Gay Cor
don Judge Of the Common Pleas Court OF Phila-
de,phia. whose resignation Wednesday created
something Of sensation throughout Pennsyl
vania. Judge Mccarthy a Judge OF the Su-
perior Court OF this State as IL was originally
constituted he appointed by Governor
Hastings the Democratic member % that body.
He failed. however. TO secure the Endorsement OF
his party for the regular nomination, and uas
forced 10 retire
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
A FIFTEENTH CENTURY PARIS HOUSE

From Tho London Chronicle
very curious relic OF old Paris IS about 10 be re-
mov.d-the house in the Rue de Nenlse built in
No By the celebrated achemlst. palmist and phi
lanthropist. Nicholas Flannel II is one OF the Few
So rnens OF fifteenth century domestic architect
,Ire stu 10 bA seen in the French capital Until
he Revolution rs upper floors were LEI poor old
men and women who in accordance with Flamel'e
will had ONLY pray for the repose Of his soul
and to say Ave every day AZ the hour he died
TO secure their lodgings free. Flannel was one
OF the most famous ~ medieval palmists. and
hook the subject
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
JUDGE GARY on THE STEEL OUTLOOK.
he SAYS THERE HAS BEEN NO AGREE,rENr As
TO POOLING OF PRODUCTS But a HIGH
RATE IS TO BE MAINTAINED

Judge Z H. Gary. president % the Federal Steel
Company. said last night that The story OF 3 meet
ing Of steel rail manufacturers In Chicago yester-
day was unfounded There has been meeting
IN Chicago or elsewhere" said he "and none is
contemplated The recent newspaper reports Of A
prospective division OF territory and pooling o.
products between the Federal Steel Company and
the Carnegie interests doubtless from recent
consultations between manufacturers for the pur-
pose OF establishing an agreed minimum scale OF
prices We were unable 20 agree upon basis and
the matter was Cood-naturedly dropped, but with
an Informal understanding that high rate should
be maintained. The demand Is enormous and next
year will be abnormal and the railroads pay
good price there IS no necessity for cutting"
Judge Gary added that he knew 81 two large con-
tracts closed In New-York Yesterday. for 30 no
tons and the other for - n00 tons He anticipated
an unusually good demand for export next year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
THE Sultan TRRITATFD.
MAY DISMISS MINISTER'S WHO HAVE DARED u
s1-cGrsr Reforms N TIE EMPIRE

Constantinople. Nov. Several 81 the Iurkisn
>,,r,s.ars have submitted 10 the Sultan memorials
nonting out the disturbed state Of the Empire ana
The reforms they consider necessary. The sultan
was known 10 re very much irritated al this atu-
tude upon the part Of his Ministers, and i Is eX
nected he will dismiss several Of them. altnough u
yi ne difficult TO find substitutes who do not FAVOR
ref
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
SARAH BERyHARDTS OFFER ACCEPTED

Parts. Nov. % The President OF the Municipal
Council OF Paris has informed Mime. Sarah Bern
hardt that the Council has accepted her recent
offer 10 take a lease % the Theatre des Nations.
built on the site OF the old Opera Comioue.
In her proposition Nine. Sarah Bernhard prom
sed 70 give her entire time 10 the theatre and 20
pay the principal roles herself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26

What promises TO be one Of the largest and mos,
successful dinners in the history OF the Lotos Club
s that in honor OF Rear-Admirsl Winfield Scott
Schley. which is 70 be given Al the clubhouse this
evening The seating capacity AZ the Lotos Club
dinners IL 215 but already more than four hundred
applications for seats 70 this function have been
received from club members. Invitations have been
sent 10 conspicuous members Of the Army and
Navy and n many ~ NevYork'. best-tnown
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
NO MORE PAPER MONEY n chill.

Valparaiso Chill Nov 25-In the Chamber ~
Deputies to-day the Minister Of Finance declared
in the name o, the President that there would not
be another dollar OF paper money Issued
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
HIS INSOMNIA.


From The Cleveland Leader
Bi.mbers-I didn't sleep very well last night.
Lambert-What was the matter Indigestion
Bimbers-No: my wife catching up her
correspondence. and every time she wanted 20
show OF by writing a word Of more than one
syllable she had 20 wake up and find out how
N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
RTYTFG PEACE.

From The Chicago Record
Hopkins always carries coughdrops TO the
theatre
is his cough troublesome"
no; he carries them to quiet other people .
coughs"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
WAY OPEN DKTCES COFFIN.
PERMIT GRANTED BY LONDON AUTHORITIES
But AN APPEAL QUICKLY TAKEN

PERMIT GRANTED BY LONDON Authorities
EUT AN APPEAL QUICKLY TAKEN
London Nov 25-The faculty 81 N. diocese ~
London has granted Mrs Anna Maria Druce 4
daurhter-fn-lav Of the late Thora. c. Druce. who
she asserts. was the NTH Duke Of Portland. per
nit 70 open and inspect the coffin alleged 20 con
tain the body of her fatherin-lav. or man buried
as Thomas c. bruce
Chancellor Tristan IN rendering the decision az
the Consistory Of the Court Of 81 Paul's, granted
fifteen DAYS for appeal Notification 81 an ap-
peal was Immediately fled.
A final order wa. obtained by Mrs. Druce. in the
High Court OF Appeals on November 2 directing
the faculty and the chancellor Of the diocese Of
London 70 issue a permit 10 allow her 70 open the
coffin Mrs bruce claims that IN. alleged denth
and burial OF her father-n-av receptions
and that he lived and finally died In A lunatio
asvlum as DR.. Harner. Her son. who she asserts.
is the right-ul Duke Of Portland. is said 20 be a
domestic servant and last heard OF in Aus
tralla-
Mrs bruce cav. her tsther-in-law. as the frth
Duke Of Portland having suffered keen remorse
and abiect fear IS the result Of the tragic death
of his brother Lord George Bentinck. both OF them
being in love with the same woman. adopted tho
name OF Thomas Charles BRUCE. thereby trans
rerrinr 20 himself az bruce immense property
from himself as Duke OF Portland. Having realized
-be risk OF exposure from his double existence. he
caused coffin 10 be buried with his supposed body.
II Mrs bruce can establish her contention that
her father-in-law did NOT die IN 1864, supposed.
the will can be invaldated and her son become
tbe cIaro as 10 the dual lire Of bruce her will
become entitled % the estate and title now neid ~
eetinaie Of the Dukes rentroii placed the
a nearly 100000 yearly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26

The concert in aid Of ST. Marks Hospital at III.
Metropolitan Opera House last night resulted In ?
gain OF about 1850 for the institution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26

The New-York City Directory contains the name
n Louis NJ Miller described as a clerk and as
living at No 20 Sevsnth-ave
II was said at McCreery's store that Miller had
been employed in the house for number OF years,
and that 40 had sailed for Europe about week
ago No one could assign any reason for MS
action. A. No. 30 Seventh-ave II was said mat
Mr. and Mrs Miller lived there. but that his VITO
not a home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26

John Philip Sousa and his band will give single
popular concert the Harlem Opera House on
Sunday evening. December 4 This will be Mr.
Sousas only appearance in New.York this season.
The sooiste Will be Dorothy Hoyle, violinst: Maud
Reese Davies soprano. and Emf Kenecke cor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
4 NEW-YORKER ATTEMPTS STICTDE.
LOUIS MILLER TRIES TO DROWN HIMSELF AT
SOUTHAMPTON.

Southampton. Nov. 25.-Lous Miller a New
Yorker who arrived here November 2 by tho
American Line steamer 81. Louis attempted TO
commit suicide by jumping overheard while en-
barking on the Havre steamer on "Wednesday, at
midnight He was rescued and detained as tenn
porarily insane Later Miller became very violent
and to-day he was removed TO an inhrmary he
saws he js IN the employ Of McCreary & Co. and
that he lives at No 20 Seventh-ave. Newly rk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
MENELIK'S BIG ARMY MOVING.
THE NEGUs WITH HUNDRED THOUSAND
MEN THOUGHT TO BE MAKING FOR
THE RAHR-EI-CiAZEL.

London. Nov 26-The Rome correspondent
Of The Daily Mail" says:
The Government is alarmed at the receipt or
reports that Emperor Menek Of Abyssnia Is
advancing on Boru- Media with hundred thou
sand men. armed with rifles. and numerous
train OF artillery II Is believed that the OBJ
tective OF the Negus is the Bahr-el-Gazel Basin,
and that he will attempt 10 force a definite
boundary settlement"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
s7rAvFR sTyKs WITH PART or CREW
NINE sEAMEv PERISH WITH THE FTrzJAMFs OFF
PFACTTY HEAD

London. Nov. o5.-The local steamer Fitzjames'
hound from this port for Swansea. foundered yes
,erdsv morning of Beachy Head. in the English
Channel in gale. Three Of the crew we're
rescued the remainder. numbering nine. peins
drowned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
NAVAL DEMONSTRATION At SAMOA.

GERMAN AND BRITISH wARsHrPs MAKE A CON-
rrSTp DIsr1Av 0T FoRrT
sydney Y 6 W. Nov. 2j-The German and
British warships have made combined demon
stration against Mulinuu. IN Samoa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
RESCUE or 4 CREW At SEA.

London Nov 1.-THE Norwegian bark Wilhelm
Brkedal Captain J. stsngehye, from New-fork
October a. for Copenhagen. was abandoned at sea
leaky on November q Her crew we're rescued by
from New-York November 3. for Hull. and safely
In nded al the latter port
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
SUBSIDY FOR IyD0-CHIyA RAJLWATS.

Paris. Nov H-The Cabinet has decided 10 au-
thori1e loan OF 20 30 90 franc. for the purpose OF
establishing an Indo-Chna railroad system. In oon-
nectiOn with the Chinese railroads
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
ENGLAND's GAIN AND OUR LOSS

From The Chicago Inter Ocean.
Under the open-door policy. the unprotective
tariff Great Britain with her great merchant
marine and with the SueZ Canal under her con-
trci will practically monopolize the Philippine
market THIS Il British policy. not American.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26

London Nov. 25-The United States Charge
d'ANaire. Henry White and Mrs. White dned at
Windsor Castle with the Queer this evening. and
vi pass tho ght al tho castle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26

The cold which with oppression q. the
chest, pain under the shoulder blades and huski-
ness in the throat. can he cured with Jayns's Ex-
pectorant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
FRENCH NAVAL POST N THE PACIFIC.

Sidney, y. 5. W, Nov. 25.-The French Govern
ment has decided make Noumea- capital OF the
French colony Of New-Caledonia. its naval head
quarters in the Pacific. A large dock and naval
works will be constructed there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26

TIE KASAGI ARRTTES AT NEWCASTLE.
Shields. England. Nov. Nth. .econd-cless pro
tected cruiser Kasagi built for Japan by tho
Cramps. which left New-York on November for
Newcastle. IN order snip her Armstrong guns. ar
rived here yesterday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
THE "OPEN-DOOR" POLICY.
NO DOUBT ABOUT IT

From The New-York Times.
The announcement OF our open-door policy in the
Philippines Is not sufficiently formal and specihc
10 satisfy our German or, We rear, our thglsh
friends In England doubts are expressed as 70
its scope. in Germany as 70 It's sincerity Ins
President could easily remove all these doubts and
strengthen the hands Of our Commissioners at Paris
by an authoritative and plain statement OF what
our commercial policy Is 10 be. We 90 not think
there IS much DOUBT about II N MS country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
4 LINlITATION
From The Indianapolis Journal.

The arrangement u made b. N. Peace Commits
si0ncrs. would apply only 10 th@ period during
which The islands would remain 1ader military or
executive rule. and would be subject 10 future
change by Congress. which body alone can enact
tariff laws for the United States or its possessions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26

The Wilhelm Birkedal was wooden vessel buit
AT Sunderland England In 1854 and registered ~
tons She Vas owned by her captain. and hailed
from Fredrikstsd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
The ISLANDS Would PAY
ON The Philadelnhia Press

From Inc FNlIadtIphla fFsss
The Philippine Islands would. under the open
door policy have 70 pay their own way az II Is
pretty certain that Congress would never appro-
pirate money 70 pay for the government OF the
Islands But when order is restored and the free
development Of the Islands permitted they Will IN
Questionably much more than pay their own way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
AGAINST SUNDAY CONCERTS FOR PROFIT.

London Nov E.-The London County Council
has upheld by vote OF 81 a. the decision OF the
Licensing Committee TO refuse licenses 70 halls
where Sunday concerts are given for proht-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
THE OBJECT or CONCESSION

From The Milwaukee Sentinel
II the Senate takes plain view Of things. snd
does not permit logic to lead II astray, the open
door policy Will be approved Our object In reserv-
ing 70 ourselves no special trading privileges IN
the Philippines in putting all nations. ourselves
included, upon the same footing, is 20 obtain "A
similar equality IN China.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26
CHASSIS COMET AGAIN SEEN.

Cambridge Mass Nov Ga dispatch has been
received al the Harvard College Observatory from
Professor J. E Koeler at Lick Observatory. stating
that Chases comet was observed BY Coddington
on November a. .o5l9 Greenwich mean time, IN
right ascension 10 hours . minutes and Is sec
and seconds
The comet discovered on November u. AZ
the Yale Observatory near the RAJ ant point Of the
meteor shower OF that date II Will he interest ting
10 determine the connection, II any, between these
objects
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-26

VIII Sci a Auction MONDAY and TWO following After
Moons az clock
A collection Of Standard. and Curious Books IN
Guiding History. Biography. Americana NustrsteA
Works. First Editions Autograph Letters and nan0.
irt.
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THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. ~ p. N.
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