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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-02-17
THE NATIONAL CONGRESS.
A Daily Summary of the Work Be-
ing Done by Our Law-Mak-
ers in Washington.
RECORD OF EACH DAY BRIEFLY TOLD.
In the SenaGS Ellis nna Resolutions
Are Discussed and Passed-In the
House Important Measures Are
Under COnsideratiOn-Busy Days
at the Capital.

Washington, Feb. Sin the senate
yesterday Senator Morgan (Ala.) pre-
scented an amendment to the Hawaiian
resolution which declares for the an
nexation of the Hawaiian islands and
says that the present government has
right TO make such a cession to this
country. Senator Teller occupied the
entire four hours of the executive ses-
sion in advocating the treaty.
Washington, Feb. 9.-Senator Allen
(Neb) offered in the senate yesterday
as an amendment TO the diplomatic and
consular appropriation bill the Morgan
resolution for the recognition of the
belligerency of Cuba. Senator Cannon
(Utah) offered a resolution calling
upon the president to demand of Spain
that she recognize Cuban independ-
ence before March 4; and in event of
Spain failing TO comply with the de-
mand to serve formal notice from the
United States that it will in 90 days step
in and enforce the independence to
which Cuba is entitled, and the state of
peace which humanity demands shall
be maintained. Senator Pettigrew
spoke in executive session against the
Annexation of Hawaii.
Washington, Feb. 10.-Cuban debate
consumed the whole day in the senate
Yesterday, speeches being made by Sen
ators Cannon and Mason in favor of
stopping the war and by Senator Hale
in defense of the policy of the admins
tration.
Washington, Feb. 11.--William Booth,
of London, England, founder of the Sal
walton Army, officiated as chaplain at
the opening of the session of the senate
yesterday. The Indian appropriation
bill was the only measure discussed.
Washington. Feb. 1.-THE Indian APP
preparation bill was passed in the SEN
ate yesterday after being amended so
as to restore the free homestead law so
far as it relates to Indian lands coded
to the United States, for which lands
the settlers have been obliged to pay
the purchase price paid to the Indians.
The bill carries appropriations aggre-
eating nearly $4,000 Adjourned I'M
til Monday.
Washington, Feb. SIN the house
yesterday the military academy bill
was passed, as was also bill to limit
the period for the refunding of the GER
tificates of deposits of 1879 to Deem
Der 81. 1899.
Washington, Feb. Reconsideration
of the Aldrich- Plowman contested cleo
ton case from the Fourth Alabama dis
trict occupied the time in the house
yesterday, but no action was taken.
Washington. Feb. lO.-The Aldrich-
Plowman contested election case from
the Fourth Alabama district was set
tied in the house yesterday by the pass
age of a resolution declaring Mr.. Aldrich
(rep.) entitled to the seat. special de-
ficiency appropriation bill was passed
carrying 100000 for the payment of
jurors fees in the United States courts
and $175.0O0 for witness fees.
Washington. Feb. 1.-THE entire
session of the house yesterday was con
sumed in filibustering against two bills
of minor importance. Adjourned tc
Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-03
ENTERTAINED BY ARTHUR KEEN.

dinner was given by Arthur Keen. the we'll
known manufacturer OF iron and steel in England
whose home is IN BrminF ham, England. for his
American and English friends last night. az Del
,nonico's before his departure for the South and
West MI Keen recently arrived In this country
from England He is a man OF large business az
fairs being the vice-president OF the Institution
OF Mechanical Engineers. vccpresident OF the
Iron and Steel Institute a member OF the Board
of MANAGEMENT Of the British Iron Trade Assoc
citation chairman OF the Patent Nut and Bolt
Company GAmited). OF Birmingham, employing
over six thousand persons and director OF the
London and Midland Bank. which has deposits
sRpregating 100000. lie is also director or
Blockow Vaughan & Co. G-imited) Of Middle
brough-on-Tee said TO be the largest producers or
Mig iron and steel in Great Br!tair. employing
about sixteen thousand persons. Mr.. Keen Is go
ing TO make a tour through the iron districts or
The West and South and will return 10 this city IN
July as he intends sail for home on the steam
ship Majestic on July H. -. ,. 49,
lors and purely A social one MI neon
thoroughly believes in and desires an aiIidhce De-
tween this country and Great br1tain, ana Al
Il was well Understood that his whole object IN
entertaining hts friends was 10 impress upon them
and others interested his opinion tlat an am
ancc between the two countries was or paramount
importance. 49,, r. o.-,,.,.
The guests were ex-Secretaries John 6. Carlisle
and Daniel 5 Lamont. Richard Watson Glider.
Sscar s Straus william Nelson Cromwell 4. q
Wovbam Of Lorain Ohio: ". G. Schwab OF the
Ga1rnegie Company. Pittsburg. Penn; James A.
Brasha o. es sa 99O ronsn s
Trm7ngham England: Harry A Keen: John Fritz.
~ Ret lehern. Penn. and Edgar G. Moxham.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-03
GIFT TO PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL.

Mrs. Josephine Menn Southwick Aver. woo" o.
Dr. James c. Aver VINO died suddenly at her nome,
hear the Hotel des Invades. Paris. on January d
last. left a legacy OF $4,000 70 the Pennsylvania
Hospital in Philadelphia Of the best ana DIGEST
institutions in the country. founded In l75 Inc
gif; Of Mrs Aver was made as a special recogni-
lion OF professional services she received from a
member Of The medical STAFF OF the hosp1sl prior
10 her removal from this city 10 Paris. This be
guest has already been passed 10 the credit or me
tospi;al Her son. Frederick F. Aver. OF ms cry
mas now added SO 900 10 this amount, making IN
an fund OF 900. which is TO be used in erecting
ana maintaining Il clinical laboratory Tor the ad-
Nancement OF medical science, and especially 'or
me study Of all forms OF germs and germ diseases
Inc building is 10 be named the Aver Clinical Lab
oratory and the $500 given by Mr.. Aver was
on condition that the building should he erected as
memorial building and inscribed 10 the memory
OF his mother
Mr. Aver received yesterday a letter OF accept.
tnce, with & grateful acknowledgment or the gilt
from the Board OF Governors OF the hospital Plans
Tor the erection of this memorial building are al
II,efady being prepared by a firm OF architects IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-03
MRS. ATKINSON GOES FREE.
DEMURRER TO HER INDICTMENT FOR FORGERY
SUSTAINED

DEMURRER TO HER INDICTMENT FOR FORGERY
SUSTAINED
Wheeling. W Va. June Ain the second trial Of
Mrs George Atkinson. wife Of Governor Atkinson.
on the charge OF forgery and Jointly indicted with
J. ?. Owens as accessory Judge Blizzard to-day
sustained the demurrer OF the defence. which was
argued yesterday. and far Mrs Atkinson Is
concerned she il temporarily released. The De
cison was upon a technical point OF law. involving
the necessity OF alleging the guilty knowledge
Fl the Indictment The decision does not reach
the merits Of the case. and does not preclude an
other Indictment. The trial OF owens VIII 70 on.
and Mrs. Atknsons attorneys are assisting IN MS
defence
Mrs Atkinson was indicted on a charge that she
had forged the signature Of a previous husoand.
the late Judge Gideon Camden. 70 certain receipts
and other papers given 10 owens In some real es-
tate TRANSACTION. and on her nrst TIA ia Az
defence was that Mrs. Camden had proper author
fly to sign her invalid husbands name 10 bust
Tess papers and practically conducted all MS
business for him. The prosecution claimed that
the papers some OF them were given after
Judge Camden's death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-03
MARRIED..

CANNON rRrIINGHUYSEN-On Thursday. June z. At
Grace Church chantry. by Right Rev Bishop Potter
nss,sred by Rev Percy Grant. Elizabeth Mary Cannon
daughter William G. Thompson TO Theodore Ere
linghuyscn.
EyANS-GREEN-On Thursday. June 2, at Sunnlnshill
Tenany ~ j., by the Rev Harris Ely Adriance Anabel
daughter Ashbel Green. and Daniel Webster Evans
JOHNSON-KIsSAM-On Wednesday. June l. $685. at the
Church OF the Holy Communion. South Orange n j..
by Rev r. walpoe Warren. ID. D.. and Rev. Lewis
Cameron Joseph II. Johnson and Della Mcdaniel
daughter OF Benjamin A. klssam.
KRAMER-IsAACs-On Thursday June 2. 1893. by the
Rev. Raphael Benjamin. NJ. A. Frances Isaacs TO
Jacob Kramer
PIsToR-PLATr-on Wednesday June l. 1895 at White
Plains n. Y, BY the Rev DR.. A. r. Maccubrey.
Eliza Hill daughter OF the late Lewis c. Platt 70
william Piston, OF New-York CITY.
sAXE-FIsHER-On wednesday. June l. at Boonton.
n j. b, the Rev. william Russell Bennett. Evelyn
Foster Fisher daughter OF the late Rev James b.
Fisher, TO Herbert Kimball SAKE. OF Madison, y. J.
VAN WYcK-TRoTH--In Philadelphia. on Tuesday. May
81 by the Rev. william y. Botlne, Lillian Sharples.
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs William r. Troth, TO Richard
Van Wyck. OF NewYork. son Of the late Richard and
Catherine 3. Van Wyck
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-03
INDICTMENT AGAINST II. O. FISKE.

Harrison Grey F1ske. Editor OF "The Dramatic
Mirror." was indicted yesterday by the Grand Jury
TOT criminal libel. The finding OF the jury was
basec on the complaint OF Klaw g. Erlanger. the
atrical agents. who complained OF certain articles
which have appeared in THE Mirror regarding the
theatrical Trust, so-caled. Of which Klaw IL
Afianser are members. The submitted
70 the last Grand Jury. six weeks ago. but It failed
70 bring In an Indictment
II was the general opinion yesterday among
nose who were Informed regarding the case. that
sre present Indictment would not amount 70 mucn
more than the former failure TO find one Several
oicfnents recently found by the Grand jury have
tesuIted in acquittals and It does not appear un-
sAey mat this one will end so. II. indeed the case
~ ever brought to trial There Is rather large
~, here for Mr.. Fishes friends express the con-
ric,on that the case will never be tried, while
gersons Who know something OF the laws OF libel
1ecare That there nothing In the articles which
.ur I the subject OF the complaint which a jury
III De nkeiy TO interpret criminal libel IL is
.ssiaerstood that Mr.. Fiske would be glad 10 have
sne Case tred soon possible-in fact. the
sSo1ey The better.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-03
John OLIVER HOBBESS NEW PLAY.

Landau June 2-The four-act comedy. Tho Am
,assador" by John Oliver Hobbies (the pen name
q, the authoress formerly known In private as Mrs
pearl Craigle) was introduced to fashionable
audience at ST. Jamess Theatre tonight and met
with the most cordial approval OF any play pro-
duced there since The Prisoner OF Zenda
The story is paradoxicaI tale OF an honest dipio-
-. - onooses a rlrl fresh and unspoiled in the
lids, OF cosmopolitan Partisan society Inc plot
ana action are slender. but the dialogue IL 30 con-
az vitfy that there is not dull moment In
tie nerformance The authoress who superintend-
"a he rehearsals was repeatedly called beiore tho
curtain ,,, r.. r,av,. .nd o.her
leading members OF the 81. James,s company were
, lly appauded Colonel John Hay, the
YInited States Ambassador, and other members OF
the American Embassy were present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-03
SECRETARY ALGER A GUEST.

PHILADELPHIA June 2-Secretary Alger and Cap
tain Mahan OF the Naval Strategic Board were
the guests OF honor tonight at the dinner OF 'no
Farmers Club al A. J. Cassatts Chesterbrooh
Farm near Perwvn Penn No speeches were
made Immediately after the dinner Secretary
Ager and Captain Mahan returned to washington
Among the others participating at the dinner
were Frank Thomson. president OF the Pennsyi-
vana Railroad Company: Clement A. driscom'
president Of the international Navigation COMPANY
wavnA Nacveagb former Minister 70 Italy. Cen
eral Edward Morrell. e p Wilbur. fredeI!Cn
Fraley. Justice Green Of the State supreme ou'
and Judge Riddle OF the Common Pleas court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-03
CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN.
CHANGES IN THE STAFF MADE AT THE ANSuA

CHANGES IN THE Staff MADE AZ ThE ANNUAL
MEETING.
Chicago, June AT tho annual meeting Of the
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company to-
day tho directors report showed the following:
Gross earnings $500 rs; operating expenses, 49,
GAG 800: net income. SS2.W.
Dividend OF per cent on preferred and
per cent. on common stock. S5l9,S23 Surplus
for year all s22S2 ST. gross earnings. Increase
S,Olb 2S3; net receipts. increase 1891 S5.
Marvin Hughiu was elected president OF tho
road NJ /. Syckes. having expressed a desire 10
be relieved from the duties OF treasurer. re-
elected vice president and secretary. Samuel O.
Howe was made treasurer and reelected assistant
secretary. Richard II Williams was elected assist
ant treasurer and second assistant secretary, and
stationed AT the New York office.
The following were selected directors for three
years: Marvin Hughtt, n X Fairbank. James
Siilman. oliver Ames Zenas Crane. Albert Keep
was elected chairman OF the Board and the fol-
lowing will constitute the Executive Committees
Albert Keep Marvin Hughitt. Chauncey NJ: Depew.
H. Mex. Twombly. Samuel F. Barger, David L.
Kimball ". X. Vanderbilt and James c. Fargo.
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manipulation Of State moneys must surely bring
crop OF thistles too large for the Republican party
TO manage by the Judgment OF to-days conVen-
ton upon the last Legislative record ana us ma
chine methods the people Will pass Judgmenl OH
II could have II II pleased, as fine medal rom rom
the people any Admiral Dewey VIII desetVediy
get il II will sink the fleet Of POLITICIANS VINO run
the State for political revenues only. There are many
who believe that unless II does TINS, ann very soon.
there will be a great to break upon the
Republican party from every corner OF ne SKY.
Sincerely yours, JOHN NA.'A"NNr-i''
The name OF c. W. Stone. member or Con-
eress. was also presented. The ballot showed
1913 votes for Colonel w. 4. Stone and 10 Vo,es
for c. W. Stone. ) votes cast for General Reeder
having been changed to Congressman stone.
Colonel Stone was declared the candidate.
There were three candidates for Lieutenant
Governor but General Goblin had a large ma
jority Of the votes The other candidates were
rencminated by reclamation save congressman
Grow and Davenport. for whom rolcalI was
required The candidates were not called upon
for speeches.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-03
ARBITRATION QUESTION DISCUSSED.
MANY PROMINENT SPEAKERS AT THE MoHoNK
LAKE CONFERENCE

Mohonk Lake y Y. June 2-The Rev ut r." y
Potter made the opening address at to-days SEES
s,o, ~ tho international Arbitration Conference.
He declared that this "a especial year for the
promotion OF arbitration. Dr. Potter praised the
unity OF the country. which. he said. was never 50
nerro~t since the Civil War as now
Former Chiet-Justice Robert Earle. OF the New
York Cour. OF Appeals. who was the next speaker
expressed his belle. IN the triumph o. arbitration
He thought however that the relations OF a gov
eminent TO It's own people could not be erhitrated
He was IN favor OF great INTERNATIONAL court
hv which all such should p" settled Ihis
court was 10 be organized by a congress o. ma
lions. -. .
prove OF arbitration involving compromises lie
would have permanent tribunals whose decisions
be patterned upon municipal tribunals. and Their
decision should be the la~ Of the land W j
New-York: Judge J / Gilbert. and Martin Jones.
o, Rochester. New-York. were the other speakers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-03
cEyFBAL MOORE LEAVES CANADA.

ror,ox y { Tune ? (speclaD General Mont
-oo-y Moore relnauished his command OF the
tmner,al forces IN Canada yesterday afternoon
The event was signal'zed by salute OF seventeen
guns from the Citadel the train bearing the
General his staff and Mrs. Moore left the railway
e.a,ion They went 10 Ottawa, ana rom thelr
vi 60 20 England The garrison forces were
niaoeS under command Of Colonel Biscoe. adlN-
ian,eeoneral In canada until the arrival OF Gene,
raj Noores successor. Lieut. enani enertI I'oru
Seymour. who sailed from England To-Day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-03
SERIOUS RIOTS IN INDIA.

Bombay. June 2.-Serious riots occurred yes
terday at Multan, city Of the Punjab' between
Mahometans and Hindoos The disorders arose
in connection with the Muharram FESTIVAL
Knives were freely used and thirty-siX persons
were more or less seriously injured. Many M
rests were made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-03
Notices OF marriages and deaths must be In
dorsed with full nam and address.
DIED..

ALLEN-On Wednesday evening the Isl inst. Ernest L
Allen, president Of the German Insurance Company
Funeral services Saturday afternoon at O'clock at Ms
late residence. No. l6s West s6th-st
InteTment private.
DAWSON Wednesday. June l. 1898. John p. Davis. IN
his 10th year
Funeral services his home No AZ North Arlington.
ave. East Orange. y. j.. on Saturday June T. AZ
EAGLEsON-on "Wednesday. June !. 1898. Thomas r.
Eagieson. aged 81 years months.
residence. Casteton Corners Richmond County Staten
Island
FARR-suddenly on June l. 1895 WASHINGTON. D G..
Hazel Morris Farr youngest child Of Anna NJ ana the
late Morris b. Farr. $500
Funeral Saturday afternoon at 30 o'clock
at No. 1.542 Atlantic ave. Brooklyn.
FIANAGAN-On Thursday, June =. his residence. No.
SO West 39th-st. James Flanagan son OF the late
Services ST. Barhoomews Church. 4ith-st ana
Madison ave. o Saturday morning. June 4. Al IL
o'clock.
Intcrnent private.
Kindly omit flowers.
NEwCoMB-At Nyack y. Y, Wednesday. June l. John
r. NcvcOmb. OF paralysis.
Interment Saturday morning at Cypress HIS cemetery
Brooklyn.
PARKER-On May 81. Mary Dick. widow OF Min Parker
her
residence. No IS East nth
st.. on Friday June g. 1913 o'clock.
Internent Convenience OF the family.
PERRY suddenly on Tuesday. May 81. 1885, Harr1ss
Hoy'. widow Of Oliver II Perry.
Funeral servlcer at the homestead Southport Conn., on
friday. June g. at 2 O'Clock.
STANFORD Suddenly. Of pneumonia. on June !. 1893
Philip Welton stanford In the 32d year of MS age son
OF Colonel A. ?. stanford 60. 80.
Funeral 10 m. Friday at ST. Jamess Church. 'lst-
81. and Madison ave
woRRELI--On Saturday May 2s. at SOUND TY Beach
and Amanda Nook worrell. aged IA years months
Funeral private
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-03
GERMAN STEAMER LOST.

Accra. West Coast Of Africa. June News was
received here to-day OF the loss o. the German
steamer Iothar Rohen, which .eit hAnuu's ~ I,
Nev y for West Africa The passengers ana
crew have been saved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-03
FOUR THOUSAND HOUSES GONE.
CONFEDERATION AT PESHAWUR. INDIA.
CAUSES LOSS OF 100000


Bombay. June "A confagration at Pesha-
W.T. fortified town of India capital Of a dis
trict Of that name in the Punjaub. which was
not mastered for twenty-four hours, has de-
stroyed 1000 houses. doing damage TO the
amount OF about four crores Of rupees about
S20OO0OoW. This is supposed to be the record
fire OF India.
Peshawur was founded ny the Emperor Okbar 1t
Is the border of Afghanistan, opposite the
mouth Of the Khyber Pass. II is a British de-
fensive military station. famous as the oulwark
Of the Indian Empire against Afchanistan." II ~
bastions and defended by fort. Since the oc-
cupauon by the British. in 1919 the town has in.
creased rapidly. and In 1891 had a population ol
eighty-fve thousand II was half destroyed by
in 1875
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-03

FIFTH AVENUE
AUCTION ROOMS
INC)
2ss FIFTH Az.
WIN. B. NORMAN AUCTToSErR-
THIS FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
JUNE 3. AT O'CLOCK.
ROLLINS & ROLLINS. Attorneys for Assignee.
so Nassau-st-. New York City
ASSIGNEE'S SALE
by order Of
CHARLES ALBERT PERKINS. Assignee IN the A.
BERT PERKINs FOR the beneh, OF creditors.
comprising all the stock OF
cURIos, ANTIQUES. BRIc-A BRAc FuRNITUHE.
ANDIRONs. CANDLEsTlcKs. CHINA AND WORKS
" formerly owned by the said GEORGE W. COLE
IN ADDITION
WILL. SELL
THIS FRIDAY and SATURDAY afternoons,
JUNE 3 and 1, az O'CLOCK,
an exceedingly choice assortment OF
ANTIQUE AND MODERN FuRNiTCRE
ola Worcester Crown DERBY ana Stahodshe fo'ceiAn~
a nney carved Man,el.
Superb Genuine Louis XXI Ron ais
sanoe and Old Flemish Chairs and
Cabinets, Hall Scat Console and Sofa
Tables in Oak and Carved Wood, Gid
cd from Roslyn. Long Island
A Maxnifioent Leather screen. Eng.
lish Hall Clocks. &C.. go,
TO BE ABSOLUTELY SOLD,
rrnper.es Rugs very fine Engravngs IN cooeS.
by Morand; collection OF Sporting Prints &c. &c.
AND on
THIS FRIDAY EVENING,
JUNE g. AT O'CLOCK.
A Superb Collection OF OIL Paintings
BY distinguished European and American Art!stA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-03
AUSTRIA BARS OUT AMERICAN PLANTS

Washington. June 2.-The state Department mas
received copy Of a proclamation issued oy 'he
.ns,r,an Ministers Of Agriculture. the Interior.
rr,rarce and Commerce prohibiting the importation
from America Of live plants, cuttings. seedlings
and refuse from fresh plants OF any kind also the
barrel. boxes and all other articles wnich nave
49, used In the packing OF such plants or refuse.
Tbs action is taken for the purpose OF preventing
the introduction Of the San Jose scale iro"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-03
DESCHANEL WINS ~ FRENCH CHAMBER

Paris June 2-The Chamber OF Deputies TO-
day on the second ballot elected M Deschahei
president OF the House. The vote stood o. ioi
NJ DeschaneI and 21S for NJ Brlssoh' 'he 10 =
mer president; a majority or FOUR ds@hs' q
majority Of one yesterday. NJ. Deschanei was
tha Covarnrnant candidate and a former VICE
president of the Chamber Of Deputies Ihs
House was crowded during the balioliht an"
there was considerable uproar and excitement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-03
THE CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR

william A Stone. OF Allegheny. the candidate for
Governor OF Pennsylvania. has been q lifelong Rs-
publican
He WAS born IN Tloga County Penn on April q
1876 and received his early education at the
state Normal School. a. Mansfield Penn. He
.efvce "a thc war - second lieutenant OF Company
A. 18th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Aftcrward he
studied law with ). + Wilson, at Wellsboro and
was admitted 20 the bar IN 800 He has been Dis
trici-Aitorney 81 Tioga County. and was appo!nte
United States Attorney FOR the Wesiern District
o. Pennsylvania. He was elected the Lila
Lila. LINth and LVth Congr-sses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-03
TO SETTLE THE MACCORD CLAIM.
srn HENRY STRONG. AN ENGLISH JuRIsT' AP-
POINTED ARBITRATOR

washington June 2-sr Henry Strong, an Eng
ush tur.st has accepted the appointment OF ar
b.rator 20 settle the amount of the indemnity to
Re paid by Peru 10 Victor II. MacCord MI Mac
Cord was a railroad engineer. and during a revolu-
ton in Peru he confined in jail and harshiy
,aa.A ~, .be peruvian officials The United
States preferred claim for indemnity on Mac
Cords account. and after dragging along tor
twenty wears the case now goes 20 arbitration win
a fair prospect Of a settlement within Re"
months