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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19
m MEMORY or GENERAL KTLPATRICR

The memory ~ General Judson Fitzpatrick will bo
,orored to-day by various ceremonies I'm which
several Grand Army posts and a larg" number or
children will take part. At sunrise the flag VIII be
raised over the Block House. in Central Park. by
the Washington continental Guards. ana over Fort
Horn in Mornncsle Park, by the Judson Kill
notrick post At 3 D. IN. three thousand children
from Grammar School No. 10, aud several Grand
Army posts will assemble In fitzpatrick square.
Seventh ave and One hundred and seNcnteenth-st,
10 take part in exercises in memory OF the General
Trees will be planted and several addresses VIII
Ia delivered Ibr. Ernest n. Birkins, the principal
If The school will assist IN the planting OF the
,r.os and ono OF the speakers Will be william ID H.
Washington who is the captain OF the Washington
al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19
REINDEER EXPEDITION A FAILURE.
CAPTAIN BRAINARD RECALLED FROM ALASKA.
AND NO FURTHER EXPLANATION
TO BE MADE.

Washington. April ls-The complete failure ~
the Alaskan reindeer expedition was announced
to the War Department this morning IN a telegram
from Brgadier-General Merriam commanding the
military Department of the Columbia. This telegram
summarizes report from Dr. Sheldon Jackson. at
Dyea TO the effect that reindeer are a failure In
Alaska for want Of proper forage. and useless for
ali the exploring expeditions there. that many OF
those sent there already dead. but moss has
been found by which part OF the herd may be
saved; that the time lost will compel the re-
organization Of Exploring Expedition No. !. II It Is
TO 20 on but on the advice OF Captain Ray and his
own Judgment Or. Jackson recommends tho re-
call OF the expedition.
He say. that Captain Ray brings full informa-
ton Of the region II was expected 10 explore and
that the services OF Captain Branard are no
longer required in that connection. Expedition No
| was 10 have proceeded 10 Dawson from Dyea,
over what is known as The Dawson trail. and was
in command OF Captain Brainard
Acting on the recommendation OF General Mer-
Ram an order was issued at the War Department
to-day relieving Captain Brainard from further
duty with tho expeditions in Alaska, and direct
ing him 70 report in person TO the Commissary-
General OF Subsistence. at Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19
POSSIBLE END TO THE TOBACCO WAR.
FORMATION OF THE CONTINENTAL TOBACCO COM
PANY AND WHAT 1T MAY MEAN.

FORMATION OF THE CONTINENTAL TOBACCO COM
PANy AND WHAT 1T MAY MEAN
There seem to be indications that the end Of the
tobacco Is in sight. Private advices were re-
ceived here yesterday from Chicago to the effect
that several large concerns In Louisville and st.
Louis had been absorbed by syndicate that would
form stock company 10 be known as the Cont
mental Tobacco Company, with capital of $50 cO.-
900. The company. 1t reported. would man.
ufacture only plug tobacco and would try to buy
the businesses OF all the outside plug manufacturing
companies. Liggett e. Myers. II was said would be-
fore long enter the concern The president or
the Continental Tobacco Company according 10 the
Chicago Dispatch is TO be the present mead OF the
Drummond Company OF St. Louis; the vce-presi-
dent Mr.. Duke. OF the American Tobacco Company.
and the treasurer. Pierre Lorillard The dispatch
added that under the new arrangement the Amer
lean Tobacco Company would conhne tselr 10 the
manufacture Of cigarettes and smoking tobacco. as
the Continental company would restrict lis output
plug tobacco Another dispatch yesterday from
St. Louis gave the text OF a circular sent out by
the Drummond Tobacco Company to its agents. CIV
ing notice OF the revokng and annulling or all
agency appointments for the sale or the Drummond
goods on commission. This reported step was re-
garded in Wall Street lending confirmation 10 the
reports OF understanding between the plus manu-
iacturers and the American Tobacco Company
Another significant indication was the report upon
what is believed to he trustworthy au' noL,
that the transfer books Of the American IoOsc-
go Company. which closed on FRIDAY. TOT
the annual meeting on May Il. show 6 eXtens re
transfers OF the stock TO the names or OllNcr ~.
Payne. John G. Moore c. T. Schey and some or
their business associates Wall street draws ne
Inference that this change In the ownership OF tne
Stock foreshadows a purpose effect at the annual
meeting al least partial change IN tne compaif
management IL being understood that II VIII pc the
policy of the new interest TO terminate the warfare
between the American Tobacco company ana me
Messrs PAYNE. Moore and schcy among the
capitalists instrumental In forming the Con'ine"'a'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19
ERNEST o. CHAMBERLTV DEAD.
rTTD MANAGING EDITOR OF THE EVENING
WORLD sr-CCTMBs To AN ATTACK
PNFI-NON1A

N'ftl>p SIttIMBS TO AN ATTACK
OF PNEUMONIA
Ernest q. Chambern. the managing Editor OF
The Evening World" died from pneumonia last
night at his home. Rockledge Edgewater-on-thc-
Hudson. after months illness. II had been gen
orally believed that his health improving after
severe Illness. and that he would soon be able 10
resume active work after q period o. rest so tina,
10 many OF his friends his death was a surprise
On Sunday afternoon Mr.. Chambern's condition
became suddenly alarming. and his physicians who
were hurriedly sent for announced that his end
Mr. Chamberlin was thirty-eight years old and
was well known both 4 writer and az on editor
He was horn al Great Bend Penn in 1850 and
received his education in his native town His
first newspaper work for a local paper called
The Great Bend Reporter" Subsequently he edit
ed r newspaper called The Rock at Dunellen
y. J.
on reaching his majority he bought The Plain
field Bulletin" which he edited for "A long time
with much Later no was called to edit
THE Trenton Times" While connected with
that paper he served THE New-York Sun and
The Philadelphia Press with tho political news
OF New-Jersey He left The Trenton Bulletin
become the New-Jersey editor Of The Phila-
delpfia Press
In 1886. Mr.. Chamberlin came to this city and
was employed by The New York sun He re
manned on the STAFF Of that paper until the spring
OF 1892 when he made city editor ~ The
World" soon afterward he was promoted 10 the
charge OF either the morning or evening edition OF
that paper. except during brief intervals when no
ing and writing OF some news or special I'm
Mr. Chamberlin leaves a widow and two brothers
Wilbur J. and Walter Chamberlin, both or whom
are well-known newspaper men. The arrange
ments for the funeral have not been made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19
PAINTINGS TO Re SOLD.

A collection Of nearly two hundred paintings by
foreign and American artists Is now on view at
the galleries Of the American Art Association, In
Madison Square and will he sold by auction on the
evenings OF Thursday and Friday OF this week
The pictures are TO be sold FOR account OF whom
II may concern" and have come from various
sources Among the artists represented are Carl
Becker. L. r. Carpenter. Andrea del sarto. Carl
horgh There are several old paintings OF the Ital-
ian and Dutch schools by unknown artists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19
FIRST DEFENDERS ANNIVERSARY.

MEN WHO RESPONDED SOONEST To LrNcorNs
CALL MEET AGAIN
Reading. Penn. April ls-The five PENNSYLVANIA
companes now famous the First Defenders
because they were the first TO respond to Pres.-
dent Iincolns call for troops observed at Orwiss-
burg Penn, to-day the thrty-seventh anniversary
Of their departure for Washington. The five compa-
MICS consisting OF the Allen IN antry. of Allentown
Logan Guards o. lewiston Rnggod Artillery OF
Reading and the National Light Infantry and
washington Artillery. ~ Pottsyille. mustered go
men when they arrived in Washington. At the
business meeting to-day n report was made. show
ing that l23 still living. and that died
during the year The survivors received souvenir
medals ard there was a parade. followed by din
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19
fair open waA made by
TUO POPLAR HOTELS.

Many representative people. including visitors
from abroad have enjoyed the quiet luxury and
beautiful surroundings OF tho Hotel Nendome' IN
BOSTON n Is an agreeable and advantageous tenn
porary home for transient visitors ana TOURISTS as
VOL rs a desirable permanent residence Tor women
ard families Closely allied with the Nendom" IN
n,.nar.ment IL tho Profile House. White Mountains
Gi,ua,ed I'm the heart OF all the grand mountain
srcncry its location is unsurpassed In addition
70 its natural advantages. II possesses golf INKS
"a all ,ha ncpular attractions for the diversion ot
g,ies,s n IL among tho largest and leading sum
nner hotels IT IL equipped with every modern I'M
NOR resorts in this country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19
FOR ADArH IsRAELs NEW sryAGoGrE
A wrrx's FAIR OPENED At THE GRAND CEN
TRIAL PALACE.

A talr FOR ihe benefit Of the building fund OF the
CONGREGATION Adath Israel. in West Harlem. was
opened last nsht In the Grand Central Palace. Lex
,ngon-ave and Forty -four hist. in the presence OF
nearly two thousand people.
The speech declaring the fair open waA made by
Randolph Guggenhemer. President OF the CRY
Council who was Introduced by ;. Hirsrhherg the
Chairman OF the building fund. Mr.. Guggenhelmer
expressed hts pleasure being able TO assist In
such A worthy causs and wished the congregation
unlimited success For the honor OF this Republic
he went on 10 say the Hebrews we're prepared rs a
race to pledge their lives their fortunes and their
sacred honor. ,,,,., l., -
Tho attractions NJ tho fair are exhibited IN over
nry booth. on the ground floor. and IN the three
hflconlcs TIE fair Will last week feature on
SATURDAY evening will be a special concert 10y me
I,hyoy ornhnn Asylums Band The officers are
s Tiirschherg chairman Mr. \. Bernstein, Mrs
J isaars and solomon u Cohen. y'c"-chalrmen
" II Nichaols treasurer. and VI. Grecnbaum and
Fluid. manager. The proceeds OF the ialr WI ne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19
BrBGLARs ROB A SILK STORE.

pu,ylars managed 10 get away With s. 100 worth
=, ,rL from n store Win shouting distance OF
Police Headquarters Yesterday morning They
,or,cd their way into the store OF x. Chozofor. At
No 10 Blecckcr-st.. and stole thirty-hve rolls OF
ya,uable silk The proprietor discovered the
,h.,, When he arrived at his store he
,oupd that the back door had been forced
and the lock broken. Detectives went around TO
81 s,ore and saw that one OF the panels had been
~, on, Of the door Tho panel was only large
enough m allow a small person 10 enter. The burg
iar. took the wrappers off the silk In the yard They
seemed to have made no search for money or any
hut, no
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19
ROCKS TNDER THE MINER.

A. the auction-rooms OF Bangs q Co.. No. 81
Ffth-aye. yesterday afternoon tho first days sale
OF collection OF books from various private libra
ries was held. There was large attendance OF
lion included a number OF scarce Americana. works
iii,istrated by ''Phz" (Hablot *. Browne) and
LIARS n few early printed books and rare old
English translatiors Of the classics The sale Will
no ended this afternoon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19

sun intends to be heard from at the primaries He
was at the Bureau Of Elections bright and early
yesterday morning. seeking to enroll himself under
me new law 1t was his idea that the proper
papers could he made on; at the office In Smith-st
ana ne I'D not intend 20 any risk Of being shut
OUT OF the primaries by delaying a day. The clerks
explained to him that he would have TO have tho
paper acknowledged outside Of the office. and he
TOOK a blank form and went away
The Young Mems Republican Club had a large
number or blanks printed yesterday which they
VIII serd out 10 voters Most Of tho members 81
ms organization voted for Low last fall. other
Low workers are active in securing a large enroll
inent and 1t is expected that they will figure
largely In the June primaries
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19
FOR 4 FRESH AIR HOME.

TIL. Parish OF ST Mary the Virgin. IN West
Forty-sixth-st is making preparations TO reopen
ts Fresh Air Home at Northport. Long Island. and
has arranged a series Of entertainments for the
ti 80 ~ thc Home The first Mother Goose
.r,ertsinment will be held at o'clock this after
noon. in St. Joseph's Hal. adjoining the church
wi vii be presentod-"The Nette. comedietta in
one scene and "Ruth's Romance a summer even
Ailcc Cleathcr, Gordon Cleather and Walker Nor
rls bennett
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19
CONVERTED INDIANS TO MINISTER'S

At tho meeting OF the Baptist pastors yesterday
AZ No is2 Fifth-ave.. the necessity OF missionary
work among the Indian tribes in the United States
was thoroughly discussed. The Rev. f X. Cres-
sev. Of Richmond Hi. presided at the session.
Three converted Indians Chief Lone WOLF. l5unaio
Mai and sam AHA Tone made short talks in
which they spoke Of the work Of converting their
taiio,r-trihesmen General Morgan formerly Com
roissioncr of indian Affairs, and row secretary OF
The Baptist Home Mission Society, and the Rev
Y n Rairden. OF Ok. ahoma Territory, also spoke
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19
CONTRACTORS ASK ABOUT THEIR MONEY.
CONTROLLER Golfer TELLS THEM TO WAIT
UNTIL HE HAS AsCERTAINED THE CrTY's
EXACT FINANCrAr. CONDITION

EXACT F1HANCfAr. CONDITION
Controller Golfer was visited Yesterday nv about
twen,v CITY contractors whose money has been
held up on account ~ The contention the part ~
the present administration that the ci'ys debt
limit has been passed The claims NJ these con
tractors aggregate about Eooroco. and they
wanted 70 know about N, prospect 81 being paid
and what the Coniro!l~r's opinion about their
said ,heir workmen were unpaid. and urged tho
Controller % allow The warrants already made oui
I'm their favor 20 be signed and paid
The Controller insisted that. while M would like
10 accode 70 the contractors request. he could sign
no moro warrants on bond accounts until he had
compl,fcd aud issued hts statement showing tho
citv'4 exact financial condition. Any contracts
made since The ciiy's debt limit was passed were
undoubtedly void. he con,~rdra. and he would him
self become personally liable Il he paid an Illegal
debt
Il am disposed 10 think" ~ said that some
way Will hN found 10 pay Tho money duo you ana
nny advice 70 you is not TO sue. Tho city Is dis
posed do - best for You. and wants no man 70
fnifn" M Coler added that there was money IN
the CITY treasury but ne could not pay II ont untl
tho exact stat" ~ the city finances had oeeh
asccrtalred. .
In answer to contractors question as ~
whether ;h"ir deposits to guarantee falihfui per
Snru,anc ~ their contracts would he refunded IN
49,, tcc ~ ,be Corporation Counsel on that point.
A. the Controllers request, % was agreed 70 "alt
n few days b. fore taking further action.
The contractors wer" desirous or learning VIVA
contracts had been entered ini9 sunsei"rn, l, .n
passing by tho city Of ia DEBT limit ana were
therefore, regarded AZ invalid by the controller.
but Mr. coer told them that they mus, "ht iol
this Information until his statement mao oeeh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19
vp uaNSFIELD ~ 4 NEW PLAY.

.ru 1s-Richard Mansfield at the Hollis
~ .rta.trc before ono OF the largcs, audiences
..ar IN tina, house produced tonight play ionsd-
es s on Jesse Fothergilrs 1.-The First Violin. It
60 {. comedy. with a sympathetic love story. 1t
IS II o "s hit Mr. Mansfield excel
made Pr".No..ntic mart OF Eugcn COurvOis;er. II
en, anoher 10 the long list OF striking stag nm
bersonations' ~ Mr. Mansfield made a speech. The
merons cans musical atmosphere. and the German
pr color IA well preserved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19
REPORT OF CORDAGE TRUST RECEIrERS.

william r. Strong and John I. Waterbury. re-
eevers OF the Cordage Trust. known as the United
States Cordage Company. filed their final report
With Chancellor McC;ill. in Chancery Chambers Jer
sey City. Yesterday. The report shows total re-
nrasented and have cash balance OF sso.ss 43. in
addition TO unli9udated assets Of az estimated
oi,e ~ $40 90 The receivers applied for an audit
os weir report and their discharge. The report
Vas referred to Special Master Joseph d. Bedls
Cor examination
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19
S4rrTy CLUTCHES ACTED THIS TIME

The running gear OF one OF the elevators In the
orico building Nos ~ and - Broadway became dis
arranged Yesterday while the elevator making
Trim with several passengers in IL. The car
slinnad a, the fourth floor but It descended the
safe,v clutches caught IT, and serious mishap
was ever,ed The frightened passengers got out at
,ha third floor and walked Dc wnstairs The acci-
dnrt US due 10 the breaking Of q catch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19
FAILING DERRICK KILLS bABORERS.
ITALIAN woRKMEN. BELIEVING THE ACCIDENT
DUE TO THE FOREMAN. THREATEN


Schenectady y Y. April f-Two italian csnai
laborers were instantly Killed and another seriously
injured at Fondas Basin. six miles east OF ms
civ Yesterday By the breaking OF derrick poom
while Il was IN use hitting stone Some or the
Italian workmen rushed upon tho FOREMAN win
d-awn knives threatening his life. as they blamed
him The attack was checked, however pet"'"
they had don" any injury
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19
SHOT BY AN ANGRY ITALIAN.
HARLEM BUILDER MURDERED By !
WORKMAN HE HAD DISCHARGED.


sPoNsp TO CHALLENGE AND RECEIVED
TWO BULLETS IN HIS BoDy-PoILCT
LOOKING FOR THE MURDERER.
WHO RAN AWAY
John J. Ryan. mason and builder. OF NO. 3u'
East Eighty-seventh-st.. was shot In the abdomen
and right arm Yesterday morning. at One-hundred-
and-sixty-seventh-st and Amsterdam-ave.. by an
Italian aborer named Fiori. and died in Manhat'
tan Hospital Immediately after admission.
Ryan was In Hochheimers saloon when Flor,
who was once in Ryans employ. but was dis
charged by him. entered. Fiori began to talk about
his dismissal. and dared Ryan to step out on the
sidewalk and repeat what he had said about HIM
Ryan started for the door. with Fiori close behind
him. Outside the quarrel began anew. a NUMBER
of men from the saloon being interested spectators
While Ryan was talking Fiori suddenly put his
hand to his nip pocket and. pulling out revolver
fred three shots. One bullet lodged In Ryans
abdomen. the second shot landed in his right fore
arm, and a third went wild.
AS he had fired the third shot Fiori ran
toward St. Nicholas-ave at top speed. John Gilis,
the bartender. started In pursuit followed by a
number OF others. but Fior rapidly got out OF
sight. The police looking for him, and as
he has a on his face. running into the neck.
which makes him easily dstinguishable. they eX-
poet 10 have no difficulty in finding him.
Mr. Ryan was sOn-in-law Of John L. Granam
Republican leader In the XXXth Assembly District
lican ticket. but defeated. He was twenty
seven years old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19
v,,r,yc COMPANY CHANGES HANDS

,.on. n Y. April Y-The American an. Ns M,,,
Lyons, S.s secured the plant Of the clyde Malt
ns Willard 1se a0 sesar St the plant
the consideration ,,anx Of Syracuse which TOOK v,
from ' foreeiosure sale fromv tns "'"e'
u una Trust Company. OF New io'A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19
THE CARDINALS BURIAL TO-DAY.

ouahec April 1s-Thc body OF Cardinal Tasche-
IAN WAS transferred from the palace TO the basil
,ca this afternoon In the presence OF all the re-
icious and temporal dignaries OF the Dominion.
Lii g. 600 viewed the body yesterday. II will lie
e. st,te al the basca ill tomorrow. when the
T,,.r,I will take place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19
METHODIST CLERGYMAN nv TROUBLt.
rur prv DR NYr ARRESTED At BTNdHAMToN
on A CHARGE OF GRAND LARCENY-THE
WOMAN ~ THE CASE

p,reham,on y Z. April IL Tho Rev DR. De
VIII G. Nye. a prominent Methodist clergyman OF
Sor,h cohocton Seuben County was arrested at
the Erie station hero this morning on charge
~ grand larceny. Or. Nye was accompanied by
Mis- Maude sweet. the daughter OF prominent
uorncllsville man. Or. Nye and Miss Sweet occu-
nied APARTMENTS Mt leading Binghamton hotel
ioe, o,orIng registering as - w. clinton" and
IN Louise Clinton.
Tho couple purchased tickets for New-York. Or.
we will be taken 10 Hornellsville this afternoon
~ an officer from that city. Miss Sweet will not
IIis,los. her plans for the future further than 10
on trally assert that she will not return home
nc she did no; live happily there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19
surGGLED DRUGS SEIZED.

Oedensburg n. y. April ls-United States Gus
toms officers here last evening captured quantity
y, nherocet,n sulfona. morphine and antipyrin
!. o. y mad been struggled arross from Canada and
I'M as being shipped to Now-fork Tho smugger
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19
uRS GILLIAN MAY RECOTER.

Saratoga. April ls-Mrs Maria Gillian VINO was
rouraerously assaulted by her husband Robert Gill;
L., nronrIetor OF the Hotel Savoy on Saturday
n,ch. will probably recover. Her husband mas
hnen held By the Grand Jury on q charge OF a.
saut with intent to Kill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19
SYRACTSE PAPER SOLD.

SYRACUSE n. Y. April B-"The Syracuse Jour
i" wss sold at public auction here to-day. II was
bough, by Harvey D. Burrill its former city editor
for sS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-19
INDIANS HOLDING A GHOST DANCE.


FEARS THAT THEY MAY TAKE ADVANTAGE "
THE ABSENCE OF TROOPS.
Guthrie Okla. April B.-Nearly thousand Che5-
enne Indians are gathered on the banks OF the
North Canadian, many miles from the agency n''o-
ing A ghost dance. .
II is feared that the Indians melted by their medi.
cine men. will take advantage OF the absence OF
troops from neighboring stores TO start an upris-
ing 10 secure beef rations, and In return Tor
the enforcement of the Territorial Anti-Poiygamy
law which has caused great dissatisfaction IN the
.rth