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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13

.esasSIN'S WEAPON SHOWN TO HAVE
PIERCED HER HEART.
-y,RKABIE WILL POWER-THE BODY
PLACED IN A COFFIN-GENEVA
SHOWS ITS SYMPATHY

SHOWS IT'S SYMPATHY
corevo. sept 12.-The post-mortem examina-
,sn =, the remains II the late Empress Of Aus
W. ,bo was assassinated on Saturday last by
,.auan Anarchist. whose name has been vari-
Nv, given as Laccheni. Luchesi and Luigine
rovealed that the weapon completely trans
Ia ,he heart penetrating three and one third
s.s and making wound one-sixth Of an
~ vide The fact that Her Majesty walked
~ yards to the steamer is ascrbed to her
.o,Eable viii power and natural energy.
rhs bodv has been inclosed in a triple coffin
IA nlaced in a room transformed into n mortu-
400 chamber The walls of this apartment are
.nrea with black drapery covered with silver
.,a,, and several Sisters OF Charity are con-
g,,uallv on their knees beside the bier. praying
tor the soul Of the departed. Near by stands
,be nrever-table Of the deceased. bearing her
rosary ard cruciX
The imposing demonstration of sympathy or
sarized by the Federal Council began at noon
,o.dav The approaches 90 the Hotel Beau
Riyage we're guarded by gendarmes.
The procession was headed. .hy gendarmes with
arms re-ersed. Then came four beadles. with
cooked hats and Ions cloaks, half yellow and
balf red Their leader bore a crape-covered
mace. They We're followed by the members OF
the Government the Members Of Parliament.
the Diplomatic Corps and the civic dignitarles.
Then came q great mass of the population OF
Geneva In close ranks the people hled' bare
headed before the hotel. in spite Of the hot sun
" the mean while the historical bell Of the
Cathedral Of ST. Clemence changed heavily.
The procession lasted over an hour All eyes
ne . directed toward the terrace of the hotel.
where stood General Borzoviczy. Marshal of the
late Empress's household. the Austrian Minis
ter and the members Of the suite Of the de-
ceased Tho majority Of the stores were closed.
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THE FRENCH SHORE QUESTION.
ROYAL COMMISSION REACHES ST JOHNS
SIR HERBERT MURRAYS PLACE.

SIX HtkBERl MI kRA1 = flsA'E
g.; Johns y r, Sept. II Sir John Brsmston
and Admiral Sir James Erskine. the Royal Com
mission 10 inquire into the French Shore ques-
tion. arrived to-day. accompanied by the Earl
Of Westmeath. secretary to the Commission.
They will consult with the Colonial Ministry to
morrow regarding the scope and conduct Of the
inquiry.
Besides their credentials Commissioners.
they brought dispatches from the British col
onial Office in reply 70 petitions praying for me
retention Of Sir Herbert Murray, as Governor ot
the Colony. and for the 1isallowanCe Of the Reid
railway contract
The dispatches pointed out that II was i'm
possible To cOncede the request for the reten-
ton Of Sir Herbert Murray. owing 70 his sue
cessor having been appointed In the person ~
Sir Hector McCallum. former Governor u
Lagos With regard 70 the railway con ,ract.
the Colonial once replies that this is purely
matter within the province Of the Newf1und-
land Legislature. and therefore the imperial
authorities see no reason 10 disallow n.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
FIRED THRICE At WILHELNiNA.
DETAILS OF THE ATTEMPT TO MURDER
HOLLANDS QUEEN.

Berlin. Sept. 12.-Persistent rumors nave been
current here I'm the last few days that despite
all statements to he contrary, an attempt was
made upon the life Of Queen Wilhelmina about
three weeks ago.
one newspaper. which reports an account OF
the affair." given IN the alleged authority or
Count Limhurg- Stirum. says that an Italian
fanatic fired thrice from the woods while the
Queen, with three ladies. driving near her
residence at Soestdyk. Two shots went wild.
but the third lodged in the arm Of Countess
Limburg- -Stirum
The Queen preserved her presence Of mind.
and ordered the affair kept strict secret, owing
to the approaching ENVIRONMENT
The would-he assassin arrested-so the
story eoes-and confessed that he was an
Anarchist.
Countess I.mburg- -Strum Is recovering.
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DEATH ALMOST PAINLESS.

Geneva Sept 12--Countess Szapary, the lady
in-waiting who was with the Empress at the
moment Of the attack, says:
After the Empress rose asked her II sne
fet any ram. She replied, i don't know
think ] feel a pain in my chest l said: II
must be fright Take my arm. The Empress
declined. Strengthened herself w and walked
firmly board the steamer.
Even when she lost consciousness thought
It only fright or an attack Of nerves. | am
positive she never Xnew she had been struck
BY an ASSASSIN"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13

COUNT D'ALMENAs DENOUNCEs SPANISH
LEADERS.

cERvERA RLANCo. wEYIER AND NE RIVERA
OTGHT HE SAYS To Pr DIsGRACED
Madrid. Sept 1.-The session Of the Senate
to-day stormy. Count d'Almenas. chal-
ienEed 10 give the names Of the generals VINO
he recently said ought 10 he dSgraced replied
Very well. as you wish 1t. will. The gen
erals 10 whom | referred General Weyler.
General Banco and General Primo dc Rivera. |
will -lso include in the same category Admiral
Cervera
This announcement led to an extraordinary
scene OF tumult.
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MAINE STAYS REPUBLICAN.
POWERS CHOSEN GOVERNOR BY ABOUT
$4,000 PLURALITY
ALL THE REPUBLICAN CoNGREssNEN RI
ELECTED-MR. DINGLEY's PLURALITY OVER
SEVEN TEOUsAND-N APA-
THETic ELECTION.

SEVEN TEoUsAND-AN APA-
THETic ELECTION.
Portland. Nc. sept 12-Returns from 80
cities and towns give Powers (Rep) for Gov
ernor. 22613. Lord (Dem), 1858. The same
towns in 1894 gave Cleaves (Rep), 2l,I2s: john
son Dem) i30I6 This shows net Republi-
can loss of Il per cent, and Democratic loss
Of par cont on this basis Powers viii nave
about -. 500 plurality.
The election throughout the State was marKed
by comparative apathy on the part OF the Re
publicans. VINO felt secure. while the Democrats
taking perhaps, a little more interest. with an
APPARENT desire 10 make better showing thah
in 1894 or 1906. put some vim into the cam
paign the result Of which was seen in nearly
every town. The falling off In the Repuolcah
vote was. however anticipated by the party
managers and it gave them no an%ety' ana
the loyal men Of the party readily explained IT,
While the Democratic vote kept up well with
that Of the last off year" 1874, 1t must be re-
membered that the vote in that year showed a
falling off Of 1900 from the vote of the prevl-
Gus on year" 1890
The State of course elected a solid Repuol-
can delegation I" Congress The four Con-
eressmen. all Of whom have .ttained National
reputation. had little or no opposition. although
strangely enough. Speaker Reed had Niso'""'
opponent in his district His margin over NC
kinney who ran on the Democratic ticket was
however. about that of 1S9i and showed the
usual loyalty on the part Of his constituents
Mr. Dngley did not make 1 speech during the
campaign. combining his efforts To conferences
with the committees in the different shire towns.
The other two congressman. Boutelle ana bur
leigh. did even less. that It may be said that
atom In hn where
there was so little said Of National issues
The full Republican ticket elected Is as fo!-
lows.
For Governor .II.EWEIIYN POWERS. n Houlton
For Congrc.sr,r-Isi District. THOMAS B REED, OF
Portland. III I,stricf, NELSON DlSGIEl. ol I<"l.-
ton. ma District. EDWIN &. BuRi.tiGB.. OF Nl,
gusta. Ivth District CHARLES 4. BOJ Ihii'E' o'
Bangor.
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BRINGING BACK THE WHALERS.
THE REVENUE CUTTER BEAR AT ST. MI
CHAEI.s. WITH 10 RESCUED MEN


seattle Sept. IL (SpeciaD.-The United states
Revenue cutter Bear reached 81. Michaels on
ru,v "a on her return from a relief expedition
% the lco-in,prisoned whalers of Point Barrow.
She had on board 40 OF the crew 81 the three
vessels wrecked last fall. Forty others had
iolned the other whalers of the Arctic Meet.
All the men were well. The Bear brings news
that all OF the whelers got out when the ice
broke up except the Rosario. which was crushed
and sunk on July Q The vessels going free are
,hc Rclyidere the Newport. the Fearless the
Jennie and the Wande-er They are valued at
800 OO0 each and the property of the
Pacific steam Whaling Company. William Lewis
and James McKenna
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13

san Juan. Sept l2--What effect, II any. the
appearance of yellow fever among the troops at
Polce will have is problematical Should the
fever spread 1t would doubtless induce the
American Commissioners to hasten the evaoua-
tion 70 the utmost. but. as get, there Ia not
the slightest reason 10 expect an eridcmc
General Brooke says two cases nave been re
ported 20 him and death AZ soon as he
learned of these ne caused all suspects To be
Isolated with a view Of preventing the spread
of the infection. it is believed that the cases
originated in the Spanish prison AT Ponce.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
SPANIARDS DEFEAT INSURGENTS.

Madrid Sept. 12.-Captain Aunon. Minister or
Marine received an important dispatch rom
the Philippines to-day. describing a conilict De-
tween the Spanish gunboats and an lnsursens
fotilla in which the former successfully pre-
vented an insurgent landing in the Visayas
According to the dispatch. the insurgents hao
five vessels all Of which we're sunk The SPAN
iards had no loss but the telegram asserts tna'
hundreds of the insurgents are believed 70 na's
perished.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
WHEELER THINKS WAR NOT OVER.
PRESIDENT TOLD HIN HE HAD no FAITH
THAT THE PEACE COMMISSION WILL
SETTLE PHILIPPINE OF ESTION.

Montgomer, Ala sept 12-'The Adver-
tiser" ,vuI to-rnorrov print the following
mart n an interview with Genera Joseph
Wheeler and state that the General VAS IN
the presence u three other mon. one ~ whom
is Samuel Blackwell. Nile talking
do no, believe tho war Is over bv any
means neither does President Mckinley. VINO
told me personally h. had no faith hat the
Peace Commission would settle the ditferences
extsting uith Snain over the Philippines. The
Sraulsh claim that thu battles AZ Manila were
fought after the protocol WAS signed. and on
thss. grounds Will refuse - give mp the ISLANDS
cnain will want us 70 give up the Philip
MIN and We will never do that ] apl going
back 10 duty and really expect 70 he called into
action again
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
COUfTSSTONTR pTPCELL DEAD

John Purcell. Commissioner OF Jurors for Manhat-
tan and The Bronx. died at No. I5 Grove-st last
night lie had been ang for some time and the
immediate cause Of his death was pneumonia.
Mr. Purcell was lfty-eight years old lie was a
wdower leaving daughters and eight grand
children. He was born IN the Eighth Ward OF this
div and lived there all his life for the last nve
wears being the leader OF the Tdmmany Han or
ganIzatlon Of the district. He was appointed Com
missioner OF Jurors by Mayor Van Wyck on Janu-
ary J. this year
The arrangements for the funeral have not yet
been completed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
pnRERr T LINCOLN n TOWN.

Robart 7 Lincoln one Of those named by tho
President 70 serve on the special Commission 10
inv.,tigate the administration OF certain bureaus
Of the War Department. was at the Holland House
Yesterday II is understood that he has made
repy to the Presidents request. but Waen asked
whether he had consented to act or had declined.
h. said. .I think II would be hest 20 leave all In
formation about the matter TO the President. He
viii doubtless do what he thinks best III making
known the replies he has received
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
svOKELESS POWDER FOR THE NAVY.

Washington Sept. l2-The contract for supply
Ing smokeless powder 10 the Navy has been
awarded by the Department 10 the California
Powder Company and the Dupont Powder Com
pany each 10 furnish half a million pounds. The
contract price s 81 cents d pound. the Government
10 furnish the alcohol necessary for the production
OF the powder. The companies received notice
late last week that the contract had been awarded
10 them. but the papers have not yet been signed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
RANK OF SPANS STATEMENT.

Madrid Sept 1.-THE weekly statement "
the Rank of Spain shows the following changes.
Cold I'm hand increased 1'IIj.uoo pesetas. silver
IN hand decreased 2GGo00o pesetas and notes
IN circulation increased : 1t60rO pcsetas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
COLD FOR SHIPMENT HERE.

London Sept l2.-Gold was in good demand TO-
dav The sum Of i27s 600. from the Cape OF Good
Hone by the steamer Scot. was taken Tor snip
mcnt 10 America at us. 1l2d an ounce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
JAuAIciN OFFICIALS THREATENED.
GOVERNOR AND FIVE OTHERS WARNED OF A
FATE SIMILAR TO THAT or Mr. PILE

Kingston Jamaica, Sept. l2-Accordine 10 ad
vices received here from Barnadoes. since tho
death Of Mr. Pile. Speaker Of the House OF Assem-
ti,, ~, snn,en,her 2 from the effects Of the re-
cent attempt to assassnate hin. the Governor
ana 6ve publ officials have been anonymously
NAMED mat n similar fate has been decreed for
then, ''as reWard for their oppression"
rbe uorst feature OF the Pile tragedy is that the
Government reward OF N.0y0 for Information re
qarding the conspirators falls 10 induce their he
trnt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
MARCHAND'S ARRIVAL KNOWN.

Paris. Sept. 12.--The Temps" and the Ii
hcrtt" say to-day that the French Government
has been made aware ~ tie arrival II the ex-
pediion under Major Marchand Al Fashoda.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
FRENCH TROOPS FOR AFRICA
AN EXPEDITION SAILS PRESUMABLY TO RE-
INFCRCE MAJOR MARCEAND AT
FASHODA

London Sep 13-"The Daily Chronicle says
this morning that il has learned that a mill
tary expedition. including sixteen officers and
on-commissoned officers, sailed from Pauiliac
France. last Friday. with a view to reinforcing
the French expedition in Central Africa under
Major Marchard
Great secrecy. The Daily Chronicle" observes.
is maintained on the matter bur the departure
Of the expedition is believed 20 confirm the re-
port 81 the arrival of Major Marchand NJ
Fashoda. on the White Nile. above Khartoum.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
RIOS HAS IAN UNDERSTANDING.

Madrid Sept 12-General RIGS. Governor OF
the Visayas Islands and ad interim GOVERNOR
General Of Spanish territory In the FhilippineS'
has sent a dispatch TO the Government saying
that he has arrived at IAN understanding Win
the American authorities respecting the island
OF LuZon.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
WILL RESPECT CHURCH PROPERTY.

Rome. Sept. 12.-The Pope to-day received III
audience Mgr. Sbarretti, auditor Of the Papai
Legation at washington who reported that the
Tinted states is disposed TO respeer church
p-oper,y in Cuba and the Philippine Islands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
PLACED on THE INACTIVE LIST At GEN
ERAL zURIINDEN'S SUGGESTION
PICOIART STILL. IN PRISON

Paris, Sept 12-lt is officially announced that
Colonel Patty de- Clam has been placed on the
inactive list and dismissed from his post in con-
sequence Of the general staffs investigation into
the Esterhazy case
President Faure retired Colonel Patty de Clam
at the suggestion of the Minister for War Cen
eral Zurnden.
Two Cabinet meetings have considered tho
question of the revision Of the Dreyfus case
and adjourned until Saturday at the request Of
the Minister Of Justice. NJ Sarrien who is de-
sirous of more time in which to consider the
documents
The Court has refused to release former Colo
mel Picquart pending rehearinG Of the case
against him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
GENERAL uANDERSON DECLINES.

CANNOT SERVE on THE COMMITTEE To INvEsrr-
GATE TIE WAR DEPARTMENT.
Omaha Sept. "a telegram received here this
morning from General Manderson says that ne mas
declined the offer OF place on the committee 10
investigate .he War Department General Man.
derson has informed President Mckinley that he
ia nnahla
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
AGUINALDOs COMMISSIONER START

San Francisco Sept 12--News has been re-
celved that Aguinaldos three commissioners to
the Peace Commission have started from Hong
Kong. and will arrive In San Francisco on sep
tember 80 as passengers on the steamer Gaehc'
These men are native Flipinos, who have been
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PRICE THREE CENTS.

appointed by the insurgent dictator. with tho
permission OF the American commander at Ma
Mia. They will argue for the independence of
the Philippines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
FOREIGN 4DNIR4LS' REOTESTS

EXPULSION or THE BAsHi-BAZOUKS IN
CRETE AND APPOINTMENT OF a GOV
ERNOR-GENERAL ASKED
Gambia Island Of Crete. Sept. 1.-THE foreign
a6miras have sent an Identical telegram 70 their
respective Governments requesting the i'm
mediate expulsion from Crete II the fifteen thou
sand Bashi- Bazcuks in the island. the recall Of
the Turkish troops and authorities and the APP
pointment If a Governor General. az desired BY
Cretans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
JAPAN GETS RAILROAD Privileges.

Yokohama Sept. i2-An agreement mas been
siened at Seoul. Corea. for the laying by Japanese
of The railroad from Seoul to Fusan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
no REVOLUTION ~ PERC.
THE LEGATION OFFICIALLY INFORMED THAT
TRANQCIIIITY PREVAILS

Washington sept l2--The Peruvian Legation
here has received cable dispatch from Lima soy-
ing tina, there rs no revolution in the country In
some places bands Of marauders have appeared,
but they dispersed the approach Of the Gov
ernmcnt troops sent 70 pursue them.
Peru the message eays. is IN The state Of com
plnte quiet which L has enjoyed for several years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13
ONE HrNDRED LIVES LOST ~ JAPAN

CENTRAL PROVINCES SWEPT BY TYPHoON-
GREAT DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
yok,hama Sept 1.-THE Central provinces OF
japan have Decn swept by terrible typhoon,
which has caused heavy floods. doing immense
damage and destroying a hundred lives
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13

DTNITTt1 Z H'JSFN F'TN TIT1 IT14'H''
Hfs MAJORITY FOR CONGRESS IN THE I'D Dis
rRrcr OVER SEVEN THOUSAND.
Icwist IN Me. Sept. l2-NelSon b'hsley -
reelected 10 Congress for the tenth time from
the lid District 10y over seven thousand ma
jority.
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conol,ness Is character: character Is comeliness.
Both are in our photographs. lockwood. Broad
way and Fortirth.st Sc per doz.-lAdvt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13

rome. Sept. 12.-Emperor Francis Joseph tele-
e'dpned the following reply on receipt OF the
'e"graphic condolences Of the Pope
In the frehtfn misfortune that has struck
"'e ana my house the words ~ Your Holiness
ia" OF holy Indignation and affection, and IN
sp"ea by that faith which henceforth is my only
'e'use' have conveyed sweet consolation to my
broken heart
HoiF Father, accept my most profound ana
most devoted thanks for your words and your
"aternal benediction Pray remember with
p'y IN your holy prayers henceforward the
sanity soul, my blessed, wel-beloved com
pdhion. myself and my family
FRANCIS JOSEPH.
"oCRNlNG HUNGARYS DEAD QUEEN
"'"GAniANs PASS RESOLUTIONS or SYMPATHY
70 HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICE.
Aoont NIFTY weIl-known Hungarian Americans oil
.'''s city. including consul-General Stockinger met
"s' nisht at the roons OF the Hungarian Literary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13

For Governor -LLEwELI.YN POWERS NJ Houton
For Congrcssn,L-Isi District THOMAS B. REED, OF
r,o-,i,rd. M t..trcf NELSON DIHGLEN. Of lewis-
lon ma District EDWIN g. Bt RitiGB or Nu,
gus,a Ivth District CHARLES a. bOO h'''''' "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-13

ntess Limburg- Stirum is recovering
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-01-13

Mrs. Calvin Jackson is in quite feeble
health this winter.
Miss Gertrude Edison OF East Randolph
visited friends here last week.
A. w. Furness OF Montpelier was in
town last week Monday on business.
Fred Il. West has recently purchased
new st. Adams 2-horse power and saw
rig" complete.
Frank II. Wilcox went last week Thurs
day to Brooklyn, n. Y, to visit his uncle,
DR.. Tenpey II. Wheatley.
Mrs. John II Sprague visited friends last
week in st. Adams and Montpelier, re-
turning FRIDAY afternoon.
sturrs Flint and wife went last week to
SwHnton, where they will make their fu-
tufe home with their son, Brock Flint.
Chas B. Eddy and wife were in North
field last Thursday on business relating to
settling the estate OF Mr.. Eddy's mother,
recently deceased.
George Hodgman and wife OF Mort h
jay, Nc, are expected here in the near
future. and will spend the winter with
Mrs. Jane Downs, mother OF Mrs.
HodgmaD.
The Ladies' society and the Christian
Endeavor society held joint soclable at
the residence OF Geo. X. Sprague last FRI
day evening. The entertainment was en-
joyed by everyone present and about
seven dollars was realized to add to the
organ fund.
Mrs. John X. Sprague received letter
recently from her daughter, Miss Lillian,
who is on voyage to the missionary
fields Of India. She wrote from London,
reporting good health and safe, though
somewhat rough, voyage thus far-tid-
ings which her many friends here will
read with great interest and satisfaction.
f. c. jackson and Rodney Walbridge,
selectmen, and c. Ii. Bigelow went to
Waterbury last week Wednesday to be in
attendance at the hearing of Rufus ID.
Pease before the state board of supervis-
RS for the insane. Ii was decided by the
above mentioned board, after a partial
hearing, that Mr.. Pease was insane and
an unsafe person to roam at will. Conse-
quentiy the unfortunate mans incarcera-
tiou al Waterbury is doubtless rendered
permanent by the recent decision.