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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
THE BOUNDARY QUESTION.
TREATIES ON WHICH THE UNITED STATES
CLAIMS TO SUMMIT LAKE ARE BAsED-oUEs-

TON OF DEFINITION INVOLVED.
Washington. March THE breaking out anew OF
the controversy the boundary line between
Alaska and British Columbia created much interest
among officials to-day. and calls attention 70 inc
necessity for final disposition OF the boundary issue
While matter the adjudication OF whch rests IN
the Jurisdiction OF tho state Department II is point
cd ont here Officially that the maps and data pre-
nared with the greatest care by the Coast and Geo
detlc Survey authorities sustain In every point the
position assumed by the United States with respect
to is domain There Is. however. an important
question of construction OF the terms OF the Anglo
Russian treaty signed at st. Petersburg in Feb
ruary 1925 upon which claims rest This Gov
eminent fixes upon salt water as the basis OF den!-
lon OF the ocean, while the British dispute this. and
claim the islands as the ocean shore. which would
place tho head OF Lynn Canal In British territory,
giving them several important points Ike Dyea and
Skaguay.
Attention Is called to the fact that TN. treaty
does not TO be believed. prescribe n strip
ten leagues wide American land. but II does
make the boundary line the summit Of The noun
tain range provided that range does not involve
a width Of over ten leagues. According TO tho
reckoning Of the Coast Survey authorities and the
lines Of demarcation In their publication. the sum
nit Of White Pass. over which tho British flag Is
reported to have been hosted. Is ten miles on the
United States side OF the ten leagues thirtymile
boundary line. The llst meridian cited in the
treaty Is the Mount ST Elias line.
In this connection. the specific terms Of the
treaty between Great Britain and Russia defining
the boundary part OF the treaty between the
United states and Russia and define rho boundary
OF Alaska in the purchase Of that country The
last portion OF the treaty is follows. That
wherever the summit Of the mountains which on
tend in a direction parallel 10 tho coast from the
66th degree Of north latitude 10 the point OF inter
section Of the list degree OF longitude shall
prove to he at the distance OF more than ten
marine leagues from the ocean the limit between
the British possessions and the line OF coast which
is to belong TO Russia, as above mentioned. shall
be formed by line parallel 10 the wndings Of the
coast and which shall never exceed tho distance
OF ten marine leagues therefrom."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
TIE DOCK BOARD AWARDS CONTRACTS
A PROPOSED REcRrAT7oN PIER ABANDONED
CITY DREDGING DEMANDED.

PROPOSED RECREATION PIER ABANDONED
CITY DREDGING DEMANDED.
The Dock Commissioners at their meeting yes
tcrday afternoon awarded the contract for the con-
struction OF a new wooden pier at Fourth-st and
the East River 10 John W. Flaherty. whose oid
was s1o44s Bids were opened for the supply OF
coal 10 tho Department. and the contract was
awarded to A. NJ. wittenberg. tho lowest COM
petitor. whose bid s. 90 a ton On the recon-
mendation Of the Chief Engineer the project for the
construction of sl3 900 recreation pier at Market
st. and East River was disapproved. tho Engineer
reporting that the project was unwarrantcd ana
that the pier should not be built.
Daniel 3. Lord representing the White STAR
Cunard and Wilson Steamship lines. called the at
tenton of the Board the need for dredging at the
hulkheads of the piers leased by the companies
entioned These companies, he said. pay the ely
annually In rentals the sum OF 100000 Mr~Lord
contendcd that under the lease contracts the c'ty
was bound 10 remove by dredging all surplus mud
and refuse from the pier entrances and that rent
should not be chargeable until after occupancy oy
stroved by fire The Board assured Mr.. Lord that
the contracts would be fulfilled In every respect
Ex-IIeutenant- Governor William +. Sheehan
representing the Kings County Electric Light ano
Power Company. complained TO the Board OF the
practice of dumping street refuse and garbage IN
properly owned by the company al the foot OK
t;old-st Brooklyn, and threa tened legal proceed
ings Tho Board informed Mr. Sheehan that the
dumping would at once be stopped
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
INCORPORATED IN NEWJERSEY.

Trsnton ~ J.. March (SpeciaD.-The following
companies were incorporated to-day:
The International curtis Turbine Company, OF
Fast Orluge X j.; capital. $4,000 Corporators:
Ceorge II Lambert. Charles IA. stewart and Jo-
seph X. Franks, of Newark , ,,-
Jeraev CIV capital $4,000 Corporators: \. j..
Decordoya Frank w. Clover. =. r. Franklin l..
a Franklin and John H. Jackson, OF Austin. Tex.
and Charles y. King, o. Jersey City.
The Vreeland and Martin Company. OF Newark.
70 conduct rne producr cOmmis=iOn business: cant
tai siocvt Corporctors. Waiter ~. Nrecland. Ed
ward J. Martin, Ella Vre"lond and Laura Martin.
OF Newark
the Commercial Ice. ard Produce COMPANY. Of
Mortimer ne!sler e. Fernando Liscom and George
". White. OF Phiiade phia; John Keller OF Clarks-
borough. y. j.. and =. Olkford Acton. Of Salem.
The Safety Sash Company. u jersey city; capl
tai, $1,000 Corporafors Francis Lathrop Joseph
r. Cohen and Henry y. Smith. ~ Now York and
James j. May, of Newark y: J.
me Inc 1oeike Company, OF NewaIk 70 conduct
Gcorre tioerke, Of Brooklyn Henry Sellmann
Of New-YoIk. A.d William fawrie- of Newark
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
WESTERN COAL MINERS NAY STRIKE.

. su1rrpowN OF SOME MINES CAUSES THREATS
OF GENERAL STRIKE IN THE DIsTRIcT
Denver. March 4-Trouble is brewing again IN
the Northern coal district Tho trust has ordered
a shutdown OF the mines. and the men threaten 10
shut down the entire district Indefinitely unless
some agreement is reached at once. Notice has
been posted at the Mitchell mine, at lafayette op-
Grated by the trust. ordering stop for an indel-
mite period No excuse Is given at this mine but
at the United Mines the representation IS mace
that the shutdown is according 10 the orders or
Judge Johnson. pending report to the Court as 10
the business done since the decision or the State
Board of Arbitration in fixing new scale 81 wages
so that he determine whether or not the mines
are working at loss in paying the new scaIe. A.,
IF the operators At TO shut down part or the
mines Of the district. the miners. in seif,protec,
ton. will be compelled to take the matter In hand
and close down all Of them, is the ultlInatum
given out by the Executive Board Of the miners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
NEW CORPORATIONS IN THIS STATE.

Albany March L-Pel Brothers were incor-
porated to-day to carry on a general brewing
business. with their principal Office In Brooklyn,
The capital stock is 81 900 oo and the directors are
Herman Peterson and John ]. Roach. OF Brook
Ign. and Edward j. Dwyer OF Manhattan. Tho
company begins business with $500. The follow
ing other companies were incorporated to-day:
Binghamton Electrical Construction Company Of
Binghamton; capital 5000; directors. Charles r.
Terhune. l.. NJ. Blanding and r. f. Prince.
The Bridgehampton Creamery Company, OF
Brideehampton Suffolk County capital, 900 d.
rectors F. o. Hidrerh C. A. Person j. II. Rogers,
T. +. Haines and w. d. HALEY. Of Brdgehampton.
and c. J. Foster and @. c. Topping. Of Sasepu-
mack.
Burlington Light Company. OF New-York City:
to manufacture nantes or hoods for ncandescen mt
gas lamps capital 5000: directors. Louis Bevlcn
and Nathan Hasberg of New-York City. and 5. A.
Behmann OF Bay Ridge Park. Long Island.
Velodrome Company, Of New-York City; capita!
stock. 100000; to conduct velodrome exhibition.
and TO manufacture and handle bicycles and con-
duct restaurants and cafes: directors, Samuel r.
Schwenk OF Marconnier, y. J.: a. s. RoSenthal.
Rudolph Aronson. Edward J. Dwyer and John j.
Roach, OF New-York; the company begins business
Wi.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
A GOVERNMENT MAP OF ALASKA.

Washington. March (SpeciaD.-In accordance
with the terms Of a resolution passed By Congress
and approved BY the Presidsn, on January 20 OF
this year the United States Geological Survey has
Just Issued map OF Alaska, showing the gold
bearing regions OF the Territory and the best routes
available TO the gold fields. The general map Ia
a scale OF about hfty-seven miles to an inch.
and two smaller sections are given. covering the
Klondike gold region I'm Canada on scale OF
twentythree miles 10 the inch and the trails from
tidewater to the headwaters OF the Yukon. on the
same measurement. The maps are accompanied
by explana DRY text from the pen OF Professor
s. +. Emnons who deals In a graphic and concise
wsy with the geography and geology Of the newly
opened gold regions. The pamphlet is likely TO
prove a valuable contribution 10 the curren, stock
Of knowledge about Alaska. IT. mineral deposits
and prospectors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
PILLSBURY IN THE LEAD.
THIRD GAME OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP
CHESS MATCH WON BY HIM.

sHowAITER GIVES Up on HIS F0ETY-sEcOND
TURN AFTER HAVING HAD HIS OPPONENT
ON THE DEFENSIVE.
Pilsbury and Showalter played the third game OF
their championship chess match yesterday at the
Postal Telegraph Building. When Pillsoury played
PIX T. some variation from his continuation OF the
first game was looked for. and II came on his
fourth turn when Blk Kt was substituted FOR
PIX
After the bishops were exchanged White made
sortie with his Queens Knight an invention Of
DR.. Tarrasch which Showater had successfully
played against Albin. In that match the Niennese
withdrew his Knight to Bishop. but In the game
yesterday Showalter retreated his Queen Queens
square
White secured an apparently solid game. but
Blacks early attack the Queens side was prose-
cued with much vigor and presently put White
entirely the defensive. But his thirty-third
Whites X. B. pawn. which looked tempting.
was captured by Showalter. costing A rock. and
tho game, tho Kentuck'an resgnlng on his forty
second move The game:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
MINING AVID STAR GtziyG.

From The Denver Times
A story from Salia TO the eject that star-gaslns
and mining becoming blended b. nlea VIA
considerable Interest. Tho Record IN telling ~
SAYS A Few DAYS ag) n man from the Hisfs
visited sasa and casually let u out that be could
locate mineral In claims OF tell whether there Was
any not. could describe their location, the iN
nation -urroun ding them and. IN fact AWNING
that mortal man could find out by actual oose''s
ton. and many things he could not. lie was soon
corralled by Nessrs Sullivan Arenhaig. ard 70,
only 81 they found out what they had espeno.a
several hundred dollars ard an abundance % hna
work TO know. and were then disappoin!eo u
told them to back up from their ons hunorei ~
and drift east AT nifty feet. Here they would No
q pocket OF ore larger and more valuable than az
vet encountered They followed the advice 81 w.
man Of the stars and now they arr taknk ~
ifch ore I'm abundance They actually found u -
represented ana the formation and al IN. ~.
hrt.rlstir. ~ the district and ore. depth os ens
etc. were rnnutel, described. lie finished p, -,
ing that after the pocket was dug out no n' M, ,.,
would he fourd urii they sank three hunrf' ''''
on the vein What think ye u astrclcsyT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
INCREASING THEIR FACILITIES.

UNUSUAL ACTIVITY AMONG EASTERN PENN-
sYLvANIA IRON MANUFACTURERS.
Philadelphia, March 4.-There Is moro than oToi-
nary activity in the iron trade in Eastern Penn
sylvania at present. and several establishments
are making additions to the capacity or then
plants Some OF these additions are almost COM
pleted The Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
of Scranton will week place in blast the Cole
brook Furnace No. at West Lebanon which
has been idle several months. Worth Brothers a
Co at Coatesville will erect forge at their
ytaduct mill to facilitate the supply OF charcoal
blooms. and the Keystone Structural WORKS at
Roversford will next week resume operations in
all departments some of which have not recently
been running In full. The Central Pattern Works
at Middletown have added largely TO their working
force as a result of a contract for n large ice
machine for the Armour Packing Company. or chi,
cago which will weight six hundred thousand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
KENTUCKY DERBY LIST.
EVERY PROMINENT COLT IN THE WEST iNci'0O
ED EXCEPT BANGLE. AND FlNG
CONTEST ASSURED.

=
CONTEST ASSURED.
Louisville. KY. March 4-Secretary Price OF 'ns
rou,sv,lle Jockey Club to-day compiled hst Vi
tho horses that have qualified by making the hha'
navnent in the coming Kentucky Derby. EVERY
prominent colt on the Western turf except o's -
included in the list. The missing one Is pa"s'e'
whose owner in a letter TO Secretary Prlce' say
that the colt will not be prepared for any OF '"e
carly spring events the intention being TO reserve
him for his Eastern engagements. All tne o'',oi
colts OF prominence however qualified ana the
Derby promises to be tho most sensational IN years
The list of those making tho final payment on
Tuesday last is as follows:
Plaudit Iieber Karl. Bannockburn, DR.. BLACK
Frank Thompson Gallivant. Isabey. Han DOR
Don Ouixote Pacemaker Sackett. Irwin, JUDGE
ou,glev Goodrich Oxnard, Widower Marcato
Sound Money. Swing Domn!s. Pontus Clay Poyn-
ter. Tencer and Chalfont. OF these. Piaudi'' pr'
Rlack Callvant. Don Ouixotc. Judge Quigley' OK
nara Widower Marcato Sound Money and Pom
.us are ouartered at tho track here. L'eber Karl
Frank Thompson Isabey. Irwin. Goodrich SacKe't
and Swing are at Memphis Pacemaker Is at Nash
villa while the others are at Lexington and La
tonia uc.s ,or -. R.r
The list OF those who have qualihed Ior the Mt
4ucltv Oaks IS az follows Alleviate Flora Louise
Hazel Dean, Lady Irene Bell Chasse, Crocket,
Iennep Aspasia Queens tiainbit. Lucy ~ A., ',
cena Claret cup, Ferrel, Her Favor inc req
FiIy. Wing Shot and Meha-
There are now about $50 horses quarteTco Ak the
track here and there is not sick one among 'her"'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
TARIFF ASSOCIATIONS NEW MEMBERS

The Tariff Association OF New-York Clre under
writers) held yesterday afternoon a special meet
ing. at which the following non-tarifr companies
were elected 10 membership: The Lincoln North
ern. Eastern. Traders, Washington the Assuran %
Company of America. Southern, OF New-Orleans
ana American. Of Baltimore The Tariff Assoca-
tion is greatly streng thened by the accession Of
these companies there remaining now outside OF
the association practically only three companies
The only other action taken at the meeting he
sides the election Of the companies named was tho
reference 10 committee Of certain questions aris
NE IN relation 10 the rules recently adopted for the
regulation or branch Offices. The next regular
meeting OF the Tariff Association will he held on
Thursday, March IL. 80 '''''' ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
SPANISH-AHERTCAN TOPICS.

Chill and the Argentine Republic continue 10 De
represented In cable dispatches. without any ser-
Gus foundation for the reports, az being on tho
verge OF war But they act. on the contrary. ac-
cordlng TO the old adage ri Wis pacsm. para bel
iuu' az YOU want pence prepare for war. pre-
can, which "a applied on an expensive scale In Eu-
ron, where the prodgious armament OF every ma
,ic, great email has preserved peace slncc
is-i In South America while every preparation
IL said to have been made IN the Argentine for
IN. ,nobil,zaton OF the militia sound military pre-
ceutlOre are said by CHILEAN newspapers 10 Ne
taken bv the Government OF that country. Among
o,hcr lnstances, they say that the German Lieu
t.nan,-t'olon.l Leyedhecker representing tho
famous Krupp frm has examined all the guns fur
ntsnod bv thet nrm To arm the Chan forts The
result, Of tho Coones inspection was that the guns
are ~ perfect order
Tho religious questions which are we'll known A.
having always exercised a paramount influence IN
I'll. ho-- -oi,,icsl carations Of Ecuador. may en-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05

broil that republic in dnfcultie. with respect TO
her foreign relations Tho recent dispute between
a bishop from Ecuador and another from Coomeis
appears 10 be exclusively upon the ground OF pure
Is ecclesiastical affairs. II would he better, how
ever. not to have even such small disputes. WAsn
the fiery and fanatcal character Of Spanish-Amer
leans is taken into consideration. for as occurred
at the time OF President Morenos assassination
great fire might occur from small spark N tIs
neld OF religious dispute Public attention "a. "a.
trouble between the bishops % Paste and OF IbaII@
concerning ecclesiastical jurisdiction
In the town ~ Tulcan In Ecuador. there a
college directed by man with liberal idehs Ih-
Bishop Of Paste. town OF the reGlbic 81 oonp"
threatened with cXcommunlcation 100 parents ",
sending their children % the neg1nonihs
coll, e OF Tucan This uieranoe greatly ofsaosa
situated he considering no conduct ofns 20,
lom6lsn confrsre -. aniu: b, me s. rice se',S
jurisdiction.
In Mexico tho Minister ~ Finances ssfor Don
joss Ives Limantour. has been raised 10 ne grace
OF Commander in the Legion Of Honor by inc
French Government This Is ore more Instance ''
tho wise policy pursued bv the Gallo fepAo''
toward her Mexican sister. whose siinpatNies
france wishes 70 gain ey continuing 20 or I,s-,.r'
ton OF Napoleon III az tho 'ime ~ fh' 'pn'n"'"'
Macmillan empire
The threats of war between Costa Ri'a sri
Nicaragua ara likely 20 prevent or A. cas- -
delay. the meeting 81 the Central American De-
n which Nicaragua had iu-t elected go deleF't-'
This Diet, which 90 be officially cal "a INC
Federal Congress. though only three o4t q A''
States we're 10 compose u. Oss 20 open 80 slii'nss
a. Nanagua, Nicaragua II would have nnr
hered no Delegates " Guatemala and costa hss
had not declined up - the present ume 90 ion rs
sister states 90 Salvador Honduras and NicafasuA
III" Federal Congress viii number therefore. hi'
year only sixty delegates. who Will prepare ~
Nnal plans o: tho constitution according % Nf-
Gle XIV ~ the compact formerly signed ~ Ana
pala
The Dominican Republic - the state IN which ire
report Of the assassination - General Rcra Nsf'
rios President OF Guatemala. has produced h'
greatest sensation This was 10 be expected r'r
General IIeuresuN. President OF San;o Domingo
has caused many executions Of cl'l,cns Ike ths'
~ Seror Apar,cso who kllled by Barios
orders a deed which excited tho indignation % q
Guatemala snd caused Soinger % aNene' ne
shooting % Anaricio Moreover the DOMINICAN
people are complaining that their president Hei-
reRux who l. native ~ Havil has lr1rf ally sli
rendered their country - the control II the Bf IN
syndicate. which gave him some millions ~ 40 rs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
LOCAL BUSINESS TROUBLES.

II was announced yesterday that Horw1tz &
Hershfeld have succeeded In adjusting all the diff
cuites Of Wertheimer & Co.. glove importer. OF
No. 60 to 614 Broadway. who made assignment
January II. with liabilities Of $4,000. The ed-
Justment, they say was made with the assistance
and consent Of ali the creditors. and especially
through the aid OF the largest creditor the firm Of
]. WARMER 4 P. David. The business has been
in wcR Warne and hf DHs
largely Interested. and the entire MANAGEMENT will
Werthsmer Vale the details Of the adjustment
are not furnished by Horwitz & Hershheld they
eredtors and that the big stock Of gloves i. thus
preserved intact and will not be thrown on the
market by an aSsignees sale.
Budethal d schwager. composed Of Eva Budethal
and Mary Schwager. manufacturers OF cloth hats
and caps at No. ?s3 Greene-st. made an assignment
ys.ssgsdsy to sase ATO1 svng two
Glassmsn $50 The Sheriff was IN charge q the
from ,gs 5 Mrs q e Msss @
they were Withdrawn on tie Sd inst The firm be-
Schedules Of the United States Law Blank and
Stationery Company. Of No. $50 West Broadway
chow liabilities. t.A1: nominal assets. t2si; actual
assets. $3.50
schedules OF Horace r. and Herbert J. Richardson
doang business as James Rchardsons Sons. srooers,
at NO 3 so Eessys ,. snow na9iss N2SA nominal
Schedules Of the Standard Incandesoent COMPANY
manufacturer Of gas-lamps. ETC.. at No. l7 Centre
st, show liabilities. t31ls: nominal assets 81 a37:
actual assets. S2s55.
Schedules OF the Shevill. Bowlby & shevill Com
pany manufacturers OF confectionery supplies at
No. IS Dey-st. show liabilities tsO7z; nominal AZ.
sets. 81 .ees. actual assets. 32175.
Deputy Sheriff Rim has taken charge OF thu s.or~
OF Michael J. O'shaughnessy. grocer at One-hun
d-and-thirty-fourth-st and Brown Place Mott
Haven. on an execution FOR s5 in favor OF ANTHONY
three years In business in Brooklyn and moved N
Mott Haven in September last. He could not maxi
the new place pay.
An attachment has been obtained here s9ain.e
Edwin Marquand. wholesale grocer Of Boston for
El4 In favor OF John A. Andrew & Co.. OF Boston
for balance due for merchandise He has real
estate at Pelham. Westchester County
The Sheriff yesterday sold out the effects OF the
Puritan Electric Company. Of No. II Broadway. for
about 800. and also the right title and interest OF
Lesser Rheinauer. In the s.lyerware manufactur-
ing business At No. IL East Ssventeend n ST. for
Judgment for s25s8 was entered yesterday against
John q. Zsbrisks. OF No. go West Broadway in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
Pillshury-White.

"a, Varying N. nrst ~ 80 match in which
White continued PIX d
Introduced. believe bN pr TArrasrh. and sic
cessrlly adopted rs ShoWslter INST Nlnn
~ other Defence blacks ''mmsnd are k'-P and
Et-Kt 8 DR. Tarrasch ansyzes ht-ht 3 20 an IN
feriov position Tor Black. White continuing "a X a.
followed b. Pr 0. Ann ,paNni 2SaWW ShoNan'
Kf-B and the game continued = % q, P-Q X ).
o Or 4 XII a. To- PIX 4. R-Q ~. ~. kt--S
retarded. .,.
80 Black refrsns from casting until he has developed
Attacking possibilities on the Queens side
The exchange ~ pawns IL forced
~ Stronger would have been kt-R }. 10. % 2
70 b. 90 @ RIB and PIX would seem 70 give
Black winning chances
Cg) Black should have captured the pawn. There 10
nothing fear from ~. Ok oh. k-N. ~ R-kL
n RIB =. 81 Q-Kt T. R-k. -. X R-kt :, %
GD Again Black could safely capture the pawn Black
wa here seriously hampered for time.
10 A fatal bunicr. R-k kt would havs retained
for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
NEW MINING WORKS N CALIFORNIA

Pomona Cal. March Am important event In
Southern California mining Is the contracting TOT
a dfty-stamp mill, combined with n modern
cvan,do and smcl,er. at Barstow, San Bernardino
County. The contract FOR the reduction works has
boen signed this week the Colorado Iron Works, Of
Denver. getting IT. F.. NJ. Moers and G; ID.
Rurcharn. who have made fortunes In Randsourg
the Santa Fe Railroad Company has also aided the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-05
THE TARIFF ON COLLAR-BUTTONs.

The Board OF Classification OF the United States
General Appraiser yesterday announced decision
upon the protest OF the II. r. Clafin Company
against a ruling Of the Collector Of the Port Of
New-York as to certain coar-buttons Of pearl or
shell. These articles assessed for duty at
80 per cent. ad valorem. under the Dngley Law
The proestants asserted that the goods were pro-
vided for under the same paragraph as buttons
Of pearl or shell" which are assessed at one and
One-half cents per line per gross and Is per cent
ad valorem The Board overruled the protest
holding that the former provision is specific and
that It's meaning Is UNREASONABLE.