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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-21
ALASKAN BOUNDARY DISCUSSED
MOST CONCILIATORY SPIRIT MANIFESTED
ON BOTH SIDES

ON BOTH SIDES.
London. May 20-The fate OF the Anglo
American Joint High Commission is naturally
and the various rumors and reports on the sub
ject attract much attention. dispatch from
Washington to the effect that the resumption
OF the Commissions sessions depends on a set
Element of the Alaskan boundary dispute. has
been prominently published in this city. From
an unimpeachable source the following state
ment has been obtained
THE thorny nature of the Alaskan question
makes it probable that on the resumption OF the
from discussion, to be taken up later should cir
cumstances be favorable. The Alaskan ques-
ton, in fact has practically been dropped out
of the discussions. and the statement that us
discussion and settlement will be made the sine
qua non of the resumption Of the sittings OF the
Commission is inaccurate"
1t was added that the matter has been dis
cussed in the most conciliatory spirit on both
sides
The newspapers here express regret AT the fact
that the Alaskan dispute has grown more acute
ar n time when the relations between the Two
countries are cordial and the news that the
conference will probably be resumed III the iail
has given satisfaction.
THE Globe" commenting on the sendlne or
American troops to Alaska, says: Pendlhe the
meeting OF the Conference. the first step 10 De
taken after the preliminaries are settled VIII
be to arrange modus vlvendi. ana no uliie
must be lost in doing this If the situation is not
Ia he lamentably complicated by a conflict
which will make the final settlement more din
cult than ever"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-21

election: ninety days allowed for the taking of
testimony, forty days each side. with ten days
additional for the contestant in rebuttal apphca-
ton may be made for a subpoena to any United
States judge State chancellor or judge OF record.
mayor, recorder or intendant OF any town or city,
register In bankruptcy, or notary or two jus
tices of the peace living within the district. for
hearing OF testimony; such testimony to be re-
duced to writing. attested by the witnesses certi-
fed sealed and Immediately forwarded to the clerk
OF the House OF Representatives. The clerk gives
notice to the and contesee by registered
letter to appear in person or by attorney at rea-
sonable time named. not exceeding twenty days,
for the purpose OF being present at the opening OF
the packages and agreeing upon the facts to be
printed. In case of disagreement between the par
ties when this day shall arrive the clerk deter
mines and the testimony is printed by the Public
Printer under the direction of the clerk. lie like
wise prepares index. The law requires also
that the notice OF contest and the answer OF the
sitting member shall be printed with the record If
either. after due notice falls to appear personally
or BY attorney the clerk proceeds TO open the
packages and determines what testimony shall be
printed.
The testimony not printed is sealed up and laid
before the Committee Elections at the earliest
opportunity AS soon the printed evidence Is
ready the clerk malls two copies each. If desired
to the contestant and contestee and instructs the
former to file with the clerk within thirty days
brief of the facts and authorities relied on TO
OF the contestants brief TO the contestee, with
ike notice. On receipt OF the contestees bref me
clerk forwards two copies TO the contestant, ana
the latter has thirty days for reply he chooses TO
do So All briefs are printed at the private expense
OF the parties and shall be OF the same folio as
the printed record. and sixty copies are filed with
the Elections Committee.
CONTESTS FROM THE SOUTH.
The first OF the cases named above that OF
Aldrich against Robbins. from the WITH Alabama
District is an old-timer. There is great deal OF
bad feeling between the parties who have been
contestants one the other. for the last six years
Robbins is a typical Southerner; Aldrch a typical
business man, a native OF the North. VINO mas
chosen the South as a place OF residence. =
c. J. Jones who IL contesting General L. g
Catchingss seat is a colored Republican, VINO con-
tested the members seat in the late congress
Some interest attaches 10 the contest In the
Louisville with Kentucky District on account OF
the prominence OF the parties waiter Evans was
a member Of the Ways and Means committee OF
the last two Congresses. ,,,
But the contests OF greatest interest TO the public
are those OF Dockery against Bellamy and walker
against Rhea The bitterness In the North
Carolina case and the personal courage OF the CON
testant In the Virginia are distinguishing Feat
ures.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-21
AIDS APPOINTED BY COMMANDER KAY.

Syracuse n Y, May a.-Joseph w. Kay. the
new department commander OF the Grand Army OF
the Republic. before leaving for home this morning
gave out for publication his first general orders TO
be issued from Albany by the acknowledgement
tomorrow These orders announce the appoint
OF the following aids the stan OF the COM
mander ID. w. Southwick Plattsburg; e. r. hihg'
Lee Center. Clark II. Norton Syracuse; Joseph
Murphy. New-York: William Van Buck, Hudson;
O. b. Hill. Chittenango; George w. Bowker. Bing-
hamton: George A. Haven Alton; j. j. Bartlett.
Bnghamton: Harry Camp. Owego: John H. BIisgs'
Tarrytown; Thomas Lester. Mechanicsyille; p D.
Clark New York: @. g. Smith. Hartand: r. A.
Morrison. Brooklyn; Stephen Weatherlow, Seneca
Krom Coxsackie; Il. f. Parkhurst. Pulaski George
A. vosser, Poughkeepsie; II. Perry; Emira; w.
A. Benedict Elmlra; s. NJ. Perkins Elmira; George
w Thomas. J. p. Holland, Richard NJ. Tighe and
Charles Brewer. OF Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-21
CROOK AND DIXIE DO NOT SAIL.
THE FORMER DELAYED BY THE REJECTION
OF A LIGHTER-LOAD OF HAY.

OF LIGHTER-LOAD OF HAY.
Vigilance on the part Of the officials at the
transport pier in Brooklyn yesterday prevented the
transport Crook from sailing with 10000 pounds or
alleged second grade hay which the contractors
had tried to sell to the Government The Crook
was TO have sailed for Havana at o'clock with
100000 pounds Of hay and $4,000 pounds or oats
At Savannah she is to embark portion or a regi-
ment OF infantry and some cavalry and then pro-
coed directly to Cienfuegos. Cuba
The hay on the first lighter was all right and up
to the standard called for in the contract Inc OF
fcials at the pier however did not allow their
inspection of the first lighter to determine their
Judgment OF the whole shipment. and when they
inspected the second half Of the order they at once
rejected the whole lighter-load. The contractors
took It away and promised to have satisfactory
hay aboard the ship in time for her TO sail at b
o'clock 1t did not get around until late. however
and the Crook will not get away until to-day.
This Is not the first time that stores and prov-
slons have been rejected at the transport pier at
the end OF Pachc-st Captain Ira Harris. the
marine superintendent. insists on the most rigid
and careful inspection Of all materials and stores
furnished by the contractors. and Is determined
that no second class stuff OF any kind shall pass
him and his vigilant assists ants.
The Dixie. which Is to take recruits to Havana.
s2I men at Governors Island who to go on the
Dixie and she to have sailed to-day. At the
last minute orders were given 10 hold the boat until
the arrival OF another detail OF recruits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-21
CONTESTED HOUSE SEATS.
ELEVEN CASES FOR DECISION IN THE
LvITH CONGRESS.
TESTIMONY TAKEN IN TEN OF THEM-THE
LEGAL FORMS OF PROCEDURE.

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
Washington, May 20-There eleven election
contests in the .LVIth Congress In ten OF these
the terms OF the been complied with In re-
spect 10 the taking OF testimony. and in the case
Of Chatfeld against Talbert, from the lid South
Carolina District evidence has been taken The
other cases docketed follows:
To be opened by the clerk OF the House when the
parties are expected TO be present. June !, 1883
from the WITH Alabama: George NJ Dawson
against G.. @. Gilbert, from the With Kentucky
r. r. Tolbert against A. c. Latimer. from the lid
South Carolina: c. j. Jones against 7. c. Catch
ings from the lid Mississippi and Oliver II. Dock
cry against John d. Bellamy. from the With North
Carolina.
On June testimony will be read and the matter
decided as TO what shall be printed in the cases
subjoined:
Richard A. Wise against William A. Young, from
the I'D Virginia: James A. Walker against William
F. Rhea, from the IXth Virginia. Richmond Pear
son against William T. Crawford, from the IXth
Boering from the XIth Kentucky; Walter Evans
against Oscar Turner, from the With Kentucky.
WHAT THE LAWS PROVIDE
The leading provisions OF the laws governing
such contests that notice in writing OF intention
TO contest a members seat shall be given thirty
days after the result Of such election shall have
been determined by the proper board officer In
within thirty days after the service Of notice admit
or deny the facts alleged and specifically any
other grounds on which he rests the validity OF his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-21
MOVEMENTS OF TROOPS IN ALASKA.


OCCUPATION OF DISPUTED TERRITORY NOT con-
TEMPIATED BY THE GOVERNMENT
Washington. May 2O.-The War Department mas
,urned over 10 General Shafter complete direction
~ all military affairs IN Alaska. The only general
Instructions sent TO him have been TO relieve the
sola,ere stationed In Alaska by fresh troops IL De-
ing deemed unwise to attempt TO retain men IN
that climate for more than year at time Ihere-
fore two companies OF the 14th Infantry no" Ill
vjded I'D among Dyea. Skaguay ana "rhhsei
leland are ordered to be Withdrawn and sent 10
,he philippines. The same order Is given 10 oe-
,acbment OF the Sd Artillery and the 18TH lhlah-
,rv now stationed at ST. Michaels, near the mouth
OF the Yukon. IT,,
The movement OF troops Involved III hiaA's
these changes has attracted the attention Oh the
pr,,ish authorities who naturally sensitive as
~ the presence OF American troops WITHIN 'la'
mart OF the territory the title to which Is III az
n,,te Without going 10 the length OF protest the
embassy here has made a discreet inquiry as u
th nurnoses of this Government. intimating that
!, wouId he the part Of prudence for both SIDES 10
refrain from taking any steps calculated TO IN
raasa the feelings of jealousy and suspicion which
80 exist 10 some degree among the miners Oh
ho,h nafIonaIities scattered along the DorueI a. .
IT. yesuit OF the inquiry has been 10 convince tne
t,,,Ish authorities that this Government does no.
~ nn,,annIsfe the occupation by Inihtafy lolCe Vi
an 81 The disputed territory. Under TINS constr NC
sion therefore, the United states FORCES MI ~ a.
uVn.. st skaguay and Dyea although changed N
narsonneL No attempt Will be made 10 es'Aons"
p pex nosts I'm the controverted territory. -, In.
Colonel Il. H. Ray IL the oreer choiseu "'s''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-21
PARTY TO EXPLORE ALASKA.
MANY SCIENTISTS WILL LEAVE PORTLAND
AROTT lime

ABOUT JUNE 1.
Portland Ore. May "a large party OF eminent
scientists mostly from leading educational institu
tons OF the country, will leave Portland about June
for an exploring expedition In Alaska. This will
be one OF the largest scientific exploring parties
ever organized. and will have every facility for
thorough and practical investigation. 1t Is said
that its work will be Of the highest value In show
ing the resources and natural capabilities OF Alaska
The expedition is organized by f. II. Hartman. OF
New-York who is interested in Western railroads
and industries. Nearly every institution OF learn
ing OF prominence in America will have one or
more representatives in the party. which will be
absent at least two months The steamer George
W Elder has been chartered from the Oregon
Railroad and Navigation Company for the expedi-
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-21
VIEW LINE FROM NEWPORT NEWS

Norfolk. Va. May 2.-The United States SHIP
ping Company. with headquarters IN New,ioiA
and a chartered steamship line from No'io'A "
Amsterdam will on September ! establish line
from, Neuport News to Rotterdam. This informa-
ton was given out here tonight by the company
representative on receipt Of noucs from VIC WV"
York office
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-21
vp ROcKHILL ASSUMES HIS NEW DUTIES.

Washington. May 3.-W. W. Rockhill ex-Minis-
ter 70 Greece to-day assumed the Office OF Director
Of the Bureau OF American Republics, temporarily
occupied by Frederick Emory. who VIII devote his
entire time TO the discharge OF his duties as chief
81 H. R,ireau OF Foreign Commerce Of the State
Department.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-21

From Mr.. p. SANFORD ROSS. Incorporated
Engineers and Contractors. Of 27' wash
ington Street. Jersey City. also
Savannah. Ga.
Jersey CITY. y. j.; April I'm. 80
have been using "ksiudor for some Tins
fact. much prefer II 10 Others. even German
s-l,zer therefore send you these ts~ lines 20
say tn t heartily recommend y, i9 ans ,ra'y'
70 Johnson Ave. Newark. New jersey
From Mr.. JOHN A. TwEEDY. Of Lee. Twes11
& Co. 80 and - Worth -.
New York April 10Th. $50.
am very much pleased with ''kaiudor'' Mis-
ersl Water. and my family as WEI. A. table
and agreeable TO the taste. | advise my friends
JOHN A. TwEEpY.
i19 Joraiemon st. Brooklyn. ". J.
From Mr.. A. o. HEADLEY. Of Hsadey .
Farmer CO.. Manufacturers Of rrunks
Travelling Bags Suit Cases. etc. fer
export and domestic trade Fscfsr-
les. Newark New Jersey. New
York Office and Saesroom.
7i7 Broadway
Newark. " j.. April 10Th 1900.
Some time ago | obtained a case % ''Ksiu4
dor" Water from you which | have since used
| should be pleased 20 have you enter my order
for another case " this water for Immediate
delivery. Yours truly. A. .. HEADLEY,
TAI Broadway. New York City.
From Mr.. JAMES ". RENwicK. Carriage
Builder. 30 and Al Wooster street.
New Y,ra. April 18th $50.
cannot speak too highly n the "Ksiudor,
Spring Water II r. fine table water ard
admirable In It's diuretic qualities. | know OF
water It's equal. II deserves all that can
be said In its praise Very truly.
". RENWICK. l4s West I'D Street
Law Ofnces Of Man a Man. SO Wall Stree,
New York. April IL. 1902
have been giving your "Ksludor'' test I
have drunk IL plain and In combination. and I
like II every way.
Not only IL II a very pleasant beverage 10 the
taste. but | know from the fact that you sell
It, that It IL exactly rs represented a. TO purity
HENRY II. MAN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-21

executing the details OF movements In Alaska. and
he will be advised his arrival at San Francisco
OF the diplomatic conditions which are to govern
m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-21

From Mr.. ALBERT W. HARRIS. OF A. w.
Harris & Co. III Greenwich st..
Oil Manufacturers
New York. March 3is,. 1899.
1t gives me much pleasure to say that re
gard your 'Ksiudor'' as one Of the best. II
not the very best table water I ever have
drunk Those who suffer from stomach trou-
oes win md 1t IA, sovereign remedy far , more
ALBERT W. HARRIS. 32s West 18th ST.
Office OF HENRY B. PLATT. SO Plat Street.
Pla;ts Chlorides
New York. April 7th. 1893
find the 'Ksludor'' very pleasing. spark
ing table water, and my physician says It's
medicinal effects are excellent; Yours truly.
From Colonel AUGUSTUS @. PAINE. PresI-
dent OF the New York & Pennsylvania CO..
and vice-Presdent OF the Great North
ern Paper Co. Offices, Times
Building. Al Park Row.
April sth. 1890
The man who devotes his time to the intro
ducton Of pure drinking water for the use Of
his fellow-cItizens Is philanthropst. and II
in pursuing his work he reaps a financial re
ward so much the better "Kaludor'' water
is delicious. and hope all my friends will try
A. G. PAINE. IS West 10th ST.
From Mr. GEORGE c. CLARKE President OF
the Merchants Club. New York City.
April sth. 1899.
'Kaludor" is all right agreeable 10 the
taste as any water I have ever used. with re
suits entirely satisfactory. Please send me
another Of quarts. Yours truly
G. c. CLARKE. $50 West 73d 81.
From Mr.. F. C. DININNY. Jr.. 20 Broadway.
New York. April 18th. 1890.
I ind your hew spring water ''kaiudor."
which / have used in my house as table
water. perfectly satisfactory. Yours truly.
+. G. DININNY. Jr..
Is8 Riverside Drive. New York.
From Mr. DANIEL. O'DAY, 12s West 72d St
New York. April 9th. 1899.
We have enjoyed the ''Kaludor' water very
much. | have no doubt OF It's efficacy. and as
table water 1t is unsurpassed. Yours very
truly. DANIEL ODAf.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-21
THE MICHIGAN SEyATORSHTP.

SENATOR M'MrLLAN INFORMS SECRETARY Aro.R
THAT HE is = CANDIDATE FOR REELECTION.
Detroit. May 20.-Last night Senator James Nc
MILAN received the following dispatch from Wash
ington:
Are the reports I'm the press To the effect that you
are candidate for the United States senate trlss
Answer at once, please. RUSSELL A. ALGER.
To-day the Senator answered as follows:
r. A. Alger. Washington: should have pre-
ferred personal conference with you but your
dispatch appears TO demand an immediate answer
am candidate for the United States Senate.
JAMES MM1LLAS.
Secretary Ayers dispatch is regarded by senator
Mc,Ian's friends here indication that the
Secretary Is considering withdrawal from the
Senatorial race.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-21

rron Mr.. CHARLES COOK. Of Tiffany q
Co. Union square ,ooo
New York. March 31st 1879
trial Of "Kaludor' has resulted in the De
ci.ion OF myself and my family that IL Is pref
cradle TO the mineral waters that we have
been using. and for the future Will take their
place on our 'aOls T. V e6oR' a Vest 4sth St
Prom Mr.. CHARLES II. WEBB. 81 West
New York. March sls, 1899
your 'Kaludor'' Mineral Spring Water (hishly
effervescenO for some time. and l md II. as
foS hs ssy nHe recommend i, to my friends Yours
truiy. CHAs II. WEBB. $40 broadway
From Mr. HOMER F. LOCKE. President of the
New York; March 10Th 1899 =,
Table waters and excellent for quenehins
thirst Yours truly. HOMER F. LOCKE.
From Mr.. WILLIAM MAN. Of the firm Of Man
& Man. so Wall and 50 Pine SITS.
New York. March l4th 1899
The case OF 'Kaludor' Water ordered. sent
to 10 West 10th Street received. find 1t de
Hcioue and the ladies Of my family at once
onlnion that Il is a very excellent addition TO
our list Of table Injuries remain; yours
truly. WILLIAM MAN
From COLONEL DAVID s. BROWN OF David
S Brown Co. 5ist :, and ld Nof on K ,sea
Mrs. Brown who has been suffering with
an attack Of jaundce found much benefit from
the use Of "Kaudor' Water. ! am unfortu-
nately afflicted with uric acid. but the good
quality Of your "Kaludor' Water is great
relief TO me- as | hope il may be to others
who suffer. When / order more water. please
take away emptiee. Yours truly
DAVID s. BROWN.
Riverside Drive and l02d st.
From Mr.. THOMAS s. FULLER. OF 20 and
~ Franklin st.
New York April &c. 1899
Kaludor is the most agreeable water have
ever tasted. and ! am that any one using
IL will never want any other. Yours truly.
THOMAS s. FULLER
252 West 74th Street.
From Mr.. II. r. HARPER OF Harper Broth
ers Publishers. Franklin Square
New York. May 4th 1899.
! have tried "Kaludor'' for the last two
months and have pleasure in pronouncng II
the best table water OF the market in my
judgment. Very truly yours.
II. r. HARPER
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-21
SMITH FAToRs HOPKINS roR SPEAKER.

Chicago May 20 (SpecaD Representative WILL
lam Alden Smith OF Grand Rapids. Mich. who has
been counted among those who would support Mr.
Sherman for the Speakership. is out for Hopkins
OF Illinois He visited the city business yester-
day and said plainly that he was for the Illinois
man. because he was from the West. lie believes
that Hopkins will be elected.
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We
Make To Measure.

Our order Departments offer the greatest
display Of piece goods to choose from, moder-
ately priced.
All the new checks, plaids and
mixed effects in suitings.
All the best shades and grades of
blue and black for Serge Suits.
All the delicate textured cloths for
Dress Suits.
All the fashionable weaves Of wor-
steds tor trouserings.
Cut-tried on-fnished-at the shortest pos
sible notice.
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OF the Yale Lock Company.
Stamford. CT. April 9th. 1890
My family and myself have enjoyed
'Kaludor'' water as a table water very much.
II has a pleasant. clean taste. and |
happen to know something OF your care in
shipping and bottling am certain that II is
clean. The new system OF corking makes II a
pleasure instead OF nuisance to open the
bottles. so. altogether. Ka.udor is what It
should be- inside and out. Yours truly,
SCHUYLER MERRITT
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From Mr.. NELSON b. RECORD. OF Greeley.
Cushman a. Record. % Leonard St.
New York. March 14th 1889
Having used nearly all OF the case Of ''Kalu-
DOR purchased. desire to add my testimony
az to the merits Of that water. consider
"Kaludor'' not only one OF the finest. but the
most healthy table water ever used. and shall
not be without 1t In the future. Very truly
NELSON b. RECORD. 400 West End Av
From Mr. JOSEPH r. Quincy. OF A. D.
Juilhard & Co.. 10 Worth St
New York March 10th. 1890.
take pleasure in testitying to my good
opinion OF your "Kaudor'; shall always use
TO any other water wherever It is to be found.
II will stand comparison with all competitors
and come out ahead. Yours very truly.
J. r. Quincy. 80 West 10th st.
From M. WILLIAM f. WEBB. Vice President
OF the Colonial Club.
New York. March 10Th. 1896
am using the "kaludor'' effervescent water
in my home, and like 1t very much indeed.
and think It excels all others we have tried as
a table water. Some Of my friends have spoken
very highly OF its medicinal properties. Please
send me another case OF quarts mailing the bill
to my Office and OSs Y Sss w very i tsIy s.
Office Of METCALF BROS. & co. 81 and 80
New York, March 80. 1899
The general health Of my family has shown
such marked improvement OF late that | have
been searching for the cause The only change
in our habits. diet. etc. IL the use OF your
"Kaludor Water the past few weeks. My
wife says she is certain II has done her world
OF good IN her particular ailment congestion OF
the liver besides being most agreeable beyer-
age. We all join in thanks to you for such an
accession to our family circle as kaiudor.
Kindly send another case at once. Yours re
specially.
JOHN f. WOOSTER 247 West 10th St.
From WIN B. HAIGHT 800 West s5th 81.
New York. April 26th. 1899.
As a table water Kaludor Is very satsfac-
tory and since beginning its use / have dis
caTded all other table waters. Yours truly.
w. b. HAIGHT
From Mr.. VIM F. BROKAW. Of Brokaw
Brothers. Aston Place.
New York May Sd. 1899
| have used the Kaludor Water with sat
isfacton and enjoy II very much. | consider II
a superior table water and have no hesitation
in recommending II. Very truly yours,
WILLIAM F. BROKAW, SO Fifth Az.
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From MIR HENRY X BROWNING. OF Brown
ing. King Co.
New York May ID. 1890.
After a two weeks trial Of "Kaludor" do
not hesitate TO say that In my opinion II Is
the best mineral water for table use that |
have ever had on my table. My family all
concur with me in this opinion. Very truly
YOURS HENRY K BROWNING.
74S Madison Av.