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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
HOW 1T MIGHT BENEFIT ST. LAWRENCE
TAXATION OF MINERAL RIGHTS WOULD BRING


IN REVENUE AND TEND TO CLEAR TITLES.
Gouverneur, N. Y. May IS (SpeciaD.-Reative to
the local effect Of the Ford bill taxing public fran
chises, B. G. Parker. Editor OF The Grand Army
Journal and THE Gouverneur Free Press and
one OF the heaviest taxpayers In this section states
that there are few St. Lawrence County fran
chises Of taxable value about the only ones In
the country towns being for electric lighting These
franchises have been granted free of charge, and
although they have some value, the amount is
practically unknown quantity For this reason he
did not believe that the tax receipts would he In
creased 500 year In any ST. Lawrence town, out
side the city OF Ogdensburg. The amount being
so small would probably be applied wholly TO
reduction Of the tax rate.
However there was one way In which the law
would prove OF considerable benefit to the St Law
renee County farmers. From the time OF the Gou-
verneur Morris and Macomb purchases and other
early hand grants from the State, the mineral right
has been reserved. Nearly all the subsequent sales
which have been made have contained tnat reserva-
ton, and II has proved detrimental 10 the farmers
There are several hundred instances on record
where the farmer has been unable to get or give
going with the property. Some OF these mineral
rights have been and are being developed and their
stances there has been no successful development
that no value has been hxed. In recent case
the payment OF 5000 for the privilege Of securing
the right Of the tale on certain farm was neces-
sary before the clear title could be secured II
the Ford bill becomes law. 1t Is thought that the
Where their value Is of sufficient Importance to
warrant It. the owners will pay the tax. thus les
SEEMING the burden of other taxpayers to that ex-
mineral rights will be realizing nothing from them
and will not long continue 10 pay taxes upon them.
The rights may then be sold. for taxes, and the
farmers on whose lands they are can bid them In
and thus secure clear title.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19

ST. Louis, May IA cable dispatch to The
Globe Democrat" from Manila says:
ut Is reported here that Aguinaldo has de-
cided to accept terms OF peace offered by Amerl-
can Philippine Commission. and that he has
started his representatives from san Isidro for
Manila He IL said to have reached this de-
csion at a conference held at San Isidro the
day before Lawton attacked. and that the fight
took place after the decision for peace had been
reached.
The reports are believed here. and the final
peace is assured"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
RETURN OF VOLUNTEERS.
TRANSPORTS BEING MADE READY-QUEs-
TON OF MASTERING OUT THE TROOPS.

Washington. May B-War Department officials
expect that withh two months the Pacific trans
port feet Will be It's way home from Manila
with the last OF the volunteer regiments. The en-
tire Pacific fleet is being overhaued and pro-
visioned for the voyage to Manila and return.
There will be delay In the sailing OF the ships
or the fleet OF transports in the Pacific the sher-
man. tho Grant and the Sheridan are under orders
for Manila, and will carry Regular troops to take
the place OF the volunteers
Secretary Alger had long conference to-day
with the heads OF the stan bureaus OF the De.
partment regarding arrangements for the return
Of the volunteers. Nearly every State has re-
quested that the regiments be returned to the
States whence they came. as the people want to
see them as organizations. instead OF as indiyid-
uas. II these proposals are approved while await
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
TRorTryG HORSE BREAKS HIS LEO.

The trotting horse Tom Arden. said TO have
record OF 211H became frightened at portion OF
his harness breaking In the Speedway at One-hun-
dred and seven ty -hfth-st. last evening and ran
away When Mounted Ofhcer Farley had reached
tts size the animal ran against the railing OF the
Speedway and broke Its hind leg. The horse was
then shot by the policeman -
4i Fourfh-ave. and Gas being driven by his owner
when the accident occurred; The speedway was
crowded with vehicles at the time. The animal
was yRlueS ut $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19

prise II was above all things sonndsnt1hc ,d an of
no one seems to know how Mr.. Moss got noIu ",
H. He declined to talk about It last night, peySna
saying that Il wa: not the only s1rRr ssdm me-
his friends to do what they could 70 NE hsp can
company along. and he presumed al "'
Vassers had done the same. - -. ao,,,ned
Recorder Goff when seen last night. decn n,'id
either 20 confirm or deny the report tna' NC "
appear before the committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
FILIPINOs IN LONDON INCREDULOUs.

London. May 1S.-There is no rumor of the
surrendci approaching surrender Of Agui-
naldo current IN this city. The Filipinos here
reiterate that the latest cable dispatches from
Aguinaldo emphaticalIy repudate any intention
TO submit and contain the phrase:
I'VE demand absolute independence or Will
fight to the death"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
NAVY PRAISED FOR SPLENDID WORK

CONGRESSMAN Amos ]. Cummings addressed the
Tammany organization OF the With Assembly Dis
trist last night at its headquarters. No. $40 West
Fourteenth-st His subject The Army and
the Navy" He took the stand that the Navy de-
served all the credit for the easy victory over
Spain In the late war. He said the work actually
done by tho Army too insignificant 10 mention
He said II was largely true OF the English Navy
That II upholds the power OF the British Empire
and said II was Nelson. and not Wellington, 10
whom the victory of Waterloo should be credited
He said Nelson had SO discouraged Napoleon by
his many brilliant moves that the French fought
with less than their accustomed dash and spirit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
DOLEFUL REPORTS FROM AGUINALDO.


THE REBEL LEADER SITS INDOORS CRYING
WHILE HIS ARMY IS DIsINTEGRATTNG.
Manila. May 1S.-Two Spanish prisoners. who
have Just arrived here from Nueva Ecika. say
that Aguinaldo has lost prestige with the rebel
army, which Is described as being completely
demorallzed. short OF food. suffering from dis
eases afraid Of the Americans. and rapidly dis
solving into armed bands of pillagers.
The prisoners add that Generals Pillar and
Luna are the only influential Filipinos who are
continuing resistance to the Americans.
Aguinaldos personal retinue was recently re-
leved OF It's baggage and money while on the
way from San Isidro to Cebanatan. by maraud-
ers.
The Chinese are being plundered everywhere
by both rebels and hooters.
Buencamino, prominent FILIPINO leader fwho
was friendly 10 Spain and Joined IN the COM
promise arrangement whereby the Spaniards
hoped to conciliate the rebel leaders without
sacrificing too much), is reported as saying that
Aguinaldo sits indoors crying. blames himself
for the miserable condition OF the country, and
is afraid to surrender.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
BOOMING THE FREEDMAN COMPANY.
SIGNIFICANCE OF DEPUTY CITY CHAMBER
Az cAAfpp1rI I q LETTER

-N- LAIN CAMPBELES LETTER
Politicians who have been paying close attention
to the testimony given before the Mazet Committee
said last evening that the committee would be able
10 show that the city administration is being run
in the interests OF Tammany ring Of which
Andrew Freedman Is important member. OF
unusual interest. the politicians said was the tes-
.timony given yesterday by John H. Campbell. the
Deputy City Chamberlain.
Mr. Campbell identified letter. addressed 10
whom II may concern" that he had written in
Recommendation Of the United States Fidelity and
Guaranty Company. Of which Andrew Freedman
and Richard Croker Jointly interested Mr..
Moss expects to show that the banks selected by
the Bank Commission were given TO understand
that unless their employees were bonded In the
Freedman company they would get only a small
share OF the ciy's deposits. Half dozen bank
officials, 1t Is said. are ready to testify to that
effect.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
CONFERENCE AT TENDERLoIN STATION

A conference was held in Captain Prices room
at the West Thirieth-st. police station iate iast
night between Captain Price. Mr.. Henderson, '"e
captains attorney: Detective Frank Price anu
Young man who accompanied Henderson. when
the captain came out of his room he refused to say
what the conference was about It is believed 'nat
the conference had something TO do with the APP
pearance OF Detective Hay before the Mazet com
mittee The detective, who was one OF captain
Prices right nd men, was transferred week
20 10 the Fifth-st station Since that time there
have been several conferences between Hay ana
Henderson. Hay has been subppnaed 10 appear
before the Mazet Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
DEATHS REPORTED BY BROOKE

Washington. May N-Dspatches receN'1 ~
War Department from General Brooke AT has Hs'"
rivo the following deaths among the American
troops: -,
MAY II Sergeant JOHN SUTHERLAND hand 20 IpEp-
santiago disease not r'por,ed: N Wv 10 privst.
JoiiN HANSON Company n 5th Infantry, I *
May a. MADISON \. l.. JONES. recruit ~ carey
lst Infantry Pinar del Rio malaria May 10 ssni,aL
BIIRGETT. quarterrnasters empioye Havana h0S''
meningitis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
PEACE ENJOYS on THE WAY.

Manila. May 10. 10 a. m.-Fiiipno Commits
sioners to confer with the American Commission
regarding surrender arrived last night at San
Isdro, and are coming to Manila to-day.
The people of Manila are confident that the
Instruction is ending.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
uAvANA,s FLOATING DOCK.
SPAIN AGAIN PosTPoNEs sALE-NANf Drf '''''
MENr WILL SUBMIT BID

washington. May IS (specaD.-Tne spanish .n sa.,.
eminent he's again postponed the SAFE Oh w Ma.
ing dock at Havana and has decided 10 ops" =,
for its purchase at Madrid on June . nse"u -
Havana on June l. The Navy Department =, - $50,
49,, a o,sh ,ronosaI in the competition II Is UNI
ders,ood here that the spanlards have been uyns
10 induce the British TO buy the dock Tor use !"
some OF that countrys West Indian possessOns,
but American engineers have caretuly app -
the structure and will not ofer more 'l'," "a
worth. The dock was built II England anu -
TO Havana but In its present eondiuon va voysge
ingly doubtful IL IL could stand another sea N''Ne
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
ANDREW n. GREEN COyVALEscENT.

Worcester. Mass. May ls-Andrew II. Green, OF
xevyork who has been at his summer home In
- city for two weeks has been suffering from
hhrnnchial trouble but is now considered GONZALES
20 mi He was we'll enough to-day 10 come down.
s s,a,rs and attend 10 his correspondence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
A. B. BoARpMAN CALLS ON THE GOVERNOR.

Albany May IA 3. Boardman. OF the law
firm of Tracy Boardman & Platt, New-York, was
a caller at the Executive Chamber to-day.
rumor current bout the capital was to the effect
that Mr. Boardman discussed with the Governor
the feasibility of Incorporating. in his message to
The Legislature on Monday night. the necessity or
introducing and passing a new Rapid Transit bin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
EFFECT IN AMSTERDAM

Amsterdam. " Y. May Is 0peciaD.-Tts Ford
bill, should II become law. would not apprecia-
hiv affect Amsterdam. Those who have franchises
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
REBEL FORCE DEMoRALIzED.

vvor Department officials are firmly convinced
,n,t tho end of the instruction In the Phiip-
niros "a ut hand and that the representatives vi
the ,nsurgent Cabinet and of Aguinaldo, VINO are
to meet General Otis tomorrow. VIII succump 10
tho inevitable and surrender. Their FORCES IL
70 said at the Department. evidently are so de-
moralized by the persistent advance OF the
Americans that they are ready to accept peace
IN the hest terms they can obtain. Driven north-
ward TO the foothills Of the mountains. as they
have been their fleeing and scattered forces ois-
,ntegrated and disheartened, no longer can oe
made to face the American advance
Less than a week ago General Luna was re-
ported Just north Of San Fernando, where zen
eral MaoArthurs troops are concentrated anu
in the neighborhood or Bacolor with about nine
thousand rebels. To-day General Otis reports
that the remnant Of this force, about twenty
five hundred men, has withdrawn 10 Iariac
over twenty miles north of San Fernando III IS
probable that the remainder of this force moved
east and Joined the main body Of the insur-
gents. which abandoned San 1sdro yesterday
and fed northward TO the point from which
Aguinaldo is now sending his commissioners 70
sue for peace. II this Is ruse to gain time
which none Of the officials at the war Depart
ment believe, it will avail them nothing, as the
Americans VIII utilize the perlOd Oh the heso
tiations in accommodating the country ahead OF
them preparatory to the resumption or opera
tions as soon as the negotiations fall.
OCCUPATION OF SULU GROUP.
The dispatch Of two battalions Of the Odd In
fantry Yesterday to Jolo, the principal town In
the Suu Archipelago. is the fourth military ex-
petition detached from the main body Of Amer
lean troops at Manila The Suu Archipelago
IL a group of 80 small islands extending in the
form OF a crescent. like the Aleutian Islands,
south of the Philippines. There are no insur-
gents as far as known in the Sulu group. The
population of the islands consists Of aborigines,
Chinese traders and negroes
There is no absolute information at the War
Department concerning the present strength OF
the American forces under Macarthur. Lawton
and Kobbe which have been operating against
the insurgents north OF Manila. The number
Of men. If each organization we're UP to It's
maximum strength. would be 1880 but II Is
doubtful II their strength totals llOOo men,
MacArthurs troops, except one regiment, are
volunteers All of Hobbies men are regulars
recently arrived Three of the six regiments
under Lawton also regulars. There is one
radical difference between the volunteer ana
Regular Observation-Disclosures In the former
are permanent while the gaps In the ranks or
the Regulars are being constantly filled by new
recruits II is estimated that Macarthur now
has about 800 men for active service, Lawton
about 5000. and Kobbe LOCO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
J. ". KAY ELECTED COMMANDER.
FINAL DAY OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE RE-
PUBLIC ENcAMPMENT.

FINAL DAY OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE RE-
PUBLIC ENCAMPMENT.
Syracuse y. Y. May 1s-Although the skies were
cloudy and the temperature was chilly this morn
Ing several hundred delegates Of the Grand Army OF
the Republic carried out the programme OF a drive
about the principal parts of the city. At 10 a. m
the encampment began the business session. In
closing his annual report. which was given to the
public to-day Commander Wood denounced the
anti-expansonists. The report Of the Adjutant-
General shows a membership Of 1885, loss OF
| 99l during the year
There being opposition, ]. w. Kay, Of Brook
lyn was elected department commander; j. s.
Gross, OF Owego. junior vice-commander and the
Rev John V. Ferguson. of Knoxboro chaplain
The following resolution was adopted by the en-
campment this afternoon:
Resolved That It Is the sense of this department
that the administration OF the Pension Department
by H. Clay Evans meets the emphatic disapproDa-
ton OF this department, and of every veteran VINO
Is entitled to a pension under the Jaw. and we ask
that he be removed and the office filled by a man
who will administer the Pension law according TO
the intent OF the Trainer of the law, the Congress
that passed 1t and the President who signed It,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19

Joseph w. Kay born in Brooklyn. and at
the beginning OF the Civil War enlisted In Company
+ of the I'D New York Volunteers. better known as
the strawberry Grays" When that regiment re-
turned he enlisted for a period of three years In
the 10th New-York Volunteers. Later he served In
the Tenth Battalion Of the New-York Veteran VOL
unteers, and acted as n mounted orderly to Cen
erals s. s. Carroll and Thomas A. Smyhe. Mr.
Kay was wounded In the Battle Of the Wilderness
Since the war Mr.. Kay has been one of the most
active workers in the Grand Army organization
He first was I'm Sumner Post No "a New York, and
remained with 1t until 1881. when he joined Win
chester Post No 1H in Brooklyn. In 1898 Mr.. Kay
was n delegate-at-large TO the National Encamp-
ment at Cincinnati He is the president of the
War Veterans and Their Sons Association which
Interests OF the veterans In Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
REBELS LOSING HEART.
ANOTHER COMMISSION SENT TO TREAT
WITH OTIS.
BELIEF THAT END OF WAR IS NEAR-FILi-
PINo FORCES scATTERED-PhEo-
ENT STRENGTH OF AMER
[CAN TROOPS.

ICAN TROOPS.
Washington, May 1S-General Otis sent us
patch to the War Department that represents"
tves of Aguinaldo are seeking terms OF peace
and that the forces Of the insurgents are scat
ter,ng IN the mountains The dispatch Is as
follows: 80
Manila, May IL.
Adjutant General. Washington. .,,-
Representatives insurgent cabinet am g.
naldo in mountains twelve nlies h ortm ga
Is,dro Witch abandoned 18th instant. viii send
I'm commission tomorrow to heek terms o, pa.
Majority of force confronting Macarthur az
two miles railway: this force has decreased 10
about twenty five hundred. Scouting pai'iSuI9
and detachments moving to-day in various o ON
rectons: Kobbe. with column az C ahua,a, 81
Rio Grande Great majority OF irhaD ltaIl.s ~ W
provinces over which troops have moved anNlou,
for peace supported by members sssorshie
CABINET Aspect Vi "''" OTIS.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-08-22
DANVILLE.


Hon. G. G. Gilbert made fine speech
to large audience today.
WIN. II. Shears, who has been an in.
valid Tor seven years, died suddenly.
Goebel and Blackburn.will spend the
last day of the fair here, Sept. l. the
guests of the association.
There will be grand hop at the
Gilcher Hotel the night of the second
day OF the fair, with music by the or
chestra of the First Regiment Band, OF
Louisville. For particulars address
Z. S. Rowland. Henry C. Bright has
bought OF the Fox estate fine build.
ing lot on Maple avenue, and hopes to
build this fall. The lot contains 8.
acres. No other candidate for circuit
clerk appearing by the date fixed. the
democratic county committee declared
Il. Graham Price, the nominee OF the
party.
j. II. Robinson sold 1863 2Os-pound
hogs at 4 c.--Advocate.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-08-22


SOMERSET. The business MANAGER
had the pleasure Of mingliug with the
good people Of Somerset yesterdav.
when county court drew only a fair
sized crowd. Judge II. J. Breckin.
rluge spoke TO an enthusiastic, II no,
large audience and made votes for him.
sen ana the ticket Politically Pulas.
Kis AL right and that good democra,
ana clever gentlemen. Mr.. Ben V.
smith, thinks the republican majority
VIII be considerably decreased this fall.
Inc Old town is growing right along
ana South Somerset and Somerset
proper are now nearly one city. Mr..
e Dc Campbell, OF Rockcastle SPRINGS
fame' is one OF the leading merchants
and It would be hard to think of some.
thing ne does not keep in his store.
Inc banks show that Some5et is finan.
cially In good condition. Cashier r.
u. Hail told me that his bank-The
somerset Banking Co.'s enjoying n
splendid business and that deposits are
Increasing right along. The Goochs.
Messrs Ezra and II. NJ, former Lincoln
county citizens, are among the business
men in Pulaski's capital who are maxi
ing money.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-08-22
CHURCHES AND PREACHERS,

The Rev G. w. McCreery united ls
couples with one ceremony at Fort
Scott, Kas.
"A Mormon report says that 400 Nor
mon missionaries are at work In the
Southern States.
ST Paul's Episcopal church, valued
az 100000, with steeple 23s feet high,
surmounted by golden ball III feet in
diameter burned Saturday night.
Rev. F. 5. Pollit will hold his 4th and
last quarterly meeting for the year
today and will preach at the Methodist
church tonight, Tuesday.
The church friends of Rev. E. O.
Guerrant are not so partial to him since
he permitted himself to be led off by
the l.. q N. boilers to accept nomina-
tion on their ticket
Rev. a. NJ. Lambert tells us that the
meeting he assisted Rev. Stinnett in AZ
the Highland Methodist church, result
ed In 10 confessions and a general awak-
ening OF the church members.
Rev. w. T. Tibbs, of Mt. Sterling.
says; 81 know William Goebel. With
the assurance of knowledge | affirm
that the life of William Goebel from
childhood to this stormy hour OF battle
mas always moved on a more elevated
plane and has developed a far nobler
character. He is a man To trust. Wben
the truth has shamed to silence the
weary libeler, the slanderer and the
calumniator, this heroic man will cot
only be trusted. but loved as we'll. Not
since the days o: Andrew Jackson has
such democratic leader stood on the
fiery point OF battle to wake all the flu
ry OF his foes and to evoke the DEATH
less devotion OF his friends.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-08-22

VOTE FOR BRADLEY.-At Lancaster
yesterday SenatorC. c. McChord, after
being introduced by Senator George t.
Farris, made splendid speech of IL
hours, In which he explained and de-
Tended the bill that bears his name, as
well as the Election bill and the Chinn
bill and spoke in the highest terms Of
the head OF the democratic ticket. His
speech was well received and did much
good for the cause.
After him, j. I. Hays, young law
yer, late of Barbourville, spoke and
created sensation by asserting that
just before John Young Browns term
expired he pardoned Bell county man
named Bradford, serving a sentence for
homicide. On being released Braffo-d
went To Brown and after thanking him
for his kindness In pardonlng him, ASK.
ed II he could do anything to repay him
In measure.
"Yes," said Gov. Brown, Ego home
and vote for Col. w. o. Bradley"
Bradford had been democrat before
going TO the peuitentiary and gave this
as the reason for his vote. This con-
hrmation OF Browns pertdy set the
crowd wild and IL yelled itself hoarse.
Mr.. j. A. Doty, a splendid democrat
and q substantial citizen, announced
himself for the Legislature, and II he
Is nominated, as he doubtless will be,
will be elected.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-08-22

THE groom is quite an important
factor at the wedding ceremony, even
II ever afterwards he plays second id-
die, aud his name should not be omit
ted In marriage write.ups as in our
last. In the hurry of going to press,
the article being sent in just as we
were ready TO do so, we failed to notice
that Mr.. Menefee Elmore's name did
not appear in the notice OF his mar
riage to Miss Hattie Cummins, the writ.
err failing To give 1t. a further look at
the notice shows that the brides name
was also omitted, mention of her being
only made in the fact that she is a
daughter of W. II. Cummlns.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-08-22

I'm going to run my farm myself
and will show Lincoln county people a
thing or two" said Engineer j. Il.
orndorif, who bought Free Silver
Johuson's farm some time ago. "I'n
not move TO II and will continue to pull
the throttle, but you can bet will keep
one eye on that farm" His fox hunt
Ing friends here think he will plant
most of the land In fox eggs and instead
OF cattle raising be will make a special
~ OF first class fox hounds.