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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-04
BURIED BENEATH THE RUINS.
FOUR LIVES LOST IN A DISASTROUS FIRE
IN CHICAGO.

Chicago July 3-Four people are believed TO be
dead beneath the totterng walls OF the western
Paper Stock Company's plant. on 1ndana-ave
which was burned to-day. The dead are Bartholo-
new Sparkewietz. fifty years old; Julius Ostowsky,
fifty years DID, Mrs. Josie Doyle twenty-one years
old and Steffna Bigdies.
Courageous work resulted in the rescue OF a
large proportion of the one hundred women and
twenty men who employed in the building, but
eight OF the impetuous and frenzied ones
were badly hurt In escaping from the blazing
structure All Of the injured women were taken TO
ST Iuke's Hospital about two hundred feet from
the scene Of the fire.
The fire is thought TO have started from spon-
taneous combustion among some old rags IN the
basement The flames quickly spread TO the upper
floors by way Of the elevator shaft and stairway.
The highly infammable nature Of the stock caused
the building TO I'll with dense smoke. rendering
escape difficult for employees on the three higher
stories The occupants OF the building became
panicstrcken and rushed TO the windows. Those
who went 10 the front, where there was nre-
escape were able TO make their way TO the side
walk by ladder from the second story. On
the south side OF the burning structure now
ever many of the frenzied women leaped out OF tne
al this point that Of the injuries were suiiereu
on the north side of the building severaI women men
escaped down a ladder raised by women OF the
neghborhood. ,, l., 49, ,,oL
ing room said she believed several or her com
M MONS failed to escape from the building. sparkle
wietz last seen rushing toward me eleEd'O !,
shaft on the third floor. and has not Deeh he.siu VI
since He was foreman Of the estaonsnment.
President TYLER estimates the loss at S5oWO on
the building and $4,000 on the stock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-04
A SUCCESSFUL YOUNG LIBRARY.

1T is AT RICHMOND HILL AND WAS STARTED IN
APRIL LAST.
The Richmond Hill Library. recently organized
by the Ladies' Twentieth Century Club. OF RICH
mond HILL has just made its report 10 the Regents
Of the University at Albany This library was
opened 10 the public on April s, and makes It's an
nual report at this early date because June 80
marks the expiration of the official library year
This new library has been popular from the hrst
and has already demonstrated Its usefulness be
ginning with Alb volumes its circulation Is already
4.l32 within less than three months The librarian
Miss Harriette NJ. Easily. Is in close touch WIN
the people Of the neighborhood particularly me ne
younger element. and not little OF the success
the library is due 70 her patient end kindly regara
for tho needs Of the younger readers VINO frequent
the reading room. Many OF the recent publications
have lately been added 10 the library ana another
large addition OF current works or literature Will
be placed upon the shelves.
In this library open shelves Is the word, free
access to all the books all the shelves being en-
toyed by every visitor. old and young. No COM
plants have been made to the trustees OF any abuse
of this privilege. and there Is doubt that ease
OF accessibility, the privilege Of handling the books
Of devlng in them. goes long way toward awak-
ening and then confirming the reading habit In
individuals. and toward increasing the number of
confirmed readers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-04
THE HOMESTEAD STRIKE.
WORK OF THE BIG PLANT CONTINUES
UNINTERRUFTED-ST KEEP
ING QUIET.

Pittsburg July 3-The strike begun at the
Homestead Steel Works. Of the Carnegie COM
pany on Saturday has not as yet had any Wis
ible effect upon the operation Of the great plant
All departments were running as usual to-day
with full complement Of men.
Absolute quiet pervaded Homestead all day Inc
strikers are keeping off the streets and are making
no attempt TO interfere with the men on ther
way 10 the mills. Chief OF Police Williams had d
line OF men stationed about the works when the
men changed turns to-day. but there was no DIS
turbance.
AS is the CUSTOM the works closed down this
evening until after the Fourth Of July. Work Will
be resumed at 7 o'clock Wednesday morning IL
Is announced in certain circles that the final EFFORTS
will be made Wednesday and Thursday, and II the
results are not favorable the contest can be SAID
10 be al an End as far open work is concerned
The Developments of the next three days VIII be
watched with interest The company has never fot
q moment admitted that even a small strike exlsieu
at Homestead 1t claims that whatever trouble
has resulted in the mills has been caused by ABOUT
forty-hve men. and when the report was circulated
tions were received from men than was neces-
fill all the vacancies, and that many were
turned away. they could not be employed
representative of the Carnegie Company stated
that the tmekeepers reported that the entire force
in the Homestead plant at work last night,
the places Of the thirteen discharged anna lgamated
men having been filed from the waiting list
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-04
r. G. ERWIN NOW PRESIDENT.
HE SUCCEEDS THE LATE II. B. PLANT AS
HEAD OF THE PLANT SYSTEM
OTHER CHANGES.

At a meeting yesterday OF the directors OF the
Plant system Of railroad and steamship lines In
the South held at No. II West Twenty-third-st.,
this city r. G. Erwin was appointed, by unahi-
nous vote president TO 1ll the vacancy caused by
the recent death Of H. B. Plant. Edward o.
Browne was appointed second vice-pres!dent, and
F. D. Sullivan, formerly Mr.. Plants private sec
rotary. was made assistant to the president
The probable appointment Of Mr. Erwin was
foretold in The Tribune several days ago. MT
Erwin Is we-known lawyer. and has lived IN
this city for some time. He first became con-
nected with the Plant system Junior partner OF
tho law firm OF Chisholm e. Erwin. general coun-
sci for the Savannah Florida and Western. at
Savannah After Judge Chisholms death he be
came first vice president Mr.. Erwin Is member
of the Union club. Manhattan Club and the South
ern Society. ,
Atlanta Ga July at is proba bic that Flem-
ing G.. Dubignon, Of Savannah. chairman OF the
State Democratic Central Committee and Mr.;
Erwin's law partner will become senior general
counsel OF the Plant interests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-04
FIGHT AHONG FREEHOLDERS.
HUDSON COUNTY MEMBERS OF THE JOINT
COMMITTEE WITHDRAW


There was sensational IN the Bergen
County Freeholders' meeting in Hackensack yes
terday when the committee on the Paterson Plank
Road bridge reported that II had employed John
H. Outwater as bridgetender. The Hudson County
members of the Joint committee withdrew from The
meeting and appointed II. Hehich to the place
Outwater is a Democrat. while the Bergen County
Committee is composed entirely Of Republicans
who were appointed expressly TO harmonze differ.
ences existing last year 49,,
Captain John Kehoe Democrat, from tnioa
Township denounced the action OF the committee
as announced. He declared that Outwater hat
been boasting around barrooms that he had nned'
the committee. saying that he owed freeholie!
brewster Of Harrington Township, money, and
the man had 10 vote for him 10 get PAID
This is all trash cried Mr.. kehoe ms naa
can't be bought for any money. inns is an hohocc
able Board and don't want such trash comlnsn
and smirching it, I'm a Democrat, but m reel
70 vote for any man In place OF renegade Demo
crat" .- 49,. p,sr.s.il
Mr. Bender. Democrat member from kidge1.a
Township sided with Captain kehoe. MT brewster
az mis- point declared that Outwater was nW IN,
debted 10 him but his mother. ana SAID ne naa
made no promises 10 anybody. Captain kehoe ".
onened on Outwater. and was peremptoriy caie'
10 order by the director. -. ,,....
There has been bitter fight between the huosos
and Bergen County members for long time Ine
Hudson County Freeholders want 10 ould nv
iron bridge in place of the present wooden structss
M a cost of $4,000 which the Bergen men oppose
believing they will be the victims OF job.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-04
RACE ON SPEEDWAY STOPPED.
POLICE BREAK IN ON CONTEST FOR


The police interfered last night and prevented
the elimination Of race for stake OF sl'oV'
which was attempted on the Speedway. me
police say II is the first time to their knowledge
that anybody has attempted to make such use
OF the drive, and they Will prevent any repe-
tItons They seemed very indignant NO ar
rests were made. although such use OF the
Speedway is said to be fragrant violation OF the
law governing its control
j. Winterbottom. an undertaken from spring
st. and f. T. Wltte. a wholesale dealer IN haru-
ware at No JOG Chambers-st., were the par'es
to the contest. Mr.. Winterbottom drove oas
mare and Mr. Witte his black gelding' both
men have met many times and nave hau many
brushes A keen rivalry grew up ana #" CUT
minated in the agreement 10 race three heats
ont of five for a purse of $500 side. About o:3o
o'clock last night both men. accompanied by
large retinue of spongers. handlers etc. APP
reared on the Speedway at One-hundreo-a Hu-
eighty ST
The sta blemen spread their paraphernaila out
on the lawn, and made extensive preparations
for the contest. There were many other per-
sons on the drive at the time, and large num-
Der of casual spectators. who took keen interest
in the proceedings. The police were not aoou''
Roth horses were attached TO the usual pneu-
matte runabouts. with three-quarters seats
Two referees were chosen. one Of hem
nronninent Fifth-ave. jeweller The horses got
off nicely together and had clear track. IL
was neck and neck to the quarter. which was
reached in O:36h The mare forged slowly ahead
and at the half was three-quarters OF a lens'h
IN the lead. making the post at l:llR. Inc
tbree-ouarters was reached in l:46 with the
mare leading by two lengths. She would nave
finished the heat by good three lengths aheao
had not the contest been brought to sudden
and unexpected termination $1,000 81,
A number OF men driving faster horses 1ol
lowed the racers from the starting place, anu
when inst beyond the three-quarters one OF
these men pa ssed both contestants ana cutllhE
in ahead Of Mr. Winterbottom stopped the raCe'
An accident averted by mario" maj gin
Roth Mr.. Winterbottom apd Mr. Witte were ex-
ceedingly indignant, were many otner Oh the
mon on the drive. and some heated exchanges
made. ,, - ,oorr
During the talk the police arrived, ana iearn-
ing ALI about the race for the money. ordered IL
stained and all parties concerned from the
track The men with the blankets, sponges etc.
we're bundled of the Speedway with little cere-
mony More consideration was given 10 MT
Witte and Mr.. Winterbottom, who got To-
gather and agreed upon a future contest. the
money being taken down temporarily. Ponce
man NcIver told them they would better ni at
tempt a second race for money on the S1ed-
way. and sarcasticaly advised them to hire
racetrack
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-04
BROOKLYN NEWS.
MR. WOODRUFF NOT WORRIED.
THE LIEUTENANT-G GOVERNOR FEELS LIT
TIE ALARM OVER THE ATTACKS ON
HIS LEADERSHIP


Lieutenant Governor Woodruff. his wife, ana
,bo,r HOY left BROOKLYN at @ o'clock last evening
FOR the Adlrondacks. They will spend AT leas' d
week in the mountains While there MI Woodruh
will attend 10 some business OF the Forestry
Board.
He is not at all alarmed over the nght against
himself and his lieutenants in Kings county lie
Is inclined on the contrary, to make Heht Oh IT,
as he knows that the same element that mas oeen
opposed TO him before has not been successiui III
deposing himself his friends. including Coiohe'
Michael j. Dady and County Chairman waiter -
Atterbury from the leadership OF the local hepuo-
lican organization.
Before going away Mr.. Woodruff told lrioune
reporter that he believed in party unity ana mar
mony but recognized that ambitious men were
always coming 10 the front and naturally MAD the
desire TO make name fame and place for them
selves
The Lieutenant-Governor is confident that .ne
fight of Postmaster Wilson. Internal Revenue COL
lector Moore and the other so-called Independents
will not affect his prestige or the influence Oh ms
friends in the organization He Is Determined 10
maintain his position I'm his own Assembly, as
trict and TO crush the opposition 10 himself In the
XIth and XTIth districts. a.. .,,,,oo,
fortunes of his friends and will not permit the
Independents 10 swerye him from his support Oh
Colonel Dady or Mr.. Atterbury. The Lieuteniaht-
Governor does not think that Postmaster wilson
Is qualified to pass on the merits OF the present
Republican leaders and he told his friends yes
terdav that Mr. Wilson, as chairman OF the Re-
publican Campaign Committee In 1872 was an ao-
sOute failure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-04
ACCEPTING THE NEW SCALE.

Pittsburg July 3.-To-days mail brought six
more signed scales 70 the Amalgamated Associa-
ton Pennsylvania headquarters. They were for the
Salisbury and Apollo works of P. II. Laufman q
Co: the Palmer Steel and Iron Company. of
Muncie Ind: the West Pennsylvania Sheet Steel
Company. of Leechburg Penn; the Cleveland
Hardware Company, Of Cleveland and the steel
works Of the Cumberland Steel and Tin Plate Com
pany of Cumberland. Md.
The scale was presented at the Oliver Iron and
Steel Companys South Side works The company
refused to sign. but agreed TO pay the rates called
for in the scale all tonnage men, and the works
are in full operation. At Jones & Laughlin's the
No bar mill Is still idle account Of the strike
for an advance but Nos 9 and 10 bar mills run
ming fun.
The strike the mills of Spang. Chalfant Co.
at Etna. and Moorhead Bros. & Co. at Sharpsburg,
is still unsettled The latter plant is operating as
usual with mont union men. 1t is believed at Anal
gamated Association headquarters that the scale
will be signed by Spang. Chalfant CO; as soon as
the repairs to the mill are completed. The firm has
proposed TO sign agreement with the men TO pay
the rates demanded but declines to recognize the
Amalgamated Association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-04
SINGING SOCIETIES LACK HARMONY.
UNITED SINGERS VOTE TO ExPEL TWO OR
CARNATIONS.

UNITED SINGERS VOTE TO ExPEL TWO OR
CARNATIONS
Harmony does exist among the members or
the various German singing societies OF Brooklyn
II is to Judge by the fact that at recent
meeting OF the United Singers Of Brooklyn. which
was held In Arion Hall. It was decided to expel
the Brooklyn Saengerbund and the Zoellner Maen-
nerchor from the central organization. This will
take away from these two societies the privilege
Of taking part in the nineteenth National Saenger-
fest which will be held In Brooklyn next spring.
Reinhold Langenau, delegate OF the Brooklyn
Saengerbund TO the central organization, was the
cause of the trouble there. further request was
made on the Saengerbund that II expel Langenau
from the organization. The trouble was caused
by the opposition OF Mr.. Lansenau TO Arthur
Claasen as sole musical conductor Of the Saenger-
fest. The delegates did not favor this request and
asked the Saengerbund TO withdraw Mr. Langenau.
The Saengerbund, however had unanimously IN
dorsed the views Of Mr.. Langenau. and did not
pay any attention to the demonstrations of the
central organization.
Similar troubles have followed the OF the
Zoener Maennerchor. This society sent in It's
resignation to the central organization few weeks
ago The latter believed that Il was the injured
organization. and decided that II the Zoellner did
not withdraw its resolution 1t should be expelled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-04
FRENCH DEFENCE.
THINKS 1T HAS A RESTRAINING INFLUENCE on
SOLDIERS WIEN PROPERLY ApMINIsTERED

THINKS 1T HAS a RESTRAINING INFLUENCE on
SOLDIERS WHEN PROPERLY ADMINISTERED
Chattanooga, Tenn. July 3 CspeciaD-Mrs. II. b.
Wilson. one Of the most prominent Woman's
Christian Temperance Union women engaged IN
temperance work in the South a Quaker by birth
in an interview to-day uphell the Army post can
teen.
Mrs. Wilson said: The subject OF the post can
teen is which I have thought deeply
feel hardly capable Of advancing an unprejudiced
opinion. My impression would be- however that
the idea advanced by General Anderson that the
canteen produced a high moral effect upon the
mtn was erroneous. That II may have a restrain
ing effect which will in time lift the moral stand
ard is probably true. In time OF peace, when the
men are restless and fret under discipline the
wise dispensaton Of the canteen under the direc-
titn OF honorable and sober officials undoubt-
eddy prevents great excess. In time OF war sta
tistlcs have proved that the main dependence OF
an army the men who march 10 battle sober
with steady pulse and clear head II seems that
at this stage of development however the liquor
habit, like many other evils must be placed in
laws requiring moderation strictly enforced. This
fact was deeply impressed upon our citizens dur
post canteen established by officers who were
u tmselves well disciplined. and the dens that
SURF 'unded the camp were forced 10 move away
he streets Of city almost impa asa bic
after certain hours in the day. II Il were possible
would raise ny voice In earnest supplica ton
that not one drop Of liquor be given to a single
Stripes but the time has yet come The men
themselves must be arc Ised. and until higher
neral n sand9rd Is he yge OF American citizen
upon hiatt most universal and degrading vice
liquor habit, and probably In vast body OF men
IKE our Army The post canteen is the best solu-
.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-04
WANT PAY ON MILEAGE BASIS.
DELAWARE LACKAWANNA AND WESTERN
EMPLOYEES TO HOLD A CONFERENCE
WITH TIE OFFICIALS.

The trainmen OF the Delaware. Lackawanna and
Western Railroad agtating for payment on
the mileage basis. instead OF receiving a fixed
amount monthly they do -Four of them.
representing the Brotherhood Of Railroad Train
and the Order of Railroad Conductors called
on W H. Truesdale president Of the road. yester-
day. with a request for conference between rep
resentatives of their organization and the officials
of the railroad. Mr. Truesdale agreed to meet
the men. and the conference will probably be held
In this city on July r.
The delegates refused to say anything upon leav-
ing the presidents office but Mr.. Truesdale said
that the trainmen wanted to be paid by the mile
instead of by the month. This is a system much
in vogue Western roads and the New-York
Central pays some of It's men in this way, 1t Is
said. The mileage principle would mean more pay
for the men. but just how much Mr.. Truesdale
refused to say.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-04
KEBO VALLEY CLUB TO REBUILD.
CHASE LAND OF ACADIA PARK COM
Observation-Disclosures REQIIRED

Bar Harbor. Me July (SpeciaD.-The Board Of
Directors Of the Kebo Valley Club held a meeting
at the Mount Desert reading room to-day 10 take
action on the destruction OF the clubhouse by fire
last Saturday night. AS a result OF the meeting
circular letter was sent 10 each member OF the
club tonight asking for subscriptions TO enable
the club only 10 build new house but 10
buy back the grounds from the Acadia Park Com
pany.
statement is Enclosed In the letter, TO the effect
that an offer has been made 10 purchase the land
Of the Acadia Park Company now occupied by the
Kebo Valley Club for the sum OF $1,000. OF which
g COO is 70 be paid In cash. the balance 10 remain
as first mortgage for five years per cent
interest. the club 10 have the privilege OF paying
of this mortgage at any time prior 10 maturity.
Subscriptions are therefore asked for Immediately
10 secure the 1900 and also a building fund.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-04

FIFTY-FIvE PERSONS TAKEN FROM ONE HOTEL
AND HELD FOR EXAMINATION

FIFTY-FIvE PERSONS TAKEN FROM ONE HOTEL
AND HELD FOR EXAMINATION.
Magistrate Nostrand In the Coney Island police
court yesterday had unusual number OF prison.
before him. The night before Captain Kenny
and his visited the Pickwick Hotel, In Tilyou's
Walk. Louis Basso. Tony Lewis and hfty-three
persons, all of whom were In the house. were ar
rested. This was the largest haul that has been
made In Coney Island In two years. Inspector
Clayton and Captain Collins, In the old days when
they directed police work at the island. made such
visits frequently After the election Of Mayor Van
Wyck and the transfer of Inspector, now Deputy
Chief, Clayton to other precincts the island was
run wide open. The Mazet committee scared the
Police Department, and Chief Devery has come TO
the decision that 1t would probably be wise. In the
interests of his party and OF his Department, TO
enforce the law strictly.
All the prisoners yesterday were held for exami-
nation. A peculiar feature Of the case was the
arrest OF a man named Goldstein. He Is lawyer
and after the case against him had been adjourned
he appeared counsel for the other defendants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-04
CHESS.
LASKER AND PILLSBURY WIN GAMES IN
TWENTY FIFTH ROUND OF
TOURNAMENT

London. July 3.-The twenty-hfth round OF the
International Chess Masters tournament was De-
gun In this city at noon to-day. when the elBh'h
round Of the Berger system served for the pairing
OF the contestants as follows Tschigorin va. Bird.
Mason VS.. Cohn. Blackburne vs. Schechter.
Lasker Showalter, Steintz rs. Pillsbury' Tins
ley VS.. Lee Janowski and Marcy had byes.
The usual adjournment took place at 4:3O D. m.
when Tschigorin had beaten Bird. Mason and
Cohn and Backburne and Schlechter had ad-
journed their respective games In even positions
Lasker had disposed OF Showalter. Steinitz had
suffered defeat at the hands Of Pillsbury and
Tinsley and Lee had drawn.
In the evening session the following additional
results were recorded: Mason and Cohn adjourned
their game a second time. still In even position.
and Blackburne and Schechter drew The fol-
lowing is the OF games won and lost 10
dat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-04
CANADIAN SOLDIERS N ROCHESTER.
TO JOIN WITH AMERICANS IN CELEBRATING
THE FOURTH OF JULY

Rochester. n. Y, July (SpeciaD.-Rochester on
the eve OF the greatest celebration In her history
presents a remarkable appearance The streets
ere crowded and every third person Is In uniform.
Besides at least thousand National Guardsmen
from almost every city in the State west of AL
bany there are a thousand Canadian soldiers from
ever the border line and their variegated uniforms
give the requisite touch of color 70 complete the
picturesqueness Of the scene. The first detach-
ment came In from Kingston last night. 1t was
the 18th Battalion. Princess OF Waless Own Ri
hes Major r. f. Kent. 325 men Their uniforms
are black with fine red braidirgs and stripes. The
18th Battalion. Argyle Light Infantry Colonel w.
w Ponton Of Bellev.lle, 25 men. arrived this
morning Their uniforms are bright scarlet and
black The 18th Highlanders Of Toronto and
troon Of the ROYAL Dragons OF Colborn arrived
tonight. The American and Canadian soldiers
fraternized promptly. and the sight OF them by
threes and tours. wearing each others caps be-
came common that by night time II excited
hardly any comment The programme arranged
Tor the day Is elaborate. and the parade, which
will be the largest the city ever knew, will be
witnessed by an Immense crowd