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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
BIG FIRE AT ST. JOHN.

81 John. n b. May 25-A fire broke out in the
general warehouse of 2. Masses & Sons. Main-st..
North End this afternoon and for several hours its
progress was unchecked. insufficient water supply,
a long term Of dry weather and a brisk gale con-
tribued 10 a confagration which, for time threat
ened annihilation TO the wooden district wherein IL
originated
Late tonight however. the fire has died out and
there Is no fear OF further loss One OF the leading
underwriters estimates the loss at 100000 and the
insurance at 100000. The burned over COM
prises fifteen blocks portions OF blocks and the
buildings destroyed number one hundred and nifty.
Two districts raVaged by the fire was composed
largely OF tenemen houses, and probably one thou
nd persons are homeless. a majority or them
iaboring people. Two deaths are TO be set down to
thr~ Are An aged woman living on Holly-st was
burned in her house. and Mrs. Arnold Mowry. who
lived a short distance from the scene, died from
tha
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
BOGUS UNION CIGAR LABELS.
TWO MILLION BURNED IN READING
pp1Nrrp AND ENGRAVER ARRESTED

TWO MILLION BURNED IN READlNG-
PRINTER AND ENGRAVER ARRESTED
Reading Penn. May IS (SpecaD.-The sequel to
the arrest Of leading Lancaster County cigar manu-
facturers for using a counterfeit label OF the
Cigarmakers International Union Of America, took
place here this afternoon. First was the arrest
Of James f. Norton. a printer. on the charge or
having printed the bogus labels. Later W. d..
Stout an engraver, was arrested. the accusation
being that he engraved the bogus label plate. Both
entered bail The paper secured through a
manufacturer having offices in Philadelphia and
New-York.
This afternoon over 100000 bogus labels were
corhscated here They taken to the out
skirts of the city and burned. About 300 were pre-
served. to be used evidence. The officials have
been aware for some time that the bogus labels
have been afoat and 1t is estimated that $4,000
worth have been disposed Of in Eastern Pennsyl-
yania and they have been sold in Philadelphia
Chicago and elsewhere recently 1t is said that
a large lot were found In the cigar factory Of
William NJ. Jacobs, Lancasters famous counter
feItor lanes Woods. OF Chicago, detective,
worked up the against the Lancaster County
manufacturers and the Reading men. he says
that ne pretended 10 be cigar manufacturer, and
in that way they let MIN into the secret.
The 100000 labels confscated here to-day II Is
charged would hFve been worth at least $4,000
10 those who used them, because II would have
abIed them by employing non-union labor, 10
turn out their work al saving OF several dollars
a thousand and in selling their cigars under the
labels to have kept the price up. Norton says he
was simply amazed when he learned he was doing
wrong In printing them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
ACCOUNTING ASKED OF PALMA.
LEAGUE WANTS TC
KNOW ABOUT THE JUNTA'S FUNDS.

J. Estrada Palma declined yesterday to make
any statement regarding the demand made upon
him by the Cuban-American League for an account
Ing Of the funds which passed through his hands
or those Of Treasurer Guerra in the course OF the
Cuban rebellion He admitted having received
letter from William o. Mcdowell and A. A. Aguirre
president and secretary respectively of the Cuban
American League asking for report, but would
say nothing further about It. He said however,
that he about to close the Cuban headquarters.
which at No 80 New-st., and retire TO his
country home there to live in obscury henceforth.
Mr. Palma said recently in a published letter that
ne alone constituted the Cuban Junta In New York
during the rebellion, and that all money re-
ceived for the Cuban cause had been paid out by
him personally by his order He added that the
fund amounted 10 81 10000 and that balance re-
manned. Mr.. Mcdowell thinks from information
which he has. that the receipts must have
amounted to about ss7OO00. and says that there
must therefore be balance Of more than $4,000
since Mr.. Palma himself has declared that less
than 8. 600 900 expended
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26

Ad,,ices from Jamaica dated May IS and
ceived here Yesterday said that the jamaican Rep
resentatives in order to place the burden OF the
expected results upon the Governor, passed the
third reading of the Tariff bill. II was contended
that such action would result In American retaha-
tion and would practically put an end TO jamaican
exnorts The view Of the Colonial Secretary OF
state Mr.. Chamberlain. opposed the idea OF ia
maican reciprocity with the United States. hoping,
annarently to turn the bulk Of the fruit trade to
IIiIriand The dispatch received by Sir Augustus
Hemmine lends color TO the rumor that schemes 20
foster that object have failed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
TRADE WITH JAMAICA.
MR. CHAMBERLAIN CONSENTS TO CON
FERENCE AT WASHINGTON.

Kingston Jamaica, May 25.-The Governor Of
Jamaica, Sir Augustus w. L. Hemming has
received instructions from the Secretary Of
State for the Colonies, Joseph Chamberlain, to
send two delegates from the Legislature to
Washington there TO meet a delegate from
London for the purpose Of comforting with the
State Department on the whole subject Of ia
maicas tariff and reciprocity with the United
States This announcement has considerably
allayed public anxiety on the subject Of the
recent tariff trouble
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
AN ANTITRUST LOVE FEAST.
BRYAN THE CHIEF SPEAKER AT The
pANOUET IN ST. LOUIS.


c, 1,ou,s. May 25.-Promptly at e:i5 o'clock this
evening the ba nd struck up THE Stars and stripes
,,a >, a, army of walters laden with viands
onoarad and the mammoth Democratic antitrust
hano,,e, was on. while LAS people seated at the
tables broke into a tremendous cheer. rising IN
bodv and waving the small flags that had oeeh
rro,,,dod at each cover. The vast arena OF the
Coliseum was filed with long tables decorated
with roses. lilies Of the valley and carnations The
tab,o of honor was placed A raised platform at
the north side Of the arena, and at II were seated
W / Bryan ex- Governor John p. Algeld. o. H. T.
Relmont " c. Wetmore. Harry B. Hawes, presi-
dent Of the Jefferson Club. under whose auspices
the dinner was given; Champ Clark, David A
De Armond and a number Of other prominent
Democrats The Coliseum decorated through
ont with flags and in the centre OF these was
fixed a large silver shield.
Tho dinner was finished at o'clock. No speeches
were made during the banquet BY the time the
tables were cleared the five thousand seats OF the
annbitheatre were filled with spectators and the
sneaking began The first speaker was President
Hawes. who delivered the address OF welcome He
vas followed Ry ChamP GIa,E OF missouri; VINO
name OF the state Committee. Mr.. Clark
enthusiastically received
c p Faris accepted the banner presented by
Mr. Clark in honor OF Pemlscot County. and Con-
gresham NJ f. Benton made the address OF
ceptance for the XVIII Congress District.
Trusts and Democracy" occupied Colonel VI. c.
Wetmore OF ST. Louis. only Few minutes. His
remarks were greeted with cheers.
He was followed by David De Almond. OF Mis-
sou,, uho smoke on The Trust and It's Parents"
The parents OF the trust according to the speaker.
are the protective tariff favored by the Republi-
cans and the partiaty which. ne said. 1at party
had always shown to corporate interests.
WHAT MR.. BRYAN SAID.
When Mr.. Hawes rose TO Introduce Mr. bryan
he was greeted with applause ana 'he recepuo"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
YIELDING TO GERMAN DEMANDS.

Pekng, May 25.-An imperial edct has been
issued giving assent to the building of the Ten-
Tsin-Chin-K Keang Railroad. This completes the
work OF Baron Heyking. the retiring Ger
man Minister to China. who is still here, though
preparing to leave the place in a few days. In
the Baron's stay at Peking he has been uni
formly successful in his negotiations with the
Chinese Government, and has done much to in
crease German power in China
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
SICKNESS or GEORGE GR0SSMITH

Iondcn May 3.-George Grossmth. the we'll
known actor operate artist. entertainer and com
poser has been confined TO his room at the Re
form Club for some time. suffering from general
debility His physicians are unable 10 discover the
specinc trouble. and no longer In regular at
tendance upon him Inquiry at the club to-day
elected the information that the officials have no
snecial anxiety, though the age OF the patient
renders a full recovery doubtful.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
SUPPOSED CAUSE OF THE ACTION.

Iondon. May 26-The corr espondent Of The
Dauv Mail" at Kingston. Jamaica, after refer
ring to the instructions to send two Jamaicans
70 Washington. says that 'hey are to accom-
nanv Sir Cavendish Boyle, Colonial secretary or
Rritisb Guiana. 1t is supposed that the object
&c ~ convince the Jamaicans that Mr. Chamber
lain had no alternative but 10 reiuse 'he 'eIihs
of the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26

British Association for the Advancement OF Science
His home is in WhtNey-ave. NewHaven 80
Some of Professor Hadley's classmates were Otto
I. Barnard, president OF the Continental Irust
Company. OF this city Robert J. Cook, the famous
Yale rowing coach; James b Dill the well
corporation lawyer of this city: Lispenard stew
art, president Of the New-York State Prison Som- @
mission; c. Creighton Webb. OF this city, and me
late Walker Blaine. eldest of James G. Blame
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
THE PARIS STILL AGROUND.
TWO UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS MADE TO
FLOAT THE STEAMER.

Coverack. Cornwall. May 25.-Five powerful
tugs tried to haul off the Paris at o'clock this
afternoon but she was not moved More coal is
being jettisoned from her bunkers, and another
effort TO float her will be made at daybreak
previous attempt took place at o'clock this
morning and was frutless. The position of the
steamer has not altered. but the conditions are
looked upon as being less favorable. A moder-
ate n n f.. wind is blowing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
CHINA'S FEAR or RUSSIA.
CONCESSION HAVE BEEN
ARRANGED.

London, May 26.-The St. Petersburg corre-
spondent Of THE Daily Mail" says:
Il am assured that China. so far from refusing
to yield to the Russian demand for a railway
concession to connect Peking with the Russian
system in Manchuria. has agreed. and that the
terms of the concession are already settled
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
CHANGES IN CHILPS CABINET.

Santiago de Chill. May g.-After consultation
with the leaders OF the principal political parties
President ErrazurE has decided to make several
changes I'm the Coalition Cabinet. In the reconst-
,,,,d Ministry Julio Zegers will be Premier and
Minister Of Foreign Affairs pr Carlos Walker
ii%Snsrdo Matte that Of Industry and Public Works
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
EXPEDITION TO BEAR ISLANDS.

Berlin May &.-The semi-ofiical North Ger
man Gazette" to-day, in view Of the comment on
the dispatch Of an expedition. consisting Of two
German ships, to the Bear Islands, says: Tine ex-
petition has nothing 10 do with Spitzbergen. Its
sole object is TO re-establish Germanys FORMER
North Sea fisheries which. II is believed. be
successfully revived from headquarters on owner
less Bear Islands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
TFYAs ANTITRUST BILL A LAW

Austin. Tex. May Ex-Governor sayers to-day
signed the Antitrust bill passed at the present ses
sion OF the Legislature. II does not become oper-
ative until January 81. 1901 This law has been
carefully framed. and Governor Sayers VIII prob
ably ask the proposed antitrust convention 70
adopt this bill and have II enacted into law by all
Southern States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
Wales NEW PRESIDENT.
PROFESSOR ARTHUR T. HApLEY ELECT
rn 70 SUCCEED TIMOTHY DWIGHT.
,pv AND TREASURER OF THE COR
PoRArroN REsIGN-PRoFEssoR HAD
,ry.s SELECTION POPULAR.
r,v TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

rpY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRlbUNEI
raven Conn. May 25-At a meeting OF
~ Cornoration of Yale University, held this af-
INV ''e Professor Arthur Twining Hadley. Of
.,a-.,uaven was elected to succeed President
,,1'oh, whose resignation from office goes into
'Aoot an Iuly / There was almost full mem
.",sh,n Of the corporation present, and 1t is un-
s.rs,ood that the vote was practically unani-
NOUS. r,,, ,
pofore the election Professor Franklin r.
,,ov,er secretary. and W. w Farnam. treas
,,rar Of the corporation submitted their resig-
ra,,ons These were not unexpected as both.
a, the time Of President Dwight's resignation.
md signiNed their intention Of Withdrawing at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26

The Bear Islands form group in the North Polar
Sea off the northeast coast Of Siberia. between
latitude 10 and 20 30 NORTH and longitude i6i'
and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
vrlBA IN "RonEO AND JULIET"

London May &-Mme. Melba made her first ap-
nearance in the Covent Garden opera season TINS
evening in Romeo and Juliet" She received an
enthusiastic greeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
DEATHS OF SOLDIERS IN CUBA.

Washington. May 25-General Brooke. at Havana.
reports the death OF the following soldiers in Cuba:
Private r O. Howes. 7th Cavalry. typhoid fever;
Frank NJ Thompson civilian employe. enteritis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
SIP gryRy AGAIN on THE STAGE.

rondon Nav B-sir Henry Irving reappeared at
- I,csur, Theatre this evening IN Sardou 3
- ..Robeepierre," and received a great ovation
Ue Is now apparently as well as ever
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
RuMoR ABOUT AMERICAN LINE DENIED.

James A Wright. second vice-president Of the
American Line said yesterday that there no
truth in the rumor that the lire about 10
esta blish a Pacific and West Indian service. He
said that the line had now ali the business II could
1uGlo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26

Vienna May 25.-Emperor Francis Joseph received
Mark Twain" Samuel L. Ciemen9 In special au-
dience this afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
Santiago, May %.


Just returned from inspection Of principal In
terror towns north coast this department.
People at work. no hunger no application for
personal assistance during trip. People abso-
lutely quiet; Cuban troops under arms any
where In province; no brigandage. WOOD.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26

Professor Nathorsts relief party sails on the
steam wha!er Antarctic. of which he is part owner
A wealthy Norwegian merchant named Hammer
Will defray almost the entire cost OF the expedition
The relief party consists Of six scientinc men 1 be-
eides Dr Nathorst and crew OF thirteen: Inc
plan is 10 head for Jan-Mayen, an Island IN me ne
an opening is found through which the shore can
10 he'd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
SANTIAGO PROVINCE QUIET.

Washington May 25.-The War Department
tonight received the following message from
General Leonard Wood. in command of the
Province of Santiago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
THE ~pAN-AMERIcAY EXPRESS"

.rha now fast train on the NewYork CentraI;
Love New-York 500 p. m. daily. arrive BunaIo
los Niagara Falls $40 Toronto 10 ~ next morning.
-Adyt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-26
SEARCH FOR ANDREE BEGINS.
DEPARTURE OF NATHORsTs PARTY FROM
UEISINGBORG

Copenhagen. May 25-The expedition under Pro
fessor A. G. Nathorst which is to search along
the northeast coast OF Greenland for Andree. the
missing aeronaut sailed to-day from Helsngborg'
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-06-09
Cablegram from Kautz.

Washington, June 6.-The navy de-
partment has received the following
cablegram from Admiral Kautz, dated
at Apia, May IS: THE department
cable of the 18th inst. received. Will
instruct the commander of the Badger
to send the Brutus to Honolulu as soon
as she can be spared. Expect to sail
from here the 21st with the remains
of Lieut.. Lansdale and Ensign Mono
CHAN. Will probably reach San Fran
cisco June 25."
This dispatch was evidently brought
into San Francisco by steamer, and Is
therefore about three weeks old. Ac-
cording to Admiral Kautz's program he
is probably now at Honolulu. The run
from Honolulu to San Francisco Is
about eight days, so that he will evil
IDENTIFY be there for some time before
sailing for San Francisco, as he makes
his date of arrival there June 25.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-06-09
Street Incident.

my Dear Sir" exclaimed Lawyer
Bartholomew Livingston, meeting the Rev.
DIR. Archibald Windham on the village
street. "What does this mean? l thought
YOU were laid up with all sorts of bad dis
eases"
"And so was, "replied the reverend gen.
tleman, II had an attack of indigestion and
from that time on my whole system has
Deen in disordered condition until began
takiDg Hoods Sarsaparilla which has put
ne on my feet and cured all my stomach
roubes."
81 don't doubt it," said the lawyer. This
anne medicine cured my wife of rheumatism
no my little girl of scrofula When they
by it's the best medicine money can buy,
hey only tell the truth"
Eyes, yes, so they do" replied the mini
er, and the two passed on
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-06-09
Col. Raw Going to Alaska.

San Francisco, Cal, June Cool s.
H. Ray has arrived here on his way
to take command of the department OF
Northern Alaska, which comprises all
the territory north of the sixty-second
degree of latitude. He expects to
leave about June 20 with his command,
which will consist of two companies OF
infantry, probably from the Seven.n
regiment, now on their way to lie
coast. It Is the intention OF the gov
eminent to establish three posts along
the Yukon, which will be permanently
garrisoned.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-06-09

city OF Owosso, and to provide for punishment
Tor the violation thereof, and to repeal all ordi
nances conflicting Herewith.
sec. L. That all sidewalks hereafter built and
constructed In the city of OwOsso shall be con
slructed OF stone, artificial stone, or of tar and
gravel, commonly called tar walks. and no side
Walk snall Do constructed OF any other material.
except by the permission OF the committee on
streets and sidewalks of the city Of Owosso
Sec Ill. All cross walks hereafter constructed
In the city of Owosso shall be built and construc-
ted of cedar blocks
Sec Ill. Any person building and constructing
or rebuilding any sidewalks OF any other mater
lal, except as mentioned In this ordinance, un-
less by permission of the committee ON streets
aud sidewalks, shall be punished by fine of not
less than one dollar. and not to exceed the sum
vi SZo0O ana costs OF prosecution. or In default Of
the payment thereof, be imprisoned In the cOun-
" JAIL OF shiawassee county for period not ex-
Sec. Nv. All sidewalks hereafter built in the
city OF OwossO of s0ne artificial stone or of tar
and gravel. better known as tar walks, may be
built under the direction Of the committee on
streets and sidewalks OF said city,
Sec v. The city Of OwOssO shall pay is Of the
cost and expense of all sidewalks hereafter con-
structed, when constructed Of stone, artificial
under the direction and supervision of the COM
mittee on streets and sidewalks OF said city, and
for no other. W
Sec. vi. The committee on streets and side.
walks, is hereby authorized to require from all
contractors and other persons building and con-
structing sidewalks. under the direction and
walks, as provided for by section four Of this
act; good and sufficient bond for the faithful
performance of their contract with said city, Tor
the building and construction Of all sidewalks
built and constructed by them, and for the durar
bility thereof. ....
Sec. VII. Said bond shall be In such amount
as the city Of OwOssO may by resolution require
from time to time, and shall be for sufficient
sum to cover all sidewalks built and constructed
by any person building and constructing side
walks In said city, for the year In which they
build and construct said sidewalks, said bonds TO
be approved by the common council OF said
city.
Sec. VIII. All ordinances or parts Of Ordi-
nances In any way contravening any portion OF
this ordinance Is hereby repealed.
Sec. TX. This ordinance shall take effect 20
DAYS from the date of the passage thereof.
Passed and approved June Q, 1899,
j. W. JORDAN, President.
Attest JOHN L. ASH, City Clerk.
CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-06-09
CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS MEET.
Four Services Necessary to Accommodates
the Crowd.

-FOUR services Necessary to Accommodate to
the Crowd.
Boston, June 6.-Sunday's four serv-
ices at the First Church of Christ
marked the beginning of the annual
meeting Of Christian Scientists in this
country and Europe. There are about
10000 members of the church here at
present, and 1850 new members were
added to the roll and received into the
church at the communion services
Sunday. This included several from
England and Scotland and three from
Australia, who made the pilgrimage to
Boston to unite with the mother CHURCH
here.
The services were the same at each
meeting, consisting of hymn, by MIRA
Mary Baker G. Eddy, sung by the con-
gregation, reading from the scriptures,
prayer, hymn, announcements, reading
Of tenets and rules Of the church, sing
ing of the communion hymn, written
by Mrs. Eddy, reading of Mrs. Eddy's
message, hymn, invitation to commun-
ion, scientific statement of being, and
benediction. Mrs. Eddy lives in Con-
cord, N. H., and was not present at any
OF the meetings.
The membership enrolled on the
books of the mother church up to May
20 was 12,114. This will make total
membership of nearly $1,000.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1899-06-09
Advoca te-General Removed

Paris, June 6.-The ministers met
this morning. President Loubet in the
chair, and decided to remove the ad-
vocate-general, M. Lombart. and the
minister Of justice. M. Lebret, was d.
rected to begin proceedings against NJ.
Tardiff, president of the Assizes court,
before the council of magistracy. for
the way in which they conducted tho
case against NM. Deroulede and Mar
cel-Habert, who were acquitted
Wednesday last Of the charge of incit-
ing soldiers to INSTRUMENTATION at the
time OF the election of President Lou
bet