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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
NO AMENDED BILL ALLOWED.
PROCEEDING THAT WILL PREVENT RECOVERY
FROM THE AMERICAN CASUALTY AND
INSURANCE COMPANY

Baltimore Dec (SpeciaD Judge Morris. in the
United States Court gave important opinion to-
day in the suit Of the Boston and Albany
Railroad Company and others against Henry
A Parr and other directors OF the defunct Ameri-
can Casualty and Insurance Company, Of this city,
involving s20co0O0 Judge Morris refused TO allow
an amended bill TO be filed. and as a previous de-
murrer by the defendants had been sustained. It is
probable that order OF the Court will be asked
which will practically dismiss the bill. Nothing Will
remain for the comp.ainants then except an appeal
which will probably be TAKEN
The compainants as follows: The Boston
and Albany Railroad Company. the Boston and
Maine Railroad Company the Cochrane Chemical
Company. the New England Telephone and Tee-
graph Company. the Concord and Montreal Rail-
road Company. and the Long Island Railroad Com
pany, Jordan. Marsh & Co. and others. The suit
was instituted in July 1896 the plaintiffs suing the
directors OF the American Casualty Company 10
rec over large amounts OF money.
The casualty company several years ago was
nourishing corporation, and insured anything and
everything. Its business was remarkably large.
Suit was entered by the plaintiffs in the present
case asking that receivers be appointed, and al
lelying that this action should be taken 10y rea-
son OF the fact that the company had declared a
divideni while nJoveut. The matter was brought
before the court and u. X. Este Fisher and the
Mercantile Trust and Deposit Company were APP
pointed receivers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
0. F. WILLIAMS BACK FROM MANILA
HE SAYS THE REBELLION IS BROKEN AND
NATIVE TROOPS WILL SOON TAKE THE
PLACE OF THE AMERICANS FOR
GARRISON Duty

Oscar F. Williams. OF Rochester y. Y. who was
United States Consul General at Manila during
the troubled times just before and during the
Spanish American War, and who went through the
battle OF Manila Bay the Baltimore and the
Olympia, arrived here from the Philippines yester-
day on the steamer Ping suey from Singapore His
brother. L. L. Williams. OF this city went down the
bay in tug 10 greet him, and brought him back
TO Pier No. g. East River. where he was landed at
$50 2. m. The two brothers went at once 70 the
home OF l. l. Williams and announced their in
tention OF starting for Rochester last evening by
the sl5 train over the New-York Central. MI
Williams gave an interesting account OF the pres
ent state OF affairs in the Philippines when seen
by Tribune reporter at the pier.
In ore year from now. he said. "nne-tenths
Of troops In the Philippines will be back in
this country, and We shall be controlling the ISL
ands by means OF native troops. The Filipnos are
rapidly finding out that we mean them well, and
think they realizing the foolishness OF their
struggle Just fact as they are realizing its
futlity. II they could be convinced Of in
tentions they would give up the instruction
Aguinaldo himself things they are. I knew
him well before the outbreak OF last winter, and
great deal Of him. He told me one day that
he knew the Filipinos would receive under United
States rule every blessing convinced Of this
myself he said. but how can I convince my army?
That is the trouble. Although the Filipinos trust
him implicitly. he cannot convince them OF the
good intentions Of the Americans. Spain has ground
her way Of doing things so ndebly into the Filipino
mind that the Fillpinos cannot attribute any good
motives to the Americans. II Agulnaldo to
give UP the struggle l know he would be
knitted by Of his soldiers before he was twenty
four hours older I firmly believe that he would
give his right arm be in New-York City or IN
General Ots's office at this moment Agunaldo IS
a good fellow. and he means well. I don't think
he is looking out altogether for his own profit
people say. AS for the 100000 which is said to
have been given to him as bride to call off the
rebellion few years ago, ! can say that one-half
of the sum went into the Spanish Governor-Ge
erals private bank account Aguinaldo had 100000
in a Hong Kong bank time, but ne drew It
all out and spent It in securing for the lnsur
gents. He also refused a salary OF $4,000 which
was offered 10 him by the Filipino Congress, be
cause. he said. the money needed more for
other things. I have heard rumors that promises
OF independence made by to Agunaldo but
I do not believe them, and know Of such
promises myself"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
G. r. HUBER'S THRILLING EXPERIENCE
SAYS HE WAS ROBBED BY FOUR HIGHwAYMEN
IN BROAD DAYLIGHT

SAYS HE WAS ROBBED BY FOUR HIGHwAYMEN
IN BROAD DAYLIGHT.
Caorre n. Huber. the museum and roadhouse pro-
prietor, entertained Tribune reporter last evening
with a thrilling story about encounter he had
Yesterday in broad daylight with armed highway
men in which Mr. Huber, after being threatened
with four revovers. was robbed of money and
iewelry. and on being thrown out Of his wagon
fractured his kneecap and sustained other injuries
Mr. Huber was in bed when he told the story, az
his home in the Manning fats, Northumberland
sxteeath-st and Seventh-ave. with his right leg
heavily bandaged and his right hand and arm badly
swollen. caused. he said by blows struck with re-
vovers.
II was driving this morning In a single roau
wagon" Mr. Huber began. from my place, where
l am building a barn opposite the Empire CiNy
track. This is in Central Park-ave, about three
quarters of mile above the city limits. 1t was
about Il o'clock. and had gone only short dis
lance when saw two men coming up in the middle
OF the road. l pulled my horse so as to &c
around. when the bigger OF the two made room Tor
me TO 20 between them. Then each one GRABBED
the horse with one hand and with the other covered
me with a revolver. They threatened TO shoot II
las discovered later. they took about $3.50 in
money and two checks for $50 and $50. but they
left me with tS5 in my trousers pocket ana S'y
stud fourth man with revolver came up Whlle
we were struggling and he watcher the hght close
~ from distance part Of the time. -. -,.o
under suspicion. They are Michael Rose, twenty
four years old OF Yonkers; Giuseppe Nummiziatlo
twenty-four years old Nicolo AGeSb, yea rs
old all Of Mount Vernon. They were arrested three
hours after the alleged hold up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
AMERICANS AT WINDSOR.
DOCTORS AND NURSES FROM THE MAINE
PRESENTED TO THE QUEEN.

DOCTORS AND NURSES FROM THE MAINE
PRESENTED TO THE QUEEN.
London Dec. 4-The American doctors and
nurses who are going TO South Africa on the
American hospital ship Maine visited Windsor
Castle this afternoon. under the guidance OF
Major Cabell. A landau and an omnibus from
the royal stables took the party from the sta
ton. They were received by Lord Pelham
Clinton, Master Of the Queens Household. The
visitors escorted through the State and
private apartments. Later. the party went 10
Cumberland Lodge for tea. at the invitation Of
Princess Christian Of Schleswig- Holstein daugh-
ter Of Queen Victoria
The Maine party later were presented to
Queen Victoria.
Lady Randolph Churchill has been summoned
10 Windsor Castle. where she will dine and
spend the night tomorrow. 1t is said that the
object Of the visit is that she may discuss pri-
vately with the Queen the plans in regard 10
the Maine and other matters connected with
the movement.
Each member OF the party presented 10
the Queen separately and Her Majesty said:
Il am glad TO see you II is so good OF you TO
come over 10 help my men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
l,,onpER RIVERS FIGHT.
r..,,nued from nrst page.


:, the Queensland contingent ana
II aosln OF - ~ the Coldstream GUARDS. VINO
In menu 10 river and swan nearly 10 the
tsped my ,be race Of a steady fire, but VINO
Ia she ~ 80 retire. and Joining hands swan
r. fOrceT, heir number being nearly crowned
~. retreat. heavy fire all day.
frs BTU" savoc was wrought on the boer
!, iesriu enemy being forced TO ny from
kxscns IN nbrnents. Night put an end 10 the
q inuSsao5ehed The infantry brigade was
gully cu' rstreated at night. taking their
Xne BOZ .haro and we are now occupying
- viii .,n-s The enemy's loss was ire
,.rs received from Modder River
O~ ~. that even the desperate courage
~ So. force displayed all day long failed
H' che Beers from their strong inuench-
nd night fell on an Undecided battle
rse.rsntly during the course OF the night
= w" c.o,ie commanding the Beers who
Ss" Ia - have numbered eleven thou
r ' decided that the struggle was hope
% He" ~ british found the town and sur
= ~ nos,,ions evacuated when daylight
s'''Ne ,ha whole British army crossed the
pTss .ncsr,ped on the Boer positions. The
an here are unanimous ~
EH thar Kimberley's needs must be very
fnO" ,o induce General Methuen to expose
so,. Of his command TO the Boer marks
'' W. NV intrenchcd in a semi-circular posi-
,'h' sao5lv was the fire zone that the Scots
On 60 cornrelled TO leave their Maxim
0S" whom they were forced 10 seek less
'n rrorDd II was only after dusk that a
IPV'e =, r~,.tsb +roops succeeded in cross
liver nv a r1illdam on the extreme left
=, night FELL the Boer artillery fire was still
a,orous as in the morning. but the Beers
f..,rent in the night saved the situation for
pri,ish Az the same time II precluded all
~Ailitv OF pursuit even II the exhausted
50 troors were capable Of pursuing their
- - conclusion OF the correspondents that the
s r,,,sf have suffered heavily must be con-
- tom, Official sources before II is accepted
80, In anv case. the Beers retired without
| :, sgu Of disorder, CARRYING on their guns ana
IG~srf Thus General CrOnje's force is still
~. Rut the fact that General Methuen and
-, Kekewich are now in communication
.ssuse A reconsideration of the Boer COM
ns.,s-'s plan 10 give battle at Spytfontein.
- he might be simultaneously attacked by
- British forces.
:. - rsported that the Modder River bridge
] ~ tssp repaired and that the British resumed
81, march toward Kimberley to-day.
IT, iset that the De Beers mines foundry is
.s.i,g shells while the garrison seldom replies
\ ,bs Boers' artillery. is said 10 point to a
Israty Of ammunition at Kim percy, partally
[..onr,,nr for General Methuen's haste.
TIE Fvsning News" says II learns that a
Isss dlspatch was received to-day from an Of
T., n, the Guards saying simply I'm Kimber-
- which II is added. may mean that General
Isbuen's vanguard has entered Kimberley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
COLUMBIA FOOTBALL TEAM FETED

Several hundred alumni and students OF Columbia
University assembled last night in the small ball
room at Sherrys, the occasion being the second OF
the Alumni Associations yearly smokers.
To each member OF the team and 10 the substl-
tutes a silver matchbox presented after a
brief speech by Dean Van Amringe, Of Columbia
University. on each OF the boxes was engraved
the recipients name and Columbia University
Football Team, 1899" After the presentation three
cheers given for the team, for each member.
for the victory Yale. and three times three
for "Old Columbia" large silk banner with the
names Of the team and substitutes embroidered
thereon is being made under the direction OF the
Alumni Association and will be presented. accord
ing 10 custom. 70 the university. The University
Glee Club gave a musical programme several
impromptu speeches were made. the university fac
ulty team and students were toasted and the yells
and songs given with enthusiasm until a late hour
The members Of the team are ". p. Slocovitch,
G. H. Miller. o. Longacre. G. a. Neidlinger H. II.
Weeks r. b. clarendon !. r. Knapp: c. A Wright.
d. W. Smythe. r. r. Wilson (captain) and w r.
Morley; substitutes G T. Denman J. Simons T.
3 Bruce. G.. E. McCaskel A. II. Putnam. J. 3.
Wolf Jones 5. Erving. c. Berrien and W. Z.
Mitchell (manager).
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05

from 10000 to 5000 men, The health OF the
British garrison was good
The Boer force at Colenso is estimated to be
10000 men. with fifteen guns
farmer. arrested by the Beers and released
November ~. has arrived at Estcourt He says
General Joubert personally commands the CO.
lenso force.
letter from an officer at Ladysmith reveals
a novel feature Of a modern battle. The writer
says that at the battle Of Reitfontein several
ladies arrived on bicycles. or course they kept
at distance but shell pitched close to them,
causing them to pedal off 70 a safer position"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
The OPERATIONS IN NATAL.
he BOYBARDMENT OF LADYsMITH GET
TING MORE DEADLY.

TING MORE DEADLY.
London, Dec Am the news from Natal
Emphasizes the difficulties before General Clery.
here q growing belief that some delicate
~skng operation has been intrusted TO some
s7icisn while General Hndyard carries out the
cs' front demonstration.
ny latest advlces from Ladysmith. dated
N'Eday, November %. say the Smelling Of
= pace was continued II also appears that
T's's schalkburgher. commanding the Beers,
ga message suggesting that all the wounded
sent to a neutral camp, and that General
''N peremptorily refused, when. II Is added,
o'tFs deliberately shelltd the hospital
Al accounts agree that the Boer shells were
,-a more damaging than previously. A num-
" civilians and police were killed or
.-n9ed while the Liverpool and Gloucester
.aaons lost eleven men on November "A.
=" siege Of Ladysmth was then growing
niger. The Beers were estimated to number
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
GIFTS TO coLUMBIA UNIVERSITY.

The secretary OF the Board OF Trustees Of CO.
lurnbia University. announces the following anony-
NOUS gifts: $4,000 for the guarantee fund OF
the present year. 1900 for the general fund ana
., ooo for the equipment OF the Department OF
Geology In addition, the Due de Loubat. who
gave real estate valued $500 900 last year this
Wear gives a portrait OF himself by Madrazo- Pro-
lessor Thomas Eglesion has presented some valu-
able books President Low has turned over 10 the
treasurer bonds OF the corporation amounting 70
idsO 90 the last instalment OF his Immense GIT
Tor the construction OF the library.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
TRANSPORT ISMoRE BREAKS Up.
Art OF THE AMMUNITION AND MOST or

Az OF THE AMMUNITION AND MOST OF
THE HORSES LOST.
l6ndon. Dec. At is said that most Of the
Ne swords and carbines and part Of the
|-nunition have been landed from the British
k,usport Ismore. ashore in st. Helena Bay.
An Official dispatch from Cape Town an
|sunced that the Ismore broke up yesterday
.sinr. Her stern is out Of the water but her
r. is gone All hands and twenty horses out
three hundred and fifty were saved.
he loss OF the Ismores horses is quite serious
The present moment, when they were particu-
|Ey needed. They consisted Of selected trained
(srgers and gun teams. II Is not yet clear
te,her the six field guns on board the trans
r. were saved In any case, much war mate
\ and hospital equipment were lost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
An ADDITION TO HARrARD'S LIBRARY.

VALUABLE ROMANCE LIBRARY OF JAMES RUS
SELL LOWELL PURCHASED
Cambridge Dec. (speciaD-The committee OF
which Professor Charles Eliot Norton is chairman
has finally purchased the library OF romance liter
allure once owned by James Russell Lowell, and
within few days the collection Will be taken from
Elmwood TO the Harvard University library. II
will be known as the Lowell Memorial Library OF
Romance Literature. and Will contain over seven
hundred volumes The books, which were collected
bv Mr. Lowell when he was lecturing al Harvard;
re chiefly in old French and Spanish, and are OF
value not only ntrirscally but also because OF the
annotatlons in them by man OF such scholarship
and originality OF criticism The funds TO purchase
the books were subscribed in answer TO an appeal
made last February.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05

OF guilty. At the request Of counsel he was re-
manded until to-day for sentence. Sullivan was
charged with illegal voting in the second election
district OF the XIXth Assembly District. Harley
g. Gardiner. eighteen years old, was the princlpa!
witness for the prosecution. He testified 20 deal
made between man by the name OF Moon and
Sullivan by which the latter was 10 go 10 the
XIXth Assembly District. register and vote under
the name Of William Morris. The deal was ar
ranged in a saloon ir the Bowery. which sullivan
visited in company with the witness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
A THRASHING MACHINE TRUST.

A consolidation OF the leading thrashing machine
manufacturing companies Of the United States,
with the exception OF the j. l. Case Company, has
been arranged The company. which Is 10 be
be incorporated within few davs II will have
$50 600 600 capital stock and 5000 900 bonds The
banking firm OF II. b. Hollins & Co. Is financing
the consolidation. and Charles r. Flint is in
terested with them in II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
AWARDS AT EXPORT EXPOSITION.

Boston. Dec 4-Walter Baker Co.. Limited
Dorchester Mass have Just received from the
Judges Of the National Export Exposition In Phla-
delphla the highest awards on all the preparations
OF cocoa and chocolate exhibited by them Ihis
famous company. now the largest manufacturers
OF cocoa and chocolate in the world. nave received
the highest awards from the great internatlonal
and other eNpostions held during the last hfty
years IN Europe and America.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
STRIKING SIGN OF FRIENDSHIP

London. Dec. 4.-The afternoon newspapers well
come the appointment Of Adelbert F. Hay as
United States Consul at Pretoria The St.
Jamess Gazette" says:
It is by numerous small indications rather than
by striking Outbursts that the real depth OF In
ternauonal sentiment can be gagged as between
the two great countries who prefer making their
sympathy plain 10 one another 10 parading II be-
fore the world The appointment OF Mr.. Hay Is
OF those small but significantly important
signs by which the impartial observer test the
sincerely good feeling between ourselves and the
United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
TRANSPORTS AT THE CAPE.

ape Town Dec. 4.-The British transport
sra from New Orleans November 3, has
NV here
| s,ransport Canning. from London Novem-
H. has also arrived here. with the 1st Bat
|rs HOwiZers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
STORES OF ARMS IN CUBA.
REQUEST THAT SURPRISES THE AMER
ICAN AUTHORITIES.

ICAN AUTHORITIES.
Havana, Dec 4-Domlngo Nazabe made ap-
plication to Governor General Brooke for a per-
NIT to ship from Cienfuegos, for the use OF the
Government Of Colombia, 1000 Remington
rifles and 100000 cartridges. The application
was granted. but the fact that any one man
possesses this quantity OF war material In Cupa
and has held II hitherto without the knowl-
edge OF the authorities raises suspicion that
II is possible there may be some foundation Tor
rumors that large stores OF arms are on deposit
at various points on the island An investiga-
ton will be instituted TO discover where Naza-
bel obtained these supplies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
CONVICTED OF ILLEGAL VOTING.

In the extraordinary term OF the Supreme Court
Yesterday Justice Werner presiding the jury in
the case OF George T Sullivan brought in verdict
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
Mr.. VAN ALIENS OFFER DECLINED.

London. Dec. Al. J. Van Allen. the Amer
lean millionaire, has had an unsuccessful ex-
perience IL seems, in attempting 10 render aid
10 the British wounded in South Africa. He
first offered the War Office an ambulance fully
equipped 10 the extent of 10000 to be Of
fcered and manned by the English army, on
condition that he be allowed TO accompany II
10 the front The War ONCE replied, asking In
what capacity he could go. and this produced
an offer from Mr.. Van Allen to go in any
capacity. however modest. The War Office was
compelled to decline
Mr.. Van Allen then offered the ambulance to
the Maine Hospital Ship Committee. The lat
ter. finding the ambulance adapted to land uses
only consulted with the War Office and eventu-
ally informed Mr. Van Allen that the committee
would be glad to take him to South Africa as
a guest, but that, arriving at Cape Town,
II would be necessary to turn him and the am
bulance over TO the army, in which event the
two would beco ne hospital section, possibly
having TO remain in Cape Town.
Mr. Van Allen refused TO become a mere hos
pital section and withdrew his offer.
His main object 1t is believed was to go to
the front and IL is thought that he had no
special desire to do hospital work except on
that condition. An unconhrmed report is in cir
culation that he may make similar offer 10 the
Beers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
nIG INTERPRETATIONS va MOVE HERE.

The National Steel Company. the American TN
Plate Company and the American Steel Hoop
Companv will remove their headquarters soon
after January / from Chicago TO this city. where
they will occupy Offices embracing two hoors OF
the new Park Row Building.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
The Westminster Gazette" says:

If Mr.. Chamberlain is speaking to-day he will
undoubtedly turn 10 Mr.. Hays appointment as con-
vncing proof that alliance exists. We do not
make such a sweeping deduction II suflces to
say it is pleasant 10 think that our interests are
represented by whose representations can
hardly fail to be received with consideration by the
TranSVaal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
EAST COAST CABLE WORKING.

he Western Union Telegraph Company this
|srrng issues the following notice:
he cable between Alden and Zanzibar has
ssn repaired. restoring the route via Alden 70
Z. East Coast OF Africa and South Africa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-05
SOMETIMES SHOUTED.

Speaking rapidly fairly shouting, and again
his voice sinking almost TO whisper. Mr.. Os-
borne declared that the man who wrote with such
strong and nvariable characteristics. who rented
the letter box at No. 1880 Broadway, who lived
at the Knickerbocker Athletic Club. and who wrote
the letters signed III. c. Barnet" and III Cor
nsh," was the prisoner at the bar.
AT 3:22 o'clock Mr. Osborne sat down having
completed his task OF opening the trial In a mo-
ment ne rose, and. turning 10 the Recorder. said
i would rather not continue to-day, II Your Honor
olo not anticipate speaking AT such length" Re-
corder Con considered for instant and then con-
sented 10 adjourn court until 1890 a. to-day.
During the speech the prisoner sat and listened
10 the scathing accusations made against him
without so much tremor OF the eyelash. He
would at some especially strong point. let visible
sheer cross his face. and again he would smile
neux turned to his counsel for consultation.
WITNESSES FOR TO-DAY.
Shortly after court adjourned Assistant District
Attorneys Osborne and O'Connor decided 10 call ten
Witnesses to-day. The first will be DIT. Edward F.
Hitchcock whose testimony will be needed to prove
the death OF Mrs. Adams He attended her in her
illness. Following him Policemen Saver Palmer
and Enright will be called and will testify concern
Ing her death also they called In by DR..
Hitchcock. Or. Weston. the COroners physician,
will come next and will be succeeded by Harry s.
placed on the stand, as having attended Cornish
when he was III at the Knickerbocker Athletic Club.
The last two witnesses for the prosecution to-day
will he Patrick Finneran and Harry c. King.