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New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
AIR BRAKES ON RUSSIAN RAILWAYS.
WESTINGHOUSE COMPANY HAS SECURED CON-

TRACT TO EQUIP CARS.
Pittsburg. July IA (SpecaD.-George Wesths-
house. jr.. yesterday. cabed here from Europe
that the Westinghouse Air Brake Company had Sc
cured a contract from the Russian Imperial Raii-
way Commission TO equip all its cars In the next
four years with Westinghouse automatic air brakes
These are to be manufactured In Russia the
Westinghouse Company of Pittsburg ana LONDON,
control the Russian concern, which Is capitalized
at 100000 rubles. - ..
The present Russian system comprises about 20
As miles. The passenger coaches In each nave
been equipped The Government Is building apond n
IL 900 additional miles OF road OF which about l0bVD
miles will be completed In the next four years Fig,
urng the basis OF rolling stock. such as is USED
by the railroads In the United States. which Is
about 7Os cars to every 100 miles the Westing-
house Company has secured a contract approximat-
ing about sl2 02 S25 covering period OF four years
1t costs $50 10 equip freight car. 500 Tor a pas
senger car and $3.50 for locomotive with air brakes.
pumps. etc. 1t Is doubtful If the Russian rail-
roads will maintain many cars hundred miles
as railroads In the United States but In any event
the Westinghouse Company Is assured OF con
tract approximating at least S5OOVpo year IN the
next four
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
Uyyoy IRON WORKS INCORPORATED.

Albany. July H-The Union Iron Works. Of Buff
falo N Y fled articles OF Incorporation with the
Secretary Of State to-day. The amount Of It's cap-
tal stock is $4,000. OF which $4,000 shall be
cumulative per cent fully preferred stock. and
the balance common stock. The company will be-
gin business with the full amount OF it's capitaza-
ton The directors are {. r. Baird. Of Ph%iladel- %
mia: Thomas b. Ritter. of Pittsburg: w. {: Corn
we'll w Csryl Ely, H. j. Pierce. Herbert p. Bis:
sell Pendennis White. w. II: Gratwick, r saul
II Baird w f. Carroll A. J. Barnes ana FRANK
n Rafrd of Buffalo.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
TWO MEN HURT ON THE BRIDGE.

trolley of the Gates-ave. line ran into
wagon yesterday at the Manhattan anchor
age on the north roadway Of the Bridge. Two
men were in the wagon and both were thrown out.
Edward Fuller. of No. 7@ Broadway. received
bad cut on the left arm. but was abe to go home,
while George Schlatter of No. 2S Hopkins-st. re-
ceIved lacera ted wound of the scalp, broken
nose and internal injuries. and was taken to the
Hudson Street Hospital. The motorman, Edward
Manning arrested.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
SUCCESSFUL TRIAL or AIR POrFP

The ofncias Of tho Metropolitan Street Railway
Company say that at early hour yesterday
morning air power was dispatched from the
power house, at Twenty-fourth-st. and the North
River. east to Twenty-third-st. and Broadway
down Broadway 10 South Ferry and return then
east 20 the power house. The sent on schcd-
uled time. with only single charge, and the trim
was said TO he the longest ever made by any air
propelled vehicle in the world.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
SUES BECAUSE SHE WAS VACCryArED

Baltimore July II SpeciaD.-Miss Matilda Phelps
began a suit in the Superior Court this afternoon
against the Mayor and City Council. claiming $500
damages. Miss Phelps says that on March . ply
stefan from the Health Department visited the
place where she employed and vaccinated all
the employees. Miss Phelps did not want 20 be vac
cnated Her swelled up badly and she was
incapacitated from work for several weeks. AZ
result she lost considerable money and was slso
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
THREE CHILDREN DROWNED.
CARRIED OUT on A BEDsPRfNG FRAME Nro
MTDsTREAM-TBE CRAFT TIPPED OVER,
AND THEY SANK IN EACH
OTHERS FMRRAcr

Derby, Conn. July Il (SpeciaD.-Annie Julia and
Lizzie Kinney twelve ten and four years old. re-
spectively. we're drowned in the Housatonic River
this afternoon Annie and Lizzie were the children
of Michael Kinney, who lost his wife few days
ago Julia, their cousin the child OF Mrs Owen
Kinney. who recently lost her husband
The children were playing at the rivers edge
back OF their homes. when bedspring frame noated
within their reach They got on the frame and were
carried out into the river BIZ the wind and current
Becoming frightened, they tipped the frame over
and before help could reach them sank in each
others embrace william Sheehy and William
keefe recovered the bodies In twelve feet OF water
after diving for them hour.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
NO CONFIRMATION HERE.

The report from Chicago that the Southern Rail
way Company and the Chicago. Indianapolis ana
Louisvfif8 Railway Company Uhe "Monon) would
probably be consolidated. finds no confirmation IN
this city. The control Of the Monon passed into
tbe hands Of I p Morgan e. Co. on April D. this
wear For months there have been rumors OF its
1robable absorption by interest or another the
most popular having been that the Nahuelo
would secure II.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
A DIRECTOR OF NORTHERN PACIFIC.
ELECTION OF JOHN s. KENNEDY-wHAT 1T SIG


The vacancy caused in the Board OF Directors OF
the Northern Pacific Railroad Company by the
death recently of John G.. Moore was filled on
Wednesday by the unanimous election Of John s.
Kennedy, the banker. Mr.. Moore was a repre-
sentative of the so-caed Hill interest in the North
ern Pacific Board, and the choice as his successor
of Mr.. Kennedy. who Is a large holder OF Great
Northern stock and a close friend of President
James j. HILL is generally regarded signifying
simply that no change Is to occur I'm the ratio OF
representation of the Great Northern interests in
the Northern Pacific directory. II does not mean
representatives OF the two roads declare. that the
differences between the companies have been ad-
cd
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
COLLISION AT FAR ROCKAWAY.

Far Rockaway. Long Island. July l4-Train No.
H. due here at 645 O'clock crashed into the tender
OF an engine In the yards It came in this MORN
ing The tender was badly damaged and knocked
OFF the track. The passengers in the passenger
train were roughly shaken up. but no one was
hurt The damage TO the tender and engine Will
not amount to more than $500. The train was go
ing for a supply OF water.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
PERUVIAN DEPUTIES WRANGLE.

Lima. Peru. July H-There was a stormy ses-
sion OF the Chamber Of Deputies to-day caused by
the declaration OF the President OF the Chamber
Carlos Piercls. that he had Incorporated several
new Deputies against whose elections protests
motion on the subject,
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
THE THREATENED sTRIKE AT FALL RIVER

Fall River Mass, July H.-At meeting Of the
night mill hremen to-day the action OF the day
men in voting 10 strike tomorrow was ndorsed.
Committees were appointed. and the concession Of
IL cents an hour for a standard throughout the
week instead OF time and a half pay on Sundays.
was adopted. The will go out at the end OF
the Saturday shift IL the demand is not granted.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
LIFE UNDERWRITERS ELECT OFFICERS.
NATIONAL CONVENTION AT BUFFALO ADJoURSs-
NEXT PLACE OF MEETING UNDECIDED
THE PRIZE WINNERS


THE PRIZE WINNERS.
Buffalo ~ Y, July 1.-THE National Association
Of Life Underwriters resumed its business sessions
this morning when the following officers were
elected: President James l.. Johnson. Springfield.
Mass secretary, f. w. Christy. Cleveland Ohio;
treasurer Ell p. Weeks. Ltch1eld, Conn; vice.
presidents-E. b. Cantine, Albany; j. Kaufman,
Minnea polls: d. G. Segog, Duluth; s. F. Habbe,
indianapolis; w. f. Hawkins, Atlanta F. A. Sta.
San Francisco: T. C. Thompson. Chattanooga; T.
D. Chesney Kansas City; J. S. Gay. Grand Rapids;
j. Putnam Stevens Portland. and A. H. Babcock.
Michigan. Executive Commlttee-H s. Ayers
Pittsburg: J. W; Trudell; jr Cincinnati; G. z. Ady
dali. Cleveland.
The Calef cup for the best essay "Qualifca-
tions Essential to the Best Success OF the Life In
surance Agent" was awarded to William E.
Brighton. OF Tiverton r. l., and the Ben Will
Jams memorial cup for the second best essay on
the subject went TO f. o. Sutton, of Springfield
Mass
The time and place for holding the next conven-
tion was referred to the incoming Executive Com
mittee. The convention then adjourned
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
FATAL TEXAN SHOOTING AFFpAy

81. Louis, July IA telegram to THE Post Dis
patch" from Texarkana, Tex. says that news Of a
fatal night with rifles received late this after
noon from New Boston Tex. the county seat of
Bowie County. in which Ira Smith killed and
VIII Hayes. w. III. Hart a merchant and Joseph
Manning, a lawyer were fatally injured. The
trouble Is said TO have been over q barbed wire
fence.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
ON RAILROAD MEN DISMISSED.

Phillipsburg. n. j., July IA (SpecaD'-Ihe axe oi
the Delaware I.ackawanna and Western Railroad
Cornanv fell again here to-day, and as a result
the heads Of David Bunworth James f. Smith and
William Myers employed by the company Tor
thirty years. were cut on.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
DIED OF scURvY ON RAT RIVER.

Chicago July IA letter from The Associated
Press correspondent at Fort Yukon, Alaska dated
February 3, says Joseph Mayer. Of Woonsocket,
r. l.. died September IL. 1898. on Rat River of
scurvy.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
ROSSITER AND THAT CHECK
Continued from first page.

should be thoroughly organized all along the
that direction.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
SPECTATORS SHOT AT WILD WEST sH,w

LOADED CARTRIDGES MIXED WITH BLANK oNis
By MIsTAKE-THREE wouNpED-
NO ARRESTS MADE
Rochester. July H.-During the performance at
Summerville. on Lake Ontario. last night. the Tus-
carora Indians who have been giving wild
West entertainment there fired into the crowd OF
spectators and wounded three persons.
None Of the injured were seriously hurt Ths
shooting was accidental the loaded cartridges be-
coming mixed by mistake with the regular blanks
used at the performance. No arrests were made
New-York tribune., 1899-07-15
Mems
Summer Clothing
Business and Sport

in greater demand than supply can be found
in good variety here. That is, the $40.
$ll and $l2 sorts can be. The imported
ones at $40, are not so plentiful, but there's
still good choice. Stylish suits, all Of them,
and moderately priced:
The times., 1899-12-10
IL HUNG CHANGES WEALTH.
How He Accumulated His Enormou,
Fortune.
0Fram dc Ncw Y0rE suD)

ifiaiH ltit -NtH l1il SUM-
Ii Hung Chang the most conspicuous
Chinese OF the age. is often called the rich
est man in the world This assertion is
easier made than proved for nobody knows
how rich he Is. His fortune may certainly
be counted by millions Of dollars, but how
many millions is purely conjectural. ii IS
enough TO say that he is very wealthy and
he accumulated nearly the whole Of his
fortune By taking advantage OF his Oppor-
uaities and making opportunities during
his long service as VIceroy of Nauking and
Pechili.
The "Statesmans Year Book says that
Chinese politicians prefer TO be governors
or yiceroys OF the provinces than 10 hold
oiiice under the general government, owing
TO the superior opportunities they have for
getting rich while at the head of the
provincial governments. This is stating The
case mildly. for the politicians Of ans
western governments who should amass
fortunes by the devious methods employed
many Of the Chinese viceroys would be
called boodlers and plundeTcrs of the public
treasury. Ii Hung Chang is the most pro-
gressiye and enlightened of Chinese states
men, but he was not a whit better than his
fellow governors In his methods Of using
his exalted position to feather his own
nest and having longer head than most
NiceIoys and q very keen eye for the main
chance he is supposed 10 have accumulated
much larger fortune than any other Vice
roy.
One way in which Ii for many years
made an enormous sum OF money was to
use thousands Of soldiers in his own pri-
yate enterprises without paying them
cent for their labor. in the course of time
be purchased extensive estates in the rice
growing regions and raised more bushels
The times., 1899-12-10

of rice every year than the bonanza farm
ers Of North Dakota used to raise of wheat
He got his labor for nothing and his great
crop Of rice was almost clear profit. He
simply turned his soldiers loose in the rice
fields and they had to be content with the
rations and the miserable pittance paid to
them by the government.
The great man also became his own con-
tractor for army supplies He would sell
his own rice TO the government for army
rations "a IN enormous profit, and pockeced
a handsome rake-off on all other supplies
furnished to the tens of thousands Of SOL
diers in The Pechili province. Then he
was chief supreme Of the custom houses
for a long distance around the Gulf of
PechiH and there was nothing mean about
the stream OF gold that poured into his
strong box through this channel.
Ii has long been notorious that one of the
methods he employed was TO import large
quantities of goods throught his agents
without the payment of a cent of duty and
then sell the goods at a round figure to his
countrymen. This method of money max
ing finally involved the old gentleman in
trouble; charges We're made against him
and he came near losing his official head
bit his power was SO great and his real
services 10 the state We're so valuable that
he was almost inyulnerable in spite of the
many enemies who have always been ready
to accuse him.
There was once a Viceroy named Tsei-
Kwo-Fan who was said to have died with
out leaving a single enemy behind him
for, according TO his satirical countrymen
he had killed them all while he was alive
Early in his political career Ii Hung
Chang Is said to have followed this illus
trious example but for many years he has
been TOO powerful to think it worth while
to pay the slightest attention TO his rivals
and opponents, except those who were so
powerful themselves that he could not
with impunity inflict personal vengeance
upon them.
One of the greatest sources of money
The times., 1899-12-10
To Sacrifice Exerzthing.
\ Loneed-for Opportunity.
tFrom the Detroi, Free Pres,)

lFrgm lHe Detroit Free FIcs~.)
The paper fell from the hands OF the half
crushed tragedisn A shrek cut The damp
air
At last, At last he cried. Wild with
something akin 10 enthusiasm
A friend recognized the voice and slip
ping down from the high stool at the
Ever Ready lunch counter. has. zned out.
He hurried across the street, where the
half crushed tragsdian leaned against a
wall.
Ne friend, Ne oldest PAL" be called,
what be the natter
AT last. at last" exclaimed The half
crushed again, at last they viii hear my
Hamlet"
Tears welled up 10 the eyes of his friend
Me heart is with you, he said, but how
does r bappen?"
And before his wondering gaze the half
crushed held the newspaper. His eyes fell
upon the startling head lines: An Egg
Famine in Kansas"
And We are booked from one end Of the
State TO the other. sobbed the half
crushed choking with an emotion he could
not beat back.
And there. all needless Of the passing
throng they wept upon the shoulder each
OF each
The times., 1899-12-10
A Law of MntrimonN.
CFrom The Detroit Free Press. J


They entered the theatre rather late, and
she hustled into the seat. her face as
bright as sunshine. He wore a look OF
pleasure too and many noticed them-par-
ticularly the slim man who sat in the row
directly behind with a fat friend.
She removed her hat, and smoothed her
black hair with both hands. The fat man
blinked at the fitting scintillations of the
large diamond She wore on her third finger
guarded by plains band ring.
Occasionally the man with her would
lean and whisper in her ear, wheTeat she
would shake with laughter.
Happy, happy couple" murmured the
slim man to his fat friend, as he looked
sadly off into space as though he were
living over again in memory the days be-
fore his mother-in-law came to make her
home with them.
"Ah a happy. happy couple
"Oh, yes they are now, grumbled the
fat man under his breath, but give 'em
time; they haven't been married long"
How do you know that?" asked the slim
man. turning in his seat, ARE they friends
of yours?"
NO, never saw EN- before. But know
they haven't been married long, because
she still laughs at his jokes"
And as the slim man turned away again,
the curtain rose.
The times., 1899-12-10

getting employed by Ii Hung Chang dur
ing the later years of his career as NirerOy
was as mOney-lender. There is little doubt
that ne was the king of pawnbrokers the
world over. His loan Offices were scattered
far and wide over his province, and he
loaned great sums of money on mortgages
and on pledges of personal property. In a
country where no. legal rate of interest is
fixed this business has brought enormous
returns to Ii Hung Chang.
No wonder that the old statesman could
not understand the character of such
man as Chinese Gordon, who refused to
accept the $3.50, coo which Ii offered him as
a reward for his services in the suppress
sion of the Taeping rebellion. In his ably
prepared official reports on the events Of
this war Ii represented himself, at Cor
don s expense. as the savior of the throne,
and as having secured peace in the Empire
but. on the other hand, he would gladly
have bestowed substantial rewards on the
leader to whose military genius he was in
debted for his success. Gordon was cha
griued by LIS failure TO recognize his in
valuable aid in the reports he sent to Pc
kin, and his wrath was only aggravated by
the offer of money. The British soldier
left the country in high dudgeon, but
when he revisited China, fifteen years
later he had forgotten his bitterness of
feeling and met his old comrade with cor
diality and warmth.
The times., 1899-12-10
Tommy's Experience.

Hrom the Cleveland Plain Dealer)
''Our Tommy told me Sunday night that he
guessed he'd got the Thanksgiving tired feeling"
"What did he mean by thatr'
why, he was naughty on Thanksgiving Day,
and his mother took her slipper and warmed
him Then she warmed him over Friday and
Saturday"
The times., 1899-12-10
Dress Suit Cases. SI.4Q.

"a inch Japanned Frame Dress Suit Case;
hand riveted and sewed, brass lock and
trimmings: shirt straps, heavy lined and
re- enforced hand pressed leather corners.
Worth $2.25; for special; $l.49.
The times., 1899-12-10
Hnu II Hammered

u'Tom tlc Atlanta CoustitulIioA-)
Yes said the one-eggcd veteran BILLY
chipped spliutcrs Of nay wooden leg 20 light
the fire attn, an when ! got cork leg the Oh
lady wiu putin mp ketciup, an she used six
inches of it Ter bottlestopppers-t that's why /
look s. lon-si4eti'
The times., 1899-12-10
A Einc ni.tincfinm.
oFrom The Dctroit Journa

lFrom the Detroit Journal
''This Is an outroger exclaimed shc citizen
who was being tanned and feathered
''No, a pllnkl' insisted 1he others.
Regarding iicse more narrowly, the citizen now
perceived that they were college students where
upon he apologizsd foI hg hasiy and il-cousidered
charactcIizatipn ~ their conduct.
The times., 1899-12-10
Mems Gloves. 40c.

Heavy street Gloves, for men; all sizes;
made of dogskin and 81 quality; double
stitched and perfect fit; English style and
cut: satisfaction guaranteed with every
pair sold. Monday special, 49c
The times., 1899-12-10
Mems Underwear. l5C.

Clearing out our stock OF odds and ends
in Mems Underwear; 25c, 39c, and soc
quality In plain and fancy colors; also
plain white, in shirts and drawers; q great
bargain: remember for Monday only, l5c
q garment.
The times., 1899-12-10
Mems Suspenders. Acc.

75c. quality of Mems all silk Suspenders
In fancy satins silks, embroidery. silks
and plain colors; One Pair packed hand
iomely in a box with lace trimmings Per-
'ect wear; a fine Xmas present for 49c.
The times., 1899-12-10

Heavy working shirts for men; extra
re-enforced, made with heavy eheviots and
English tweeds and Hayes yarn; light and
dark cOlors; no shrinking; full size and
good fit for extra large men. 75c quality
for 3qr
The times., 1899-12-10
In Nn Dnnrer.

(From the Philadelphia North AmuicanA
Pompus-I point with pride 20 myself
sell made man.
Castic-Weu. YOU nesdt be afraid ,laJ ~
one VIII steal the plans
The times., 1899-12-10
His Theory.
- n. IIi.... -. \

(From the Chicago Ncws)
Lsrry-Be hiyyins, Dinny. That ould him is
atm st,uy tackS
Dinny Maybe she is soin' to lay ! carpet. Who
The times., 1899-12-10
Bows Underwear. 2Ic.

Boys heavy Fleece-Iined Shirts; they
Z come in grey only; sizes "a TO "a; they
: viii not shrink and are made extra strong
and should wear TWO seasons. 59c quality
. for PIC.
The times., 1899-12-10
BY emilio AGUINALDO
Text Of a Recent Proclamation
from the Rebel Leader.

An Elusive Address 10 the Filipino
Army. Holding Out False Hopes for
the Success of the Insurrectiom-A
Translation of the Manifesto from
la Independencia, the TagaI Organ
The times., 1899-12-10
Mufflers, SOC.

The new Yale shape Mufier 81 quality
in plain and college colors; also IN fancy
plaids. This shape can be used as dress
shield protector; suitable Xmas GIT
The times., 1899-12-10
Mems Department.

Mems Box Calf, Patent Leather and
Russia Calf Lace Shoes. Hand We t,
with solid oak bottoms-alI leather
lined stylish shapes-all sizes 81 OF
So value, for observation-disclosures. I'Jt
tBaSement.)
The times., 1899-12-10

in dealing with them. because there are
those among them who furnish our ere
mics with data false or true which are
prejudicial 10 our cause. II has happened
that this felony has been discovered in
more than one who appeared to be the
best disposed to The ideals of the Fill
pino people.
To Sacrifice Everything.
when this point Is reached the gov
ernment recommends TO the chiefs and
authorities 10 work with all energy, Iut
by means Of clear and evident proofs, and
never by suspicious or unreliable reports.
conclude with impressing upon all the
greatest unity in our ideal, which is The
official recognition of our Filipino rePub-
lic free and independent, 10 which holy
end we must consecrate all our energies
without measuring the extent and import
ance OF our sacrifice; then life, estate, and
whatever courage we everything IS
merited by our independence, if, in order
to preserve II, il We're necessary 10 sac
riiice il on the affairs OF the beloved
country. EMILIO AGUINALDO.
..Tarlac, October H. 1899
The times., 1899-12-10

White Laundered Shirts, linen bosom
and neck and wristband; re-entorced IRON
and back double yoke; spllced meek pan,- slll'I
..S{arcus'' muslin in the shirt Our fam
Gus soc quality for 3sc.
The times., 1899-12-10
(Basennent.(

Misses fine yici Kid Box Calf or Tan
ShOes-made with extension soIes and
side ngs-button or lace-aIl 0QC
sizes. $1.50 value-for. r.......... 20
The times., 1899-12-10
tBasement.)

Ladies DOngola Kid Lace Shoes.
patent leather tips-nearly all sizes and
made on new shape toes, $3.50 07C
values-fOT Observation-Disclosures. u
The times., 1899-12-10
Ladies Department.

Ladies fine Wei Kid, Box Calf. or
Chrome Kid Button or Lace Shoes. with
patent leather or kid tips-side foxings
newest shape toes. Regular SI az
$3.50 value-for. III
The times., 1899-12-10
= UndermuSIinS.
MEMS AND BOYS FURNISHINGS
lens and Boys Shirts, 39c.
Mems Working Shirts. 30c.

department the the Holiday ~
2 purchase earlya nd dsecure 0 tment ~ -
The times., 1899-12-10

26 Macktntoshes $3.50 quality
waterproof with separate, full cut
cape-in dark blue and black. We have
these coats in two lengths, long and
shorts, for $1.49.
The times., 1899-12-10
For Big Men and Little Men,
Mems Suits, worth $3.50. So AZ
Mems Top Coats, worth Sl2.
$3.50.

Made of fine tan covert cloth. extra
good weight; perfect cut and finish. and
stylish IN every respect; worth every
bit of S12, for $3.50.
The times., 1899-12-10

In Treco Cheviot effects hard finished
wools black, blue, and tan colors; strapped,
sewed and cemented seams; with or with
out cape also breasted box shape,
with velvet collars. $40 quality for $49S.
The times., 1899-12-10
SHOE TALK.

Brief. concise items thatH Immediately impress
and price IOwness.
The times., 1899-12-10
Ladies' Plush Capes, S3.9S.

In all the latest effects. Large rip
pie and sailor collars. backs finished
with pleats and strap. So value, at
$29S.