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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-06
NEW rRAYCHIsE TAX BILL.
Members of the Joint Committee Who Will
Get to Work on n Substitute.

Gov Roosevelt Is expected to be In town
to-day. and 1t is possible that he will have
talks with Senator Plat and other leading Re-
publlcans. Tho Hon. William j. Ioungs. the
Governors secretary. was at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel last night awaiting the coming OF Chair
man Odell Of the Republican State Committee
Many Republicans Of importance are expected
to be here to-day Speaker Nixon OF the As-
sembly is to be ono OF them. Under tho reso-
luton passed by the Senate and the Assembly
last spring. joint committee OF Sem
ators and Assemblymen is TO begin work
early in August TO prepare fran
chise tax bill. which may supplant tho
present amended Ford Franchise Tax law.
which was passed by the extraordinary session
OF the Legislature two weeks ago. The Senate
members OF this joint committee, it Is an
nounced. are to be Nevada n Stranahnn, Re-
publican. OF Fulton: Frank Maryland Higgins,
Republican. OF Olcan: and Thomas Francis
Grady. Democrat, OF New York city Speaker
Nixon on his arrival will appoint as the Assem-
bly, members OF the joint committee. Jotham T.
Aids Of Norwich. Otto Kelsey Of Geneseo and
Edward J.. Collier OF Brooklyn. all Republi-
cans. and George VI. Palmer. Democrat. Of
Cobleskill. The Joint committee IL to sit not
only in New York city. but in other places In
New York State for the purpose of looking
into the franchise tax question and preparing
some sort OF Il substitute for the present law
A Republican Supreme Court Justice was nu-
thOr!ty for the statement yesterday that the
present law Is unconstitutional
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-06
BISHOP HURST AND ms WIFE PART
Arrangements Being Made for Legal
observation-disclosures tho Cause.

WAsHISGroN. June 5.-R r, Root OF Buffalo
was in Washington to-day in connection
with tho arrangements being made between
Bishop Hurst OF the Methodist Church and
his wife for a legal separation. Mrs. Hurst,
who is tho second wife of the Bishop,
was Miss Root Of Buffalo, and is
wealthy. She is now in Europe. having left
Washington nearly year ago. 1t is said that
there will be no divorce. but that they will not
live together again. incompatbIllty being
given as the cause, The Hurst residence at
tho CO ner of Seventeenth street and Massn-
chusettS avenue is one OF the finest in the
city, and has been tho scene OF many elaborate
entertainments by the Bishop and his wife
When the Disagreement first became acute
n" Bshop and daughter by, his first wife lef,
the Massachusetts avenue house and lived
for a time in ono OF the buildings of
the new Methodist University. on the
Ioughborough road. In the suburbs OF the
capital The Bishop and his daughter are now
In New York. about to start on their summer
vacation. Ono OF his sons. Carl Bailey Hurst,
Is Corsul-General al Vienna and another was
recently appointed Second Lieutenant in the
army,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-06
GARROTER GRABS 4 WOMAN.
II Is in Daylight and In Third Avenue-She
Beats Him on.

A man who gave his name as George Brown
and said he came from Boston was arrested
yesterday afternoon on Third avenue after
having attempted TO choke Mrs. Juiettc o.
born of 23S Herkimer street, Brooklyn. after
the method used by garroters. in an effort to
steal Mrs Oshorn's pockctbook
Mrs. Osborn and a friend. Mrs Helen Steele
~ l41 Pavonia avenue. Jersey CITY, went out
yesterday about noon to do some shopping
They were walking down Third avenue" be-
tween Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets.
when man approached Mrs. Osborn from
behind. and without saying n word to her put
his right arm around her neck with his wrist
under her chin and tried to choke her by
forcing her head IN. With his other hand ho
seized her left hand. in which she held her
porketbook. 1t contained about Sl3.
was caught mpletcly of her guard. and hc.
fore she realized what he was doing she was
badly HeE rGHnd Ms Steel ho!
walking bshind her
Mrs. Osborn managed to cling to her poke
which protected her to some extent from the
and and cried for heln. hrs steele turne ed back
and a crowd gathered around the three. Bicycle
avenue on his wheel. saw the crowd and
quickly jumped of and seized the highway
man.
Tho would be thief at once began to Simulate
insanity He struggled wildly with Fitzgerald
until another policeman came M and gave
some assistance in suhduing Brown. He was
taken to the iorkvil'e Police Court. While in
The prisoners pen kent w his queer actions;
for trial. charged with attempted highway rob
berry.
Mrs Osborn went home not much the worse
for the struggle She said last night that she
would not have prosecuted the man II she
hadn't thought IT would he good thing to send
such fellow to Jail.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-06

Dominion Government Ovcrrules the Action
of British Columbia.

OTTAWA. Ont. June 5-The Dominion Gov
eminent has decided to disallow the anti-Jap-
anese legislation passed by the British
Colum bia Legislature a year ago. This
has been done under pressure from the
imperial authorities as the interests OF
Great Britain in the East will best
be maintained by holding the friendship Of the
japanese authorities japan protested against
the insult which the exclusion act placed upon
its people in including them with the Chinese
as be Ing an undesirable class to permit in the
country.
1t Is understood that Mr.. Chamberlain sug-
gested legislation similar to the Natal act to
protect the laboring classes Of the province
and said that the Japanese would not he likely
to object to such Legislation, In vetoing this
anti Chinese legislation embodied in the same
bill, which the Federal Government regretted
to do
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-06
GIRL STUDENTS BURN HOOKS.
A Novel Ceremony ON the Campus Of the
Women's College at Richmond.

RICHMOND. Va, June j-At the Women 5 COL
lege to-day. after the closing exercises in the
chapel, tho graduating class Of twenty-fl
young women marched out upon the campus
singing the class song and carrying bundles
of pagers and kndlinR wood in their hands.
They built pile OF wood and paper and formed
President Of the class stepped forward. struck
n match on Il stone and lii the pile. As il
burned She uuburdened herself OF datribe
against the schooIbooks, closing with these
words
"Mady burn and forever wipe, every yestige
Of the tircsumo, wearsOmc, Old. dilapidatsd.
frustrating. vcxinG miserable old hooks
Each Of the class then threw in the book that
had been her own particular aversion, repeat
ing few lines expressive Of the pleasure at
parting. A tree dedication followed
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-06
zoLA DEMANDS PICouiRr'S RElEA Sc.
Explains Hin Return to Paris in au Open
Letter Headed " Justice"

Sp,cid! Cabi, ptspdich to THE SuS
PARIS. June 5.-The arrival Of NJ. Emile lola
In Paris is scarcely noticed 10y the newspapers.
In an article communicated to tho Aurore by
NJ. Xola. which is published under the head
Justice" he says:
Truth having dawned and justice being
done, have returned home The Public Prose-
cutor may convey to- me the verdict Of the YER
sales AsSize Court condemninE mo nv de-
fault to years Imprisonment and3,OOO francs
fine
The article contains an impassionea appeal
in behalf Of Picuuart. NJ lola asks II France
will ever be able to cleanse herself Of the shame
of having so long left her noblest and most he
roic son in the criminal hands Of executioners.
liars and forGers. 1T is only when justice is
at last done to Picquart.' hc declares. that
the work will DO complete"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-06
REsH4PED An IDIOTS HEAD.
Bellevue Surgeons Remove Parts of n Child's
skull and Patch with Celluloid.

Prof. Woolsey. assisted by DrS. Christian.
Wilson and Mutt. reshRped the SIX ull of an idiot
child at Bellevue yesterday in the hope that 1t
will develop intelligence. Half hundred medi-
cal men who witnessed tho operation believe
the result sought for will he obtained.
The subject was Leo Freedman. 3 years old.
whose parents live at 4l6 West Ffty-third
street. On April 70 the child was brought to
bellevue by its mother. who told the hospital
doctors that II had never shown any signs OF
INTEL igence. The doctors have been dieting
tho child. preparing it for the operation. They
concluded that the brain OF the child was too
large for the skull and that parts OF the skull
should be removed to ease the BRAIN.
Yesterday Prof. WOolsey made an ncsiOn in
the scalp at the base Of the skull and peeled
the scalp AS far as the forehead Two pieces
Of the skull were then cut out. one on the right
side behind the ear being triangular in shape.
each side of the triangle measuring three
inches. A smaller piec" Of the skull on the left
side was removed This measured ! \ inches
along each side of the triangle From each
opening the doctors removed substances which
seemed to have pressed against the brain, and
then they proceeded 10 build M the openings
in the -kull. using strips Of celuloid and max
used in chair seats When this work was done
the SCALP was s"wed back in place. and the
child was removed from the operating IA BILE 10
II cot. The doctors said last night that 1t was
getting along nicely.
This is The first tina ccllulold has been
used in an operation Of this kind" said the
doctor Il hav" heard ut cases whore thin
gold was used in tho building up process. but
It broke At times. The celluloId will be moro
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-06
YELLOW FEVER cHEcKED IN cuBA.
Sanitary Condition of tho Island Better
THIN Ever Befnre, SAYS DIR. Carter.

New ORLEANS, juno 5.-Surgeon II. Il. Car
ter Of the United States Marine Hospital Ser
vice arrived here last night from Havana to
take charge OF the Government quarantine ar
engagements in the event Of the appearance OF
yellow fever He said that the sanitary condi-
cases Of yellow fever have been discovered
during the last two months but by the proper
isolation Of the patients the disease was pre-
vented from spreading. At one time yellow
fever was very threatening at HoRuin. where
DR. Carter had charge, but by the adoption OF
severe measures it was wiped out there.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-06
BrFr4ho BILL CAUSES STRIFE.
Two Rival Sections of Winstcd Trying to
Get His Show.

WINsTED. Conn, June 5.-There is lively
contest between the two sections Of the town.
West Winsted and East Winsted. as to which
shall entertain Buffalo Bill and his Wild West
show on Friday. The business men at each
end of the town have subscribed funds
to give Buffalo Bill II he will exhibit
In their part of the town, There is large
show ground at each end OF tho town. Last
night some unknown person broke the large
water main that supplies the locomotives Of
the New York. New Haven and Hartford lail-
road with water. The leak was not dis;
covered until the grounds in East Winsted
had been covered with water six inches deep
The land which is naturally damp. is now I'M
At for a show and will probably remain
pany, with the aid Of tho police.
Is trying to ascertain VIII, broke the water
pipe. The people in East Winstead ara highly
Indignant over the matter All the factories
and schools in West Winstead are to close Il
Buffalo Bill pitches his tents on the show lot
there.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-06
FoRaKEn Guns ~ rwo nEALERs
May Have been Seeking Relief for Bruises
NeceiNed al The Ohio Convention.

ClNCINNATI. Juno 3 An other cures having
failed. Senator ]. i. Foraker apparently
sought relief to-day from the bruises he re-
ceived at the Columbus Convention in an in
teryiew with tho proteS,cd divine hcaIor.
icc in the Carew building. He was Watching
the so-called hcalers al thor work IN Fountain
square. When he saw u little boy hubble M 70
the healers on crutChes and walk away with
out them he became interested.
Send for them he said 10 a clerk. and the
healers were ushercd into his Office Ave min
ut"s later Mr.. Foraker met them at the outer
door and bowed them into his private office.
whero he was cosoted with them for half an
hour He appeared pleased with their visit and
gave them a hearty parting handshukc.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-06
THE DREYEUs CoNspIRATORS.
Minister of War Orders Esterhazy and Gen.
Pellieux Investigated.

NptctdI tdbT, DFSDdich % TIT Sun.
PARIS. juno On. Krantz. Minister Of War.
has ordered an inquiry into the subject Of
Esterhazy's connection with the document
known as the "Liberator" letter. He has also
ordered Gen Duchesnes to inquire into tho
manner in which Gen. Pelleux directed infor-
nation against Esterhazy.
Among the further disciplinary measures
which are to be taken Gen. Roget Is to be
transferred from Paris to Orleans. and Avo-
cat General Lombard will be relieved from
Office.
Because Of his attitude in the D6roulade case.
the President ot the Court of Assizes NJ. Tardf.
is to be summoned before the High Court OF
Judicature and Naval Lieutenant Gu6nard Of
the garrison at L'Orient is to be sent before a
maritime tribunal
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-06
TO MANILA IN 4 SMALL SCHOONER.
Capt. Freitsoh starts from San Francisco,
but Is Not EHpeCted to Get There.

San Francisco, June 5.-Capt. Freitsch
sailed from San Francisco to-day in tho i've
ton schooner Cake his ostenslble destination
being Manila General opinion. however Ia
that II tho navigator really makes the attempt
no will be wrecked long before he reaches the
Philippines.
Capt. Freitsch. who comes from Milwaukee.
made his first start yesterday. but when lie
got outside tho Golden Gate he found tho bar
breaking badly and returned This morning the
sea was like glass and so the Captain started
again, he passed out through tho Heads and up
to this eyening had not returned Seaiarlng men
along the docks are unanimous In the belief
that the Cak 10 will never reach Manila although.
Honolulu Capt. Freitsch built the schooner
himself and the craft is anything but sea-
worthy.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-06
CUBANSLYNCH A SPANIARD.
TROOPS SENT TO PROTECT OTHERS
At SAN ANTONIO DE Los BAROS.
Man Killed Was n Lieutenant of Guerrillas
and Had Bad Record-Gen. Gomez to
Disband His Junta of Gsnerals-Cuban
Assembly Trying to Make More Trouble.

Assembly Trying to Make More Trouble.
Special Gable De,patch TO THE suS.
HAVANA. June 5.-Jose Fernandez Llcbregat.
aSpanish Lieutenant of guerrillas. was lynched
this morning by Cubans at San Antonio de los
Bahos. He had a bad record. and threats had
been made against him for some time. He
rode into the town this morning and was shot
and killed by posse Of Cubans. troop OF the
Seventh Cavalry has been sent by Gen. Lee to
protect the Spaniards. who badly fright
cned They appealed to Governor-General
Brooke for protection who turned the matter
over to Gen Lee for action.
Gen. Gomez who has been seriously III for
some time. is much better to-day. He told THE
Sun correspondent that he would preside to-
morrow at Il meeting Of tho junta OF Cuban
Generals who helped him in arranging for the
distribution Of the American Rratulty to the
Cuban troops and the dlsbandment OF the
army. Gen. Gomez will inform the Generals
that their services are no longer required. and
after thanking them for their assistance. he
will dissolve the junta.
The Cuban soldiers are accepting payment
from the Americans with enthusiasm. A train
which left Havana for Jaruco this morning was
full OF soldiers with their arms. who were going
to deliver thor rifles to the paying commit
tee and get their money. They belonged to
the Havanal regiment commanded by Col.
Nivoros who said =, fov, dave ,go that mona ~
b;s man would accent tbe p,onev On SATURDAY.
and SUNDAY 4o5 man ,vero maid and Ala ~
them delivered arms.
rbo r,amhors ~ tho rooortlv Jisoolvod
c,hor Lssa,,hlr ,ro o,,,i, .r,;ro o., r,.lo
trouhlo Notvitbetardin,, ,bo too, tbot tho
Assemh,v was dissolved Inv tho voto ~
u. own r,or,hors tbs F,ecutiyo Commit
, T.; 1o,,., ,oo,,r,o,io o., ,h
or,,, In n.hioh 1, viii sn,, ,h,, h,norohlo
Jisoharcos 10 Crb,, snIdiors siarod hr Gon
p,,,aT In III. nor,o ~ CON Gor,az md
Cha Iunto ror.rIti,, ma ,ror,hIoso "a
will MOI ho recoyni,eI hv mo Cuban
r,,,,,,I,n +, m,lns ,ho cam, ,se.rtIon
roaardlno ~, rn,os ,,i,on with tho d,sohorcos
r,ainta,rir, th,t tho Assamh,v olthomrh !, ia
-, t. ,,,n aoI,. ho1,, ,,,,'r,,an,, - ;,ao
~, tho ,nor,hors -, ,Ln so,,II, hooo,,ao tho
soldiore nre accounting n,onev IRON, Tho Ar,ari-
oana ,ndvith ,ho ,.isr, "a nunishiro thar, In
,,r,.ar
Manifestations in tha rortoa,s ordor hovo
hao, n,de hv Can HrnoL, Own.rs NJ citv
rronort,, and rI,ntntiors thot ,oro no, d,r,.
ago,, ,Iuriro tho yur u,;l, bovo oplv ono ro,r,s
GRACE for having tboir indohtedness I,,erast
oonruin, sinro Dec a ,so4 am WOW ho "a
o,,araI pr,r.r,v ovrore who have i,or IA
cI,red honkrunt sirca s,., and nronortv .h,n.
dnned NV ite ,ovuers will NOT he axsmn, Tha
changes meet Win genoral favor Tha moJi0-
,otiors rnsnltnd from, conferoncee thot wcra
hold h.twonr Con Hrnoko and nil tho irter
cst.1 uorties
SECRETARY of Stat, Carote will submit do
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-06

Government Refused to Allow Him to Re-
Ceiye Testimonial.

PARIS. June 5.-Major Marchand was
pected to be present at the club rooms Of the
SocietG DIES EGgimentaircs last evening to re-
ceive an album containing 10000 signatures.
but the President Of the society announced at
$3.50 o'clock that neither Marchand nor his
companions would he present as the Govern
mcnt had forbidden their attendance.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-06

Edition of the Pans Herald Containing the
Song Contiscated in Berlin.

Special CABLE Deipateh 10 THE SuS.
BERLIN. June 5 Copies Of the Paris Herald
containing the ditty Ne und Colt" which
Capt. Coghlan. lately OF the American cruiser
Raleigh. made famous by repeating at
dinner given by the Union League Club in
New York, were placed on sale here recently.
This constituted irse mdjes6, and criminal pro-
ceedings were instituted to-day.
An official internreter read n translation Of
the verses. and the Court ordered the cUnilsca-
ton OF the discriminating issue.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-06
"THE COWBOT AND THE LADY,"
London Critics Praise the Acting, but Say
the Plot Is Hnckneyed.

Spccidi CabI, Despa'ch n The SUN
I.oNnoN. June J.-Mr Frohman's production
Of Clyde Fitchs play. THE Cowboy and the
Lady" was given at the Duke Of York :
Theatre tot night
The critics give an unsatisfactory judgment
their verdict being that the excellent acting
was spoiled by the hackneyed. meodramatIc
plot.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-06

WAsHISGToN, June 5.-The President has
designated Assistant Secretary Cortelyou as
Secretary to the President during the absence
Of Secretary Porter. who has gone to Europe
for an indefinite period, Mr.. Cortelyou has
been acting Secretary for several months. and
under his management the Affairs OF the White
House are running along smoothly.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-06
DREYFUS TO EMBARK TODAY
Has Been Delivered to tho Military Au-
thorities and win Sail ON the sfaX.
Special Gable Despatch to THE Sun.

PARIS. June "a despatch from Cayenne.
capital OF French Guiana. says that Drey-
fus has been delivered to the military authori-
ties. He will remain on the island until to-
morrow, when he will embark on the cruiser
SfaX.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-06

Read THE SUN than any other paper published. For
tins reason you viii realize quicker response
THROUGH advertlsnK IN it, columns than through
any Dther medium, II YOU conduct a destra yLs
sumner resort remembtr thls.- Adv.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-06
So Moro Wa.hing Out enc stomnch.

tro.cGtArrh. acute dyspepsia intestinal fermen.
tAtion, dysentery, cholera infAntum, diarrhpA &C,
ManaceA" natural spring water 20 Beaver st., n Y.
Ado
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-06
"SILVER DICK" BLAND VERY I'LL.
Result of an Attack of Grip During the
Last Session of Congress.

LEBANON, No. June 5.-Congressman Rich
ard Parks Bland is a very sick man, His illness
Is the result OF an attack Of grip during the
winter session OF Congress and a relapse after
he returned home. The physicians fear cere-
bral congestion and consequent paralysis. Mr.
Bland IL at his home two miles out IN the
country. where his sons arrived yesterday. be-
ing summoned from their studies in st. Louis
Have you made Albany Day Line excursion :?
II net, ask friends about 1t. See Adv't.-Adl,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-06

Bensolyptus Antiseptic Tooth Powder
removes all trace Of tobacco CleAnSes the teeth and
sweetens the breAth.-Adv
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-06
GEN. HALL TAKES M0RONG.
TWO OTHER TOMS ALSO CAPTURED
MANY UNIFORMS FOUND.

signal Corps Mrn Brhvcly Rescue n Num-
Some of Our Wagons and supplies
Abandoned because of the RouEhness Of
the Country -Nigor0Ms CnmpniEn Ahead.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-11-16
Personal MENTION.

Mrs. NJ. NJ. Burke and her sister, Miss b
NJ. Foley, visited friends at Pottsvile to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Robbins have gone to
Philadelphia to witness the sights at the ex-
port exposition.
NJ. D. Malone spent today transacting
business at the county seat.
w, NJ. Brewer went to Reading this morn
ing, on a business mission.
Mrs P. J.. Creary went to Pottsville and
st. Clair this morning to visit friends
P. w. Bierstein spent to-day transacting
business at Mahanoy Plane.
Mine Inspector Stein and J. j. Cardin went
to Pottsville this morning TO appear as wit
nesses in case before the grand jury.
Mrs Prescott and daughter, of Frackville,
were guests of friends in town yesterday.
Max Schmidt, Of Shamokin, was briei
visitor to town to-day.
Station Agent John II. Martin and wife
have returned home from two weeks visit
to sunbury, Snydertown and Philadelphia.
Mrs Cornelius Davenport is improving
and her recovery is assured. This will be
pleasant news to the friends of the family.
DR.. ]. P. Roberts is spending the day in
Philadelphia.
Charles L. Fowler has changed his family
residence from North West to East Coal
street.
Misses Katie Bevan and Ida Phillips were
entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Womer
at Wm. Penn, last evening.
Mrs. Charles Hahn, of Philadelphia, is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. James Patterson, on
West Oak street.
Councilman William Mcclure left for New
York City this morning to attend the funeral
of relative.