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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
FOUND HUSBANDS THROAT CUT.
MRS. RODRIGUEZ BIAMEs HIS COUSIN WHO RE
GENTLY RETURNED FROM HAVANA

MRS RODRIGUEZ BI4AMES HIS COUSIN. WHO RE-
GENTLY RETURNED FROM HAVANA.
Everislo Rodriguez twenty-eeven years old. OF
No 25O West irty-ninth-st., was taken to Belle
home with his throat cut. His assailant is said 10
be Augustine Rodriguez his cousin and the attack
is attributed 10 the fact that the two men fought
on opposite sides in the SPANISH Cuban War.
The wounded was second lieutenant, and
served with Maceo and later with Gomez. Au-
gustino Rodriguez enlisted for Spain. and the two
men became bitter enemies in consequence.
After the cessation of hostilites Everisto Rod
rigueZ and his wife came to this city. Later he
ceived letters from his cousin and the old wound
was apparently healed. The latter arrived here
Yesterday and went at to No $50 West Thirty
Hintb-st Greetings and friendly sentiments were
exchanged for some time and the friends drank
absinthe. Augustine then asked to be left alone
with Everisto the plea that he had something
private TO communicate, and Mrs. Rodriguez left
the house. do some marketing.
You must let bygones be bygones" she remarked
she going.
yes. we must forget the past" replied Au-
gustino. .
What happened after that is uncertain but half
an hour later the tenants heard the woman shrek.
Joseph Chadwick the tanitor. and others rushed 10
the nat found Mrs. Rodriguez Kneeling beside
her husband. whose throat cut almost from
Gated that his cousin had attacked him with dag
ger. At the hospital II was found that the blade
had narrowly missed the juguar vein, and the
surgeons hope to the mans life. Mrs. Rod
rGuez called at the hospital and was allowed 10
her husband. She said that Augustine was
evidently member OF a secret society of Spanards
EveristO Rodriguez. uncle OF the Injured man, s
General Maxine GomeZs secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
THUNDER SHOWER BRINGS RELIEF

PLEASANT ENDING OF THE HOTTEST OF THE
SERIES OF HOT DAYS.
The local Weather Bureau produced last night the
cooling thunder shower IT had promised for Tues
day and It was much 10 its credit. Something cool
Ing was certainly needed by the atmosphere. be-
cause II had come TO be almost as sticky as much
lage and suggestive OF the fiery furnace.
The thunder shower came about o'clock last
night accompanied. rather heralded. by hashes
OF heat lightning. True. the thunder and lightning
were rather small affairs. but one was captious
since they brought with them from the southwest a
rain and a breeze which made the temperature
more endurable
Yesterday was the hottest OF the hot days the
city has had recently. The mercury began its per
Torrance by going to the 70 degree mark at Z a. m
Then II started upward in earnest, and by O'Clock
had reached SO degrees II hung around that POM
nearly all the afternoon but toward evening II De
gan 10 give way degree by degree. until finally, a
clock II had settled down to Is degrees All this
time the humidity having a high old time
ranging from SO at A. m. 10 \! at p m. Bu'
neither heat nor humidity could withstand the
benehcent influences Of the little thunder shower
and it's attendant breeze. The mercury went dowr
seven degrees the run. reaching the Il point
about $40 o'clock.
Thunder storms and cooler weather are prom
sed for to-day. although 1t may be warm in the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
PEEKSKILL.

The Peekskil Traction Company has decided to
extend the trolley railroad to Verplancks. four
miles from Peekskll. 1t Is proposed to 20 by way
of south-st Louisast. through the Eastern Il7'
iarv property and thence through private Ihnu 70
the destination taking in Montrose and CentervlLe
ON the way II the rights OF way through the PIT
figure the road will go by way Of Washington-st'
Welcher Hill and South-st. -, ,.
cd nv County Judge Smith Lent sidepath coHfniS,
sioner Mr. Hill is enthusiastic vince man one OF
The Oldest in the state In point of service ana was
once chief consul -, T., l., Doo,.,,,1
Daniel w Little. OF New-York is IN Peekskili
featuring Company. factory Is to be established
hare 10 manufacture and sell thermometers TulerS9
ond other advertising novelties. The capital VIII
be $1,000 OF which one-half will be subscribed IN
this village
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
NFW-ROCHELLE.

The Street Committee OF the Common Council -
TO give a public hearing tonight TO the property
owners of Main-s and FranlIlin-ave. In the paving
resolution recently adopted asphalt was named for
the former street and brick for the latter but the
nroperty owners have since fled n petition IN which
they ask that the materials be reversed; After the
hearing the Common Council will not be again in
session until September o. when bids are to DO
opened for street work To cost S3OoWo.
iTbirtv members Of Relief Engine Company d.
companied by the band Of the lst New-York Nolun-
teer Infantry. started yesterday FOR their annual
shore Each member wore fatigue uniform and
an unfinished Cuban hat. It is expected that Mayor
DiIlon who is now on his vacation. will Join the
camp in a few days. The Mayor. although he
weighs 20 mounds Is a fine swimmer and athlete.
and has N unlimited supply Of Irish ballads and
after dinner stories which always makes him a
desirable guest at entertainments given by me
dremen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
Norfolk and Newport News; Mark Lane ODD BeTse"
Norway. 49,. ,ccra
ships Rowona CBp. for sydney W; Louise ''@h
London.
Bark Nuuanu NHaw) for Honolulu.
THE MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.
FOREIGN PORTS

southampton Aug 81 Arrived. steamer Kaiser Ms sa
der Crosse GER Englebart NewYork. wa Nne'
where arrived p m for Bremen passed Hurst OAse'
swe1se, Aug ie~saled. steamer LANDAU city ibo
Carey, New-iork 49, n, uassvN,
New York ,-,,,, IRA
Bristol. Aug 2o-Arriyed. steamer Kansas CITY u'
Savage, New York. - >,,,a.ia (Bp,
Fsstnet Aug 2i-Passed. steamer Nomade ''''
Thomas. Newyork FOR Liverpool u-,sh Empire
''' chersours. Aug TO- msanea steamer ST. h'D"
Passow from southampton New YORK ,,u,. Rr.
81 Michaels Aug 2i-Arrtved, steamer pu0''N' v"
purdn Calcutta etc for NewYork Nor coal. rp,ysl
Iisbon Aug i5-Arrived. steamer oeNenu'" w.
Vieira New-York Fayal and oporto Az. fJer,
Gibraltar Aug 80 D m-Arived steamer Saa.. and
Petermann New land proceeded Tor Nap .,.riey
Genoa): Aug TO- sailed steamer Hesperia nM1: porohy
from Naples New-York. passed. steame,s s,rath-
(Br) from Ciyta Vecchia for Port Eads' -i'' ~
ieyen (Ilr) Moar. Marseilies for York -, Iau-
Marseilles Aug 2l-Arrtyed. steamer MasSiiia WIZ
bert. York Naples. . M, ,SaiS
Suez Aug 2l-Arrtved. steamer bairloVh N''''
Batavia. etc for New York ..,.,., (pr,
Malta, Aug 21-Passed steamer Afghahis''"
whock New-Ycrk for singapore etc ~, v.rr.,L
Victoria Aug ls-Saled. steamer Homer lp''' go
from Santos for New-York ,,.. fy2eiS).
Pernambuco Aug 2D-Arrived. steamer Hevsn@ WV
staplsdon. New-York Tor Rio Janeiro. stS
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MORE SUPPLIES FOR PORTO RICO.

The United States transport Mcclellan will sail
from her pier the end of Paciac-st tomorrow or
the next day for San Juan with cargo OF supplies
for the suffering Porto Ricans The work Of load
ing her cargo begun yesterday. II VIII consist
of fish peas rice and medical and other supplies,
that have been contributed by the cities Of Savan-
nah Atlanta 81. Louis and Chicago. The McCle-
Ian will also carry a large quantity Of contribu.
lions She has aboard already 10000 pounds OF
ash and 1900 bags Of peas She will steam directly
10 San Juan and is expected 10 arrive there within
four days. The cargo will be shipped from San
Juan by rail to Ponce and other Porto Rcan cities
which suffered from the effects OF the hurricane.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
PORT CHESTER.

George P Fisher formerly president Of the Board
Of Fducation OF East Port Chester, and an employee
Of the Custom House in New-York city. arrest
ed on Sunday night by Deputy Sheriff Frtzroy. who
had been waiting for two DAYS to serve a warrant
on him Fisher was taken into custody he was
returning 10 his home from Stamford. Conn, hut
was released on his promise that he would appeal
in court when summoned. The warrant was issued
upon statements made by the new Board OF Edu-
cation accusing Fisher Of no, properly accounting
of1ce Last week the new Board sent deputies to
Fishers home and removed organ said 10 have
been the properly Of the district Other arrests 1t
Is said will follow this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
ONE LINK OF EVIDENCE MISSING.

NO ARREST MADE YESTERDAY IN THE YoNKEzRs
DIAMOND ROBBERY CASE
Although the police have worked hard on the
diamond robbery which occurred in Yonkers on
Friday last In which Mira. Herbert Alden lost jew
elry worth $500 from her home No. l47 Warbur-
ton-ave. the missing link Of evidence II not within
their grss:
The police still strongly suspect a prominent
fonkers man. and they leaving stone un-
turned IN the matter No warrants were procured
YESTERDAY. but an arrest is likely 10 be made to-
Cay. They have thus far been unable to find the
STOLEN tewelry. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22

EarIy Sunday morning the wind suddenly died
away. but left a heavy swell. which tumbled the
ship about for several hours. Then a gaze came
from the northeast and blew hard and strong pul
II not OF long continuance. 49, ,-osr,y,h
Captain Braithwae says that while tne ,St ~
was in port at Santos. William Broaunenur. on -,
the steamship Itanema, owned by BrdZi ~ ,,oa
chant Killed by another engineer Oh .ne al sn
sci in q n alteration Broadbents body was taksn
in charge by the Government and MS assdAeii'
sent TO Jail 10 await trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
TARRYTOWN

The members of the Epworth League chapters
connected with the Memorial Church Of White
Plains, and Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Of this village. will have moonlight sail up thu
Hudson this evening.
Mrs Bridget Mcnamara died at her home IN
North TarTy town. Sunday. She was born i'm
Ireland In 1872. and this country nifty four
years ago. The funeral will take place this morn
ing at st. Teresa's Church. and the burial will
be In Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
ONE DEATH IN BROOKLYN.

George Kent painter, OF No. 3S3 Thirty-frst-st.,
Brooklyn, was overcome by the heat yesterday
morning while working the roof Of the house
No S5 Douglass-st., and fell to the ground He was
taken 10 the Seney Hospital. where he died from
the effects OF his injuries early In the afternoon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
KATONAH.

Ancient and Modern Aqueducts" will be the
subject OF illustrated lecture to be given for the
benefit Of the KatOnah Library and Reading Room
by f. Wegmann. civil engineer, tomorrow evening
The cornerstone Of the new Katonah Methodist
Episcopal Church Will be laid on Sunday afternoon
next at o'clock. The Rev. DR.. Charles w Miard
Presiding Elder Of the New-York District will Law
the stone and deliver address.
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HOME NEWS.

PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS.
ALBEMARLE-Rear Admiral Francis J. tiggln-
son l. S ~ FIFTH AVENU E-Professor DR..
stephen Bauer Vie ma GILSEY-David A WeHs'
Johnstown. n. Y. and DIR. A. r. Elliott. Chicago.
GRAND-MaJor L. A. La Garde. L. s. A Hol'-
IAND-Robert p. Lnderman, South Bethlehem,
Penn. WALDORF-Judge Lynde Harrison. New
Haven,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
CERTIFICATES FOR SEALsKIy GARMENTS

Washington Aug 1.-THE Treasury Depart
ment has authorized the Collector OF Customs at
New-York Issue certificates of ownership of seal
skin garments IL persons going abroad even
though they came in the possession Of the persons
after the date OF the Pelagic Sealing act ON De
cember g. 1897. when he II satisfied in each in
dvidual case that the skin from which the gar
ment was made not the product OF peagic
sealing since the date OF the act
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
BURYING THE DEAD AT PONCh.
TWENTY HUNDRED BODIES INFERRED
TWO THOUSAND STILL MISSING.

TWENTY FIVE HUNDRED BODIES IN Ei'i'ND
TWO THOUSAND STILL MISSING.
Ponce. Porto Rico. Aug. 21.-It is now esti-
mated that the bodies OF twenty-five hundred
victims Of the recent hurricane have been
buried that one thousand persons were injured
during the storm. and that two thousand peo-
pie are still missing.
There are opportunities here now for III
vestors There is the greatest lack OF money
for repairing damages. replanting ana repleh-
fishing stocks. The alcaldes appointed commit
tees for the distribution Of relief stores. etc.,
hut the military authorities objected to II.
Ponce is healthy though bodies continue 10 DE
found in the fields. The authorities nave de-
cided TO burn the ruins or Habuco
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
PANTHER TO SAIL DIRECT TO SAN JUAN
ANOTHER TRANSPORT WILL TAKE THE BALTl-
MORE CONTRIBUTIONS.

MORE CONTRIBUTIONS.
Philadelphia Aug. 1.-THE transport Panther VIII
sail from here tomorrow morning with eight nun
dred tons of supplies for the Porto Rican sufferers
Lieutenant Commander Aaron Ward, Of the Pan
Their to-day received instructions from Washington
10 sail direct TO Porto Rico. The transport was
10 have stopped at Baltimore for that citys -
tributions but It having been discovered that the
Panther can Gerry no more than eight hundred tons
the plan was abandoned.
Washington. Aug H.-The auxiliary cruiser
Panther, which has been loading at Philadelphia
with supplies for the destitute IN Porto Rico, has
been ordered TO proceed direct TO San Juan without
stopping at Baltimore was originally intended.
The change Of plan is due 10 the desire OF the De-
partment TO have the supplies ready for distribution
IN Porto Rico with as little delay as possible and
also because the vessel had already taken on a
good cargo at the Quaker City. The war Depart
ment will send the transport Wright 10 baltimore
TO receive the relief supplies contributed by the
people OF the State of Maryland, and transport
them 10 Porto Rico. The Wright Will sail from
New-York September / She can carry about
huD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22

Yesterdays contributions 10 the New-forA MAI
time Exchange Fund for Porto Rcan Refer lhcIuu-
ed among others, 800 from johnson Hugglns'
They brought up the total collected through THIS
source 10 s66i2
The National Bank Of North America desIs-
mated by the Secretary OF War as depository Tor
relief funds has received. in addition TO the NSi
2s 80 previously reported, subscriptions, Wi.o-i
bring the total up 70 S9.1g ~. Among tlOse re-
ported yesterday were the following:
Through 'SThe Providence Journal
House and cottages Eastern Point Ne~-London'.' ~
Thomas Caldervood Lyons Iowa i'V
AT the Army Building Colonel Jones said that
the limited States transport Mcclellan would take
out 10 Porto Rico fully 1850 tons of food. Mayor
Kent of Davenport, Iowa, has sent a tcI OF cloth
ing: Holy Trumpeters. Kings Daughters. have
contributed two boxes of clothing and W. II. Flem-
ing the private secretary Of the Governor OF iowa.
has advised Colonel Jones Of proposed shipment
Acting Mayor Guggenheimer mas received let
Tor from Secretary informing him OF the ap-
nointment of the Central Porto Rico Keller Com
inttee The Secretary requests that all local com
mittees report to this committee The letter adds:
THE work OF distribution in Porto Rico VIII con-
ftnue under the direction OF Military Governor Cen
eral Davis who is devoting himself 10 me "oIh
with admirable judgment and sympathy: Inc act-
ual transportation of supplies Will continue uhoer
the direction Of the C!uartermas ers Department or
the Army. Between these agents OF transportation
and distribution on the one hand ana the great
number OF local committees. none of which knows
what the other is doing the other hand, the new
General Committee Is expected 10 stand IL is not
anticipated that beyond forming the original or
ganizaton very great time or labor Will De re-
ouired OF the committee the work being IN the man
OF a character to be transacted by secretary ana
a clerical force. with the possible assistance OF
small executive committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
WHAT IS GOING ON TO-DAY.

Municipal Council. City Hall, l p. m
Board Of Aldermen. city Hall.
Social Reform Club No As University Place, Sis
D.
Music in Mount Morris and Madison Square parks
s d. m.
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SPECIAL MENTION.

Advertisements admitted into these eel.
umns are recommended to the readers q
THE TRIBUNE as thoroughly reliable. ana
business be done by mail with tho a,
vertisers with perfect saf ety.
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THE STORMS WORK AT NASSAU.
WORST HURRICANE IN THIRTY YEARs-A NUN
Der OF LIVES LOST.

WORST HURRICANE N THIRTY YEARS-A NUN
Der OF LIVES LOST.
Nassau n. p Aug 13--The hurricane which Wis
tied this island yesterday and the day before had
been so well announced by the cable reports that
the inhabitants were expecting II and had ample
time 10 prepare for its arrival, which
fortunate. There were about fifty sponging and
fishing vessels IN port. most Of which early Friday
had sought the safer anchorage at the eastern end
of the harbor. People generally had battened up
their windows and made things secure pos
sibe.
Saturday morning broke with the hurricane rag
ing in all its fury. The barometer indicated %
inches with falling tendency. and the downfall OF
rain tremendous BY nightfal It had subsidized
into a moderate gale.
Considerable damage done in the city and
neghborhood. The postof1ce lost part Of its gal
vanzed iron roof. while Government House had its
new tiled roof considerably damaged. and the fur
niture inside was badly damaged by water The
large fruit preserving factory Of the j. S Johnson
Company Of Nassau and New York blown
down and the fine new sponge warehouse Of George
D. Adderly, about two-thrds completed, is heap
of ruins The Casino. pleasure resort on Hog Isl
and, badly damaged. the large dancing pa
vion and other buildings being blown down Great
fears were entertained for the safety Of the mag
nihcent new Colonial Hotel now being built here
by Henry VI. Flagler. OF New-YCrk and Florida, at
an expense Of 500 40. The building is about two
thirds completed. 1t was In q very exposed position.
but it stood the storm bravey. showing its great
strength. and Il IS practically uninjured except 10
the extent OF $50 damage TO plastering by water
Probably a hundred dwelling houses belonging
10 the poorer classes Of coOred people the sub
urbs were blown down. while more than treble that
number Of others damaged. The destruction
of beautiful shade trees throughout the city sim
ply appalling. and those not uprooted stripped
OF branches and leaves, presenting ptiful appear
Beauty in this direction, Crops and gardens have
also been badly damaged
The injury TO shipping IS considerable great
many small vessels, sponging and fishing craft
were torn from their mOorngs blown across the
harbor and damned against the rocky snore OF Hog
Island receiving serious injury. while at least a
dozen were sunk at their anchorages.
a number Of lives have been lost but the exact
number is yet known. 1t is feared that the ad-
facent islands have suffered severely and news
from them is awaited with much anxiety
The rainfall during the two days sixteen
inches. II was the worst hurricane experienced
the wind reaching from seventy-hve to eighty miles
an hour.
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Announcements.
Ask your Haberdasher
for the r. & W. Shirt.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATURE ALMANAC.

Sunrise 64s Moon rises pm ~ Moons age Is
HIGH WATER TO-DAY.
AM-sandy Hook SIP Gov. Island stt Hell Gate 10 SO
D W-Sandy Hook 1872 Gov Island 904 He'll Gate 1858
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
SEVERE EXPERIENCE OF THE NAsMYTH

The British steamship NasmytH. white. arrived
here yesterday from Brazilian ports, had I'M
pleasant experience in the coast storm when north
Of Cape Hatteras on August 10. heavy gale from
the southwest was encountered. and several times
the vessel was almost thrown her beam ends.
Great waves dashed over her from stem " stern.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
SIXTY LIVES LOST BY THE HURRICANE.

SIXTY LIVES LOST BY THE HURRICANE.
Newberr. y. c.. Aug. A.-Reports from the coast
Of North Carolina where the West Indian hurr-
cane touched last week coming in to-day. and
show that there large number Of lives lost
and much damage was done TO property. Fourteen
fishermen in trying 10 Pamlico Sound in skins
lost Four bodies have been secovered on the
banks and searching parties at work for others.
The schooners Goodwin and Aurora were wrecked.
The L. II. Hill is ashore. The Reswick and all
hands reported lost These losses all occurred
IN Pamlico Sound. II is believed that many as
sixty persons lost their lives in the storm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
A THOUSAND TONS OF FOOD
r,,1s AND MANY OTHER SUPPLIES TO
SAIL ON THE MCI.ELLAN-Ihb |H''
TRAI, RELIEF COMMITTEE

The Porto Rican Relief Committee OF one
chants Association of which 'fo'ei"o' 80 ~
Is chairman, has given orders for the putvna'e
oo,h,ng of the same general character as ths' sem
Va porto Rico on the Mcpherson and tne Ev.,sn
II is TO be shipped on the transport '-N"o.
which will sail from Pier r. brooN'"'
at noon. 49,. mos informed
The secretary of the committee was inio So
Yesterday that the Windsor Company. Oh No,.n
Adams. Mass would ship case OF cameo III o .ns
49, Merchants, Association Committee. ana tna'
the Renfrew Manufacturing Company OF Adams
Mass would ship a case OF ginghams IN the same
way The Hines Underwear Company Oh OohoeS'
n Y will forward knit undershirts TO the com
o,,.ao and Iebn g. Fink of No. rs Willam-s'.'
will give medical supplies TO the amount OF wv
The ,ational Biscuit Company has written 10 the
committee that It will ship fifty barrels 81 bread
Subscriptions to the fund of the Porto Rlcah
Relief Committee OF the Merchants Association
previously acknowledged amounted TO sl4ZS" H. ana
subscriptions received yesterday bring the 'otd up
10 SIS 40 CO. Among the subscriptions received were
,ba