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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02
ILLINOIS coNGREssMEN FOR HOPKINS

Chicago May Ten OF the fourteen Republican
members Of Congress from Illinois met in caucus
here to-day and unanimously decided TO support
Representative Albert j. Hopkins, Of Aurora, for
Speaker OF the House OF Representatives.. Con-
gressman Walter Reeves. who presided over the
caucus made the following statement
After consulta alton. a majority Of the delegation
appearing 10 be for Mr.: Hopkins. Mr.. Cannon sug-
gested that the will OF the majority be made the
action OF the delegation, and that that action be
made unanimous. which accordingly was done.
Before the caucus met II definitely known
that seven OF the ten favored Mr.. Hopkins and
three were for Mr.. Cannon. The four Republican
members who were unable TO be present at the
caucus. Messrs. Hit, Foss Boutell and Smith sent
kilograms pledging themselves to abide by the de-
cisiOn Of the majority After the adjournment OF
the caucus Mr.. Cannon declared he would do all in
his power TO elect Mr.. Hopkins Speaker Of the
House. Some time next week the Republican Con-
gressmen will meet again TO lay plans for the fur
therance OF Mr.. Hopkins's candidacy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02
,rur,,vo INSURANCE CONTROVERSY.

r,,r GERMAN COMMISSIONERS CALL ON sEcHf
TARY HAY.
washington. May IA Royal Commission o, an. an,
,r.nnn snnointed by the Prussian Ministry OF 'he
Iutsr,or 10 visit the United States and se''le .ne
,ong-nendng and voxatous controversy over ar""
ting American life insurance companies ~ w .h.
ners " 60. has arrived here. The members OF
,hs commission. Herren Knebel-Doberiu anu
Ms,scbal Won Beberstein. paid their respects 70
~ carr,s, Ambassador to-day. and accompanied
h., him were presented to Secretary Hay Inc "a.
scals here are giving the Commission All poss.De
assistance and encouragement atnouen -, -
- =, LARGELY NJ q private nature. consisting %
VIII pe lions With the large institutions IN TINS
conntrv After making their oh Garr and therA
t r,,srioners will 60 to New orR aiu III
t sne The conferences which. It Is eXpeoleni MI
bring about some form OF reSpbU UsiGess 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02
VIEWS OF TORONTO GAS MEN.

roron,o Ont May (SpeciaD. -On'cials OF
Che Toronto Gas Company consider % cents an eA-
,r.mely low price in present circumstances OF pro
auction IN New-York ~ II. Pearson. the presiueh'
believes that with such an amount or capnai ~
pay dividends on the companies VIII mo !.
- nr.rota nroftably at that price. If, however
nav company were starting in the city with the
franchise for the whole municipality in it's hanas
~ covering a large district OF the city 1t could
probably supply gas at So cents and make manu-
49, n,oe, hut with the stock valued as il must
I'LL asssriIv he and with the streets piped TO the
S,ent ihev are e5 cents by the present companies
snnst he considered remarkably cheap. .r....
"W II Pearson IT.. superintendent or the loron'o
cas COMPANY says II Is difficult 10 arrive az a
IN Sew-York such price pays very well IN SleVe eva
lana where the coal supply Is near az manu- i Nv
shssn hit is out of the question In place IKE
Toronto. where coal costs so much more. Here gas
is % cents thousand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.
VALIDITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA DIVORCES NOT
PASSED UPON.

VALIDITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA DIVORCES NOT
PASSED UPON.
Washington. May 1.-The United States Supreme
Court to-day passed opinion a case that might
have settled the question OF the standing in other
States of DEGREES OF divorce granted In South Da-
kota but failed to do So The that Of
Maude f. Kimball against the administrators OF
the estate OF Edward c. Kimba OF New-York.
Mrs Kimba had been married 10 Mr. Kmball
after securing a decree In North Dakota. and the
administrators refused 10 acknowledge the mar
man because of the invalidity OF the divorce. The
decision was against Mrs Kimball In the State
courts on these grounds. but after the got
Into the Federal courts will was discovered.
This decided the controversy as TO the estate. and
the Supreme Court dismissed the writ OF error in
which the case brought to the court without
passing on the Dakota decree. Justice Gray. who
rendered the opinion. remarked that the Court was
not In the habit OF deciding moot questions
The Court affirmed the opinion OF the Circuit
Court for the Southern District OF Iowa In the
case Of Mexican against the city Of Des Molnes
The involved the jurisdiction OF the officers
OF the city over Greenwood Park. The Court held
that the Federal courts had Jurisdiction, the
result being 20 substantiate the claims OF the city
administration.
The Court decided which has the effect OF
barring Judges who have dealt with the same
cases in the lower couria from participating in
proceedings In courts Of appeal. The case was That
OF Moran against Dillingham;. The Supreme Court
aside the decree Of the Court OF Appeals for the
Yth Circuit on the ground that Judge Pardee. OF
order in the in the Circuit Court for the
Northern District Of Texas took part in the pro-
ceedings In the higher court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02
THE NATIONAL FINANCES.
APRIL TREASURY sTATEMENT-cosT OF THE
WAR

,vasbtrg,or NAV THE monthly comparative
s,otoment ~ Government receipts and expenditures
shovvs that tho total receipts for April 1879 "eie
snsl15S7 am increase compared win APrii' 80
NJ about S. 10000. The expenditures IN april '''.
were se5 slO5 an increase over Apr ias' yea Va
s2i 100000 Included in the eHpehu''"' " w F'
rnent OF s2Dco00oO TO Spain
nj. ,,a1 raceints for the ten months OF the pres
ont wear were N2iO5GOl4. compared with sSo,'-'s0O
FOR the same period in the last fiscal year II. az
ronditurex for the last ten months aggregate 5000
AZ, 400 o,ared with ss47 1876 for the same period
last wear In April 1899, the receipts from 'ie s''
cral sources OF revenue are given az io'o"''
cu,tom, si7 CAS- si5 over April ls's' ao0u'
Internal REVENUE. .22 2o7 o increase 81 1880 S6
Mi.ceilaneou 81. 5s,54i: decrease, Sz'-f-'oo'
Tho exnenditures on account OF the war Depart
to- I,,v 1895 aggregate s2lOsi5.SS6; on ac-
oo,,r, q, the Navy Department. s1o'ozEsS' Inc
ononnt of cash payments already made OF account
- ,ho war is approximated by the treasury ".
ocials at from s273, 900 TO s-'o'"V'VVv' vi ~.
amount about si7sO0o0oO It Is estimated ma ~ oso
a,a ,brouqh the war Department ''i'VV''VO
through the Navy Department s""V'VVO u'ue, ,n
treaty with Spain and A,ooOo~ on account -
ea, o~nenses in the civil establishment
rha roonthlv statement OF the public deot nSsue sue,
. a.. .hou,o that AT the close Of business OH hp'i'
90 1899 the debt. less cash III 'no o.,,
Amounted TO N172 5s7, 264. an increase III ,'e 49,
., soe 0s1 701 This is partially accou''u ~
arronpt ~ 800 900 900 TO Spain settlement Oh u"'
ri,no,Io,s The debt is recapitulated as fo"o"''
o'"e ......... si.o4s ois. $50
InsrebssInHsS o ineres; has ceased since s 400
beDt w. ....................'' laT 72T
~, Nes ling no interest. ---
DEBT 'eA'"S ~ 81. iss, ia 1877
Total ................. =, ..-
- ,orr, does not include s5S4, III GER
ms Ia treasury notes outstanding whicn a.
-, -, an equal amount OF cash on manu-
IT clasSl1leu
................' &c - so7 GAG 100
silver ~. SJl, iO8
Paper ..i, IN National banks. dsbursns g, cs2 os4
- ,cers, balances. etc ...'.'''''''''
""'''' ...... s917 1885, 17
Total ...............,. .,.., -,
,o,n.. this there are demand liaoii','es Wv
.s,nn amounting to s654,037,9A when ea %. "
s.,'U'. e saIonce in the Treasury OF s2oS l-.''"'
Tn. monthly circulation statement u National
~ 80 Tho Currency shows the total va '.a.
~ o,a circulation on April g. 1879, 10 nav, zee n
900 an increase for the year or >S So oi, Tcra
va Tor the month OF 1851 of con o;s 2S
a oeIIea nd on limited States bonds wS s "a dc.
O increase for the year OF so a sno circula IN
go a FOR the month OF slsOSIVz eaa 7iS 0is an
secured ~ ne YEAR OF s. 2Sll3e ard an ,aed
ncr.SSse 1onth Of 81 621 rs. The amount 90 cir
Ior tie in,stared bonds on deposit 10 So nuhiic
S',satinq notes was S32161slo ana 10 se'"
deposits N2Ss594o. ,.. 90 IN. limited States in
LII Isaa aggregated NO,O65Sf az lo sl2 90
AePoat a7io silver Sl59 40; one-cent oro""e'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02
CONDITIONS IN NEWARK.

v.,.rv Y T. MAY 1-All the officers Of the
r.s.x and Hudson Gas Company Of Newark were
out ~ town tonight. except Secretary James r.
Tu.enberry, who is the managing head of the once
IN Newark Mr.. Dusenberry was seen at his mousse
IN Highest in relation 10 the reduction OF the price
OF gas by the Consolidated and Mutual Gas com
panies TO e5 cents He said; Having no KNOW
- a. n,o,,er 7 do not feel that can make any
comments inst now Our price for gas in Newerk
runs as low as 20 cents depending upon me qush.t
cons,,med New-York sells fifteen times more sann
10 the mile of pipe than we do ana oueht 10 ser
~ for less than in Newark. The price OF 90 cents
hnwever il lower than any IN the Ontep S'atest q,
cept in the natural gas regions, and DOUBT II 1t
can he maintained" MOO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02
VARSHIPS DUE HERE TODAY.
ADMIRAL SIMPSONS FLEET COMING TO THE
NAVY YARD FOR A CLEANING
AMI


The ships OF the North Atlantic Squadron are
.xnected in this port this morning. Admiral Samp-
,on is bringing his ships here 10 have them cleaned
and repaired. and everything is In readiness a,
the Navy Yard 10 rush the work through WIN ali
possible dispatch Just what will have to be done
cannot he told until an official inspection OF the
vessels has been made. 1t is not intended that
they will remain at Quarantine long after their
arrival. and their visit TO the Navy Yard Will be
In the ordinary course OF business. They are not
TO remain at the yard more than three weeks un-
less some serious trouble is found on board and
on MAY % or "a they will go to Newport r. l.
II Is expected that the larger part OF the work
vii be done os-cthe New-York. Indiana. Massachu-
eetts and Texas the four big ones OF the fleet.
but at the Navy Yard nothing Is certain in this
respect IL will be possible within the time limit
70 place each Of the big ships in the drydock long
enough to clean and paint them, and this will
probably he done.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02
THE NIAGARA TO SAIL TO-DAY.
MRS GOULD MAKES HANDSOME GIFT TO THE
woMAN's HOSPITAL BEFORE START
ING ON THE CRUISE.

Howard Gculd's yacht. the Niagara. passed out
Quarantine yesterday at 304 p. m. starting on her
long foreign cruise She went only as far as SANDY
Hook and expected TO remain there overnight. but
at 6:55 D. m. she passed in quarantine. she VIII
probably leave port this morning.
on hoard are Mr.. and Mrs Howard Gould and
Mrs G I. Kirkpatrick They will touch at the
Azores and 60 from there to Southampton for two
weeks. where Mr. Kirkpatrick will Join the party
A number OF ports in England, Scotland and Nor
way will be visited. and II the season Is open so
viii Spitzbergen The yacht will also go INTO the
baltic permitting the party to go to 81; Peters
burg Stockholm and Copenhagen. On her way
bsck she will stop at The Hague. and from there
20 TO Southampton, reaching New-York by Sep
fember Is in time for the international races for
the Americas Cup. -, L., - mn
Before going Mrs Could sent check for Sc@
70 endow a bed at the Woman's Hospital and
made arrangements for children 10 De sent on out
ings during the summer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02
THE SPEAKERSHIP CONTEST.

Mr. DoLLIvER THINKS MR.. SHERMAN WILL WIN
UNLESS WESTERN REPRESENTATIVES,
UNITE ON A CANDIDATE.
Washington May Representative Dolliver. Of
Iowa who is pushing General Henderson for
Speaker OF the House Of Representatives. to suc-
coed Mr.. Reed to-day in interview said
that Mr. Sherman. OF New-York, in his opinion
would win unless the Western Congressman united
on a candidate. and that. consequently. when he
reached Chicago he would suggest TO Representa-
tive Hopkins Of Illinois and other candidates from
that section that the Western enter into
agreement to vote for the Western Spes kership
candidate receiving the highest number OF votes on
the first ballot.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02
IN TEMPORARY QUARTERS.

The American Exchange National Bank moved
Yesterday from It's old quarters. at the northeast
corner OF Broadway and Cedar-st.. 10 temporary
quarters on the first floor OF the Boree Building al
No. lis Broadway. The old building win be torn
down and on its site will be erected a modern
sixteer-story fireproof building 10 cost about $500
The officials Of the bank hope 10 be In their new
hnilding hv May ]. 1900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02
WILL LET AMERICAS TARIFF ALONE.

Az INQUIRY IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS MEETS
PROMPT REPLY.
London May lin the House OF commons quay
r,a,'nr.s Harry Cochill. Conservative. member for
s,otA.on-Trent asked the Ministry II the Foreign
once had instructed the representative OF Great
britain at Washington to make representations 70
the Government of the United States as 10 the
great injury caused to various branches OF BRUSH
trade by the existing American tarin' ana 10 urge
the adyisability Of Withdrawing tariff so unfa-
vorable to Great Britain.
In. reply. the Right Hon. William st. John Brod-
rick Parliamentary Secretary for the Foreign
Office said that IT was not usual to make repre- pr,
sentations TO a foreign Power upon its tarll pol
icv except in connection with some spechc negO-
tiations The Government. he said did not con-
sider that AT the present moment Instructions such
&c the member suggested would be likely TO result
10 the benefit of British commerce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02
CITY CLUB IN THE OLD LOOMS HOUSE

The City Club yesterday moved from the house
at Fifth-ave. and Thirty hfth-s to the old Loomis
house No. " West Thrty-fourth-st, which was
occupied recently by .the University Athletic Club.
In its new quarters the City Club will have more
ROOM with a reduced rental. The house has been
leased for three years by the club AT 5000 year.
with the privilege OF renewal. The club Will have
a house warming In tts home on the evening OF
May 10. and Governor Rooreveit has promised TO be
the ~ tho club the occasion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02
EDWARD ATKINSONS DOCUMENTS.

....,,, .r,,,.,,, ,,ov MAY re DISCUSSED BY THE
CABINET TO-DAY
,,-...,,r,on Nav THE circulation OF the anti
.t,,st,c documents admitted to have been sent
o,,t nv Edward Atkinson of Boston. was oiheiaily
ored % the attention OF Postmaster Genera smth
today and the matter is now awaitins or'V IN Tor
,Son In ali probability. II will be taken up io'
Iot n,,s a. a, to-morrow's Cabinet meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02
INJURED BY cANNoY's DISCHARGE.

Mauch Chunk May by the premature dis
charge OF cannon used in the celebration OF Dewey
Dav three persons were badly injured. They were
an Unknown boy, badly burned and cut; Jerry Con-
way three fingers blown off, and James MCGEE.
arm forn off MCGEE displayed remarkable nerve.
He picked up his arm and carried II 10 railroad
hospital car The cannon was heavily loaded with
powder and stones.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02
DEWEY DAY CELEBRATED AT YALE

New-Haven, May 1.-The Yale students celebrated
Dewey Day In a manner that recalled the noisy
demonstrations OF year ago just before the for
nation OF the Yale Battery The procession that
paraded the campus and adjoining streets tonight
was the largest OF recent years. Red fire was
burned In plenty and big bonfire was started on
the campus and around II crowd OF eight hun
bred Yale students danced and sang.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02

THE CAUCUS COMMITTEE TO SUBMIT ITS
CONCLUSIONS TO REPUBLICAN MEM
RERS OF THE SENATE
FINANCE COMMITTEE.

FINANCE COMMITTEE.
Atlantic City N. j.. May 1.-The committee ap-
pointed to draw up plan Of monetary legislation
appointed by the caucus OF Republican members
OF the House OF Representatives closed Its sessions
here to-day. The chairman OF the committee. Mr.
Henderson. Of Iowa, said after adjournment:
THE committee appointed by the Republican
caucus Of the House to recommend financial lesisa-
ton met at Haddon Hall Atlantic City, on April H.
and has worked steadily and earnestly for two
weeks To-day the committee reached unanimous
agreement. and is ready TO meet the Republican
members Of the Finance Committee OF the Senate
to submit their views TO the consideration OF the
Joint conference Until such meeting. the work OF
the House committee will be withheld from publ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02
FUNERAL or A R0UGH RIDER CAPTAIN.

Washington. May 1.-The body OF Captain Will
lam o. o'Nenl. OF the Rough Riders. was buried in
Arlington Cemetery to-day after impressive funeral
services. He was buried just In front Of the grave
Of Captain Allyn Capron who. like Captain ONeill,
lost his life in the Santiago campaign Captain
ONeill was well known in the Southwest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02
PRICE UNCHANGED AT DOVER.

Dover. Del. May (spociaD-H A. Ficha'u l''O''
president and owner OF the Dover Gas Llen' I'm
-. ms sasn relative to the reduction of the price
=, SOS NV companies OF New-York 70 50 cents
thossnd cubic feet and asked Il 1t would anect the
richardson's reply that 1t would not anec' Ine
pIice here. as the consumption OF gas would not
"a,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02
DIR. PIERCEeS
GOLDEN MEDICAL
DISCOVERY

Is the one medicine that is successful above all
others in the treatment Of throat, bronchial and
lung diseases. 1t is general cleanser and tonic
for the weak stomach and for the whole system
but it also acts specifically on the throat and
and strength and renews the yigor OF the whole
body.
Sold everywhere by dealers in medicine. Be
sure you get the genuine. Don't take substitute.
Mrs NJ Hsrriek. of Demsier osweso Co. n Y. writes
II daughters In less than FIVE years with
sumption and scrofuia. My eldest taken.
three with from the lungs troubied
him for year lie took Dr. Pierces Golden Medical
Discovery and had bleeding from the lungs
q year. Your medicine certainly saved hs life"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02

movsment IL moving with resistiess force across
the seas from the Occident to the Orient. THIS
great movement II in the interest OF liberty AT
home and abroad I believe that every stripe
in that flag Is herald OF humanity, ana every
star m apostle of liberty
Addresses were also made by General
O'Beirne the Rev DR.. Wise, Senator Elsberg,
Major Frank Keck and General II. A. McAipin'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02
NEW. YORK HONORS DEWEY
ANNIVERSARY OF HIS FAMOUS BATTLE
GENERALLY OBSERVED.

PRESIDENT MKrNLEY SENDS THE HERO MES
SAGE OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
AND PATRIOTIC SONGS IN THE
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The first anniversary OF that famous May
when Admiral Dewey gave the entire civilized
world a shock by making a submarine fleet out
OF spain's proud warships in Manila Bay. with
out the loss Of a single American sailor, was
heartily celebrated in the city yesterday
President Mckinley sent the Admiral warm
message Of congratulation by cable from the
NAVY Yard in Brooklyn, and private citizens
decorated their houses with flags and bunting
Flags were flying on the City Hail. ana on
all other public buildings in the city, Including
the schools. the police stations and the fire.
engine houses No public department was
closed however. because the day was not
legal holiday.
Another form OF celebration was the firing OF
salutes in many places. and the playing or Ma
tional airs in the theatres.
The most general observation OF Dewey Day
however. was by the school children presioeh'
Little. of the Board OF Education, wou1o NOT
proclaim holiday, deemng it more satisfactory
TO let the children remain in school ana nave
appropriate exercises there. In some schoos
tho celebration was more elaborate than III
others but there was something done III each' III
Guiding salutes to the flag. the singing Vi
patriotic songs and the delivering OF addresses.
The story OF the battle of Manila Bay was reao
many times.
Wall Street yesterday paid its tribute 10 Au
mira Dewey in common with the rest OF 'i's
city Flags and gay bunting were oisPaSe'
from almost every building
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02
CELEBRATION AT GLovERsvILLE.

Gloversvle. n. Y. May l.-Dewey Day was OBJ
served in this city with big military and civic
parade followed by speeches by Congressman
Psmes 8 sherman OF Utica and other prominent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02
A OTTET NAY DAY ~ EUROPE.

London. May MAY Day was quietly observed
here and on the Continent. The customary labor
demonstration In London to-day consisted OF pro-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02
MORE CONGRATULATIONS SENT.

A. meeting OF the Friendly Sons Of st. Patrick,
bald at Delmonico's last night. a resolution was
adonted to send the following message to Admiral
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-02
New-York. May
Dewey, Manila

Dewey Manila. ~.,, o. .o ..
The Friendly Sons OF st. Patrick ever true TO
the aag congratulate its defender on this ami
yersary of his great victory. .,.,.. ,,,,.
MORGAN j. O'BRTEN, President
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-07-27

\ young man was riding downtown
the other evening I'm a street car He
took the corner seat and held in his
hand an umbrella, which had been
given him ~ birthday present. On
the seat facing him was "A lady with
n prccoclous infant boy evidently
about s years old The youngster re-
garded the Young man with attention
for n few moments and then his gaze
wandered to the umbrella He gazed
AT Il In silence for second; then he
wricgled In his seat. clApped his hands
and shouted.
"Oh. mamma, don't that look like
papa's umbrella
FLUSH, hush, my child" said the
mother. pnttne the prodigy on the
head.
Papa was looking for his umbrella
this evening, mamma continued the
child wonder
Yes, yes but he found 1t, said the
mother, hurricdly, rs the conversation
was becoming Of interest to the occu-
pants of the seats
why. mamma continued the
young>ter YOU know he didn't. You
told him that he didn't know enough
to keep an umbrella Why, mann
mn -."
Al this stage the young man LETT the
car