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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-23
WOMEN save HOM4N FROM FIRE
Turmoil in Henry Street Tenement while
All the Men We're Away.

Cries OF fire at noon yesterday drove sixteen
families out OF the tenement at SO Henry
street. Mrs. Manuel Ephron was ironing in
her kitchen on the sixth floor whom her skirts
caught fire from gas stove. She ran across
the hall and into the apartments Of Samuel
Rosenzweig. Mrs Rossn2weig dropped her
baby to the floor and in her excitement took a
kettle OF hot water from her stove and dashed
the water over Mrs Ephron Mrs. Ephron ran
into the hall again. screaming save me! Fire!
Fire. Save me-"
The tenants on tho lower floors ran into the
street echong the cry OF Fire J" Some one
turned in an alarm. Some one else shouted
that several women on he top floor were burn.
ing to death When the iremen got there
they con Id hardly get through the crowd. Calls
for am balances were sent out and the amhu-
lance surgeons found three Of the tenants roll
ing Mrs. Fphron down the stairs. Two Others
Mrs GrecnburR and Mrs. Marks, were throw
ing buckets OF water over the baluStrade. while
down the stairs. There was not man in sight.
The women had succeeded in eStinguishing
the flames after dragging Mrs. Ephron down
two flights OF stairs The flames from her
skirts had burned the paint from the walls and
hall woodwork and set fire to the dun bwaiter
shaft.
Mrs. Ephron was burned on the legs. arms.
back and mack. Hcr hair was burned almost
conpletely from her head The doctors said
she would probably recover.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-23
CASTRO RULES TENEzUELA.
The Revolutionist Rides Into the Capital
With His Army.


Special Cable Despatch TO THE Sun.
CARACAS. Oct. 22.-Gen Cipriano Castro. the
successful revolutionary leader made trium-
phal entry into this city to-day and took pos
session OF the Yellow House. the official resi-
dence OF the President. Gen. Castro rode at tho
head OF tho conuuering army. and much enthu-
sasm was displayed as they came into the city.
Tonight there was display OF fireworks in
honor OF the success OF the revolution.
Provisional President Rodriguez and his
Cabinet which was appointed to-day will at
once turn over the control OF affairs to Gen.
Castro
In an interview Gen. Castro declared that tho
acts OF the depossd President. Senior Andrade.
proved that he was incapable Of administering
the affairs OF the Government His admins
tration was causing general ruin. and haste n in z
the dissolution OF the Liberal party. Gen.
Castro added that it was his intention to use
the best elements OF the country. irrespective
OF party, in forming a cabinet. He solemnly
promised to form strong Government
The troops are in excellent condition. No
atrocities have been committed.
EX-Presidcnt Andrade has written letter to
Gen. Matos. formerly Minister OF Finance. ad-
vising him that he will 20 to the West Indies.
and declaring that he will return with warships
and soldiers to overthrow Gen. Castro.
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DIYORCE FOR HOAEsICkNESS.
Connecticut Bride of Few Days For
sakes Husband for Former Home.

New HAVEN. Oct 22.-News has been received
in Milford. Conn. that divorce suit has been
instituted in st. Louis. No.. by George Bap-
tiste OF St Louis, against Mrs. Nellie NJ.
Baptlste. formerly OF Milford. on the ground OF
homesekness. The wife will not contest the
suit. The couple wero married in Milford on
Oct. last. Miss Nellie NJ. Kyle. tho bride.
grew up in Milford. where her mother a
widow. resides. She is OF good family and was
one OF the town bellies. She Is only II years
old. her husband being "a. While on an East
ern trip In the summer OF 1896 Mr.; Bnptiste
met Miss Kyle. then IA. and fell in love.
She was too young to marry, so the lover
waited until last April. when h" offered his
hand and was accented. After the wedding
the couple left at once for st. Louis.
In tho allegations the petitioner saws that
when his bride arrived in St Louis she became
unutterahly and uncontroably homesick
and refused to be comforted. She said she
wanted to 90 home and would listen TO no ar
gument in opposition to that course. The hus-
band finally told her she might go back. but he
would get a divorce. To this the wife inter-
posed no objection. Mr.. Baptiste then re-
turned to his fathers home and the next day
filed divorce papers He declares that he loves
his wife devotsdly. but she is too homesick TO
treat him properly. ana he wi get divorce
because he does not like the idea OF his vile
living in the East and himself in the West.
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THE SENATOR SAFE IN PORT.
Brings the Fifty-tirst Iowa Volunteers Home
from Manila.


from Manila.
SAN Francisco. Oct. 22.-Tbe United States
transport Senator. for the safety Of which fear
had been expressed. arrived to-day from
Manila. having been exactly thirty days on the
trip. She was in charge OF Col. Lopez and
brings tho Fifty-nrst Iowa Volunteers, 40
officers and 100 men. Two whole days were
spent at Yokohama waiting for the typhoon to
subside. and the transport only encountered
the fringe OF tho great storm.
Only one death occurred on the voyage. +
D. Kissick of Company Fsucoumbed to typhoid
fever. A the vessel was entering Nagasaki on
Oct. 7 a sail and block and tackle fell to the
deck fracturing the skull Of Private II. W.
StolIer o! Company, NJ. >, Reed will recover and
Stoller is dolng well. Twenty-Five men are in
th m o t :0GPs
There are flve cabin r!ssscnger., Cart G. T.
H. Wns ana M Jrf hoU %e a 81
Of SS who de Sn4 rrss 81
Manila. A twclve-year old Filipno. Philemo
Mannmn has been adopted by PriE@ts Shields
country.
:. The Iowans had great reception at
colonies entertained them in royal style. II
signs count for anything they, should have met
arrived at Yokohama on Friday. and had two
Fridays on Oct. - at sea. owing to the change
OF time.
The regiment will be landed tomorrow.
The Senator dropped anchor near the battle
ship Iowa and tho lowans had their first sight
of the big ship nam ed after their State. They
cheered and admired the fine fighting ma
chine. One pathetic Homecoming incident
was noted on the deck The father OF Wade
and Evan Evans Of Company NJ, two boys un-
der 81. died last Wednesday. 1t had been ar
ranged TO spare them the news ~ the h.renve-
me mt until to- morrow but some person blurted
out the sad intelligence and the boys broke
down ard cried.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-23
ANOTHER LYSCHIvG AT ST. AxNF,
Negro Accomplish in the Gambrell Murders
napged-White Men Concerned.

Negro Accomplish in the Gambrell Murders
Bapged-White Men Concerned.
MEMPHIS. Tenn. Oct 22-The burning at
the stake OF Joe Leilore on Thursday morning
for the murder OF the Gambrell family at ST.
by the capture OF John Oliver Gray i'm plicated
in the crime by Lcnore. Gray confessed his
guilt and was hanged and shot by his captors.
Five hundred armed men Of Leak county.
Miss. are in pursuit of the other mem-
bers of the band which murdered Mrs.
Gambrell and her four children. Two negroes
were arrested yesterday In Yazoo City who had
in their possession gold coin identified by Mr..
Gambrsli as part OF the money taken from his
home the day OF the tragedy. They were de.
livered over to the Sheriff OF Leak county
to-day. 1t is doubtful whether he will DO able
to protect his prisoners.
In their confessions. Lefiore and Gray said
two white men were members of the party
that did the murder and now posse is hunting
for these. The fate of LeiiOre will be me ted out
to thsm when captured. Bob Smith. the negro
knees down had been burned Ia still alive. but
cannot survive. Anderson SIN tn. who escaped
while the attention Of the mob was absorbed
in the burning OF Lefore, has proved an abb.
In his confession before being strung up
Gray said that Mrs. Gambrsll was killed with
q AZ while Offering resistance, that her two
daughters were 8 miiarly dsposed OF and that
Haywood. lad OF twelve, was knocked sense
less. The baby boy three years old
X lied by one OF the men taking him by the
heels and dashing his head aga INST the floor.
Then the nve bodies were pill in the center
Of the room. saturated with oil and the house
was fired.
Negroes are cooperating with whites in the
endeavor to bring justice to the murderers.
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LIEUT. COL. HOWARD SHOT.
GEN. o. o. HOWARD'S son KILLED IN
THE PHILIPPINES.

Fnther-in-Law Gets n Cable Despatch say
ing That He Was Shot on tho Firing
Line-His Active Service of Twenty-thres
Years in the Army-His Fighting Record.
OMAHA. Neb. Oct. 22-Lleut Col Guy How.
ard. son OF Gen. o. o. Howard. was killed yes
terday on the firing line In the Philippines. 4
private cablegram to his wife here to-day an
nounced his death. Col Howard was gem
eral favorite here. He married the daug htev
OF Judge Woolworth Of Omaha. Mrs. Howard
is now visiting her parents hero. She Is con.
fined to her bed az a result OF the intelligence.
BURLINGTON. Vt. Oct. 22.-Gen. o. o. How
ard received telegram this afternoon from
John NJ. Woodwork OF Omaha. announcing
that Gen. Howards eldest son. Lieut.. Colonel
Guy Howard. was killed in action on Saturday.
The news was cabled to Mr. Wood.
worth Col Towards father in-aw. By
Assistant Adiutant Edwards OF Gen Lawton's
stan. Gen. Howard Immediately telegraphsd
Secretary Root for further information. but at
a late hour tonight he'd received no reply.
Col. Howard entered the United States
service by direct appointment on the
recommendation OF Gen. Sherman to Gen.
Grant at the time OF tho Custer massacre
in 1875. He had. therefore. been in the
army twenty-three years. He served
as Lieutenant in the Twelfth Infantry atIdiffer-
ent posts and was adjutant OF his regiment.
He served on Gen. O. o. Towards stan two
terms. He was in battle in the Nez Perez War
OF 1877 and In several battles with his
father. He served in the Piute and Bannock
War OF 1878 being highly commended for
gallant service. He was promoted to cap
tancy on the staff OF the Quartermasters' De.
partment about nine years ago. He was the
Constructing Quartermaster in building Fort
Ethan Allen, being stationed here over Ave
years. In the Spanish American War
his service began at Atlanta, as assistant to
tho Chief Quartermaster there. He was rec
commended by Gen Graham for the place OF
Quartermaste OF the Fourth Corps Here he
had charge OF all the Quartermaster's business
OF Camp Alger His service was so excellent
that he received promotion to a lieutenant
colonelcy Of Volunteers and was chosen to
despatch troops to Cuba from Newport News.
Soon after this last promotion Col Howard
was fordered tolManla. where he went last
August. He was assigned to Lawton' 9
division and Col Howard became Chief
| Quartermaster the active front.
He organized the transportation for Lawton's
advance and was helping to esta blish the new
sub-depot OF San Isidro. forty eight miles
north of Manila. The last letter received by
! Gen. Howard from his son came about four
! days ago. in which he spoke OF his work and
| good health.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-23
MIDNIGHT lire ON BRUADWAY.
No. 800, Between white and walker streets.
AblnZs to the Roof.

The five and six story building at 800 Broad
way. between White and Walker streets. eI-
tending back 175 feet to Cortlandt lane. was
allre at ! 80 o'clock this morning. The blaze
began In the rear OF the basement. which was
occupied by Solehow 4 Richter. dealers
In toys and games. who also occupied
Shoyer NCo.. knit goods The rest OF the build
ing, was occupied by NJ T.. Schoenng. a
dealer In musical instruments. BY the time
tht nremen due on third alarm hau
arrived the flames had eaten their way
to the, roof in the rear. which is the sI.story
part OF the building. Chief Croker said that he
hoped to confne the IRE to the building.
At quarter past ! O'Clock fourth alarm
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FERRYBOAT DREAMS DOWN.


The Staten Island ferry boat Mortified. Capt.
Henry Cattermole left St. George last night
at 0:15 O'Clock with about 300 passengers
on board. When about half way over
to Manhattan the boat suddenly came to a
standstill. Capt Cattermole at ono" communi-
Gated with the engine room to find out the
cause OF the trouble. and was informed that
the cross head had broken and that the
bout could not proceed, Many OF the
passengers became excited but the ofl-
GERS informed them that there was no danger.
Capt. Cattermole blew for assistance and the
ferryhuat Southheld Of the same line, which
had left Manhattan at $40 and was nearby.
responded This boats were lashed together
and the Northield,s passengers were trans
fcrred to the SOuthnsld
Tho hoatmen at 81 George saw, the two
boats in midstream. hut did not know the
trouble. The Baltimore and Ohio tug Balti-
more wont out and tOwed in the disabled
Northileld. while the s0uthneld took the pas
sengPrs to St George and they went to Man
haitian by the next boat
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-23
DORA RICHARDSON has 4 BOZ
Former Child Wife of Gen. Cassius NJ. Clay
BECOMES a Mother.

PINCKARD. KY. Oct. 22.-Dora Richardson
Brock. the former divorced wife OF Gen. c. NJ.
Clay. to-day presented her husband. Riley
Brock. with boy. She and Brock. who had
been soldier in the Second Kentucky Infantry.
were married last spring few weeks after
Gen Clay divorced her. The General gave her
two small cottages and four acres OF land in
this village. and she has lived in one house and
rented the other. Brock has done farm labor
for the tobacco planters. and has worked in
the stemmeries.
Dora went to call on Gen. Clay several times
after she and Brock were married and he made
her a number of presents OF housek eepng
articles. He was notified to-day OF the birth Of
the child. The General has been in failing
health this fall. His eyes are useless for read
ing. He remains at White Hall. seldom leaving
the premises. He has even given UP his fine
sOuthdown sheep and has sent tho flock to a
farmer here to care for. He does not believe
he will live long. His children visit him fire.
Quantly.
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Philadelphia Yachting Woman and Friends
Have Rnre Sport in Newfoundland.

BANGOR Me. Oct, 22.-The steam yacht
Eleanor, owned by Mrs, Cardeza of German
town, Philadelphia. arrived here to-day from n
cruise to Newfoundland. where for some weeks
Mrs. Cardezn and members Of her party lshed
and also hunted for caribou. They brought to
Bangor the heads and skins OF twenty-six car
ibou. some Of them very large ana all with fine
antlers. which they killed in two weeks hunt
ing around the BraSdor Lakes The heads
were sent TO n local taXidermist TO be mounted
The party now on board the yacht. which is a
fine yesse OF ZOO tons gross. consists OF Mrs
Cardeza. Mr.. John j, Slater 81 New York and
Mr. Form OF Newfoundland. Others 81 the
party left the yacht at Halifax and Rock land
going home by rail The Eleanor will wait
here for the return OF Mrs CHrdt2a's son, T. u.
n, CardeHa, from MOosehead Lake, whore he is
hunting mOOEC.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-23
C4RRIAGE WRECKED on me BRID0E
Trolley ar Hit 1t and Threw Its Occupants
Into the Roadway.

Car ~ ofthe Flushing avenue line crossing
the Bridge on the way IL New York last might.
bumped into surrey driven by John r. Simp-
son OF 'i32 Vanderbilt avenue, near the New
York tower. simpson. who was on the front
seat. was thrown over The dashboard. A woman
aud girl on the back seat were thrown to tho
roadway The horse was forced of his feet and
allowed along the road on his side fora distance
al twenty nye feet. None OF the persons in the
wagon at the time OF tho accident was seriously
injured. but the carriage was wrecked. This
accident blocked the trolley cars on the Bridge
for half an hour.
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Tho rival political managers in Brooklyn
were busy yesterday in study and analysis OF
the total enrolment of 1854 voters was
8.l75 less than that of last year. each side
seemed t? be satisfied with the result The
with that Of last year. was slightly in excess Of
~. Therear only two, wards; the Twenty
ninth and Ihlrtisth. which include the Flat
bush ard New Utrecht terrtor" as respectively.
IN which there has been an increase in the
increase averages Ave for each district and in
the latter forty
This result il due to tine large influx Of popu-
lation in both wards, which have been steadily
drifting away from their old llrmocTatic lean
ings and each year showing, Republican ten
even on political lines. but this year the Repuh-
hcan managers are confident that tho Demo
cratic candidates vii! be defeated in both
or the remaining thirty wards nine were en-
rolled in the Republican and twenty-one in the
Democratic column on the vote for Governor
last year In the nine Republican warts there
ocrRtic wards is over thirty-two per dis;
ttrct. The Leruh,i"am managers n annt.Ed
made the best showing on the all-m portanL
matter Of registration aud they confidently
expcct to wire out tn" norma Democratic ma
JOrity in Kings county. which has been va
riousv estimated at from 5000 to 10000, The
sure Republican wards. with the party, united
Nineteenth. Twentieth, Twenty second, TWEEN
ty-!hrd, Twenty fourth. Twenty-ilfth. Twenty
elRnth, lnlrlleln ana nlItB SECOND ana tnrIo
Is little doubt that the Third Tn lrteenth. Fiji
tsenth, Twenty frat. Twenty. sixth and Tween
ty-niuth will hr recorded against the Democrats
this year while big inrOads are expect ed to be
made In tho Democratic lrgonS IN the Sixth
Tenth and Twelfth wards and especially
in the latter two, who're bitter N"tional fight
j. being wuged against John MorriSSey Gray.
the Democratic candidate Tor Register
To-day Lieut. Coy Timothy J.. Woodruff is
TO meet all the district captains at the Jorale-
mon street headquarters and consult on plans
now hat the registration rolls have been com
p.et"i, 70 mako one Of the most rousing cam
pGigns brooklyn has ever witnessed.
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Friends Say His Return to the Philippines
WIN Strengthen Him Politically.

VIII Strengthen Him Politically.
TOPEKA. Kan. Oct. 22.-The friends OF Gen.
Funston to-day declare that his return to the
Philippines. after the reception Of his fighting
regiment here on Nov. .. insures his election
to tho United States Senate to succeed Senator
Baker Funston has expressed n desire to
serve a term in the Senate. but the leaders are
trying to sidetrack him with nomination
next year for Congressman at-largr. His
friends say that his return to the Philippines
was brought about by Kansas. influences. hop.
ing it would shevs him politically. but it i'd
probable that it will make him stronger
Funston has notified his Kansas friends that
he cannot accept the 81 900 sword on his re-
turn here unless certain incription is
scratched off the blade. Tho press reports
stated that Funstons reply to Gen. Wheaton's
query in hot engagement. How long can
you hold your position z? was Until my reRi-
mrntis mustered out" Funston says he did not
make this roply. and will not accept sword
bearing such an inscription.
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british Force Too Small to Hold Out
Against the Beers.

Sr,ciai Gable Despatch 10 The suS.
CAPE Town. Oct. 22.-Advices received yes
terday from Kimberley were to the effect that
on Monday last 700 Beers were investing Har-
ries Farm. nine miles from Kimberley. Only a
local rifle corps OF 100 men wero available for
the defence OF the place.
The wires to Kimberley were then open and
a despatch was sent asking for instructions
reply was received stating that kimberley
was surrounded and that 1t was impossible TO
send help. 1t was advised that the defenders
fight to the last. The captain ofthe rife corps.
in order to avoid waste OF life in an i'm possible
struggle. resolved to surrender
Nothing further is known concerning tho
fate OF the place. as the rider who brought the
news loft lust as the telegram was received
from Kimberley.
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rICTOHIEs NOT OyEREFIMATED.
!
London Papers Realizf That Xhere IL still
Much Fighting Done.
s..e,o, cable D.,Sa HuusvS.

LoSDoN. Oct. 23.-The press comments OF
the battles OF Glencoe and ElandslaaGte are
congratulatorr and triumphant but the extent
OF the British losses has deeply impressed all
the newspapers. They Pay a tribute to the
courage OF the Beers. and do not entertain the
idea that two victories will anything like end
the war
The Ddiiy Nprs says: Having chaced 1000
out Of 20. 900 Beers in Natal it would be folly
to suppose that we have relieved Kim berly and
Mafekng. conquered the Orange Free State and
the Transvaal or dictated peace. The natives
are threatening a resort to arms. An army
corps must go. and 1t will have ample work
still to do"
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WOMAN AscESDs p0rOC4TEpETL.


Top OF The WrNIrRn NOIVnnO.
CITY OF MEXICO, Oct. miss Dorothy Bow
man. a young woman of California, who 10 Wis
iting Mexico has arrived hero from a climb to
the very summit OF Popocatepetl volcano. 1t
is said by Mex can guides living at the base Of
the volcano that Miss Bowman 10 the first
woman TO ascend to tine summit overlooking
the crater, although number have returned
from the volcano asserting that they had
reached its tor.
The actual ascent OF the volcano begins at
Tlalemacus. station situated about half way
snow line. Miss Bowman made the ascent
from TIaIemacus to the summit in six and
one-hnlf hours She planted the American
and Mexican flags on the summit
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Plant Line system said to Have Notified
Conductors to Leave tho Brotherhood.

WAYCRoss. Ga. Oct. 22.-From trustworthy
sources among railroad employees Of the Plant
system. it is learned that the conductors OH
this road have been informed by circular
recently issued that they must rcinguish their
allegiance to the Order OF Railway Conductors
or ba subject to dismissal. Few o' the railroad
men will talk Oh the subject. SAYING that they
don't care to leopard their places before decd
ing what will be done.
All conductors are very reticent over the
matter. There is an impression that II the
conductors fight thu engineers and others will
jOin them and a strike may ensue. Some time
ago this system forced many OF the engineers
to leave the brotherhood.
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TOWN BUILDING ~ OKLIHoMI
White Rock Moving to New Location
md viii he Called Billings To-day.

anu WIN nc 'hi''" piiii"ES A"-""S'
PERRY. q. T., Oct. - Within twelve hours
the town of Billings will be located about
thirty miles northwest OF thin city. in this
county. and at tho terminus OF / branch Of the
Rock Island railroad. 1t will Illustrate tho
speed OF Oklahoma town building. The exact
location OF the town and it's name were only
decided upon four days ago. $1,000 49,
At q o'clock to- morrOw morning Billings will
begin 10 exist and WHARF there is not a single
soul now probably 5000 persons, will max
their homes. White Rock, a small town four
miles away will be abandoned 1t has prob
ably 800 inhabitants. but they are all on wheels
TODAY moving to the edge OF the new town
The uOs,oiIl"e Mt White Rock Is on wheels aud
will be known tomorrow as Billings rostotflce.
Two banks have been chartered for the new
town and both will begin business to- morrow
at noon The buildings for them. with all tho
hanks fixtures, are nearing the new town on
wheels
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south Africa Relief Fund.

Sp,crIi CIt'c Despr'h 10 THE SUN.
LoNroN. Oct. 22.-ln RESPONSE to an aHpeal
from the Duke % Cambridge. formerly COM
mauder-in chief Of the British forces. the Lord
Mayor OF London will open fund for the
benefit OF tho widows and orphans OF those
killed in South Africa aud also Tor tho rssat q
the sick aud wounded.