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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
AN ATTACK AT Ell PARDO.
FILIPINOS RETREAT BEFORE ADVANCE
OF AMERICANS ON ISLAND of CEBU.

Manila. Aug. 2.-Mail advices from the island
OF Cehu announce that company Of Americans
last week attacked the Filipino trenches stuat-
ed two Kilometres from the town Of FL Pardo
The rebels commanded by the brothers
Cmacos. who prominent and wealthy per-
sons. The United States cruiser Charleston
sheed the enemy, and the Fiipinos retreated
The American casualties were slight.
The presence of the Climacos brothers with
the rebels is reported to have been due to rebel
orders from LuZon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
partment is having trouble In arransin, !.

partment is having trouble In arransin, =.
their transportation. tor
a., A man was picked up in the street to-day mi,
iering from congestive chill. and died .,e eI.
being taken TO the station. The rumor sr suei
that the man was victim Of yellow fever sd
the affair created great sensation A .. snd
effect. f1'etng
statement from Hampton tonight
there are two additional suspected cases Of 10y, ~
quarantined In Phpbus. Three houses are ana
antined In consequence. The officials hs.l
that the cases are genuine. although no oHSc,.s
report has been sent to them '"'cis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
COTTAGE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

Long Branch, n. j.. Aug~2 (SpeciaD.-rhe cottage
ns Alpheus Borden In Seventh-ave., was struck by
lightning this evening and every room in the house
except one was damaged. This room was occupied
by Mrs Borden's youngest child, who lay sleeping.
Mrs Borden, her daughter Abbte, Mrs. Reddy, her
sister-in-law and child overcome by the
shock and did not recover untu 3 late hour To-
night. Neighbour were sure that all the occupants
had been either killed MANNED. Mrs. Borden
daughter severely burned, but was resting easy
at II o'clock tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
POPE DENOUNCES ITALY.

London Aug. 3-The Rome correspondent OF
The Daily Mall says that the Pope. through
Cardinal Rampolla. Papal Secretary Of State.
has addressed a note to the Nuncios abroad de-
nouncing the attitude OF the Italian Govern
ment toward the Holy See I'm connection with
The Hague Conference. The note says that all
the Governments except the Italian desired to
see a Papal delegate there.
This unworthy spectacle Will be severely
Judged by history" says the Pope. while the
papacy WILL lose nothing by the exclusion"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
CAR SHED STRUCK AND BURNED.

Newark y. j.. Aug. tSpeciaC-The car sheds of
the Newark and South Orange line OF the North
Jersey TRACTION Company. in South Orange-ave.,
near the city line were struck by lightning during
the storm tonight and were set on fire. large
quantity of oil stored in the sheds tgnited and
there was an explosion that spread the nre. Ihefe
were about a hundred cars in the shed. and only
about fifteen were dragged out without damage.
The balance either burned or badly damaged
The buildings are OF brick. and were partly
wrecked The loss about $4,000. The fire crippled
the service on several lines. until substitute cars
could be put on.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
co1-THERN TOWN DESTROYED.

Tallahassee. Fla. Aug. Tine town OF carra-
houe a nrosperous port on the Gulf OF Mexico
soutbwest NJ this city is reported almost COM
pletely destroyed by terrific wind and rain storm
which passed through this section during yes'er-
dav and last night. Many boats which were In the
barhor were wrecked and most OF the long wharf
is gone. together with large quantities Oh ha'ai
,,,-- ., ,oo.s ,-oro
destroyed Cnconhrmed reports say ura' .o
iaCbjnoia and Carrabele Several persons are re-
norted drowned at St. Marks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
ONLY RAINFALL HERE.

This city appeared to get only the edge OF the
storm. and the only evidence here OF unusual
weather conditions the heavy fall of rain and
the drop in temperature The storm reached Man
haitian at BIS D. m and continued until 415. When
It arrived the temperature was ranging from u
TO IS degrees After the downpour the thermome-
ter dropped TO GO degrees.
After tho rainfall there was brief season OF
sunshine. but the clouds gathered again at 7l6
D. m. and until two hours later there was an
almost constant fall of rain.
The total rainfall 42-l0o Of an inch. The
forecast for to-day is fair and stationary tempera-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
AN OPERA HOUSE STRUCK.

Pennington. n J.. Aug 2 (SpeciaD.-A terrific
thunderstorm passed over Hunterdon County this
afternoon doing considerable damage to growing
crops The opera house at Clinton was struck
by lightning and set fire. 1t was damaged 10
the extent of several hundred dollars. Inc fHe
Department succeeded in saving the ouhdmg from
destruction. 49,, C,ooroo
William A. Abendroths dwelling and George
Green's blacksmith shop, were also STRUCK oy hsh'-
ming but little damage was done.
Two barns near Readington were struck anu
burned with their contents. 49,, o 10 -
At Three Bridges several grain stacks were de-
gtrOyed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
A TREE FALLS ON A TROLLEY CAR.
THE STORM PLAYS HAVOC IN AND ABOUT
PLAINFIELD.

Plainfeld. N J.. Aug. (SpeciaD-A storm OF
rain wind and lightning swept over Painfed this
afternoon. doing a great amount of damage In and
about the city. Nearly all the roads leading 10
neichboring towns are blocked by fallen trees, and
many trees have fallen in the city. One In west
Front-st. in front of the home of George Serviss'
fell on a passing trolley but. fortunately In
iured no one. Wires were torn down by the tree
and Neal Compton. Of West Front-st., was thrown
from his wheel but was not seriously injured.
Other trolley wires torn down and broken by
a falling tree In East Front-st., and the entire
trolley system Of the city was at standstill Tor
several hours More than two hundred OF the local
Telephones were out Of order and the electric nght-
ing system of the city was out of service Tor some
time. 80 49,. ~
South Planfed suffered especially from the
storm, many orchards being devastated r. IS.
Smiths barn was crushed by a heavy tree faIlns
on IT, The roads blocked that Jesse pray
ton. overseer of roads, was Obliged TO put men at
work clearing them. - , -,
In Dunellen many trees were blown down, anu
the cars Of the Brunswick Traction Company were
at q StdndStill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
HARD TO FORM A BELGIAN CABINET.

Brussels. Aug. 1.-The delay In forming new
Cabinet Is due to the difficulty experienced in
selecting a new Minister OF War who will be both
an officer and pledged to the principle OF personal
military service.
NJ. de Smet de Mayer. who Is attempting to
form Ministry In succession to that OF NJ
den Peereboon. which resigned yesterday on ac-
count Of the rejection OF the Governments cleo
toral proposals. says that the new Cabinet will be
unanimously In favor OF an electoral bill embody-
ing proportional representation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
A REAL ESTATE NAN GOES INSANE.

Thomas Callahan. who Is registered "a Hugh
Halienback at Bellevue Hospital was taken there
last night. insane. Callahan lives at No. 32 West
Seventy -ninth-st. with his wife. whom he married
three months ago, and his mother-in-law Mrs
Caroline Brennan wealthy widow. Callahan has
been drinking heavily recently. and has lost con-
siderable money In business enterprises. Last even
ing when he went home ne proceeded to break
furniture and bric-A -brac in the house He assert
ed that friends had cheated him out OF $4,000.
When the policemen arrived Caahan's wife was
leading him down from the roof. where he had
gone 10 kill himself. he said.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
BUILDINGS DESTROYED AT CANAJoHARIE.

Canajoi,arie n Y. Aug. "A terrific thunder
storm rase ed in this section this afternoon. Clark
WOODBURY. barn struck by lightning and part
" burned and the large farm barns OF Peter van
Setback south OF here, were burned. together with
this seasons crops Mr. Van Schaicks son. aged
thirteen wau in the barn. and was stunned by the
bolt. but recovered in time to get the horses OUT.
The barns on Mark Aliens and the Shirley bro
Tiers farms we're also struck and burned. Inc
house on the Nanderveer farm. In the same Vlclh-
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
". ". ASTOR EXPECTS CRITICISM.

IS PREPARED FOR ANY UNKIND COMMENT UPON
BECOMING A BRITISH SUBJECT
London Aug William Waldorf Aston has been
besleged by reporters since the official announce
ment yesterday that he naturalized a British
subject last month He absolutely declines to see
any one but has authorized his agents 10 say that
ne considers the natter purely personal has no eN-
plantations offer IL quite prepared for the attacks
OF the American ncwspa pers. who attacked MIN
when II was previously suggested that there was
possibility OF hts becoming British subject. and In
conclusion. that any interviews nurportnR TO come
from him devoid OF foundation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
MEDALS FOR OREGON TROOPS

Salem, Ore. Aug 2-Governor Geer has decided
to present to each member of the % Oregon Regi-
ment bronze medal. to be cast from one of the
cannon captured In the Philippines. II 1t can be
secured He has written to General Shafter with
view TO securing the cannon. The Governor Is now
studying out the design for the medals.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
BOY AND HORSES KILLED BY LIGHTNING.

Dover N j.. Aug. 2 (speciaD.-Harry Miller.
twelve years old was struck by lightning and in
stantly killed while riding on wagon loaded with
oats which Monroe Hill. a farmer. OF Succasunna,
was taking from the field 10 the barn AT noon To-
day Two horses attached 10 the wagon were also
killed and Hill. who was on the wagon between
the horses and the boy. was badly stunned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
THE SAMOAN CHIEF JUSTICESHIP.
WHICH GERMANS REGARD THE oS-
BORN APPOINTMENT.

Berlin. Aug. "a dispatch received to-day
from Apia Samoa. under date Of July p. says
that the Germans there are satisfied with the
appointment Of Luther w. Osborn. United States
Consul General at Apla. as Acting Chief Justice.
and regard It as pledge OF impartial admins
tration OF justice.
on the other hand dispatch to the Cologne
Gazette" from Apia calls the nomination Of Mr..
Osborn an objectionable and unjusthabe aban-
donment Of German interests in Difference to
Anglo-Amercan feeling The Berlin newspa-
pers however express themselves generally as
being satisfied that Mr. Osborn will not neglect
German interests I'm Samoa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
FREE SILVERITES TO CONFER.
SYRACUSE THE PLACE OF MEETTNG-JoHN HR,o.
BEN WALKER AND o. II. p BEL
MONT TO ATTEND

MONT TO ATTEND.
Syracuse. Aug. (SpeciaD.-Arrangement n,
conference OF the leading Chicago Platform Dam.
Gratis OF the State. to be held here next Wednasa.
were made to-day by Thomas w. Cantweu seo
tary of the Executive Committee. Invitations wa
sent to $50 Free Silver opponents. and ",
Cantwell says he expects about sixty In attendants
Among those who have accepted invitations A..
John Brisben Walker. Of Irvington; Oliver II D
Belmont, Of New-York; Andrew Kilgallon OF pu,
falo w. L. Brown OF New-York; J. W. Forrest
OF Niagara Falls; Hugh Farley. of Utica: E. I,
Waldron. of Seneca Falls, and III. W. Richardson
of East Aurora.
Mr.. Cantwell said he expected big results From,
the meeting. Arrangements will be made 10 cnr.
bat the EFFORT TO shut Free Silver OF the oias
form. and committees will be appointed to condnc,
the fall campaign. The stand will also be taI.ss
tina: Palmer and Buckner are not Democrats
w. j. Bryan was invited to the conference M,
sent word that he will not be present ~ Wv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
DISTINCTIVE STORM IN AplRoNDACKs.

Saratoga. Aug 2 (SpeciaD-A destructive thun-
der and lightning storm. accompanied by a driv-
ing wind and heavy precipitation swept the Ad-
irondack region late this afternoon. Frank Casey.
proprietor Of Casey's Hotel, midway between North
Creek, Warren County. and Blue Mountain Lake,
Hamilton County. was instantly killed by lightning.
He stood in a doorway. with his two sisters on
either side. watching the storm. when the electric
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
YACHTS MAST SPLIT BY LIGHTNING.
TWO SAILORS ON A SCHOONER OFF BATH bhA'h
RENDERED UNCONSCIOUS.

RENDERED UNCONSCIOUS.
Lying off Bay Twenty-sixth-st was tne hanuSo'''o
81 foot schooner yacht Mile. owned by lhoihas
stevens of City Island. a fash OF lightning s',"CA
the foremost and split the STICK IN nan ,ie
,.h Tba holt went through the forecastle'
hro two ~ the crew were resting In their bunks.
Tho two men. Henrick Swinson and Carl Larson
both seamen. were stunned The lightning set fre
70 the boat hut the flames were QUICKLY e 5ooh
c,,ished The two seamen were nrouHnl OH uueoh'
HHbere they soon revived II was three hours nov
a,ar before they could their limbs or nailus
The boat was damaged to the extent Oh s-o''' anu
will have to dock for repairs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03

jamestown. n y. Aug. THE heaviest nall
storm which ever visited this section passed over
here this morning about O'Clock Haiistones
Weighing several ounces each fell in great guam
,,t,as Irestimahle damage has been wrought 70
oats and corn in Chautauqua County. many heIds
Of grain being absolutely destroyed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
REJECTED BY TIE VOLKSR4AD.

johannesburg. Aug At Is stated that the Voks.
raad at the secret session held 10 consider Presi-
dent Kriiger's proposal for the removal OF relig.
ions disabilities which disqualified Jews and Cath
olics FOR the franchise rejected the proposal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
JUDGE DAY TO BE ARBITRATOR

WII4L ACT FOX HA1 II IN PASSINT ON THU
CLAIMS OF AN AMERICAN CITIZEN
Washington, Aug The Governments OF tho
United States and Hayti have about agreed 10 SUBJ
nit 10 arbitration the three claims of an American
citizen for alleged ndgnitles and loss suffered by
him in Hayti The arbitration will be novel one,
as Hayti trusts all her interests to an arbitrator
chosen from the United States, who in this case 10
to be Judge Day, formerly Secretary of State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
DIR. PIERCE,S
GOLDEN MEDICAL
DISCOVERY.

1t builds up the weak places and fortfes the sys-
tenn against the onslaughts Of disease. 1t helps
the appetite, assists digestion, is an aid to the
proper assimilation Of food and cleanses the blood
Of all its impurities 1t is a strictly temperance
medicine, containing not an atom of whisky or
alcohol in any form.
medicine is the best have taken writes Mrs
Jennie Dingman of Vsnburen Kslkaska Co. Mich Last
spring had bad cough got 10 bad had TO be in bed all
the time. My husband thought had consumption, He
wanted 10 get doctor but told him IL II
sumption they could not help me We thought would
try DR. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery and before had
NO signs of its returning"
For the most obstinate forms of constipation
and biliousness use DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets
Their action is prompt yet comfortable their effect
Is permanent. Insist that the druggist does not
give you something else.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03

narrowly escaped death by jumping just as the
wagon went over. He pluckily held on 10 tne
horse. which was buried under the wagon anu am,
with the assistance of a number Oh otners HhahJ
extricated the animal.
The tall smokestack on THE Journal bolier-
room was blown down. At the American steam
Laundry in West Jersey-st. large tree was
blown across the office roof. and the corrugated
iron on one side of the building was torn loose
BRoAD-sT. A TANGLE OF WIRES.
Broad-st was in a tange of telephone. cleo
tric light and fire alarm wires from Elizabeth
ave- to East Jersey ST.. and the trolley cars
were stalled along the street Immediately aiter
the storm both fremen and policemen were
called on duty The trolley companies Put a.,
their available forces at work. ana prouehI men
from Newark to aid in clearing the streets
a large steamer loaded with excursonlsts was
passing through the Sound when the storm
passed over. The captain was unape 10 con-
troll the steamer and she drlfted on the nitdu-
ows A panic followed and for some minutes
It looked as If a catastrophe would occur put
fortunately the vessel was safely guided to deep
water and proceeded on her course.
A train on the New-Jersey Central Railroad
was lust passing Spring-st. at the time Of the
storm and the force of the wind seemed 10 llft
the wheels from the track on one side Inc pas
sengers badly frightened. congressman
Fowler was the train.
The damage in Elizabeth from the tornado. 1t
is estimated, will reach from SlOo.ooo 10
$1,000
Elizabeth and the Wavery Fair Grounds were
visited by similar tornado, but not nearly so
much damage done
The Weather Bureau at oliver & brakes, just
outside the path OF the storm, reports that only
three-eighths OF an inch of rain fell. while the
wind blew eighty miles an hour. The tornado
lasted only four minutes
peculiar feature of the storm Is that In La
fayette-st., which is just between William and
East Jersey SITS, not any damage was done,
only few limbs being blown of the trees.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
WITHDRAWAL BY GREAT BRITAIN.
4 REPORT THAT 1T WILL YIELD Up THE TOWN
or sAN-CHUN TO CHINA.

London Aug THE Pail Mall Gazette this
afternoon says 1t learns that Great Britain Is
about to surrender to China the town OF San-Chun.
which was occupied by tho British on May Is in tho
course Of the Kow-lloon disturbances The paper
mentioned asks edtorialy the reason for this re-
procession which. II says. Will only serve to dam
age British prestige
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
HOPES TO FREE SPANISH PRISONERS

Madrid. Aug 2.-An official dispatch from
Manila states that the Spanish Commission
which has been negotiating with the Filipino
insurgents hopes to secure the liberation
Of the Spanish prisoners IN the hands Of
the Filipinos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
DAMAGE DONE AT SCHENECTADY.

Schenectady. n Y. Aug. Am unusually severe
electrical storm passed this city this afternoon
Lightning struck several Buildings and two persons
were stunned. The barns of William Matthews. a
farmer In Chenille. were struck and entirely de-
stroyed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
MORE TROOPS FOR OTIS.

San Francisco. Aug 2-The transport Indiana
has sailed for Manila. having on board eight hun
dred recruits for various regiments In the Philip
pines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03

AN HONOR FOR FRENCH DELEGATE.
ST. Petersburg. Aug. 2.-Emperor Nicholas has
conferred upon NJ Leon Bourgeois, the head OF the
French delegation 10 the Internatio Peace Con-
ference. the decoration OF the order OF st. Alex
ander Newsky, for services rendered at The Hague
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
ITALIAN FLEET MAY COME HERE.
MOVEMENT TO HAVE 1T PRESENT ON
ITALYs NATIONAL HOLIDAY.

Washington, Aug. 2.-There Is some prospect
that an italian fleet may visit American waters
next month A movement TO that end has been
on foot Of late among prominent Italians OF
New-York. the purpose being to have the fleet
here on September IS. when Italy celebrates a
national holiday. and It is thought that the sail
ing north OF the italian fleet at Buenos Ayres
is the result of the movement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03

An editor OF Of the Italian newspapers In this
city said last night that he knew OF no movement
among prominent Italians in this city to have the
Italian feet here on September Is. No Italian ma
tonal holiday came September Is. he said but
there was such a holiday on September ~.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
WOUNDED

Fourth Cavalry July 20. Company c. Private EDWARD
OBERHAUSEN. forearm. slight: July 80 JOHN
MGREGOR. knee. severe
First Washington Infantry. Company c. Private SPAWN
WOODRUFF. neck. slight
Twenty Infantry. Second Lieutenant JAMES M
LOVE elbow. severe. Company X. Private CHARLES
W. WINTERS thigh. moderate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
sisters we're rendered uncon-

bolt descended. His sisters were rendered uncoh-
scious. . , -. rou,,,.oa villa GO
was damaged by lightning. The storm did naIin 10
telegraph and telephone wires and particulars are
hard to obtain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03
GENERAL oTrs's CASUALTY REPORT

Washington. Aug. 2-General Otis sends the fol-
lowing list Of additional casualties:
KILLED.
Twenty first Infantry Calamba, July 20, Company
II, WILLIAM a. RENNED; July 20. Company g.
Private WILLIAM MURPHY: Company X. Corporal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-03

Lee Phillips. secretary OF the Municipal CIVIL
Service Commission. was seen last night at the
Colonial Club but said there was nothing TO
add. as he considered the communications fully
explain themselves and the situation.
The Coconino sun., 1899-01-14
The Affairs Of Europe

are faithfully portrayed in the original and exclusive cable dispatches which THE CHI CAGo RECORD prints daily from the leading capitals of the old world This magnificent special service is in process of being greatly extended so as to include every important city in Europe; and it is supplemented by the full regular cable service of The Asso- ciated Press.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-11-11

The partition OF the Samoan islands is
a happy solution Of the international
difficulty in those sea.glrt Isles. The
United States gets the islaLd OF Iutuila,
with it's magnificent harbor OF Pago
Pago. and all other islands near by aud
east Of the list meridian. Germany
gets all the rest Of the Samoan islands,
chief Of which are Upolu and Savaii. The
United States also has full commercial
privileges ID the harbor of Apia. Ia re-
turn for this distribution Germany
grants Great Britain the two large
islands of isabel and Choiseul Ia the
solomon Group east OF New Gulua ano
near Australia. wlthdraws her extra.
territorial Jurisdiction OF the Zambesj
river, Africa. and the two countries also
divide lnteriand territory on the wes'
eide Of Africa. The deal making this
new distribution Of the Samoan islands
is subject to ratification by the United
States senate.