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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
FIRE TEST ~ A SKT-SCRAPER.
WATER THROWN TO THE TOP OF THE MAN
HAITIAN LIFE BUILDING FLAGPoLE.

WATER THROWN TO THE TOP OF THE MAN
HAITIAN LIFE BUILDING FLAGPoLE.
Chief Bonner assisted by Deputy-Chlef Croker
and Battalion Chief Callahan conducted test OF
standpipes In the Manhattan Life Building. IN
lower Broadway. yesterday afternoon The build
ings roof is 80 feet above Broadway. The build
ing IL surmounted by dome. the gallery OF
which is $40 feet from the street. Ten feet above
this IL the base OF a flagstaff thirty feet high
With maximum pressure Of go pounds on En-
CINE No. TO- which stood in front Of the building
the Broadway side. stream OF water sent to
the top OF the Flagstaff. and at times the water
reached point ten and fifteen feet above the top
OF the staff. The water was forced through pipes
In the building, and the men holding the hose
stood On the gallery OF the dome about forty feet
below the flagstaff
There a pressure OF fifteen pounds 10 the
square inch At the tip OF the two-inch nozzle.
and from ITO 10 100 pounds Of steam pressure
the pump
The test was witnessed by a number OF officers OF
the Manhattan Company a number OF insurance
men and hundreds OF spectators. Every one de-
cared the test success. The system has been
advocated 10y the Board OF Fire Underwriters as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
Upholstery Department.

Ludwig Bauinann g. Company invite you 10 inspect
their Upholstery Department.
Goods for all the year round rich Hangings. ele-
CANT Draperies and the finest Lace Curtains, In al.
the popular weaves.
More particularly this season would call
your attention to Summer Draperies including
Frllled Swiss and Muslin Curtains and the artistic
Cretonnes. Liberty Fabrics and Gobene Draperies
for country houses and seaside cottages.
We quote a few specials
IN FURNISHING your home do not fail 10 look
our stock OF Lace Curtains and Door Hangings.
Our line - composed OF the newest creations In
Summer Draperies and Curtains. always ~ the low
est prices.
CROSS STRIPE SUMNER CURTAINS different
colorei stripes regular value. So special. pair
S1.:SJ.
RTFFLED MUSLIN CURTAINS. plain muslin;
yards long by 80 inches wide 70 pair: regular
vaue. 800: special. per pair 6oc
NOTTINGHAM LACE CURTAINS. novelty ef-
fects. extra heavy quality; regular value. s1oo
special. per pair 60c.
REAL IRISH POINT LACE CURTAINS. ecru
only. yards long; regular value. s275; special.
pair. sl.40
TAPESTRY PoRTTEREs reversible very enec-
tive patterns and colorings: regular value s.. IS:
special per pair S1.75.
so INCH BAGDAD TAPESTRY COUCH GOV
Frs splendid combination Of coorings regular
value $3.50: specia. each. $3.50.
SINGLE TAPESTRY PORTIERE;S suitable for
single doors and couch throws ranging in value
from 81 90 TO $3.50. special. each S1.25
Awnings. Shades and Slip Covers made to order AT
the shortest notice.
Turkish Corners put up at a moderate cost.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
MEXICO STANDS By. ASPIROZ.
Any ATTEMPT TO REVIVE THE MAMMALIAN IN
CIDENT REGARDED AS ABSURD


City OF Mexico. April 15.-The report received
here from Washington that Ambassadors and for
elgn Ministers that capital disposed 10
slight Mexican Ambassador Asproz on account
OF his prosecution Of the Emperor Macmillan has
aroused much interest. The whole matter appears
absurd In this country, for the Imperial party has
long ceased to be a factor in politics and many
prominent Imperalists have held. or now are hold
ing. Office under the administration Of Diaz. All
that remains of the imperial drama is sensation
alisrn A proof OF this is that who served In
Maximian's Imperial Council have been signally
honored under the republic. officers near 10 his
person have taken places In the army OF the
public. and faithfully and loyalty serving the
country the present time II Is true that
Austria has never resumed diplomatic relations
with Mexico. but the King OF the Belgans, brother
OF Empress Carlotta. maintains Legation here.
and has decorated the President OF the republic.
It Is felt that certain diplomats at Washington
who resented Mexicos appointing an Ambassador
the ground that this country is not one or the
great Powers have made pretext OF the Maxi
milan incident to put affront Mexico through
her official representative. Ambassador Aspiroz
has the respect of men OF all parties here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
ParlOr Furniture.

Indvig Psumann 4 Company are exhibtnz
particularly handsome line u Psflor Furnishings
The assortmen;--ghch Is the largest ana nnesf IN
the city comprises Paror Suts-from the ordinary
10 the most exquisite styles Mahogany frames
are the Tip OF the mode and are maid or richly
carved Fashionable fabrics include EMBOSSED vel
our velvets Of Liberty type and gorgeous satin
damasks. In smaller pi-es-especisily nne lines In
Cabinets In vernis Martin or mahogany. dainty lit
tie tables. chairs and rockers--lov prices prevail
PARLDR SUIT Of pieces. very DAINTY and
pretty: frames finished In pale green enamel
hand painted. in spring seat upholstery, covered
n figured satin damask. an exceptionally dainty
s4f.9O.
This is one Of our specials for our great ten day
sale.
PARLOR TABLE Of exquisite design. IN solid
mahogany deliberately inlsid with mother-of-
pearl and fine marquetere. Handsomely hand
carved legs. edges and supports AT Si3.2J.
DAVENPORT Of quaint and pretty style il 81
inches wide. so inches long. spring upholstery.
plain back and sides. tuftsd seat. covered In
dark green velour. framework Of mahogany.
very well made and finished. special attraction
at &I7.75.
handsomely embroidered In gold thread. is 66
m high 81 in. wide. strong frame. japanese
creme cloth AZ back worth 81 here Tor 1885,.
ROCKER. In golden oak or mahogany, with polish
finish; very odd and pretty style. twisted spindle
supports arms and back with carved centre
panel: saddle shaped seat: the finest workman
ship and nnish. a bargain a. $50.
Send for catalogue.
HANDSOME Couch. covered In imported Liberty
velours beautiful toned fabrics. artistic and
desirable. springs and upholstery equal 10 that
OF 500 couch: exceptionally elegant and ef-
fective couch, and for one week yours for the
extraordinarily low price II $500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
SOLDIERS SAIL FOR CUBA.

About eight hundred recruits for the regiments
IN Cuba sailed the transport Meade yesterday
afternoon at 20 o'clock When the transport left
the Government pier at the end OF Pacifc-st.. the
men were massed on the upper decks and in the
rigging. They vigorously cheered by the
spectators the water craft. who waiting 10
see the cruiser Raleigh come up the Bay.
The all had uniforms but no arms. OF the
500 men 4T5 came from Columbus. Ohio. and the
remainder from various recruiting stations. The
men arrived here on Friday afternoon and went 10
Governors Island. where they received their uni
forms. The Meade goes TO Havana. where the
troops will be distributed the various regiments
The Mcclellan will sail on Wednesday taking the
regular weekly mail to Porto Rico and Santiago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
SLIGHT COLLISION OFF TIE BATTERY

The John F. Moore. used by the immigration au-
thorites 10 carry immigrants from Ellis Island 10
the Barge Office at the Battery. was damaged yes
terday by running into float In tow OF an uh-
known tug The Moore returning from inc
island al 40 o'clock with Mrs Trautnan. presi-
dent OF the Health Protective Association. ana a
party OF nine Western women. who had been 10 tne
island 10 look over the sleeping ACCOMMODATIONS TOT
the immigrants the Narragansett ns co ,aon,n
occurred In midstream. The float struck the hoolg
on the port side forward. smashing sesu N}o ua
the guardrail rney drifted apart ana .hs mas oos
proceeded to the Barge Once pier wnele ne' pa'
sengers landed No one aboard was inJure"'
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TO REDUCE DR.. VILDES'S BAIL.
Hrs CASE WILL ALSO BE SENT TO THE GRAND
JURY on TUESDAY.

Hrs CASE WILL ALSO BE SENT TO THE GRAND
JURY on TUESDAY
DR. Thomas Wildes. the Lexington ave physician
who on February shot and seriously wounded
Hugo Wolfert in a Lexington-ave cable-car, and
wolfert were in the Yorkvile Court yesterday
morning for the final hearing In DR.. Wildes's
animation. Magistrate Olmsted said that DR..
Wildes was not ready to furnish $1,000 bail he
would adjourn the till Tuesday. when. he
said, he would hold him for the Grand Jury.
Barlow S. Weeks FOR DR.. wdes. called new
witness yesterday morning He is Reinhart
Bohme. silk glove manufacturer. of No. 1859
Eleventh-st Hoboken. Bohme said ne had not
made himself known before he did not wish TO
be summoned until II actually necessary. He
stated that ne boarded the which were
wildes and Wolfert at Union Square. Wolfert
was occupying a large space with bundles. and at
man Sext to the parcels showed them over SO thai
the woman could 81 down. sne got ooi a.
wofert that he had no right to take up so much
room with his parcels; The men were opposite
sulting retort Bohme said he heard the doctor
mention the word hog twice in the quarrel The
wolfert jumped UP and struck Dr. Wildes hall a
dozen times in the face There was no lapse OF
shot Bohme said he could see little Of DR.. wdes
because q wOfert and other people Intervening IN
the Civil War, and he showed a police permit for
carrying revolver.
After a number OF witnesses had testified Mags-
trate Oimsted said he thought Wolfert somewhat
the aggressor and that Or. Wildes may have
thought his life in danger at the time he fired the
shot He said a lesser degree OF assault ought 10
be taken than that OF attempt 10 kill. and decided
TO let the case go TO the Grand Jury. He Will
accept $1,000 bail on Tuesday instead Of the 500
on which the doctor is now held.
Mr.. Weeks thereupon applied for warrant for
the arrest Of Wolfert Magistrate Olmsted said
he thought IL would not be advisable to grant a
warrant but that the application could be made 70
his successor on Tuesday Magistrate Crane VIII
then be on the bench
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
sEvEyTH REGIMENT INSPECTION.
ONLY ELEVEN ABsExrEEs OUT OF icos OFFICERS
AKIN MEN

ONLY ELEVEN ABsENTEEs OUT OF 1909 OFFICERS
AND MEN
At the inspection and muster of the eth Regiment
which took place at the armory last week, the
regiment made a remarkably good showing and the
full ranks of the companies made II apparent that
the reports as TO the falling off in the membership
Of the regiment without foundation. Oh the
Oos officers and men, there were only eleven ao-
sentees. OF whom nine were enlisted men and one
was 2 staff officer. Seven Of the ten companies
had 100 per cent present. and the regiment as
whole. In full field uniform and equipment never
made a better appearance. Colonel Edward NJ Hon-
man accompanied by Jieutenant-Colonel WIZ,
lam Carey Sanger of the inspection department ahu
both officers congratulated Colonel Appleton on
the fine appearance of his command Inc comPd-
MES having absentees were E. | and h. captain
McIean's company four men short. captain
Rhoades lacked three men and Captain Dandon
had TWO absentees. The following are the ON
cial figures of the inspecting officers:
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WILL OFFER A REGIMENT OF JERsEYuEy

Trenton April Ex-Governor Foster NJ. voorhees,
Is going to Washington tomorrow TO consult Presi-
dent Mckinley and General Corbin military
matters. The Governor will talk with the Presi-
dent about the State Of NewJersey furnishing a
regiment. 10 be known as the NewJersey Volun-
feers. Six hundred and sxty-one officers and men
Of the 4th w-Jersey Volunteers, mustered out
AT Greenville a short time ago. willing again
the service and the Governor says that a
regiment could be quickly organized with jersey
recruits and men OF the 4th who would enlist
again.
General Stryker would not discuss the report
REGARDING the call for volunteers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
THE PRAIRIE FOR THE FIRST BATTALION.

The Navy Department has assigned the United
States ship Prairie for the OF the list Naval
Battalion when 1t goes its annual cruise in July
and August. The members of the battalion have
been ordered to report board on July 2s for the
purpose Of making cruise of one week four DAYS
of which time will be devoted to instructions and
man-of-war routine and aiming drill and two days
10 target practice.
The I'd Division has made arrangements for
an entertainment. which will take place on board
the New Hampshire on the evening OF April o. 10
celebrate the anniversary of the mastering of the
men into the United States service to form part
OF the OF the Yankee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
INCORPORATED IN DELAWARE

Dover. Del, April Is (specaD.-Mr. Hughes the
Secretary OF State. and James L. Wolcott attor-
neys for the Delaware Corporation and Trust Com
pany. received this morning the following certi6-
Gates OF Incorporation:
The George A. Brockway COMPANY manufact.
urers OF collars, cuffs and other wearing apparel.
OF Troy, n. Y; capital stock 100000
The Gates Lactng and Hook Company Of VII.
mington. Del. manufacturers OF patent hook and
lace fastener, capital stock 10000
The l.. A. W. Pyle Company OF New-York City
manufacturers OF cakes. candles and ice cream
cal ital stock SIS co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
MARBLE HOUSE Not FOR SALE.

Mrs Oliver IT, p. Belmont who lives In Hemp.
stead. Long Island was asked yesterday regarding
a report that her mansion IN Newport known
Marble House. had been leased purchased by
Mrs. Potter Palmer Of Chicago. Mrs. Belmont
denied the report. and said that her house In New
port neither in the market for sale TO let.
When Mrs Belmont asked II she intended 10
occupy the Newport house herself In the coming
summer she seemed disnclined to make known her
plans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
Present. ~Absent.-N
Officers. Men. Officers. Men.
WANTS LOOMS LABORATORY EyJOINED.
NETWORK UNIVERSITY BEGINS SUIT IN THE ST.
PREME COURT.

IRENE COURT
The New-York University has begun a suit in the
Supreme Court against the Looms Laboratory for
An Injunction TO restrain the laboratory. among
other things. from In any way excluding the pro-
fessors and students Of the university from enjoy
Ing the Of the laboratory and from turning over
the laboratory to any other institution.
The complaint states that the university was In
corporated In 1881. and that DR. Alfred l.. LOOMS
founded the Looms La borstory in 1897. Aferward
a certain friend Of DR.. Loomis. who belonged 10
the New-York University, contributed large sum
OF money and the laboratory built privileges
being extended TO the faculty and students OF inc
university as TO the use and enjoyment OF the
laboratory
Il is alleged that in 1897 certain Of the trustees
OF the la boratory became dissatisfied and took ad-
vantage Of the places which they held TO de-
prive the professors and students OF the university
of the privilege they had enjoyed. and to when
they entitled under the arrangement mace
when the laboratory was erected II Is further as,
serted that these trustees have threatened 10 mana
over the laboratory to another institution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
Summer Furniture.

ceptionai values in all summer Furnishings.
Every conceivable novelty in Reed and Willow
Goods. at most moderate prices. Special designs in
upholstery material. In bedroom furniture-the
popular white enamel nnlsh-cieanly. cool and emf
nenily suitable for summer wear.
on these goods. special cut rates. The following
prices tell the story
and upholstery covered striped Bagdad tapestry.
soft; pretty, colorings. good value for s12.25.
Portable and well made framework Of oak or
mahosany finish, cushions in figured denim:
WHITE ENAMEif.ED DRESSING CASE. With
three drawers. brass handle trimming. bevellet
bSsn az sG. s ?" 'N'eP'''"'' '''s'"' prices
send for Illustrated catalogue; complete with prices
large and r1omy. very well made hve large
drawers. oval mirror 26xi6. Of French plate
cared frame and supports; remarkable value
LADY's HOOKING CHAIR. In reed. with fancy
tinted reed commentator throughout very ex
cellent design and workmanship. strong. well
special cs FOR a'" s5s5. "'" ''" "''' Top ana A''
wAsHsTAND, in white ensmeled finish. cup
boards and one drawer; spasher back. very
excellent bargain at the low price Of s''.;'o.
Soft TOP MATTRESS single size to match ? #.
bed bargain Mt the exceptionally low price n
BED sPRINGs Of all sizes and grades at lowest
ROCKER. with frame Of white maple Well made
and finished. back and Of double cane.
closely lnterwoven. very comfortable. desirable
and cheap at S1.75.
Send for catalogue
BEDROOM SUIT OF SOLID OAK , pieces bed
dresser and washstand: dresser has large swing
ing bevelled edge mil ror. washsand has spasher
back: top Of bed and dresser neatly carved. a
real bargain at Sf3.55.
WHITE ENAMELLED IRON BED plain. neat
and well made. excellent finish strong Joints and
frame. brass vases AZ head and foot; in n.
size only; very special at S1.oV.
ARM ROCKER. large and comfortable strong.
well made frame ~ white maple gloss finish.
back and scat Of closely double cane.
thoroughly desirable for country cottage. porch
or veranda Sis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
WORKS CLOSED BY A STRIKE.

Dover " j., April l5Ths laborers In the Rich
ardson- Boynton furnace and range works here are
on strike because they refused an increase OF
Is cents day in their wages. The moulders also
ami work when the laborers went out yesterday.
and as a result. the works were closed down to-
day Several hundred men are affected by the
strike On March 20 delegation OF the laborers
asked Superintendent Lynd for the increase; and II
Is said that he told the committee that Their re-
nnest would be granted u business continued good
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
PRIZES AWARDED AT YALE.

New-Haven. Conn. April S.-rhe fhe ~"
vers,tv faculty to-day announced the winners OF
important prizes offered to members OF the 'resn-
man class. follows:
Ncraughl,n memorial prizes for the best ESSAYS
~ ,hs niavs ~ goldsmith and Sheridan-Mas22n
Trowbrldse' OF Chicago mrs, prize ana D. L.
James OF Kansas CITY second pI'Is nr,,.s far ex.
ceenee English compDsi'%S n.s RoS.rt MasKs
cnry ~ Enslewood ~ j.. and Ike Gray fhhhps'
of Winchester. Tenn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
ANOTHER MESSENGERS BOY SENT ABROAD.

On board the Cunarder Etruria. when saueo yes
terday for England. Is special messenger 'os
elaborately decorated with gold lace VINO i o" n,s
way from Chicago 10 London with messaSSe and
10 be too important to be trusted 10 tHe s.,iov
which could not be sent by cable Inc ht''e ie"'"
said his name is McGInty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
Office and Library Dept.

Ludwig Daumann & Company are showing
lines Of Office and Library Furniture at exceptionally
favorable terms.
The newest designs in Bookcases. Library Tables.
Library Chairs &c. mahogany. Flemish. English
and golden oak. In choice and elegant styles
In Office Furniture standard workmanship. superb
finish and excellence Of detail characteristic
features \ very .arge variety makes selection easy.
Very small prices make purchasing n pleasure.
LIBRARY BOOKCASE. In quartered oak. with
hard rubbed polish finish very deliberately
carved casework two drawers in base = ad-
Unstable shelves. double doors Of heavy plate
glass r. feet 10 inches high and 81 inches
wide: very special value for the next ten days
$1,000.
BOOKkEEPER'S DESK. Of quartered oak stand
ard style. workmanship and finish. nine drawers
u base; four drawers In top: bargain at
$3.50.
ARM CHAIR ~ very elegant design massive
frame Of hand carved Flemish oak spring seat
and tufted back. finest upholstery. covered In
Pompelian red leather best quality Thoroughly
exclusive style S3O.25.
GOLDEN OFFICE CHAIR. swings, Tits and re
wolves. patent screw. spindle arms and back
carved TOP wooden seat. Very choice and cheap
at our price. $500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
AK ,yTrscaLPIyG LAW vofD.

Chicago April i5-in the superior ,ou'' - 90
-. prs,,sno declared the Anti-scalpng Law en-
sc,sa by the Legislature In 1895 unconstitutional
as =, sought 10 deprive citizens OF means OF I'VE
pnood an account OF illegal acts Of some persons Ia
the ticket brokerage business.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
Carpets.

Ludwig Baumsnn g. Compsny's Carpet Depart
ment IL ready for the spring and summer trade.
large and varied lire Of all the handsome floor COW
erngs-incuding Velvets, Savonneries Administers,
&C. In the floral and Empire designs.
Special bargains in and mattings. Chinese or
japanese Nowhere be found equal values We
offer standard goods and superior styles a. unusually
low prices -
MONDAY. ADMINISTERS upward from CSC.
TUESDAY. MOQTETTES. upward from SEC.
WEDNESDAY. NELvETS. upward from .?c.
THURSDAY. BRUSSELS. upward from 4ic.
FRIDAY INGRAINS. upward from 23c.
SATURDAY MATTINGs. ~ yds., upward from
4.os.
n We do not close all the specials on each day
will continue the same the following day. Our
Arabian Rugs n any size room. are IN all colors
and designs and in greens and old gold are exquisite
our Louverne Rugs are great success. LOOK az the
sizes and prices:
7ft Gin x9ft Oft x9ft. on. xiOft Sin. oft xi2
800 3.J4 4.& $50
Anybody can purchase OF these Will
give those opportunity that did not get one OF
our reversible 81 in. SO IN. smyrna Rugs a
chance this week AT Sf.xB.
Don't forget our UNIVERSAL CARPET
SWEEPER. at G5c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16

anordlng facilities for extinguishng fires in high
buildings 1t Is believed that. had the system been
installed in the Home Life Building in December.
the fire there would not have caused great damage.
In the 90 the some OF the spectators
IN Broadway got a dousing from the water, which
they took good-naturedly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-16
Housefurnishing Dept.

Ludwig Raumsnn 4 Company announce i re-.
and complete stock Of all Housefurnshlngs al Inosl
advantageous prices To purchasers. In the oIns
mental line Clocks Lamps. Btic-a-Brac. Jsralni'r-''
&C. Of the most approved and excehent styles,
Among the useful and necessary. small articIes
for kitchen and general household use All sorts OF
t-tenss tin. enameed, granite. &c. Brusnes'
Brooms China Glassware. Stoves. Refrigerators'
&c Also bargains In Baby Carriages Go carts
Toys, &c.
PATNTS-Floor Wall and House Paints, all col
ors prepared and ready for use prices oegn az
&c.
WASHING MACHINE--A very excellent one. IN
white cedar: washes easily, gently and thor
oughly. no hard work. and does not injure dell
cate fabrics 2.6S.
REFRIG ERATORS. this line we offer nrst
class refrigerator ~ hard wood. fine hnisn.
ceanabe removable ice chamber fine bronze
trimming; perfect refrigerator In every way
5.55. $3.50. 777. s.ss. O.00.
TRAVELLING TRUNKS OF best makes and at
lowest prices: also large assortment of Bags
and Sstches. We are headquarters In this line
Prices begin at a..
Trunks ...............-.... III"
Satchels ............ .......,............ bSc
Full line ~ Travellers Requisites
THE NEW HOME: a new departure Sewing Ma
chine all the latest improvements. standard
make. latest design. very easy running and thor
oughy desirable for light or heavy sewing.