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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN CALIFORNIA
MUCH TIMBER AND SEVERAL BUILDINGS DE
sTROYED-Loss MAY BE 10000

MUCH TIMBER AND SEVERAL BUILDINGS DE
srROYED-Loss MAY BE 10000
San Francisco Oct lo-A FIRE. believed TO he
Of incendiary origin has done great damage
In Mil Valley and the adjoining country about the
base OF Mount Tamalpais The town OF MIL valley
was FOR several hours IN imminent danger, ana
sumner guests fed to places Of temporary safety.
Corte Madeira Gulch. Boyle Canyon Bhthdale
CANYON and the Cascades denudcd Of their
majestic pines and redwoods. which tho flames
swept away Ike so much dry grass
owls Nest" the residence of George T Harsh,
was destroyed. over SIX hundred and forty acres
we're burned and several buildings destroyed
Many homes were preserved by back firing. hun
dreds If men from Sausilito and other adjacent
points fought the flames for many hours, ana say
that a dozen persons were severely burned ! he
loss ranges from $3.50 "r0 70 500 90 Lorenzo Fer
rari n laborer who was fighting the fire, IS miss
ing and IS believed 70 have been burned % death
Many cattle and horses persisted. The IRE has not
been extingIisAed. and number II handsome
country residences arc stil IN danger o. dcstrnc-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11
ROMANTIC MARRIAGE AT M4TTEAWAN.
MISS CABLE FINDS THE LOVER OF HER CHILD
HOOD ~ A HOSPITAL

Newbure. y y. oct. 10 (SpeciaD-Not niue
romance l. attached to the marriage OF James
Ke.chum and Miss Ella Gable wnlch 100" pa,
-, ,,t. 3, a home which had been made ready
for them I'm Grove-st, Matteawan
Miss cable. who IS IN her hfty-eishth year ha'
known her husband since they we're children. Iney
attended school together and were particularly 'ond
n, each other Through some petty misunderstood
ing this friendship was broken and hetenlm e'
Duchess County Miss Gable remained ar Glen
ham. She never married. Ketchum u was NiHsE-
stood had gone West and married
one a. the most attentive persons to the patient
at r.. General Hospital al F.shkil LANDING has
been Mss Cable. Her spare moments were spent
with the students at that Institution A patient
VAS brought there last winter with his feet frozen
Gangrene developed and the case looked hope.gss.
j. happened that the patient vas httrllr MISS
cable rursed the sick man She I'D Aot rfcosrlze
him ~ arst neither dld he recognize me Iirl o.
his youth But when the patient became o...,,
yllescent and con1tences were tx 'naHse 20, " 4'l
not take ong c0r the old friendship 10 Boz renewed
When asst Tuesday Ketohum was discharged nom
the hospital preparations for q wedding we're Ne-
gun. both now being free % marry
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11
INNOCENT NAN LEAVES SING SING.
EDWARD L. FENDER RELEASED on AN
UNCONDITIONAL PARDON
FROM ALBANY

Edward l.. Fender. Il convict IN Sing sing Prison
WAS released yesterday on "A pardon from Governor
Roosevelt Fender serving two years ana SIX
months FOR grand larceny. having been sentenced IN
this city Oh May last. The pardon was issued
yesterday and IS an unconditional one restoring
Fender to ful citizenship and acknowledging his
innocence. In ten minutes after the pardon reached
the Warden. Fender was released.
Fender has always maintained that his arrest
was case Of mistaken Identity. His mother So
cured convincing aiidavlts in her sons behalf Her
Repeated visits 10 the prison and her continual
annoyance % the officials who seemed TO pay but
'nrOu To her protcstations OF her SON s
innocence. was source Of general comment among
them They presumed that ne was like a majority
o. the prisoners VINO always maintain that they are
sI''iln- for the Wr0ngd0ngs Of others. and his
pardon was great surprise 10 thor Fender. who
IS young man, left the prison In high spirits and
sad he was coming 70 this CITY - $50 bis mother.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11
constructors guidance. The van No'''""-
Company publishes the book

Professors II. II. Nicholson. OF tho On'''Is"'
~ Nehrsska and Samuel Avery, OF the I'M
ver.ity Of Idaho, have co-operated IN prep@r'ne
a little volume entitled Laboratory Exercises.
with Outlines FOR the Study OF Chemistry
dIenry Holt & Coz. It is meant TO 10 com
panion TO. not substitute for. the usual 'eN'-
books. After some preliminary hints on 'ne
mechanical manipulation Of apparatus 1t gives
Instructions for !solating several OF the pest
known elements and tests for Identifying 'he".
when obtained A few metals are then Wea'eu
in a similar manner. and finally certain com
rounds with which the working chemist must
continually be dealing. such as the caroo-"S
drates Warnings about breathing DANGEROUS
fumes the explosion OF combustioie gases III"
other accidents common to the laDora'or! Hi'
offered and frequent questions are asked ~
make the student think.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11
WANT THE PRESIDENT AT BALTIMORE.
PROPOSED REVIEW OF REPUBLICAN CLUBS on
his RETURN FROM THE WEST

PROPOSED REVIEW OF REPUBLICAN CLUBS on
HIs RETURN FROM THE WEST
Baltimore oct 10 (spccaN.- President Mckinley
has been invited by the Republican State Cam
paign Committee through John Y L. Finiiay. the
candidate ,or Attorney General. 20 stop In Balu-
more on his return from the West. IL IS proposed
70 give him a reception and have him review biz
torchlight parade u all the Republican clubs 10
this city. Baltimore County ana from other parts
OF the State
The President L. particularly interested in the
present campaign In Maryland Before he went
West he and Senator Hanna had several confer
ences with Senator McComas. who has succeeded
Senator wellington the leader 81 the party.
Maryland now being recognized MS a doubtful
state. every effort VIII be- made by the Repuolie
%ari0naI Committee w-l as the state '"in-
mittoc TO carry this fall and keep IL IN linz for
the Presidential Gle lion next year Tor me 'N''t
Fl WIN have on other southern States.
Nj Frdlay. who has charge OF the arrAns"-
,uents for the Presidents proposed VISIT mas
learned that n IS Nj kinl'y's intention O." stop
I'm Philadelphia and VISIT the exposition on his f'-
turn committee consisting OF the most lr'i"i-
mont Rcpuhlicaus I'm the state Will go 10 fhliad'l-
mia 70 meet and escort him 20 Baltimore
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11
cRoToy WATERSHED ASSESSMENT.

TIE city has won It's SUIT against the Assessors
Of somers Township Westchester County. As an
noanced IN The Tribune last month, the city OBJ
ta,ned prl. Of certiorari for review OF the towns
assessment for lsee property used for the SAM
tary protection % the Crotor |ateT-ned J'sl''e
Barnard Of the supreme Court a. Poushkeepse'
,a. t.,4, ma Tea an order which was fed yesterday
IN he We-tchestcr County Clerks Office, reducing
ne assessment Tie valuation is placed at tli'.-
~. Tho Ne.res ~ the Assessors were Si6f5S' 9.
a reduction ~ 81 zoe 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11

Many patent lawyer. advanced schooiooy'
~schtsn1an and young mechanical engineer has
built a small engine alone either as toy or for
actual service II such men had possessed hs-
bert p Watson's book Small Engines ana
Boilers" no doubt II would have aided them
materially The author assumes that the WORK
man has a fair acquaintance with machine work
and owns. or has the Of lathe and Y'se
Aenoh Specific instructions are afforded for the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11
JAplyfsr VENTS MS RAGE Of cHNAuEy
NE SAYS HE WAS A STEWARD UNDER DEWEY
AND THAT MONEY SPENT ~ FINES
REPAYS HIM WELL

Yen Yan. japanese steward. twenty-nine years
old who says be- served under Admiral Dewey on
'a, Pensacola was arrested I'm New Rochelle on
Monday uishf fHr iutoNi'ati0n and disorlerly con
Duct Yen NAn g. uoW tile steward OF W p. DEE
NItf'a steam Yacht Rival lie has an aversion
20 Cinnamon. ant When drinking makes practice
~ wrecklne their hIndr.cs and chasing them out
o. doors On Monday night Dee visited the laundry
~ wing sing in Mar--t. ANA attempted 20 seize
me Cinnamon in me place hy their pstals When
they rcser' 90 ais treatment Yen Yam called them
.gy names and threw ntfifons and flower pots ar
ta.w until they fled through tae back door The
thinamcu Informed Sergeant Cody, who placed Yen
Van under arrest
Ven Yam was in the nsht an Santiago and was
also on the Baltimore IN Eastern waters at thr time
OF the VA between China aud Japan. Last sum
mer a. Newport bee fought with Jour Cinnamon
while hc was drunk Yen Yam pays his hnes cheer
for whipping 4 Chluaman whenever he car catch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11
SPANIER-ANERTCAN TOPICS.

Recent archaeological discoveries made IN ire
United States have stimulated The zeal % other
American countries IN the same Aeld. For instance.
tho Government Of Ecuador has Just acquired FOR
the sum OF $50 sucres the archaeological collections
which the property Of heirs o, SeHor 4. Cousin.
The Governments aim Is 70 send them 20 the Parts
Exposition where those specimens If the ancient
art and industry % the South American ah0rigines
are sure 10 attract attention almost 20 the same
degree those coming from the prehistoric in
hab!tarts Of North America
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11

The effort 70 give periodical h'eru'u'o
circulation could 60 no further than il k"ee 80
1.-The Penny Magazine" The price could hardly
-, ,or,ar y &c q creditable miscellany OF nc
,,o, br,ef snecial articles and pictures
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11
LITERARY NOTES.

When Mr w. E. Henley issued the first vol
,,,,e Of his new edition Of Byron's works II was
cxpected that It would soon be followed by an
other Then there talk OF difficulty with the
meets heirs as 10 the Of his writings MI
Henley fell III and when the Murray edition "aS
,,t in the field It seemed II its rival had been
nrettv effectually headed Of. Comparing the
sole volume issued by Mr. Henley win 'he "'e
thus far brought out by Messrs. Prothero ana
co,er,dse II seems doubtful II the former VIII
ever have any chance The Murray EDITION Is
we'll nigh perfect. Mr. Henley's first VoIuihe IL
scarcely an earnest OF perfection But II IS no"
announced that the fifth volume OF those con-
temrlated by him IS in PREPARATION 1t Will De
devoted 10 the first OF the poems or course, II
will be received with interest. but II seems pity
that Mr.. Henley should take this means OF
testifving 10 mis- admiration for Byron. nc
would be much better employed in concen'ra'
ing in a volume or two Of "Byroniana anu
criticism everything that he has to say on the
subject
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11

At the time when the above mentioned purchase
was made by the Government Of President AKaro
the presence In Ecuador o. q DISTINGUISHED Russian
savant Il reported from that country. This gentle
man. Mr. KologrlvoN l. private counsellor OF the
Car and president Of the Directing Council Of the
Ministry % Public Works In the Muscovite Empire
His mission IS not confined 20 the study of the
Ecuaoorian Republic but TO that Of The political,
Industrial, social and commercial condition o.
every country n South Amerl,a. The Russian
special envoy has arrived IN Ecuador az pIo-
yi'iOgs moment. whom the Republic has recovered
from the troubles caused dy the late clerical Zee
helhon Il has been SO promptly and 30 efiicacousy
suppressed by the liberal government OF Selor
Alfaro that be has just suspended the obligation
OF obtaining passports. winch the citizens ~ the
Province OF Tuuslrahua were compelled 10 pro-
cure in order 10 proceed 10 tho other provinces
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11

II one considers the immense number Of FAC
tories IN this country IN which power is de-
veloped by steam. he will be surprised at the
statement that until very recently there mas
never been a book on the art Of designing chin
news William Wallace Christie, whose Work on
this subject has just been printed by me va"
Nostrand Company remarks that the only other
book on this subject with which he is familiar
roerelv treats the question Of draught. and does
NOT 90 into the matter OF construction. nor deal
With the relations between crate area coal
consurnption and the dimensions Of a chimney.
Mr.. Christie's book IS copiously illustrated. lie
Aiscusset wind treasures. materials, special
types. Strengthening chimneys. house chimneys
and lightning protection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11

MI J. II. Mccarthy. writing in the Londoh
Daily News" Of the opening performance at the
new National Theatre at Christiania describes
the arrival Of two white haired men, who made
their slow way 70 their places in the front row
Of the balcony They smiled on the rapture
that greeted them. bowed responsive 70 the
noisy echo Of TWO famous names. lbsen ana
Bjornson. As they stood there for moment
above the festoons Of white and scarlet blossoms
fixed in their honor. the two men showed very
different more different even than they sho"
In tho efigies IN the open air lbsens sharp
alert whimsical face has curious quality OF
what might perhaps. for lack Of a better word.
be called pushfulness. Of the capacity for fore
ing way with a kind OF medical directness 70
the heart Of a human mystery. and Of making
q nlain with a Kind OF disdainfu exultation
The face OF Bj8rnsOn IS big. with massive
majesty with a rugged. defiant dignity that
somehow recalls Danton 20 the mind. As much
Of Ibsens body as could he seen above the bull
vark Of the balcony glowed and flashed pris-
natically. radiant in opuience Of orders The
nIurnage - some exotic bird were not more
vivid IN color than the emblazoned bosom ~
rho author Of An Enemy % the People But
q u,,la removed Bj6rnson's large body asserted
stselr IN the unadorned and unassuming habit
81 a simple citizen. No star shone on the So
briefly of his black coat no rich hued ribbon
relieved the severity of the white shirt front.
The difference was striking. insistent and sug-
eestive interesting 10 note and unnecessary 70
snnbesize The two mems tastes and views put
them as far apart AS their genius draws 'hem
,oee,ber The one can find a pleasure-perhaps
g. somewhat cynical pleasure-in things that 10
the other may appear mere toys and triies"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11

The Rev O. Hall, clergyman OF 'ne
Cambridge church which has discarded MI
Killings books from is Sunday school writes
10 THE Literary World" Of Boston that Drums
~ the Fore and Aft" as story for boys II II
wa. ever intended az such" IS simply vile.
He praises Captains Courageous 0U' ~
down this conclusion:
ON word feel sure that the works OF
K,nlinr need 70 be very carefully expurgated
before they are put into the hands OF H"'na' u'e
boys and girls"
Mr. Hall SAYS nothing about the Jungle"
s,orjes A letter from DIT. Lyman Abbott on
the same subject IS interesting as showing what
the Sunday school library should IN his opinion
contain:
an answer" he says Ito the question or Inc
Literary World whether the stories OF Huoyaro
Kipling are suitable 10 be placed In sunday
school libraries ! reply IN general terms no.
And should wish 10 add a brief explanation
and qualification.
In most communities free libraries cheap
rnagazines paper novels. etc, furnish all the
reading for mere entertainment necessary
rrbAre Is no reason. II there ever was why the
Sunday school should attempt 10 supply such
literature unless in exceptional communities
II should confne itself to distinctly religious
stories. such as some Of Miss Muloch's and OF
George MacDonalds; TO popular histories and
b,ographles such as Cartoons History Of
Liberty or Willis Abbot's Blue Jackets OF
1872. to popular science such as the Library
Of Popular Science published by the scrioners'
10 classics such as Robinson Crusoe ana
Pilgrims Progress. and the like-in snort 20
books that furnish not merely entertainment
but also either instruction or inspiration. Among
these might we'll be included Kpngs jungle
Book but not his earlier tales Of life IN India
which ough, not 70 be put without discrmna-
.,on into the hands Of boys and girls In or under
their teens"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11

The Doubleday & Mcclure Company repuo-
fishes in an attractive volume the SNet'hes il"
Egypt" by Mr.. c. D. Gibson which nave pee"
published IN magazine form here ana IN Eng
land. The text is Of trining value Mr.. Gibson
Is not a writer Nor are all his pictures sue
cessful But some Of the latter show TO adVah-
taee his artistic method. IN the Fish Market
is a particularly clever bit and Camel Back Is
an excellent design. in which the gaunt animal
in the foreground is set shrewdly against a
simple but picturesque background.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11

In "A Chnds Primer OF Natural history
6Charles Scribner's sons Mr.. oliver Her1oro
plays some engaging pranks. both as an ar'is'
and a rhymer. Opposite his description OF '"e
whale is a picture Of a heaving sea- from "hoi'
a waterspout IS rising The text runs thus
The -sc-en- tious artist tries
ONLY TO draw what meets his eyes
This Is the Whale he seems 10 be
A spout OF water in the sea
Now Huxley from one bone coulo MAKO
An unknown beast: so II take
This spout Of water. and from thehCe
Construct a Whale by Inference
4 Whale I venture 10 a sert,
Must be an animated squirt IA
Thus children. the truth may et'
Nv use o, Log-ic's Priceless Oft
Mr.. Herfords Giraffe Is also delineated WITH
ADMISSIONS. and so is his Ostrich. but ne accounts
.or the discrepancies with charming candor ana
.1osic" IN his rhymes As for some Of his highly
finished portraits. notably those Of the YAK ana
the Hippopotamus they have an eloquence anu
veracitv Of which we cannot TOO warmly speaN'
The oualitv of the verses has been shown. Al
together Mr. Herford's droilery Is boon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11

Mr.. Kipling has been elected vtce-pres'den'
=, The New vagabonds' Club. HIS old FRIEND
Lord Roberts the hero Of "Bobs." Is the presl-
dent Of this organization.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11

The clemency shown by President Simon Sam of
Hayti toward the most noted members Of The OPP
position who Lad conspired against his Govern
nent VIII contribute a great deal toward restoring
tranquility there. General Ciceron FRANCOIS. who
had taken refuge IN the American Consulate a.
Port -au- Prince has received from the President
permission to remain IN Hayu and 70 move about
with entire liberty The General Is known In New
York where he remained for some time with ex-
President Legitine after they had been exied from
their country by General Hy1polite Another iu-
Surgcnt. VI. puCaSsc. has also been permitted uy
President Simon sam 70 leave tn place wherein Dee
had taken refuge and 20 remain IN Hayu free
and unsuspcctcd citizen. stu. those who know
about the history Of the Black Republic are not
without apprehension when they learn. as reported
in recent dispatches that inceUliaTy FIRE hah de-
siroved the Communal Hotel. or City Han. al
Port-au- Prince for too often In Hayu fires have
been the precursors Of approaching revolutions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11

new and cheaper issue or J. II. ingram
edition OF Poe's works IS announced oY '"e
Macmillans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11

The latest mails from chill give narrowing par
tlcuars Of the disastrous foundations which were
reported from that country by cable dispatches
The railroad between Valparaiso and Santiago. tho
capital can be considered being totally do
stroyed. An immense "laguna" or swampv lake
covers all the space occupied by the stations Il
Batuco Colinan Quiicura and Tampa. President
Frra2uriz who Valparaiso route 20
S,tnfiaso was compelled 20 use n1e .'trashordos''
Or changes Of rail- and boat transportation and the
squadron.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11

Chicago has paid ne much as 81 % square yard
-o- h-,ok having. but committee o, city officials
went down ,n,o Indiana the o'her day and was
shown sfrce;s that wcr- paved a. cost ~ only
a bout g. % or q yard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11

In discussing the relative merits Of packet tea
and loose tea THE Merchants Review" trade
weekly devoted 20 the grocery interest Gays ihai
the amount u tea drunk IN this country Il falling
on IN spite % the large immigration 81 tea drink
INK foreigners. Il welOnep nyih!ng thHt prom
ses as the packet scheme does. 10 increase sales
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11

An instance OF reformation Is suggested by 'he
appearance OF "Tunsia and the Modern bar
barry Pirates" work brought out by the Long
mans for Mr. Herbert Vivian. This IS serious
production. but It seems that the author Is the
same young man who not 70 very long ago
was astonishing everybody by the eccentric'tes
Of The Whirlwind." periodical edited 10y
himself and the Hon. Stuart ErsNne Ihey
were ardent Jacobites these editors, and the
pages OF their journal demonstrated this fact III
ways sometimes wondrous funny. But those
who paid their penny for The Whirlwino
when in It's irregular fashion. It condescended
10 appear have never regretted the outlay. MT
Whistler made some Of his first and best h'ho-
graphs for the paper. These waits Of art are
to-day cherished IN many portfolios.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11

TIE Bronson carbide factory. ~ Chaudere Falls.
Canada. has been completed. and operations there
Will begin Immediately. There IS talk Of syn an
cher plant 10 manufacture this commodity IN
Cnrafh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11

The foolish assertion that as consequence 81
the trip % the American naval vessel Whining
ton up the Amazon River the United states in-
tended to take possession Of the Acre Territory
has not been believed for instant by the people
Of that region. Senor Hlunoz Reyes member OF
the Bolivian Commission for the fixing OF the
frontier limits between Argentina and Bolivia has
declared that there foundation for the
rumOr. lie added that there no more truth
in the report that Acre wanted 20 declare i's In
tependence and asserted that the revenue OF the
custom house 81 the district had amounted FOR tho
last quarter to i2o1,Or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-11

Although Brazil has shown again quite recently
by several Official acts that II IS very friendly
toward the Republic u Paraguay, Il has not for
gotten the memory q rs soldiers who fought
against that country during the Of 1856 TO-
A. the end Of last August there was dedicated
AZ Rio Janeiro the statue q Martchal Duke 81
Chxias who commanded the Brazilian forces dur
ing period OF the Paraguayan va. The statue
was uncovered by President Roca n the Areentina
Republic then his visit 20 RIO Janeiro. and
the Brazilian President. surrounded by tho MIN
isters Of his Cabinet and The members Of the Dip
iomatic Corps. attended the ceremony.
As 70 the real state Of affairs IN San Domingo
very meagre Information be obtained directly
from the newspapers Of that country which are
received here The Dominican mail. by the
steamer Carib. IS expected IN New-York early this
week Meanwhile some Information about San
Domingo II obtained via Hsyr The most I'M
portant news received by the last steamer from
Port-au Prince contains the translation IN French
OF a procla nation issued by Horaco Vasquez. the
Provisional President OF the Dominican Republic
liz makes an eloquent and energetic appeal his
countrynen IN favor OF Jmenez whose election
~ The regular and Constitutional Presidency would
insure says Nasqucz. tho establishment Of wise
and honest Administrator