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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
HENRY G. HESS, MANAGER.

Henry c. Hess yesterday appointed per-
manent manager Of the NewYork Fire Insurance
Exchange. the organization Of fire underwriters
recently formed TO take the place OF the old Tarin
Association. Mr.. Hess comes from Boston, where
he has been the official agent OF the Connecticut
Fire Insurance Company. He is forty-seven years
old and a I'm the insurance business he
was selected over many other candidates on &C
count OF his peculiar fitness for the post
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
FrPTgER ADrANcEs or WAGES.

Cincinnati. May 4.-The International Steam Pump
Company has advanced the wages OF the employees
of the Cincinnati plants an average of ~ per cent
Birdsboro. Penn. May 4-The employees OF the
blast furnaces of the E. & G. Brooke Iron Com
pany have been informed OF another advance OF 10
per cent in wages. taking effect on May 15 They
will then be getting increase OF "a per cent over
1893 wages. At the pudding mill Of this hrm in the
month OF April the advances amounted 10 33ls per
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
A BIG BISCUIT INDUSTRY.

Trenton n j. May i-The Pacific Coast Biscuit
Company with an authorized capital OF A0o0,00
was incorporated to-day at the Office of the Sec
rotary OF State. The company is empowered TO
manufacture and deal In cakes biscuits, pies etc
or the stock 81 800 900 is preferred with per cent
cumulative dividends. The corporators are Iurnes
A Beall OF New-York and George V. Wears ana
Ralph b. Corbett, OF Jersey city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05

the efficient service Of the armament. I may state
rat IN several Instances there were turned out for
my uriL and inspection and practice firing only a
small proportion OF the present for duty with
pest,eries; In the extreme case only seven out of
Owing to faulty organization Of the artillery arm
absolute cessation Of the supply OF modern ma
teria oincers have been kept In subordinate posi-
with the details Of the service until long after the
age at which such details cease 10 arouse and
maintain interest. Consequently there has grown
UP what may be called undeveloped generation
and it has been impossible after its chacater has
pressed upon this generation to suddenly correct
the evils which have produced IT. and 70 success
fully call upon the members to completely change
their character overnight and become thoroughly
The pcpS defect % he has been
corrected. but misfortune has continued TO pursue
has been effected. and the younger element was
getting into positions OF responsibility. and as the
troops there should have arisen a pressing neces-
sity for taking both Officers and men away from
had been made in establishing its efficiency.
IMPROVEMENTS RECOMMENDED.
would recommend very much greater liberty in
the general management Of artillery matters. and
particularly in the opportunities for actual prac-
tce in loading and firing guns. than has prevailed
at any time in the last twenty-five or thirty
years. The starving system never produce
any other class OF results than that which is now
so apparent throughout our coast-defence service
Inspectors should be present always at the target
the visits Of inspection OF the department com,
manders. Nothing take the place OF actual
firing in thoroughly familiarzing the commands
with the management of their weapons. Some OF
the military departments as now constituted are
too large for proper supervision by single in
specting officer.
AS a recommendation of an important measure
looking to the infusion from headquarters OF a
proper Spirit Of action in the performance Of the
duty of the artillery arm OF the service would
suggest that there should be the STAFF Of the
commander OF the Army a chief inspector Of ar
tIery. who. while occupying the office. would have
the rank OF colonel. the principal duties OF such
officer being 10 make constant inspections Of the
Notifications OF the defences for the pur
pose of insuring that the numerous orders and in
strucuons. embracing almost every detail of the
artillery service, which have been abundantly
Issued, should be thoroughly and Systematically
carried out by the persons TO whom they are ad
dressed. The bestowal OF the rank of colonel on
such an officer would require legislation. but the
Office could be established and the duties commence
under the laws they exist.
AS concise statement of what is in my opinion
necessary 10 rehabilitate the artillery service
Will say that their great needs abundant op-
portunity for practice with their weapons good in
struction In the beginning by competent officers
and frequent. vigorous and skilful inspection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
NEW MILITARY POST IN ALASKA

Washington. May 4-The Government has decided
to esta bsh a military post at Pyramid Haroor, In
Alaska This harbor is on Chilkat Inlet. near Chill
kat village. company Of troops will be sent to
this place This action is regarded important
and 1t is probable that officer OF discretion will
be placed in command, as subjects involving rea-
tions with the British Government are likely 10 be
considered and reported by this officer. II is
likely that orders Will be issued at once sending
troops 10 this point which is the place on the
boundary line where some difficulties have occurred
between American miners and the Canadian mount
ed police.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
PHYSICIANS ELECT OFFICERS.

Washington. May 4-The fourteenth annual meet
ing OF the Association Of American Physicians
came 20 an end to-day when the following officers
vere elected: President. DR.. f. O. Janeway. OF
New-York: vice-president. DR.. William NJ wech. OF
baltimore; recorder. DR.. /. Minis Hays, OF Phila-
aelphia; secretary. DR. Henry Hun. Of Albany;
.lnesnseIior DR. William T. Councilman. OF Boston.
A vote OF thsns. 70 the rs.irns president Dr'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
TO CONTEST BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS.

Henry H. Bingham. OF East Orange. New-York
stockbroker, has fled petition in Involuntary
bankruptcy with Frederick W. Leonard. Examiner
OF Bankruptcy at Newark. The Indebtedness Is
$4,000 and II is all due 10 Mrs Sarah Creighton,
OF New-York Brigham in the stock exchange
business with Mrs. Creightons husband who put
his wife's money in the business as a loan from
her The firm failed time ago. Mrs. Creighton
alleges that the bankruptcy entered into 10 de-
fraud her and notice has been given by her counsel
that the present proceedings will be contested In
the courts on the ground OF fraud.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
PAYMENT OF MISSIONARIES CLAIMS
THAT MINISTER srRAUs HAS SECURED
A SETTLEMENT WITH TURKEY ONLY
PARTIALLY CONFIRMED.

Washington May 4.-Inqury here connrms IN
measure the report that the Uniteo oIA'es
g. Cons,ort,nonIe Mr. straus has secured assur-
aroes from, the Turkish Government that II VIII
nav the claims Of American missionaries for prop
erty destroyed in the Armenian troubles some years
ago Several months ago Mr.. straus succeeded IN IN
inducing the Porte 10 open negotiations on tne
suhtect hui 40 far as State Department adRlces
show IT would be erroneous to say tney e under
taken 10 consider them and having recoshiI-u nc
hasis OF the claim for compensation, theIe IL every
eynectation that these claims Will he ADJUSTED
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
LIE nLREcrORs ELECTED.

The stockholders OF the Brooklyn Union Eie-
waited Company have elected the following drec-
tors: Frederick P Olcott William Halls. r.; Fred
erick Uhman. William F. Sheehan. y; +. BRADY.
Frederick s Flower John s George. Ira A. Kip.
jr John B. Taylor John Y. clark, Henry Folger.
Clinton L. Rossiter and T. s. Williams.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
PETITIONS N BANKRUPTCY.

John J. Macdonald. real estate broker. 81 No ls5
Madison-ave. has filed a petition in bankruptcy
with liabilities Of No5 s26 and no assets Most %
the claims date back 10 1854 He formerly In
the building line and had moding factory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
TO SUE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT.
WANT DAMAGES TO THE TUNE OF s15oooooo FOR
EXCLUSION FROM ATIIN.

EXCLUSION FROM ATLIN.
Seattle Wash. May 4.-According TO Alaska ad-
vices syndicate OF eighty-six aliens. who were ex-
cluded from Atlin has been formed bring suit
against the Canadian Government for f15o0oco
Damages are claimed for property loss by the ex-
clusion OF the plaintiffs from the famous mining
consider that a fair estimate Of the profits they
would have gained by the development OF their
mining properties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05

William s. Banks. jeweller. OF White Plains. has
filed a petition In bankruptcy. with liabilities or
s5,734 and assets 5000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05

Harry Hyman and Leon Kreger who COM
posed the firm Of Hyman & Co. formerly dealers
in fancy cards pictures etc. al No l8 Prince-st.
have filed petition in bankruptcy. with liabilities
OF $40 800 and nominal assets Sl,ieS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05

A meeting Of the creditors Of Henry A. Casper
field who was formerly in the jewelry business OF
No IA Bowery. held yesterday at the Office
of George c. Holt. referee in bankruptcy, at
No 3, Pine-st The schedules showed liabilities
OF sos 3SS Fourteen claims. aggregating about
S35 Co., proved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05

julius Rothschild Of No. Sl2 East one-hundred-
and-twenty-nrst-st has fled a petition in bank
ruptcy with liabilities II ST. 7l9 and no assets. He
was formerly wholesale dealer In notions al No.
81 Broadway
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05

Eva Davenport O'Bren. known professionally -
Eva Davenport actress OF No. 3s4 West Forty
sixth-st has fled a petition in bankruptcy. with
liabilities OF s50s4 and assets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
THE ATKINSON DOCUMENTS.

NO RESTRICTIONS ON THEIR CIRCULATION IN
THIS COUNTRY
Washington. May 4.-Many telegraphic requests
were received at the Capitol to-day as 10 whether
the speeches and documents printed by Congress
on which some Of the inhibited Atkinson literature
is based may be sent in the mails. No restriction
epeciHcaly described which were issued by Atkin-
SON and that restriction only applies 70 their dis
patch in the mails from San Francisco for the
PhilippineS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
ITALY GRANTS MORE TINE TO COLOMBIA

Washington May 4-The italian Government mas
o~,erd.d for three months the time within when
the last OF the Cerruti claims shall be paid py
Colo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05

Deputy Sheriff Leavitt has received an attach
r1ent for sl3 6s5 against Ira NJ Miller. OF Akron,
Ohio in favor OF William j. Burke.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
LOCAL BUSINESS COMPLICATIONs.

William Foster IT.. OF No 1876 Liberty-st.. in favor
OF ]. P Morgan g. Co.. bankers for balance due
on five demand notes made by Mr. Foster in 1923.
1894 and 1895 four Of which were delivered TO
Drexel, Morgan & Co. and one 70 J. ?. Morgan q
Co The notes aggregated $4,000 The collateral
attached 10 the notes was sold March IS for
siO.356 When William Foster. ir.. who had been
interested in the Lebanon Springs Railroad. the
Retsof Mining Company and various other enter
prises made an assignment on January IA; 1885,
with liabilities Of s5 000 the schedules showed that
j. P Morgan & Co. were among the largest cred
itors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05

Judgment for sl650 was entered yesterday against
Henry H. Pearson and John n. Fife in favor OF
the executors OF the estate OF Henry VI Schiefein
for rent OF the Coleman House from August 1885.
Anr ]. 1895
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-05
INEFFICIENT ARTILLERY SERVICE.
rpy TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrnuxE.l

As general conclusion from observation ex-
"nding over several months spent among the sea-
coast forthcations II cannot be said that the ar
uilery defence is or has been recently in any but
an inefficient state comprehensive reason for
'hs is somewhat difficult TO assign, there being
plenty Of hrst-class material In the hands Of good
organizations Perhaps the best single reason
which be given is the long neglect or the
subject, during which the artillery service has
.ohe result there have been no inspectors and no
instructors capable of infusing the proper spirit
70 the new material which has recently been put
no lis hands. The exclusive presence OF oid ana
natant features TO take the last place IN tne az
OF posts for so long time that II Us
eI!ncult now upon necessity, 10 suddenly transfer
~ 10 the first place which II should occupy; AS
a. indication OF the lack OF appreciation OF Lns
importance OF all features connected directly Win
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-17
NEED NEW ENGINE.
City Will Buy One For North Topeka
Soon as Possible.

In answering the alarm of fire in
North Topeka Friday afternoon the
chemical engine from station No.
broke down while going to the fire and
had to be run in for repairs.
The old chemical engine has been in
service about 25 years and the mechani-
cal parts of the cylinders have become
times broken down while going to fire.
The people in that fire district are
anxious for a new chemical engine.
Chief Wilmarth is just as anxious for
a new chemical engine and his recon-
mendatiOn that a new one be purchased
was approved by the council some time
ago with the understanding that it
would be bought as soon as the city's
finances would warrant it.
A new chemical engine, such as is
needed, would cost 81, 100 but by turning
in the old BabcOck engine and the old
chemical engine now in use the new one
could be bought for 81, 500. Mayor Drew
said today: Il know that a new cheni-
cal engine is needed in North Topeka
and as was understood when the cOun-
ell approved Chief Wilmarth's request
for a new one, it will be bought as soon
as the city has the money available. I
think after the tax settlement in July
the council will find a way to purchase
the new engine
AT present the city is under extra
ordinary heavy expenses this year and
we have to be careful to make our avail
able money met the expenses Some
of the items is the paving on Topeka
avenue, the Fourth street bridge which
will have to be reflOored, the new floor
ing to the viaduct and the improve
ments at the electric light plant. I feel
confident that the new engine can be
bought this fall
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-17
CHARGES FILED.
Secretary of State Board of Health
Will Be Investigated"

A matter which has thus far escaped
the attention of the public is the fact
that charges of gross neglect of duty,
incompetency and unbecoming conduct
as an official, were filed with the state
board of health against H. z. Gill. the
secretary, at the meeting this week.
The charges were signed by DR.. Charles
Lowry of this city. The board adjourn
ed, without taking action on the charges,
until the next meeting, which is in Sep
TENDER.
DR.. Gill is still making war against
his stenOgrapher and has carried it to
such an extent that the young woman
has been compelled to appeal to her
brother for protection. The doctor in
sists that Miss Colburn issue a public
denial or retraction of the statements
in the papers that she was locked in the
Office by him. She declines to do so.
1t now transpires that the reason why
DR.. Gill wants to drive Miss Colburn
out of the office is to create a vacancy
which would be filed by the appoint
ment of a member of DR.. Gills family.
Mrs. Gill recently wrote Miss Colburn
a letter asking her to find another job
so her daughter could get the place in
her fathers office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-17
MIR. MULVANE INDIGNANT.
He Did Not Know There Was q Joint
In His Building

The June number of the Good Citi-
zen, the organ of the Young Peoples
Good Citizenship Federation, is out and
contains the promised list of the joints
in Topeka, with their location, proprie-
tors and the names of the owners of
the buildings where they are located.
There are "a joints on the list, and the
names and locations of 81 others which
are said to have quit, are also given
In the list of joints now in operation
the following paragraph is given:
''ReSubmiSsion club, CrawfordS Opera
House, John KneiSSler in charge, owned
by John r. Mulvane."
When asked if the statement in the
Good Citizen was true, Mr.. Mulvane
said today:
II had no knowledge that a joint was
being run in the buildingg. The pro-
perty came into my possession last
September, and since that time Mr..
Crawford has acted as my agent. L
gave him instructions that there should
be no lease given for joint purposes
and 1 did not suppose that there was
any place in the building where liquors
were sold A club might run under
that name and still not be selling
whisky and violating the law. 1 shall
investigate the matter as soon as Mr..
Crawford returns to the city, and if
there is joint running there 1 will fire
it out. 1 have lived in Topeka for 80
years and L never have rented a build
ing for such a purpose and don't pro-
pose to. There is no mistake about my
owning the building. 1 own it and
have filed suits to quiet my title to
it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-17

Across the street from the court house
there lives a parrot. In the days of
its youth it accidentally overheard a
man using language which would not
look we'll in print. The language has
chung to the parrot ever since, and de-
become very proficient in the use of
profanity. 1t can swear almost as well
as a politician 1t might be termed an
expert. 1t certainly is a professional.
A few days ago an interesting case
was on trial in the district court. The
room was very warm, and all the win
dows were open. A gentle breeze watt
ed in from the south. bearing in the
sounds from the street below.
An especially interesting place in the
testimony had been reached and the
court room was very still. Everyone
was listening intentiy to the witness.
The witness made a statement. and
then
You're a blankety-b blank liar" said
a small, still voice.
The witness wriggled, Judge Hazen
glanced around to see where the sound
came from, and Bailiff John Coyne
tapped with his lead pencil and scowled
around the room to Quen the disturb
ance
The witness began again.
shut up, you - - horse
thief" said the voice again.
Judge Hazen frowned. Some disre-
spectfuI persons near the window tit
tered. BaiIin Coyne edged over in that
direction and stood by the window.
Get out. - you,' suggested the
parrot.
The bailin saw the bird and shook his
fist at it.
the parrot again.
This was too much for the bailiff. He
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-17
5000 CUBANS
Are Awaiting Payment of American
Money at Remedios.

Havana, June 17.-At Remedies today
over 5000 Cuban soldiers are waiting
payment. Lieutenant Colonel Rafferty,
so far has paid out $28, 275. The mayor
of Remedies has received 1923 rifles. The
men awaiting payment fill the hotels
and houses and many of them sleep in
the parks. A number of men expecting
payment, have incurred debts for food
and several of the names do not show
on the lists.
BenitO Hernandez, who served during
the ten years war and who has been in
the field since 1895, has not been placed
on the list. This is an example of the
way in which the lists are drawn up.
The American soldiers are restraining
the crowds, who are anxious to be paid
but the Cubans are orderly.
The payment of the CubanS at Car
denaS began this morning. After an ar
gument between the mayor and the Gu
ban colonel, Mayato, the Americans
agreed to pay all men who were identf-
fed even if they did not have any arms
in their DOSSeSSiOn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-17
STORIES OF THE TOWN.

A heavily yelled woman. dressed in
black and carrying a large, full blown
rose, stepped into the jaiIer's Office at
the county jail.
Anything I can do for you. madam %
asked Jailer Lawson.
daughter and saw by the paper that
you have a prisoner here. who is a SOL
der. Can L see him?"
Are you relative Of his2''
"a friend?"
mo, sir"
We'll. why do you want to see him?"
81 want to give him this rose He
is a soldier and 1 a soldiers daugh-
ter, and I feel sorry for him. thought
this rose might show him that he has
someone's sympathy, even if it is only
see that 1 give him nothing but the
rose"
The jailer motioned for her to follow
him and led the way upstairs to the
prisoners cell, which is directly over
the Jail office. The prisoner came to
the bars. scrutinized the woman and
then looked inquiringly at the jailer.
She wishes to give you a rose" was
. the jailer's answer to the mute in
quiry.
II am a soldiers daughter" explain
ed the woman. as she pinned the rose
on his coat through the bars, land L feel
sorry for soldier in trouble. L thought
this might seem fresh and bright from
the outside world"
The prisoner looked at her intently
as if trying to see her face through the
heavy VEIL but he never moved while
she was pinning on the flower.
I'VE have plenty of these at home,
and I'll bring you some more" she
said she moved away. The pris-
oner thanked her in an distracted sort
of manner.
The jailer accompanied the unknown
visitor downstairs and to the door and
then seated himself by the open win
dow. He was muSing, too. Presently
something f1uttered down past the win
dow. The jailer looked out and for a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-06-17
WHAT WOULD YOU THINK

If the gas trust would give Topeka
Dollar gas?
If men with gold mines would realize
on their hopeS2
If rice throwing would be made
capital offense?
If men in politics would always tell
each other the truth?
If any one would enjoy a vacation as
much as he expected?
If officers would go after the trusts
as if they meant business?
If a woman of 50 would ever admit
that she cared to be married?
If a man who smokes a dozen cigars
day would enjoy good health?
If the government would keep its
promise to bring the Kansas troops
home?
If the modern novelist would not
think that people like a story with a
dismal ending?
IF some one could explain how the
street corner loafers manage to always
be well dressed?
If prisoners in the jails would enjoy
divine services as much as they do a
fresh custard pie?
If merit counted for anything when
men are being selected to look after
the states business?
If it would not cost four or five times
as much for a woman to get ready to
take a trip as it does a man?
If some one could explain why young
men have a better opinion of them
selves at 20 than they do at 80?
If people would take less interest in
the wrongs of Dreyfus and more in out
RACES committed in their own state?
If the modern bride could enter a rail-
way train without being imposed upon
by people who imagine they are smart
If a married man would keep the
promise he made his wife early in their
matrimonial life to stay at home
nights?
If Topeka Twentieth Kansas recep-
ton committee would think of some
thing original as means OF entertain
ment2
If the policeman who arrests a child
of u for riding across a sidewalk would
! use the same cunning in finding real
criminalS2