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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-20
TREATY'S FRIENDS ACTIVE.
STRENGTHENING THEIR LINES FOR THE
FIGHT IN THE SENATE.
WILL NOT CONSENT TO ANY AMENDMENTS
SENATOR GRAY CONFIDENT OF
RATIFICATION.
LAY rXiEaRApH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

RATIFICATION.
IsY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
Washington Jan. 19.--Further debate on the
Vest resolution. which declares that the United
States cannot consttutionally exercise sover-
eighty over territory not intended to be organ
ICED into States. coupled with another enort 10
reach a vote on the Nicaragua Canal BILL left
no chance again to-day in the Senate for the
consideration of the treaty Of peace with Spain
Both the advocates and opponents OF ratihca-
ton are content. however to postpone the open
ing OF the real fight over the treaty until the
way is made perfectly clear by the disposition
OF the Canal bill, and perhaps one or two OF the
pending appropriation measures. Meanwhile
active and useful work is being done TO
strengthen the determination OF those who can
see no advantage. political or partisan In the
rejection Of the treaty. to secure Its speedy ana
unconditional ratification.
Senator Gray, Of Delaware, the representative
Of the Democratic side OF the Senate on the
Paris Commission is confident that the threat
ened opposition to the convention will prove
fruitless. He said to-day:
Il believe the treaty win be ratified. I cannot
see the value OF amendments now There Is
plenty OF time TO declare the position OF this
country as to the Philippines. We cannot af-
ford TO commit this country yet. We do not yet
KNOW Wnat we may want 10 10 dDVut tHc 'Si-
ands. We do not even know whether the peo-
pie are capable OF self government.
IL was not in favor Of taking the Philippines
but the country demanded that the ISLANDS
should not be left In possession Of Spain Even
Senator Hoar demanded this. go did nearly
every now opposing the treaty. What else
were we TO do under these circumstances? We
certainly could not have taken the islands from
Spain and at once turn them over 10 the people.
leaving anarchy and murder TO reign. This
would not have been just to the Fiipinos, to
ourselves or to the world"
The supporters of the peace treaty were In
conference among themselves to-day as to
whether they should agree to accept the Bacon
anti-expansion resolutions condition prece-
dent to the ratification Of the treaty. Before
leaving the Capitol o-night Senator Davis told
his friends that he would not agree 10 the pas
sage Of the resolutions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-20
THE CUBAN TOBACCO MONOPOLY.
FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE SCHEME
TO CONTROL THE PRODUCT OF
THE ISLAND.
rBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.l

fBY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.l
Havana, Jan. 10.-Further particulars are
given regarding the proposed control Of the
Cuban tobacco product and manufacture by an
American syndicate. The present owners ignored
the propositions until assured that New-York
City and other banks mad taken It out Of the
hands Of professional promoters The plan Is
yet a long way from contamination. Initial
steps have been taken looking to the banks fur
nshing the money for a single corporation which
should control the output. The estimate Is
made that s., 100000 would be sufficient to OBJ
tain the existing factories. but the amount
needed to get the tobacco lands OF the Vuelta.
Abajo and Partidos districts is largely guess
work Estimates have been made OF particular
regions In Vuets Abajo. These show on paper
large prospective returns. One district. the Re-
pate. figures $250000 yearly profit on a net In
vsstment Of SS50O0O The largest estimate is
S3O0OOO0O for the total tobacco area In the
provinces ot Pinar del Rio and Havana
y The bank syndicate professed readiness to ad-
vance S100O00O00 The promise is made that, II
an arrangement is concluded. the funds will be
Immediately supplied for buying oxen. rebuild
ing drying houses and other buildings destroyed
during the war. and providing seed for next
seasons planting, which begins In September.
Five milliOn 0OldrS IL the estimate TOT pur-
pose Left to themselves, under the most ia
vorable conditions, 1t will be two years before
the tobacco farmers can return to normal
production. Their greatest drawback is the lack
of oxen. The crop this year is very short.
though the recent rains are helping it.
The Havana factories will not be able to meet
the demand for cigars this year. because OF their
inability to procure the leaf in sufficient quanti-
ties.
Gustave Book. whose companies made
part OF the scheme Of the English syndicate.
said this afternoon that the proposition had
been made to him from responsible parties in
New York. He thought the plan feasible but
It would take longer to consummate than its
projectors had supposed. Other tobacco men
say 1t s possible, but not probable. though they
ere satisfied of the financial responsibility Of the
men who make the proposition. They treat it
conservatiyely
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-20
THE VALUATION OF MANHATTAN.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir In The Tribune Of January 10, page :. col
umn I, | read that the recently assessed valuation
Of the real estate Of Manhattan Borough IS 5000
56l .f75. II VIII he remembered that in 1926 Peter
Mnuit first Governor OF New Netherland pur-
chased Manhattan Island Of the Indians for Ni
about one mill an acre..
Quite an apprecable advance in real estate But
the amount OF s2i for 273 years at per cent COM
pound interest Is easily computed 10 be over H5i7.-
100000. IT, then the Indians had put the s2i out at
interest in 1926 and allowed II 10 compound count
ing the rate Of interest from that time 10 The pres
ent as an average rate equivalent TO continuous
rate OF per cent they could now buy BACK Nan,
haitian. with its improvements. sky-scrapers ana
all and have more than Si50.C0O.O00 LETT
Put from the same column Of the same numoer
of The Tribune II ~ learned thai the assessed vaua
ton of 1893 exceeds that OF 1895 by 368s09 an az
probation 81 over 17i5 per cent II 5 thus see.
that while during tho 273 years Of the history OF
the island from wilderness 10 metropolis; real %
tate has not been rising In value as rapidly as n
terest on money compounds at per cent. now me
rise in real estate values ia much more RAPID man
that interest r. therefore among your readers
there ha npens To he descendant of those ADO
rhymes who has that 2i put away somewhere con'
pounding with view OF repurchasing the lsIan1'
tell him that he must buy soon. LOGAkilhh
New-Paltz, n. Y, Jan. 10. 1899.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-20
A COMPLAINT FROM CAsTELLANOs


Havana, Jan. 19.-General Jiminez Castel-
lanos former Governor-General Of Cuba, has
complained to Governor General Brooke that the
Cubans in the Province of Santa Clara are MUIR
derng Spanish ex-volunteers. He says that
eight have been killed in one week. dispatch
from Castellanos who is now at Cienfuegos
runs follows
Your Excelency: I have received several COM
municaions announcing assaults and OF vio-
lence committed In various towns upon persons
who during the late Separatist war. served In the
Spanish guerilla and irregular forces. II Is re-
ported likewise that during the last week eight
such individuals have been assassinated in the
municipal districts of Ranchuele and Esperanto,
in this province. and that like deeds have been
committed at Yaguajay. Knowing your Just and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-20
MAINE SUPPORTS THE PRESIDENT.

MAINE SUPPORTS The PRESIDENI
RESOLUTIONS PASSED LEST SENATOR HALE's
REELECTION SHOULD BE MTsINrERPRETED.
Augusta Me- Jan. le-The feature ~ to-days
session of the Legislature was the presentation IN
the House by Mr.. Macomber of Augusta. OF a
resolution ndorsng the expansion policy Of the Ad-
rninistration and inviting President Mckinley TO
visit Augusta. The resolutions were passed by the
House by a unanimous rising vote amid much en-
thusiasm. Mr.. Nacomber explained that he offered
the resolutions to correct any wrong impression
concerning the attitude Of Maine that may have
resulted from the reelection OF Senator Hale. The
resolutions follow:
Whereas, Within the last year. under the wis, wise
dent Of the United States the forces Of the United
States. Regular and volunteer by their skill ana
yslor on land and sea. have brought the war with
Spain to a speedy and victorious examinations
American statesmen have n , bc treaty ear va a
Undertaken. and TO their country the right to OK,
tend under s. m sF hs of soSd and G ae
ment to peoples who have never known thern ana
nized place among the great Powers Of the world
therefSre be 4 pre.a.,, MCKINLEY has we'll
earned the gratitude OF his country in the conduct
OF his great ofnce: that the treaty with Spain
th ne" United States should be stabiished and al
highs am and s IN
oordance with the instructions which have been
gwen by the sn S ,o 9s The Of
sovereignty over them should not be considered
until shall sspesr tina, the dH set and 20 tSdp n
terests Of ali concerned he committed 10 the people
OF resolved That the State of Main. pledges her
earnest and faithful support to the PRESIDENT IN
Resolved. That the Governor the President OF tn.
and the Of the IL Is. of name o tn.
government and people of the state OF Maine
william Me- a. sob Of m me as he may :.
pleased to appoint as the guest OF the state
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-20
ANOTHER FIGHT ~ MT. OLITET CHURCH.

There was another meeting last night Of the con-
rreration 81 the Mount Olivet Baptist Church
(colored TO discuss the charges against the pastor.
the Rev Daniel w Wsher. This one. like that OF
Monday night broke up In a, rumpus. and only tho
presence OF two policemen prevented general
riot OF course nothing done with the charges
AGAINST tho pastor There frequent fights
throughout the congregation. and II the police had
not been there these would undoubtedly have de-
veloped into a general riot. Several women. who
became embrolled with their neghbors OF the OPP
posing faction. were thrown bodily out into the
street by the policemen.
II IL said that the Baptist City Mission Society
NAV take possession OF the church, which It
holds a mortgage. and in that case Wsher, II Is
said will continue as pastor This possibility.
n Is renorted is squirting Wlsher 10 efforts 10
restore harmony In the congregation. He was not
present last night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-20
THOMAS 0. sEABRooKE EXAMINED.

meeting Of creditors OF Thomas Q. Seabrooke
was called Yesterday before George c. Holt. referee
in bankruptcy, at No. 81 Pine-st. The schedules
showed liabilities s29.075. and tho only asset was a
scarfpin or the hundred creditors mentioned
I'm the schedules only thrce proved their claims.
the Broadway Theatre Company, S034; Herman
Fromme LAP. and the Gsrmania Bank, s723. Four
other creditors appeared ard prove their claims
later on Mr.. Seabrooke present and ex-
amined BY General :. IT, Kneeland. attorney for
Fromme Bros. creditors, concerning the produc-
ton Of various plays. Rudolph Talughtan was
elected trustee OF the assets, and the examination
was adjourned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-20
A BURLESQUE OF "CATHERINE."
WEBER & FIELDS MAKE AMUSING VAR1A-
TIONS IN A POPULAR PLAY.

TIONS IN A POPULAR PLAY.
At Weber & Fieldss Music Hall last night
new burlesque Of Catherine" presented. with
the members OF the regular company OF the house
In parts more or less corresponding to those or the
original play. Catherine was represented as
Young woman with an ambition to support every
body whom she could find and induce to be
supported She did this by giving lessons on the
scying-machlne and her great sorrow was that
she could not find work enough 10 do or trouble
enough.
Her two little brothers made her all the trouble
they could but they In constant danger OF
growing up and becoming self-supportng; her
father was getting so old that he was losing his
once ,arye appetite her sister was absurdy robust
and able to earn a living and all her efforts TO 90
things to make herself sick for GATHERINGS sake
were futile. Catherine had an offer OF marriage
from worthy young man. but she chose duke, TO
whose sister she had given sewing machine les
sons instead because he had far more ebts which
she could pay. and the good young man was also
objectionable because he had Job.
But marriage only made matters worse because
Catherine who now had a gold sewing machine,
got so many pupils among the nobility tnat IL was
impossible for her to get rid OF her money Her
father who had developed a passion for pruning
everything from the prune trees In the garden TO
the curtains and the fringes OF the furniture, ala
his best to help her by cutting UP money WIN MS
shears. hut TO purpose
Then the affair was complicated by cousin OF
the Duke who when they were children. used 10
write him love letters blue ink. to make him
think that II was her blood, and who now pleaded
pathetically to be allowed to pay his debts for one
bour and quarter P,ts at last II agreed that
catherine should support everybody, Including inc
cousin and large chorus. and there was compare
tive happiness. -. . ,,.. >s,hot
Fenton. as the cousin Of the Duke, but tnose OF
Mr Warned. as the father; Miss Fay Iempie,on,
as Catherine: Mr. Ross. as the Duke; MISS Npss
Beaumont the sister who did her best 70 1,, Gs
sick and Messrs Weber and Fields, as the Mite
hrof all amusing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-20
sANrrAGos CUSTOMS RECEIPTS.
AN ORDER FORBIDDING EXPENDITURE
WITHOUT GENERAL BRooKE's
PERMISSION

WITHOUT GENERAL BROOKEs
PERMISSION.
Santiago de Cuba, Jan. 1g.-The United States
military authorities in Havana have cabled the
Santiago Department an order directing that
not a cent of the customs receipts OF the Depart.
ment is to be expended without the permission
Of Governor-General Brooke. The order also
directs that the greater part OF the sanitary
work performed shall be done without money
pay. and for rations merely
The directions regarding the customs funds
have not yet been generally made known As
most p ople. relying upon recent dispatch
from Dr. Joaquin Castillo. now at Washington.
have regarded this point as definitely settled In
favor OF Santiago It has been considered advis-
able thus far not to allow the order In question
to become public. lest there be revival Of the
popular excitement provoked by the issuance Of
the original order for the concentration OF Gus
toms at Havana. Intelligent Cubans who are
In possession OF the facts. however are greatly
worried over the situation. as are also the Amer
leans: for this and other recent orders virtually
reduce the Military Governor of the Department
to a mere automaton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-20

noble Intentions, have the honor 70 call your a..
tention to the above and TO beg that you VIII take
suitable measures TO punish the guilty and to pre-
vent the recurrence Of similar acts In the futurA
am, with the greatest respect
cAsrELLANOs
The Covernor-General,. replying said he had
referred the matter to Major-General John c.
Bates Military Governor OF the Department Of
Santa Clara. with directions that prompt meas
ures he taken 10 punish the guilty and to pre-
vent the recurrence Of similar acts"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-20
TRIBUTE TO JOHN RUSSELL YOUNG.

Washington. Jan. 1a-The Washington corre-
spondents met IN the Senate press gallery to-day
pay tribute TO John Russell Young Major John
NJ Carson who intimate personal friend
OF MI Young. Offered resolution expressing the
high esteem in which Mr.. Young was held and the
profound regret felt at his death. The resolution
wa, adopted and the following we're named TO at
tend the funeral: William f. Curtis. II. Conquest
Clarke w C. MacBrlde r A. Richardson. G. ".
Rouser Archibald w. Butt. Charles A. Boynton
and D. s Barry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-20
GROUND FOR A NEW COLLEGE BRoKFy.

fWashington Jan. 1o-Ground was broken to-day
for the foundation Of the new Holy Cross College,
70 be erected by the Very Rev. DR.. Hahm. proVin-
eial OF the Congregation OF the Holy Cross on the
,rac, ~ land known as Rosemont adjoining the
Catholic University. In the presence OF Monsignor
Conaty. the rector Of the University: A. Won Her
hubs the architect. and others, Dr. aZhm threw
aside the first shovelful OF earth. Monsignor Conay
following by raising the second shovelful. The
building in point OF Architectural beauty, will COM
pare favorably with many OF the beautiful struct-
ires for which Washington is noted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-20
PLACED IN THE PANTHEON AT CADIZ
LAST HoNORs TO CERVERAS CHIEF OF
STAFF. WHO WAS KILLED AT
SANTIAGO.

Madrid, Jan. 19-The body Of Captain ov'edo
V Bustamente, who chief of stan under Ad-
miral Cervera. and who died at the end OF July
last from wounds sustained while fighting In
the trenches at Santiago on July =, has arrived
at Cadiz and been placed In the Pantheon
where illustrlous Spanish sailors find their last
resting place
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-20
COLONEL SEXTON no BETTER.

Washington. Jan. N.-Colonel James A. Sexton
who seriously Ill here shows little change toda,
from yesterday. He had severe attack of grip
which has been complicated with kidney trouble
and 10 very weak.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-20
STEAMSHIP NAMED FOR SENATOR HAyyA

Cleveland Ohio. ian. 19-The big freight steamer
building at the yard OF the Globe Iron Works Com
pany here for the Cleveland Steamship Company 'h'
stockholders OF which among the leading veg
sel-owners and and shippers VIII IN
he iso feet over ali 4jo feet keel 50 feet beam and
q feet moulded depth. The vessel Will Ne cVm'
pleted and ready for busness May J.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-20
WILL AWAIT SENATE'S ACTION.
SPANISH CoRTEs TO BE CONVENED WHEN
THE TREATY is RATIFIED AT
WASHINGTON

Madrid, Jan. 1e-The Premier, Senior Sasasta,
announces that the Queen Regent will sign
decree convoking the Cortes on the day follow
ing the receipt Of the news of the ratification OF
the Treaty of Peace by the United States Senate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-20
GENERAL STANTON STILL IMPORTING.

Washington. Jan. is.-General Stanton is reported
r. be maintaining the improvement he has shown
within the last few days and his friends now feel
much encouraged as to the prospects OF his ulti-
mate recovery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-20
MARINE CORPS.

First Lieutenant J. II. PENDLETON and Second Leu
tenant HENRY W. CARPENTER. detailed as mem
beers o. general court martial at tn. United states
Naval Academy. Annapolis. Nd
First Lieutenant H. G. HAINEs. ordered 70 return to
proper station Pet Royal. $. c.
Captain r. r. ROBINSON detached from IN. N.vyo,k
upon being relieved by Captain r " wool and
ordered 20 report 10 colonel commandment Washing
Captain T. WOOD. detached from the Ma,,acbu,.,,
and ordered to command Marine Guard. cruiser New
York. ~
Captain g A. DoYEN detached a. member r.n.r,l
court-msrtisl now in session at Navy Yard New
York ~
Major GEORGE REID. adjutant and ,n.n-o-or -.
lieved as member Of mining boaTd now In session
at Marine Barracks. Washington. 2
Major F. l. DENNY quartermaster se,sll.d a. ro.uh.,
Of examining board In session at Marine Bar
racks. Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-20
NAVY AND MARINE CORPS ORDERS.
Washington, Jan. is-The following Navy and
Marine Corps orders have been Issued.
NAVY

Passed Assistant Engineer W. g. HERBERT IL detached
from the Cincinnati and ordered the Badger
Passed Assistant Surgeon f. p STONE was promoted 20
the relative rank OF lieutenant October g.
Passed Assistant Surgeon T. A. BERRYHTIJ. wa. pro-
NOTED 10 the relative rank Of lieutenant October
Lieutenant A. f. CULVER lie detached from the May
flower and ordered 70 tho Supply.
Chief Engineer r. s. PAUL Is detached from Badger
and ordered home
Lieutenant J. g. SUMMERS promoted from
January IL.
Ensign r. NJ CUTS detached from IN. Abar.nda and
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-06-29
ROUTIu RENO,

Crops look fine in this township and
the farmers are very busy in the harvest
j. Holloway and John Gardner have
traded property and will exchange Thurs
day Of this week.
W. II. Scott bought the poor farm hogs
aud received them Tuesday, at $3.50.
j. Fred Widen sold Welchon Il Nor.
rson carload of his best cattle this
week at S4,15.
}. l.. Danford sold Geo. Holloway ten
fat hogs Tuesday.
Mr.. Kemp and wife attended church
at Partridge last Sunday and heard their
son Lorin preach.
Commissioner j, A, Myers sold his
hogs this week and drove them to town
on foot.
j. NJ. Beam returned few days since
from the southwest where he shipped a
load of stock bulls, He disposed of the
cattle AZ a good price.
Mrs. Daniel Mast left Tuesday morn
ing for three months visit to Oregon
over the great Rock Island route. Mrs
J..O. Miller of Haven also went to Ore
gon, and s. G. Moore and wife nf LIN
coin went too. Reno county will bt
well represented in Oregon for IL few
weeks ut least. WAS.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-06-29
Attention, Farmers!

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We want every farmers name in the
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Hutchinson gazette., 1899-06-29
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Hutchinson gazette., 1899-06-29
SANTA FE EXCURSIONS.

From June 25th to Jnly nth inclusive
the Santa Fe viii sell round trip tickets
to Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo
ut rate Of SIS 20 limited to October 3lst
for return.
S2B 70 Hutchinson IN Detroit, Michi-
gnn, and re urn July 3, 4 and
$3.50 Hutchinson to Richmond, Va,
aud return July 10. II and ~,
Homeseekers excursion dates June %
Jnlv 4 md l9. August lat and lb.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-06-29

Mrs. Eliza Bramwcl Is NJ home and
able TO be up most OF the time,
Death has claimed another victim IN
this community. This time IL was MIS-
Nellie Boes Cook, wife Of Rev. W. 5.
Cook. Rev. Cook closed biz work with
the church the 18TH One day later Mrs.
Cook closed her work on earth. MIs.
Cook was loved by everyone who knew
her Her death will prove great loss
10 the church, tie community and the
family. She leaves to the care Of
her husband, four little children, Elder
Il. j. Neul preached the funeral sermon
10 an immense congregation OF weeping
friends
Wheat harvest rs on in earnest here
now.
Mrs. Eliza A. Taylor Of Nevada, Mis-
souri, returned to her home last Salnr'
day. She had been visiting with the
families Of j. N. Tnsler and j. Bran
we'll.
Uncle Frank and Aunt Lizzie and Rev
4. j. Neal and Rev. W T. Cook, at
tended church in Hutchinson, last Sun
day.
Zimli Randle and wife visited with b
/. Rexroad and wife OF Hutchinson, last
Sunday.
Last Friday was Mrs. Mollie Bran
wells thlrty-eighth birthday. Some of
her friends got up a surprise to celebrate
che event. Refreshments were served
and good time was had. suppose d
from my heft that could beat anything
in the crowd eating ice cream, but had
to give 1t up us there was II little fellow
there who ate cream like Sam Hill, |
was appointed by the host to see that
there was NJ sparkling done, 80 that the
News reporter ne,d not blush had he
been there.
Albert Potter Of Meade has made his
annual appearance in our midst
Will TELL,