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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16
RUMORS OF WAR IN CHINA.
BRITISH TROOPS SENT TO KOw-LOON
TERRITORY.
NATIVE OPPOSITION SHOWN - INFANTRY
b AND GUNBoATs DIsPATcHED-PRoB-

ABLE PLAN OF CAMPAIGN.
Hong Kong May 15.-The native opposition 10
the occupation by British forces OF the new ter
ritory, Kow-Loon. opposite Hong Kong, has SUD
denly been renewed. About nine hundred men vi
the Hong Kong Regiment. with machine guns
are leaving here to-day and tonight whiie the
volunteers have been warned TO be In readiness
for any emergency. The British second-ciass
gunboat Swift. accompanied by three other gun
boats are proceeding to sea under sealed oroers'
These warships have five hundred men on board.
The territory back OF the hinterland is also
disturbed, and Chinese troops have been sent
there.
In ALL 1850 infantry soldiers. 100 artillery
men, 80 engineers and 500 marines have gone TO
the Kow Loon hinterand. The greatest Sc
crecy Is observed as to the plans Of the British
authorities. and nothing is definitely known re-
garding the actual destination OF the troops, but
it seems evident that two detachments Of troops
will advance on Tai-Po-Foo and Deep Bay, cut
off the rebels and drive them from the ceded
territory
The gun-vessels engaged In the operations
have been provisioned for eight days.
Troops are patrolling the European quarter OF
Kow-Loon. 1t is reported that Chinese rebels
from Tung Kung invaded British territory yes
terday evening and that two armed gangs
robbed the city Of Kow-Loon. Hong Kong Itself
is quiet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16
THE CONFERENCE AT THE HAGUE.

AMERICANS TRY TO GET INTERNATIONAL ARBr-
TRATIoN QUESTION PUT FIRST ON THE
IIsT-RAMPoIL-As PROTEST.
The Hague, May 15.-It is understood that
the Americans and Brtish meeting with
some success In their efforts to get the question
OF international arbitration, which is now the
eighth article Of the programme. advanced to the
first place.
Acting upon an order from the Papal Secre-
tary Of State, Cardinal Rampola, the Papal
Internuncio left The Hague to-day as a protest
against the omission OF the Government Of the
Netherlands. acting on behalf OF Russia. TO in
vite the Vatican to send representative to the
conference
NJ de Staal. the Russian Ambassador to the
Court OF st. James representative OF Russia at
the Peace Conference and president OF that
body, conferred with the Foreign Minister Of
the Netherlands ". II. de Beaufort, to-day, and
handed to him the decoration of the Alexander
Newsk Order. In so doing the Russian repre-
sentative expressed the Cars gratitude for the
hospitality extended to the delegates. The Peace
Conference will hold its first sitting at o'clock
on Thursday afternoon next the anniversary Of
the Cars birthday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16
no DESIRE TO CONSOLIDATE.

Il
THOUGHT OF JOINING FORCES WITH
ANY OTHER CONGREGATION.
Some OF the most important and influential
members Of the Brick Presbyterian Church as
sert that the alleged plan OF consolidating 1t
with the Madison Square and the Fourth Avenue
churches is not receiving and never has re-
ceived any support even any serious thought,
from the members OF the Rev. DR.. Henry van
Dykes flock Those who know best the state Of
feeling In the Brick Church say that, since II Is
already a powerful central well-endowed cor
poratop with an historic name. a strong con-
stituency and a pastor whose reputation for
eloquent thoughtful and finished sermons Is
much wider than the State or even the country.
and who Is likewise writer and poet OF emil
hence, there is no need OF consolidation with
any other church, and such a step Is utterly out
OF the question. The suggestion has not come
from any concerned with the Brick Church.
the members OF which more than contented
with It's present st Atus especially so long as DR..
van Dyke continues TO minister TO their spiritual
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16
ENGLAND'S QUEEN RETURNS.
CROWDS LINE THE ROUTE TO KENsINGToN
PALACE

London May l5-Queen Victoria arrived In Lon
don to-day from Windsor. accompanied by the
Duke and Duchess of York and her suite, and drove
10 Kensngton Palace. the party occupying num-
Der of Open fourhorse landaus with Positions In
blue and white. relocated outriders and escorted
nv A detachment OF the Horse Guards. Crowds OF
enthusiastic people lined the route to the palace
where Her Majesty visited the old apartments
which she occupied a young girl. which have
been renovated preparatory TO opening the palace
to the public.
railroad station she noticed the platform a
shaggy Irish terrier named Tim which collects
contributions for the Widows and Orphans Fund
OF the railroad The Queen had Tim brought
10 her by the conductor OF the train. and after pat
ting the terrier the head, she dropped piece OF
gold into the metal box hanging about the dog 5
neck,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16

7o-day'S Semi-WeekN Tribune. con-
tafns an account Of The services Of The 1911
u. S. INT. at San ynan Hill Irrnten br
Sergeant Burke Of Co. B. This regiment
lost rs per cent Of its number in Killed and
Woanded. AiinNOn rs made 10 the list
~ T. Copies, ready for mailing, cents
f1rb
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16
4 SCULPTOR DIES IN 4 MADHOUSE.

Chicago. May l5.-Thmsn Ploutz the sculptor
who recently became insane and destroyed many
valuable models I'm his studio. died In the County
t1sane Asylum to-day. Ploutz was victim or
softening OF the brain; which had been induced ps
much hard study. He became prominent In tno
Worlds Fair having modelled several notable de-
signs which attracted much attention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16
DRAwING-RooM REPRESENTATIONS

London May i5-Mrs Choate. wife OF the United
States Ambassador, will present Mt the Queen 3
drawing room tomorrow. In addition to Mrs. Alfred
Parish, her sister. Miss Jennings. and Miss Nora
Neef. of Chicago. Miss Mary StIllman. OF New
York Mrs Parish and Miss Jennings are resi-
dents of Philadelphia, and not OF New-York as
stated on May 49, In the diplomatic circle Mrs
Choate viii present Miss Choate and Miss Eliza
Miss I.eshman the wife and daughter OF the United
States Minister to Switzerland. j. @. A Lelshman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16
WIEN Mr.. DEPEW WILL SAIL.

THINKS IT PROBABLE THAT HE WILL LEAVE
THE CITY ON MAY 81 OR 80
Mr. Depew when asked at the close OF the meet
ing Of the Republican Club last night when he
would sail for Europe. replied that he was unable
TO answer the question; He had intended TO sail
thinks It probable that no will start either on May
u or 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16
Mr.. CLEVELAND'S PLANS.

Toledo. May l5-Ex President Cleveland. who u
now on a fishing trip at Middle Bass, Will De w
guest OF honor at the formal laying OF the coIn~ s
stone OF the Courthouse at Port Clinton on !hu' "a
day. He win not speak. but he has consenssssss Wing
be present. lie expects to be on Lake IRE nansin
at least two more weeks. and will probaoy ren's
at Middle Bass throughout the entire time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16

Just as we predicted! Since DR.. Lyman Aopott
dared to support the Administration its enemies
have concluded that he is only Lynn Abpott
II he only frothed at the mouth against Mchih-
ley, what a distinguished. scholarly divine ne
would bean example and exception to the COM
mon herd who are so unfortunate as to be born
I'm Americat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16

Here is a case for Mayor Van Wyck; HIS
Charities Commissioner in Brooklyn has eH
ceeded his appropriations. II Mr.. Simis were
holdover from the Strong administration II
would be. "Of with his head" Has Mr.. van
Wyck two standards OF public duty?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16
~rvvoRK DAILY TRIBUNE. TUESDAY. LAY 16. 1890

excuse has the Dstrict-Attorney for holding
man on an accusation involving identicaIy the
same charge the one on which the Court d's-
charged the prisoner? This looks like conies-
sion OF what Mr.. Weeks argued before Judge
Jerome a reason for the dismissal OF the war
rant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16

The District Attorneys Office has decided as
attache tells THE New-York Times" that
the present Grand Jury Is disqualified for taking
up the MolIneux assault charge. because II
has expressed in the most solemn manner Its
disbelief In the guilt of the defendant Conse-
"quently, every one OF these gentlemen is dis
qualified to sit upon an accusation against him
Involving Identcally the same charge" What
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16

There is no doubt that the Ford bill Is consul
tutional Great care may be necessary to see
that the proposed amendments are not so franco
as to make IL unconstitutional.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16

Club Men and All other Connoisseurs OF goou
i,ouors never allow them 10 spoiled by the addition Of
impure Mineral Waters. and always ask Tor carr H.
s~hultzs the only pure and correct Mineral Waters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16
Business Notices.

><~r|>~N
Roll Top Desks and Office Furniture.
Great Variety OF style and Price.
T. q. sELLEW.
No. III Fulton 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-16

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
and a good tax levied is worth two taxes talked
about.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-12
His SiueCure,

There died not so very long ago a
worthy French gentleman who hau sue
ceeded, by dint of importantly, in OBJ.
tanning from minister who was, polit-
ically speaking Oh his last legs, mas
much as the cabinet to which he be-
longed was already tottering to its fall.
-'-.-.~-. -o.,'fnrtahle harth For ten wears
this official called punctualIy at the
ministry in question whenever the mo.
ment arrived at which his salary was
due, and. having pocketed the money
be returned quietly to bis home in a
fashionable part of Paris
One day, while he was chatting with
very Intimate friend who was we'll
versed in the ldiosyncrasies and wurA.
ing OF the different official departments,
be asked contidentially his companion
ii he could tell him the precise spot in
which the establishment of which he
had been appointed deputy custodian
was situated. confessing that he had
not the remotest idea of its locality
His request having been complied with,
the official, nevertheless, displayed no
curiosity to visit the scene of his pre-
sumed labors, and. as matter of fact
he expired without having ever beheld
it.
After his death this post was abolish
ed. so that at least one badly needed re
form may be laid to the credit of the
pow ers that te Paris Letter.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-12
THIS EVENING.
A Rare Musical Treat-Fire-
mems Ball, and Concert by
BlaisdelPs Orchestra at 8
O'clock Sharp.

The social event of the season comes
off tonight. The Firemen's Ball will be
a plrasand memory TO all who attend.
Al s o'clock sharp Blaisdell's celebrated
orchestra from Concord, N. ii. assisted
by the Olympia Mandolin e. Guitar Club
Quartet of Montpelier and MIR. l.. NJ &.
Paul the we'll known cellist late of the
Howard Opera House Orchestra will
give concert that has never been
equalled in this city.
Blasdell's orchestra is known through
out New England and every member OF
it is first class artist. The Olympia
Mandolin and Guitar Club, under the
leadership of the celebrated t1ulist Mr.
George Wilder needs no introduction to
a northern Vermont audiance.
The Grand March will commence at
9 o'clock sharp and from thence on the
evening will be given up to Terpsich-
orean delights. Messrs Isebelle and
Paul will prompt for the dancing.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-12
CALDER--MCDONALD.

William +. Calder of the firm of Bur
ley & Calder, Granite Manufacturers,
was united in marriage at eight O'Clock
last evening, to Miss Annie Bella Nc
Donald, oldest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Mcdonald.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Thos. Mitchell, pastor of the Pres
byteran chu1ch at the home OF the
brides mother on Central street. MIR.
Frank Calder, brother of the groom,
acted as best man, and Miss Lille Me-
Donald sister of the bride was brides
maid. Only the Immediate friends
and relatives of the contracting parties
were present.
a wedding supper was served after
the ceremony. The newly married couple
left on the l / o'clock train for weeks
visit in Boston. The happy pair were
presented with many beautiful ami
costly presents by their friends.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-12
Equal to the Occa sion.

Michelot, the famous comedian, suf
fered great deal from the spite of his
colleagues, and found it necessary to be
ON the alert at every performance. On
certain occasion he had to scold a
servant in one of Molieres plays. when
the "claque. which had been bribed
by his rivals, began to hiss.
Michelot was by no means disconcert.
ed. Giving the servant couple Of
blows on the ear not included in the
part, he eXtemporized as follows
"You vile scamp of varlet, there is
pothing you think of! There you stand
quietly listening to the vermin squeak
ing in the house and never trouble your
self to get the rat poison!'
The effect CT this sally was striking
The audience broke out in loud apr lause
and no subsequent attempt was made to
hiss the actor
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-12

Havana, Jan. 12.-The police appoint
ments of Colonel G. M. Moulton of the
Illinois volunteers, who has been re-
ieved of his position by General Lud-
low, the commander of the division of
Havana, although published in the Ha-
vana papers, have been officially de-
clared by General Ludlow to be unau-
thorized and subject to complete revi-
sion. In we'll in the Spanish artillery
quarters at Puerto Principe the Amer
leans found 1900 charges for rapid fire
guns, 1000 shells, several million
Mauser cartridges and many sabers
and Remington rifles.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-12
y. Il. >. I.N oTALLATiON.

AT meeting of the Order. of the
Eastern Star held last evening the
following officers were installed by ID.
u. &. M, Mrs. a. Nj. Dunham asslste"
NV p. p, Il. l.. Snow.
WORTHY Ma,ron, Mrs. A. NJ. Dnnham
Worthy Patron, E. f. Durham; Asst
Ma,ron. Mrs Mary Benedict; Secretary
Mrs. A. Nj. Snow; Treasurer. MIS-
Angelina 'rhurston; Conduc'ress' Mrs
Ella Densmore Asst. Conduclress, Mrs
Sadie Roberts; Chaplain, Mrs. Mary
, 'arpenter: Marshal, Mrs. Fannie JACK
son; Adah, Miss Lucy Wells; kuth'
Mrs. Ella Kendrick Esther Mrs: Nellie
Wells; Martha, Mrs. Annie Taylor
Elecla, Mrs. Lerora Cutler; Warden
Cordania SlaA ton, Sentinel, j. H. NC
Kenzie; OrganiSt, Miss Kate liealty.
After the business of the evening was
over the assembly repaired to the ban
ouct hall where refreshments OF dough
nuts and coffee, cake and ice cream
were extended by the newly installed
officers to the other members OF the
order. a very pleasant social houl
followed.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-12
Y. P. c. u.
CONCLUDES ITS SESSION
Larger Attendance Yester
day Afternoon and
Evening.

At about 2.l5 O'Clock yesterday after
noon AN address was given before the
state Y. P. G. .. by the Rev. IL. l..
Veazey of St. Johnsbury. Mr. Veazey's
subject was 1.-The Devoted Dollar and
the Consecr1ted Cent" and he specially
urged hi, bearers to give freely toward
The cause OF propagating the Universe
list belief. He was followed by the
Rev, F. l.. Carrier OF Woodsville, N. H..
Mr.. CARRIER was chaplain of the LIST
New Hampshire volunteers at Chirka-
mauga and spoke of 1.-The Christian as
Soldier" In his address he mentioned
the different types of soldiers to be
found in the army, expressing partlcu-
lar admiration for the Christian Soldier,
whom all should try to initiate.
The Communion Sermon was deliver
ed by DR.. Atwood, his subject being the
words, "Perfect and entire, wanting
nothing" After the communion service
Il question box was conducted Dy the
Rev Elfiie X. NJ. Jones.
The evening service opened with a
devotional meeting. After selection
by the choir, the Rev. Joel III. Metcalf
of Burliny y1on delivered sermon on
1.-The will to Believe and the Venture
of Faith" Mr.. Metcalf mentioned
various beliefs entertained by the an
clients and spoke of the two ways people
have today Of looking at the relation OF
the will to truth, one, the scientific,
which demands that the mind be per
fectly free and unbiased and ready to
receive any impression whatever and
the other which requires that the mind
have IL certain object, which desires to
prove.
After MIR. Metcalf's sermon another
selection was rendered hy the choir, the
hpncdiction pronounced and the mass
meeting was at an end.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-12
n. Il. o. p. INSTALLATION.

AT ii meeting of the New England
Order of Protection held in |. .. o. +.
hall last evening the following officers
were installed.
W aIueu, " IicUu vIoo "atuuH,
Z. A. Bugbee; junior past warden, 5.
+. Perry; recording and financial see
petary, j. III. Cook; treasurer, G. A.
Smith chaplain, Mrs. John Mcdonald {;
guide, f. f. Colburn; sentinel, Mrs.
&. III. Stevens; guard, John +. Smith.
After the installation the assembly
adjourned to the banquet hall and par
took of an oyster supper. Visitors were
present from Belfast, Me-, Montpelier
and other places. A very enjoyable mus'-
cal and literary program was given al
ter supper, Mrs. +. B. Mudgett otliciat-
my at the organ.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-12
"Drunk With Thy Beauty"

Charles Dickens once had an argu-
ment with friend about Byron s ex-
preston, Drunk with thy beauty to
which he made great objection During
the discussion the novelist gazed as if
enraptured at his hosts fair haired
daughter. who was in the room At
last he sprang to his feet, struck dra-
matte attitude, clasped his heart with
his hands and stalked to the window.
where he wrote on the white woodwork
o maiden Of the amber dropping hair,
Would l, Byronlcally, thy praise might ut
Drunk with thy beauty, would that | might
dare
To breathe out pseans, borne upon shutter
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-12

London, Jan. PA dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph company from
Madrid says that it is regarded as alb
solutey certain that Premier Sagasta
will face the cortes with the cabinet
practically unchanged. Senior Sagasta
has scored great tactical advantage
in rallying to his side General Weyler,
the Duke of Tetuan, Senior Canalejas
and Romero Robledo. With this COM
bination it is believed that Senor Sa-
gasta has little fear of an opposition
led by Senior Silvela.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-12
Launching of the AIbuny.

London, Jan. 12.-The United States
cruiser Albany, sister ship of the New
Orleans, purchased here previous to the
war with Spain, will be launched at
Newcastle on Saturday. The United
States charge daffaires, Mr.. Henry
White; the United States States naval
attache here, Lieutenant Colwell, and
number of distinguished Americans
will attend the ceremony. The Albany
will be christened by Mrs. Colwell and
will sail for the United States in April.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-12
CoIiis;n Victims rOins Well.

New Y,k, Jan. 12.-At the Mullen
berg hos.tal in Plainfield it was stated
thot all he persons injured in the Le-
high Wiley collision now in that hos
pital vre doing we'll with the exception
of Enneer Rick and Henry John Por-
rocce the 4months-old baby from
sha ,okin. Both are in critical condi-
tior Engineer Prendergast Of the ex-
cu,ion train is said to have made a
ST ement to the railroad officials. Rick
Us too weak to say anything. Coroner
7oke has questioned both engineers as
} their orders. Engineer Rick pro-
luced his orders, which he had in his
pocket when he was taken to the hos
oit3l
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-12
Colonel Alexander Home.

New Y"ck, Jan. 12.-Among the pas
sengere who have arrived on the steam
err Allegheny from Port LinIon and
Kingston were Colonel w. l.. Alexander
and Major Il. Won Schrader of the Unit
ed States commissary department, who
have been on visit to the British West
Indies for the purpose of studying Brit
ish methods of supplying stations and
the care of troops in tropical countries.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-12
HpS I'0URI nm Aztec TcunIe,

I'll Paec, T X. Jan. 12.-An Aztec tenn
ple. long buried beneath the surface of
the earth, has been uncovered within
the limits OF this city, according to Dr.
Leo Person, a graduate of Oxford uni
versity and an archeoloeist of note
who is connected with the Prepataoro
university at the City Of Mexico. The
sci@nt st is confident he has discovered
an Aztec temple and expects to ur-
earth many relics of great value.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-12
CHOATE IS NOMINATED.
President Chooses Him For EmbasSa-
dor to England.
NAME SENT TO THE SENATE,
Sketch of the Prominent New York
Lawyer Who Will Represent
Us Mt the Court of
st. James.

Washington, Jan. 12.-The president
has nominated Joseph Fl. Choate of
New York to be ambassador extraor-
dinary and plenipotentiary to Great
Britain.
Mr.. Choate was born on Jan. "a, 1892
in the state of Massachusetts and is the
son of DR.. George Choate. He was
graduated in 1852 from Harvard college
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-12
A BONANZA.

We will give to any person calling a
our Office and paying $l.OO for fou
months subscription to the TELEGRAl
one of those elegant souvenirs OF tn
lst Vermont Regiment at Chickamaug
which retail at SO cents, Only Il limite
supply will be given away so hurry
YOU want one of them.
Elm. St. BARRE PRESS CO.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-12

Trenton, Jan. 12.-John Kean, Jr., of
elizabeth has been selected by the Re
publican legislative caucus at Trenton
as the party candidate for Tn ted States
senator to succeed James Smith, Jr,
Who now represents New Jersey at
Washington. Acting Governor David
.. Watkins has been elected speaker OF
he t-c,:;..
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-12
NOTICE TO LADIES OF TIE G.. a. Il
CIRCLE

j. b. Meads Circle, No. /, will unite
with Il. b. Crandall Post &. a. r., Fri
,lay evening Jan. Is, for joint ins'alla1-
ION of officers. Ladies of the Circle are
requested TO bring cake or sandwiches.
ct Per order Committee.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-12
Ross Accepts.

St. Johnsbury, Jan. l2.--'Judge
Jonathan Ross has accepted the appoint
mcnt as U. S. Senator and will leave for
Washington on Friday, arriving in time
to take his seat Monday.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-12
Clan Gordon O. S. {.
ANNUAL REPORT.

haa an Io
during the year OF ~ m ] % M ont
byd roll 3l2 paw"
in 1904 S6; in voluntary assistance 10
funeral Cansmrn Soooo wh"e
deceased lmsnen was
expenditures and financial a""s u ~ ~
is submitted below: