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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME TO TROOPS.
SAN FRANCISCO DOES HONOR TO THE RETURN

SAN FRANCISCO DOES HONOR I'D The hElChN-
ING NEBRASKA AND UTAH VOLUNTEERS
San Francisco July S.-The disembarking OF the
list Nebraska Infantry and the Utah Light Artillery
gave San Francisco n second opportunity TO wei
come returning soldiers from the Philippines.
Flags and bunting streamed from nearly every
building and the people along the line OF march
carried American flags, which they waved con-
stantly as the troops marched toward the Pre-
sidlo Added 10 the noise OF whistles was tnat or
Changing bells the firing OF cannon and the ex-
plosion OF fireworks. General Shafter had pro-
yided an escort OF artillery. and this Dody OF
soldiers with a band. headed the procession
As the regmental officers OF the Nebraskans
turned into Market-st. mighty cheer was given
The band came next. playing lively airs, ana
then followed the men, attired In their campaign
uniforms The soldiers looked well The men were
cheered to the echo they proceeded along the
line of march and the sight of the battle nag Oh
the Nebraskans seemed TO arouse all the entnus-
iasm the spectators could muster.
In the reviewing stand on Van Message. were
General Shafter, Governor Poynter or NebrasKai
and several members OF his stan; secretary OF
Agriculture Wilson and their friends. AS the
Nebraska and Utah boys passed the stand they
cheered for General Shafter and Governor Poynter
The troops will remain in camp until they are
mustered out, the exact date not yet having peen
determined.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
NEW SUGAR PROCESS RUMORED.

According TO dispatches from Philadelphia syn
dictate will soon erect in that city big sugar re-
nnery in which and secret process for the
refining OF sugar will. be employed. and which will
he a formidable competitor of the American Sugar
Refining Company. 1t is said here however, that It
seems hardly probable that any valuable process
OF the sort could have been devised without the
knowledge Of the Sugar company or the Arbuckles,
as both are well known to be always on the alert
for such discoveries and willing 10 pay literally
for the right TO make use Of them. and also that
a new sugar refinery could not be built and
equipped within two years In which time the
natural Increase I'm the consumption OF sugar In
the United States would be sufficient to absorb the
output OF the new works
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
FRANKLIN BANK QUITS.
THE INSTITUTION GOES INTO VOLUNTARY
LIQUIDATION.

a
LIQUIDATION.
In accordance with the recent decision Of It's
stockholders the Franklin National Bank. at Dey
and Greenwich SITS. yesterday afternoon ceased do
ing business and went into voluntary liquidation
The affairs OF the institution are to be wound up
under the supervision OF a committee consisting of
President Charles +. James. Philip Carpenter and
william James, representing the directors. ana
Henry Hall and F. C. kohler acting for the STOCK
holders and President James and Cashier Van dc
Venter are to have direct charge OF the liquidang.
There is a good deal of paper outstanding. and IN
arranging for the payment OF these obligations a
fair amount Of time will be allowed the debtors.
Some OF the outstanding loans made before Colonel
James became president. may have to be compro-
missed It Is understood. good many OF the bank
accounts have already been removed to neighbor-
ing institutions, and the remaining customers nave
been asked 10 withdraw their deposits There are
more banks in the neighborhood than the bust
moss there can probably support and this fact Is
The chief reason why the Franklin National has
determned to retire from the field. although there
arc reports that II may be recognized In a lew
months resuming business with largely increased
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
WOnENS
-SECRETS.

There is one man in the United States who has
perhaps heard more wonen's secrets than any
other man woman in the country. These secrets
are not secrets of guilt shame, but the secrets of
suffering and they have been confided to DR.. r. v.
Pierce i'll the hope and expectation of advice and
help. That few OF these women have been disap-
pointed in their expectations is proved by the fact
that ninety eight per cent. of all women treated
by DR.. Pierce have been absolutely and altogether
cured. Such a record would be remarkable If the
cases treated were numbered by hundreds only.
But when that record applies to the treatment of
more than haf-a-nllion women, in a practice of
over thirty years il is phenomenal, and entities
DR. Pierce to the gratitude accorded him by worl
en- and the honor paid him by the profession as
the first of specialists in the treatment OF women
diseases.
Every sick woman may consult DR.. Pierce by
letter absolutely without charge Every woman S
letter which contains her secret remains her secret
II is read in private, answered in private and Its
contents guarded as a sacred confidence. That no
third party should enter into this secret all replies
are mailed, sealed in perfectly plain envelopes
without any printing advertising whatever upon
them Write without fear as without fee, to Dr.
r v Pierce Buffalo, y. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
ALWAYS PREPARED FOR THE FEVER.
NO SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS NECESSARY
AT THIS PORT

I'VE are always prepared to deal with yellow
fever at this port" said Health officer Doty yes
terday land have reason TO make any special
arrangements in consequence OF the outbreak Oh
the disease at Hampton. Va"
81 may say generally that there is absolutely
no danger in this part Of the country Of similar
outbreak and there is nothing be worried about
here in connection with the news from Hampton.
yellow fever cannot live In this climate"
General Wesley Merritt, commanding the Depart
ment of the East said yesterday that he was
arranging for the transfer of the garrison at Fort
Monroe, with the exception of two officers and
about twenty men, all of whom are immunes, TO
Battery Point at the mouth OF the Delaware river
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
NOMINATED FOR ASSEMBLY.

Batavia. ~ Y. July 3l.-John J. Ellis nomi-
mated unanimously for the Assembly to-day by
Gencsee County Republicans for the third term the
twotorm rule being broken for the first time In the
history Of local politics. District Attorney Fred
Randall. Of lie Roy, and John NJ Hamilton
we're elected as judicial delegates. They Sc
lected by County Judge North. and will urge his
nomination as a Supreme Court Justice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
THE WEEKLY DEATH REPORT.

Washington July 31.-The War Department TO-
day received the following death report from Gen.
eral Otis at Manila:
Gunshot wound, accidental May s.. Henry Leh-
may Sd Infantry; baccabulos. June -, at Cariota,
Negros. Charles Gardinell Company F. LIST Califor-
MIA; tubercular meningitis. June %, Frank j. Muir
Frank Bonner Company NJ 23d Infantry; July q,
Wesley Lyle. Wyoming Infantry; typhoid fever
John F. Walker. corporal Company G. 5lst Iowa
shot accidental. July %. James Mcclure quarter
cope. Christian Bosold, Company NJ. 18th Infantry;
dysentery, John J. Bowen. Company 9. lst Cali
b 9th Infantry; peritontls. William Beauchiane
Nichols Company e. 4th Infantry; stabbed by
natives July o. John NJ. Gamble Battery X. 3D.
Artillery; enterit!s. July p, George Geller, COM
pany A. 18th Infantry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
THE QUARANTINE AT BALTIMORE.

Baltimore July 31.-Dr c. Hampson Jones.
Health Commissioner OF this city, announced to-
night that a rigid quarantine has been declared
against the towns OF Newport News, Hampton and
Old Point Comfort, on account Of the prevalence OF
yellow fever In that vicinity. and that 1t would be
rigdly maintained. No boats touching at these
places will be allowed land passengers here. nor
will persons coming here by train from the quar-
antned towns be permitted TO enter this city. DIT.
Jones does not fear that yellow fever will reach
Baitimore or become epidemic in any case, but
he deems IAN ounce OF prevention" good thing
Of me
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01

Quarantine Hospital at New-York. after recover
ing from a severe attack Of yellow fever was
taken sick again Saturday night.
telegram describing the symptoms was pre-
pared and sent last night to Dr. Doty. heai,h
officer OF New-York and this morning Dr. Doty
replied that there nothing In the symptoms oe-
scribed TO point to any return or yellow feVes' AL,
Mr. I,ackey Ia much improved to-day, ana tbls'
together with the receipt Of DR.. Doty,s telegram
has quieted the fears Of his family lie was me
first patient in the United States on whom the new
curative serum had been tried.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
FIRE IN FEDERAL STEEL PLANT.

Joliet H.. July 3l.-Fire last night destroyed the
great fanroom OF the converter in the Federal Steel
Company's plant The destruction OF the fanroom.
which supplied the air for the plant. VIII necessi-
tate the closing Of the mills for two or three weeks
and 2 800 men will meanwhile be idle.
The loss on the building and machinery Is $1,000
but the loss to the company viii be many times
his amount on account OF the delay In getting out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
THE FEVER AND THE RAILROADS.

Local officials OF the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad Company say that the outbreak OF yellow
fever I'm the Soldiers Home. Virginia, does not
affect their road They say that there is yellow
fever in sight anywhere along their line.
An official of the Southern Railway Company
states that no information has been received re-
garding the yellow fever beyond what Is contained
In the newspapers. Practically the same statement
is made by the Norfolk and Western Railroad Com
pa nv officials.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
OFFICIAL REPORT OF FIGHTS.

Washington, July 31-General Otiss report
to the War Department Of the efforts OF the
Filipinos to retake Calamba, chronicled In the
news dispatches. is as follows
Insurgents in considerable force appeared In
the vicinity Of Calamba yesterday. They were
punished and driven off by Hail. Our casual
ties are one killed and seven wounded. Captain
Simpson. 9th Infantry. struck rooper PAM
of Negros on the 2Sth inst, killing nineteen.
No casualties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
BRASS FIRM REORGANTZED.
THE RANDOLPH CLOVES COMPANY TO CONTINUE
BUSINESS AT WATERBURY,.

Waterbury, Conn. July 81 (SpeciaD-The big
brass copper boiler and tubing works of Randolph
& Cloves. Of this city, partnership in which Ed
ward Randolph Of New York. held a large inter-
est until his death In October. 1895, and which has
suffered the anxiety and uncertainty since the pos
sbility OF changes OF interests In settling the
estate. was recognized to-day as the Randolph
Cloves Company. Those interested are the heirs
OF Edward Randolph, f. c. Bates. of Boston; Ly-
man Warren. OF New-York: George II. C!owes for
years the manager and large owner with Randolph.
and three leading Waterbury capitalists and sue
cessful business men-Chauncey L. Goss, Charles
Miller and Franklin L. Curtss. This gives to
Waterbury continued prosperity for 800 hands.
There was formerly an attempt to take the con-
Germ to Cleveland
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01

We would also report contributions OF illustrated
children's books of enamelled bathtub, donated
by Adee & Co.. and Of case Of paper the gift OF
Barron Co. In addition the trustees have shipped
to Miss Laura D. Gill. in charge Of the work in
Cuba. several hundred dollars worth OF supplies.
including boxes of soap, cases of sapoo, patterns
for trousers blouses. waists, etc, chalk. ink,
crayon, blackboard cloth, maps. lamps, kerosene
oil and mosquito netting.
Miss Gill has made appeal for $500 TO build a
large rainwater reservoir. which would insure "a
good water supply the year round where the earth
is absolutely saturated with years Of such Nth as
Americans know nothing Of and for two wind
mills TO pump water for the boys and girls baths
CHARLES W. GOULD, Secretary.
New-York, July 90 1899
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
INSPECTING MONTREAL HARBOR.

Montreal July 81 tSpeciaD.-The Commission sent
out by the Newly York Chamber Of Commerce to In
spect the ST. Lawrence route. and particularly the
port OF Montreal with view to deciding how far
the competition by this waterway is likely TO prove
dangerous TO New-York City. inspected Montreal
Harbor today being shown over 1t by Mayor Pre-
fontaine and the Harbor Engineer The Commits
soners present were Charles a. Schieren,
WaVor OF Brooklyn; G. c. Shayne. A. r. Smith and
Ben l. Fairchiid From here they go to in
epect :he new Souanges Canal, which Is TO be
opened for traffic within the next month
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
LISTER WORKS MAY GO TO THE TRUST

It IS said that the Lister Agricultural Chemical
Works at Newark. ~ j., are about 10 be turned
over to the American Agricultural Chemical Com
pany. the so-caed Fertilizer Trust" recently in
corporated with $40 100000 capital The Lister con-
Germ is practically the only important fertilizer
company in the United States which has not al
readN assented TO the project OF combination
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
PRECAUTIONS AT PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia, July 3i-The State quarantine
authorities taking every precaution to prevent
the spread OF yellow fever to this city from the
National Soldiers Home. near Hampton, Va. To-
day the State quarantine physician went to Marcus
Hook down the Delaware River. where the local
quarantine station Is located. TO consult with his
deputies Tomorrow the members of the state
Board will go NewYork, on the invitation OF
DR. Doty to inspect the biological plant there. A
biological department has been established at Mar
Hook where the condition OF all vessels Is de-
farD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
INCORPORATED IN THIS STATE.

Albany. JGiy 3l.-The following companies were
Incorporated To-Day:
New-York Tire Company. to manufacture pur-
chase and sell bicycle and carriage tires; capital
81 900 Directors: Ernest j. Euphrat George j..
Woodwork and w. Il. Parker. OF Brooklyn.
Carlton Hotel Company, OF New-York; capital.
5000. Directors: George w. Turner, William >.
Mills and Jesse Cortelyou, OF New-York.
Claim Adjuster Company, OF New-York: capital
s. 600 Directors: Charles NJ Parsons. Philip j.
schick. Eleanor Iselin Parsons and Julia Schck. Of
New-York -.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
MORE TROOPS REACH MANILA.

Washington July Sl.-The Valencia has arrived
at Manila She had on board two troops OF the fth
Cavalry two companies of the 25th Infantry ana
detached officers and hospital men, in all seventeen
officers and i65
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
GIFTS TO CUBAN ORPHAN FUND.

APPEAL. FOR MONEY WITH WHICH TO BUILD A
RA1NwATER RESERVOIR AND w1NDMILLs.
To the Editx of The Tribune
Sir: The trustees OF the Cuban orphan Fund beg
to report that they received the following con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
WOUNDED.

Fovrh Cavalry Troop c. JAMES A. REBcE leg s ever
1st Washington Infantry. Company H. FRED - -
BAII.AU shoulder, slight; 2lst Infantry, COMPANY ~
pfTER CHRISTIE temple severe; 2lst infantry
rdmn1nv p CHARIEs GRoTTENDICK. abdomen
severe; 21st Infantry Company CORPORAL UOpm r.
I.ANF back. severe: Dist Infantry, company H.
WILLIAM H. PHILLIPS. hand. slight July 2t-At
san Fernando, I'd Artillery. Battery L. J. EltpEfN
slight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
CASUALTIES REPORTED BY GEN. OTIS.

Washington, July 31.--General Otis has sent the
following list OF additional casualties to the war
Department:
July 49, AZ Calamba- euartermaster serseah' ffN
sJPPINAI. Company /, 2lst Infantry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
YELLOW FEVER on THE VOYAGE
WOMAN PASSENGER ABOARD THE ALTAI
DIES AND IS pIrpIEn At cE,

DIES AND is BURIED AT SEA
The steamship Ata OF the Atlas Line which
arrived yesterday from Kingston and Costa Rican
ports. was detained at Quarantine owing to the
fact that one OF her passengers, Miss Maria j.
Martinez, a school teacher OF Baranquilla died
from yellow fever the voyage
The Altai sailed from Baranqua on July "a
from Cartegena on tho 18Th from Greytown on the
I'D and from Port Limon the oath little after
leaving Port Limon Miss Martinez who had been
ailing for three four days. was taken Violently
III. 1t was discovered that she had yellow fever
and she was at once isolated from the other cabin
passengers. She became rapidly worse and died
on the morning OF July q. Her body was buried
at sea In the afternoon OF that day and the ship
was fumigated as far as possible
There were no other cases OF sickness on the yoy
age but Health officer Doty decided to detain the
day. to afford opportunity for a thorough fumiga-
ton and disinfection. Following Is a. list of the
saloon passengers: Allen Webster. James Ewens
Miss Feza Martinez and Arthur w. Kuenzll from
Baranquilla William Knopp. Pedro A. Guerro l.
D. Prugnet and Miss Myrtle HoRue of Greytown
and Frederick Willing. OF Port Limon.
RELAPSE OF YELLOW FEVER FEARED
Baltimore, July 31.-Oscar F. Lsckey. the civil
engineer who recently returned 10 his summer
home ~ Chsywsod. Baltimore County. from the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01
PROMPT ACTION TAKEN.

Some information furnished by the Suise"h
General shows the prompt manner In which
the authorities have taken the matter IN manu-
Late Saturday night DR.. Wyman received
telegram from Surgeon Vickery at the hoi'ie
oslirg for an expert. Dr. wasdin was ordered
there from Norfolk at once, ana last hie"
dispatch came from him announcing tnat .lle
disease was genuine yellow leNei' 49,
White was sent from washington W or" "a 10 roo
OF Marine Hospital affairs. he mas h"N 'e
experience IN yellow fever epidenics; o,a
After a Gordon had been estaphsneu 49,
the Soldiers Home, neghDorlnB ciues ". 80
warned and advised to hunt for any Ini' 80
NJ the Home who might be Visiting anu NJ
them under close observation Disp SnrSo,L
This effect were sent on sunday 10 MI I'm
pnrtsmoutb Newport News and Richmond ana
the health officer at Washington was Hloi t ~
In Norfolk a house to- house Inspection 10 peIile
made Dr. Farquhar at Portsmouth, was dp
nointed TO consult the health autnoTltlee me-
and AT the adjoining town or BerKeiey anu W
aid i'm locating Army refugees. Passed Assls tahs
Smrgaon Werten berger who has been ordereu
from Wilmington, y. c. to hampton, 10 no'
AN immune but is intimately acquainted WIN
the locality and will serve on the OUTSIDE oi inc
Gordon Surgeon Vickery, at the Home, mas peeh
asked 10 prepare a list of soldiers VINO nave
donarteG within a month with view 10 tracing
them. ,.. c,,,rroor
To-day Dr. Wyman ordered Assistant surgeon
Won Fzdorf from New Orleans to Hampton
Passed Assistant Surgeon Smith, VINO Is OH lehNe'
has been directed to return to Norfolk. SurEeon
Magruder has been ordered TO memphis. DUN
OF them have had large experience III quttr anime
matters Surgeon Pettus, in charge or the cape
Charles quarantine has been ordered TO assign
Assistant Surgeon McCIintic to temporary
charge, and to remain on duty MmseH at olu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01

81. sround. having been freely visited
Until last night. ! have suggested TO Dr. Pettus
to meet one or more Of the local poaros 90 81
Phnbus, and, informing them of the state .h Ua
,i.ge These inmates. as / understand II. do
not mingle much with people outside Oh tne
village. From this fact 1t would seem possioie
10 confne IL in the Home"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-01

Baltimore, July 31.-Oscar T. Lackey. the civil
engineer, who recently returned 10 his summer
home N Chsywsod, Baltimore County from the
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-11
CONCERNING CRICKET.
A Game Which Thrives Only Where
There Is a Large Leisure Class.

Cricket is peculiarly a game which
requires a large leisure class; it in
wolves two innings matches, and lasts
on an average of two days, sometimes
longer. Under the ordinary conditions
of American life, it has been found i'm
possible, except in rare instances, to
play more than One-day matches. usu-
ally played on a Saturday afternoon. OF
course, with the boy at school it is diff
ferent. During the summer holidays
he has an opportunity to play cricket
all day, and the boys in Philadelphia
have, as rule, ayailed themselves of
this opportunity. Again, in Philadel-
phia the cricket professionals have
been used merely as coaches. and they
have not played in the local matches.
thereby compelling each club to devel-
op its own bowlers. and not to rely up
on imported talent. The effect of this
policy has been to develop two fast
bowlers, as good. if not better. than
any amateur fast bowlers in the word
Charles A. Newhall and J. B. King.
Newhall bOwled with unvarying sue
cess in local matches and against visit
ing English and Australian teams from
1866 to 1884, comprising among their
number men who, at the time. were
in the front rank of English and Am
erican cricketers. The great secrets
of Newhall's bowling was his speed and
accuracy. coupled with the fact that.
even on perfect wicket. the ball would
every once and a while whip back
from the off and get the batsman out
% matter how we'll he would set King
first came into prominence in 1892. and
today is easily the best amateur bowler
in the world. Indeed, the only pro-
fessionals who can be considered any
better are Richardson Of Surrey and
Mold of Lancashire. King has great
speed, can make the ball curve either
way, and has a very fair change of
pace. At times he is unplayable The
writer will never forget the way
in which, in 1887. King bowl
ed out Sussex at Brighton and
Warwickshire at Birmingham. The
Sussex team was particularly
strong batting side. including
George Brann. ". L. Murdoch. X. S.
Ranjitsinhji, NARROW and Bean. and the
fact that they made only forty-four on
a good wicket is a convincing tribute
to Kings proves. King is now only
q years old, and there is no reason
why he should not improve steadily for
the next ten years and rank as one of
the great fast bOwlers in cricket his
tOry.-GeOrge Stuart Patterson in Col
lier'S Weekly.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1899-08-11
His Turn Now.

The plumber discovered his cashier
in state of collapse. Man came in
here a few moments ago who must
have been crazy," gasped the cashier
when he had recovered sufficiently to
speak. He entered the office hum
ming a popular tune of the day and
wanted to know what his bill amount
ed to. 1 looked it up and it was so
large that l was almost afraid to tell
him, expecting a roar and the custom
airy kick. But he only smiled. hummed
another tune and paid it without say
ing another word. going away whis-
Ting" What was his name?" de-
manded the plumber. looking the CASH
Ter over to see if he had been drinking.
Smith. | wish you could have heard
him when he went away, whistling."
He can afford to whistle" answered
the plumber, gloomily He's the ice
man. By the way, think We had bet
ter change ice men tomorrow"