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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
HoRsEWHIpPED HER F4THER-Iy-LAw
Mrs. Hope Didn't Hurt Him Much and
Promises Not to Do It Again.

Mrs. Hope Didn't Hurt Him Much and
Promises Not to DO It Again.
William Hope. principal OF tho New York
Business Institute at 81 East 125th street. was
horse whipped by his dauGhter-in-law. Mrs.
aad yesterday he had her summoned to the
Harlem Police Court on a charge Of assault.
Mrs. Hope is 30 years old.
Mr.. Hope is 65. white haired and white beard
cd. He produced a new rawhide whip. which
he said was the weapon with which the whip
ping was done. Mrs. Hope went to the school.
he said. and saw him in the anteroom. When
he appeared she pulled tho rawhide from un-
der her cloak and began TO lash him across tho
face. but before she could do much harm he
took the whip away from her.
Mrs. Hope stood before the Magistrate trem-
bling with excitement. When asked II what
her father In law said was true. she said:
Yes. ], did ,horsewhip him. your Honor. l
whipped him because he has ruined my home.
My. husband has abandoned me OH his account
and sides. with his father. whipped him very
that the facts have come out"
William g. Hope, tho wOman's husband. is a
stenoErapher, The pair have not been living
together for several months, and Hope was ar
raigp"d before Magistrate Flnmmer n week
ago on q charge of non support, He was dis
charged on promising to pay to his wife So "A
week: His wife. after her outburst yesterday.
told the Magistrate thnt her father-in-l law was
az the bottom OF all, their domestic troubles.
She and her husband lived happily together.
she said, until be began to interfere.
Mics Rnsalte Loew, who appeared as counse
for Mrs. Hope. said hcr client was q sufferer
1sSP niEySqf cr ihr s9 ns,s an T6 at sMi% nsis.y THs d hS,
charged her on her promise that she would
not modest her father-in-law again.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04

One Rushed Into Her Blazing Dwelling to
Save Some Household Goods.

Save Some Household Goods.
SYRACUSE. May 3.-.This morning Mrs. Julia
Davern. e5 years old. crazed by the burning Of
her home in Railway avenue. Cortland. rushed
into the blazing dwelling to try to save some Of
her household goods. She was forcibly taken
out by the iremen. but eluded them and again
entered the building. After the fire raj nearly
eStinguished. James Carney. q fireman. while
going up a flight Of stairs In the house STUN
pled over n PROSTATE body. which proved to be
the llfeless form OF Mrs. Davern. lying face
downward. where she had been sufocated by
the dense smoke.
Late this afternoon another fatal fire &C.
CURED in East Syracuse. In which Mrs. John
Newman, wife OF q freight conductor on tho
New, York Central. Railroad. was burned to
family house. from the windows Of which
iau.es were seen bursting by passersby. The
family in the lower fat were warned and es-
capped: 1t was learned that Mrs. Newman. was
upstairs and heroic attempts were made TO
rescue her, but without success. and her body
was found later burned to a crisp.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
NEBRASKA CROPS IN DANGER.
Extraordinary Cold Snap for This Season
Alarms the Planters.

Extraordinary Cold Snap for This Season
Alarms the Planters.
LINCOLN. Neb.. May 3.-Freezing weather
prevails throughout western Nebraska to-
night. Thu winter wheat which survived the
severe winter will be entirely destroyed by this
cold snap. Vegetation advanced rapidly dur
ing the past week on account OF warm rains
and this makes the present cold snap the more
dangerous.
At Omaha the temperature is 50o. The
weather report to-day, showing that the mer-
tonight. created much. alarm. This is the
most extraordinary cold snap FOR the season
ever experienced Ia the State. Spring wheat
weather will seriously interfere with corn
planting. The fruit crop Of tho section visited
The eastern part OF the State Is not included
In this bad spell.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
ALASKAN OUTBREAK oUELLED.
Troops Capture Two Chilkat indian Chiefs
Their Objection to q New Trail.

TroopG Capture Two Chilkat indian Chiefs
Their Objection to n New Trail.
TACOMA, Wash, May 3.-United States troops
under Capt Yeatman have quelled tho Indian
outbreak near Haincs Mission. Alaska. Two
Chilkat Indian chiefs and several bucks were
taken prisoners and will be sent to sitka for
trial. The trouble was caused by the objec-
tions Of, the Indians to the building q a
kat Inlet and River from tho Haines Mis-
sion to Kluckwan. the principal Indian village
Of Chilkats and the largest in Alaska. The
the points named. using their canoes for that
purpose. this being their chief means OF liyeli-
hood. They know that their business will be
ruined II the trail Is built.
The chief OF the Chilk ats has written a letter
explaining the Indians. contentious to Frank
mens In Alaska. The latter has forwarded the
letter to the Secretary OF the Interior and
awaits instructions.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
GOLD MINERS TO U o $4,000. 900.

They Were Excluded from the Atlin District
by the British Columbia Government.
SEATTLE. Wash. May "a syndicate COM
posed OF sighty alien mlners.who had been ex-
cluded from the Atlin mires by the act OF the
British Columbia Legislature has Just been
formed for the purpose OF bringing suit against
the Canadian Government for damages
amounting to ST.. 1000. COO. They base their
claims on losses sustained through being ex-
Guided from valuable mining p~roperty In the
Atlin district held by them under miners II
censes issued.by the oficials OF the Canadian
Government.
Americans. Swedes and EnRilshmen. and thew
say they are packed with an abundance OF
means to carry on the suit. Gen. Barnes, an
by the syndicate.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
STEEL COMBINE REpORrS.
Renewed Denial That Federal Steel vii
lie Included.

lumors are persistent Ia Wall street that a
big combin atlon Of steel interests IL pending.
All sorts OF figures as to its capitalization are
mentioned. ranging from $500. 900. 900 to
$525. 900. 900. A representative OF tho Federal
Steel Company made this statement:
We hope the Carnegies. the National Steel.
American Tin Plate and American Steel Hoop
companies will succeed In c~ffecting their pro-
posed combination. but 20 shall not be in il.
We, have been approached at various times
with propositions, but have seen no reason for
taking up any OF them. We control our bust
ness from the raw material In the ground 10
the finished product. and could not improve
our position by entering. any combine. The
other people need something Of this kind. II
viii the SiYS.ent ipterests VII, We Ne m nom a
reduced"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
LOYAL LEGION ExPELs GEN. EAsAN.
District of Columbia Commandery Drops
His Name by Vote of 100 to ~.

District of Columbia Commandery Drops
His Name by Vote of 100 to 81.
W~AsHINGToN. May g. Brig. Gen. John P.
EaRan. who was court-martialled and sus-
pended for conduct unbecominR an officer. was
tonight. by q vote Of 100 to 81. expelled from
the Commandery Of the District OF Colum bia
OF the Loyal Legion. The constitution Of
the order provides that when 4 member is
convicted Of such a charge his name be
dropped from the rolls. Owing. however. to the
high rank OF Gen. Eagan and the differences Of
opinion existing In the Commsndery as to
pursuing such a method. the unusual course
was taken OF bringing the matter. to Q vote Of
It's members. The subject was debated at the
defended him. and argued against his expul-
sion. No vote was reached then. and the case
night.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
FatnI Mine Ernloainn.

SHENANDOAH. Pa. May "a mlne gas ex-
p!osion took place at Maple Hill collicry this
afternoon. One man was killed instantly and
four others were burned about the heads and
bodies. Adam Salutas, aged NJ, single, was
blown 10 atoms. and the Other burned and in
Jured men are Peter Selles. aged 2b; Michael
Anjokaitis. aged 30: Louis Reskofsky. aged
married, aged 40.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
NEW TRANSFER LAW TESTED.
Case Goes Against n Conductor Who Used
His Tickets to Travel to Work.

case Goes Against \ conductor VINO Cse0
His Tickets to Travel to Work.
Tho first case under the new Transfer law
was tried In the Court Of Special Sessions yes.
terday. Justice. jerome presiding. BENJAMIN
Herzog was charged with using transfer pads,
given to him as "A conductor on the Metropolis
tan Street Railway. to go to and from his work
on the ll6th street crosStown railroad.
Herzog was arrested last March. In his
pocket wnro found two transfer pads. contain
ing 100 transfers each. and q pair Of sharp
pointed manicure scissors. with which il waS
place OF transfer. From one of tho pads about
hlty transfers had been used.
HcrZog's counsel yesterday questioned the
applicability Of the Transfer law to his case.
but the court held. Justice Jacob dissenting.
that by q strict reading OF the law It would
cover the case, and sentenced the prisoner 10
pay a fine oil. $50 or serve ten DAYS in tho
Tombs. Not having the money. Herzog was
locked up.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
Annoyed the Barge once People.

Robert Young. 30 years old. who gave his adj
dress rs Bank street. Newark. ~. j., was
arrested at the Barge ONCE yesterday after
noon rs Il supposed %lunatic. Young says that
he arrived here on the steamer Majestic several
days ago. lie has been annoying the Barge
Of1ca officials and howeu signs of insanity.
At the police station he complained OF having
" wheels in his head" He was taken to Belle
yae TO await examination.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
Prosecution for Alleged Bribery in Penn,
sylSaniA.

PHILADELPHIA, May 3.-John II. Fow. Chair
man Of the legislative committee that was ap-
pointed to make Investigations In regard to
the attempted bribery OF members Of the Penn
s~ylvania Legislature in the effort to pass the
McCarrell Jury bill. said to-day that. although
M w a' mo nWTHIu That mT taISSoHnnt 9ihhsstt iMafass ~ ~; tnefs =
would be sworn out tor the arrest OF Peter j.
Costello, Thomas NJ. Moyles. Robert Evans
and f.. ShatZ, Several others are 70 be arrested
and prosecuted, but Mr.. Fow declined to say
who they are. The warrants will be sworn out
In Harrisburg.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
LORD BYRov A BANERuPE.
Embarrassment Caused by Looming Money
to Mrs. Howard KinEscote.
!sr,,,a, cssl. D.,,o,eh 10 Tn. srx.

Spsddi Cable Dspdteh 10 TEE sUH.
LONDON. May 3.-Lord Byron Of LanRford
Park. near Maldon. Essex. has gone into the
Bankruptcy Court with liabilities amounting
to E21 .9O7. and assets 1897. All OF his In
debtedness is unsecured.
Lord Byron's embarrassment is due to his
lending money through q third party to Mrs.
Howard Kingscote. q daughter OF Sir Henry
Drummond Wolf. British Am bassadort to Spain.
Lord Byron first became acquainted with Mrs.
Kingscote In 1894. when she wrote TO him ask
ing for help. as she was in serious trouble. He
sent her $4,000. which was subsequently in
creased to 10000 by further loans. He under
stood that the lady was n co-heiress OF the estate
OF Sir Charles Wyke. but had not received a
sixpence under the Wyke will. though he
thought that the family might provide a divi-
dend against her Indebtedness.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
MIR. Choate to Entertain the Delegates.


SpecidI Cdbt Deipdtch % THE BUY.
LONDON. May 3.-The Hon. Joseph H. Choate.
United States Am AMBASSADOR. will entertain Mr..
Seth Low and Mrs. Low and Capt. William
Crozier and Capt. Alfred T. Mahan. United
States delegates to tho disarmament confer
ence at The Hague. at luncheon on May IL.
The guests. who will number twenty-five. will
include the Ear OF Clanwilliam. Admiral OF
tho Fleet: Sir r. f.. Webster. Attorney-Gen-
eral. and Thomas B. Heed. ex-spesker Of the
United States House OF Representatives. Lord
Salisbury has sent a letter regretting his In
ability to be present.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
THE ALAsKAN BOUNDARY.
Final Settlement Of the Dispute Expected
Very Soon.

Special Gable Ds.patch 10 TuE Sun.
LONDON. May 3.-Great Britain's reply to the
suggestions OF the American Government In
regard to a provisional Alaskan boundary was
despatched to Washington last week. The pro-
v~isional boundary was practically agreed to a
year ago. with the exception OF a few miles OF
the Dalton trail at the end OF Chilkat Pass from
Pyramid Harbor. The Washington Govern
ment's suggestions relate to this strip OF the
Dalton trail.
Canada has agreed to the boundary. with
some minor notifications. and England has
confirmed it. A settlement OF the matter IL ex-
pected. as Il is not believed that the American
Government will raise any difficulties over
Canada's notifications.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
Councilman Won't Tnke Increassd Fay.

New ALBANY. Ind. May 3.-This city pos
sesses the distinction OF having a Councilman
who refuses to accept his pay. A year ago Will
liam Sloemer, member Of the Council. made a
vigorous fight against increasing the paw OF
the Councllmen from So TO So a meeting. His
side lost. and to-day. when he went 10 draw
his salary for the year. he would not accept the
additional 81. He would only take $4S, while
Sl44 was due him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
Another Tenderloin Resort Closer.

Warren Lewis closed his resort. "TheG rotto.'
on Thirty-seventh street. Just east Of Broad
way. last night. When Lewis applied for a re-
newal Of his liquor license the Excise Com
missioners referred the matter to Capt. Price.
Capt. Price said that the place was q resort fire.
recommend a removal. Lewis had the furni-
ture OF the place carted away last night,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04

Tho idea thu many advertisers have of keoping mp
an expense simply t., keep their names before the
leaders' Of an called Real state MEDIUMS when
satisfactory results are not realized y purely senti-
mental. Remember this, and also The SrS. when
placing your orders again. The Real Estate Board
OF Brokers use THE Sos for its reliable news matter
40 well rs the columns for advertising. -Adr.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
ATKINSON'S MAILING LIST.
He Says He Had p 5000 Names and Has
Got Fine Advertising.

Got Fine Advertising.
BosToN. Mass. May 3.-Edward Atkinson
talked a little more Of the Philippine situation
to the faithful this morning. Il have not
thought" he said. " Of any plan by which the
papers can be pushed to Manila. see no rea-
son why l should bother my head over it. The
Government, it strikes me. has taken the
whole matter out Of my hands. / succeeded
think. what with the advertising. the ~circula-
ton OF the pamphlets will run up into the hun
dreds of thousands"
One OF Mr.. Atkinson's exhibits this morning
was n telegram from a Western paper. 1t read:
will you leave America at once to avoid ar
rest? II so please wire us at our expense"
81 have not answered 1t yet" said the ARui-
naldo sympathizer. and l don't think ! shall"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
PEACE CONFERENCE IN SECRET.
Secretaries to Give Out An Oniciai Sum
mary of tile Proceedings.
Sp.es, cab,, De,,s.eh 10 The sus.

Special Gable Despa.ch 10 The Sun.
LONDON. May 4.-AccordlnR to the Berlin cor
respondent OF the Daily Ne,rs. Russia has init
mated that II is her wish that the s~trictest pri-
vacv be maintained regarding the proceedings
Of the Disarmament Conference. The dele
gates will. therefore. probably he pledged to
secrecy. The newspapers will obviously not
be allowed to have representatives present.
and the only authentic information they can
obtain will be contained in the official sum-
mary OF the proceedings. which It " already
announced the Secretaries will supply.
The same CORRESPONDENT learns that the
Town Counci OF The Hague has refused to
give q festal reception to the Congress because
the Pope and the Transvaai we're not invited to
take part In the deliberations,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04

May Sherwood. an actress, living at the st.
Cloud Hotel. reported to Capt. Price OF the
West Thirtieth street station last night that
some one had entered her room, Yesterday by
OF silver manicure articles and other trinkets.
Two detectives are trying to locate the property.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
Actor Barrett's Son n Bankrupt.
Special cab,. D,spa,eh 10 The suS.

Special Cable Dtspdt6 TO THE BUN.
LONDON. May 3.-Frank Andrew Barrett. son
OF Wilson Barrett. the actor. has been adjudged
a bankrupt. His liabilities are 1878 and his
assets nothing. His insolvency Is attributed
to his living beyond his income.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
FOUR CUBAN BANDITS KILLED.
Shot by the Rural Gunrd While Trying to
Rescue Their Leader, Gonzalez.

Rescue Their Leader. Gonzalez.
Special Cdbs Dtspatch to THE sCs.
SANTIAGO DE CuBA. May AT Mayari last
night four men belonging to Ilguel GonZalez's
band OF outlaws attempted to release Gonzalez.
who. with Ave other members Of the band. is a
prisoner In the lail there. Some rural guards
discovered the men "a they we're tearing the
bars from the window o. Gonzalez's cell and
gave the alarm.
The would-b be rescuers fought desperately to
avoid arrest. and all four Of them were shot and
killed. Two OF the rural guard were wounded.
The prisoners will probably he transferred to
Baracoa. where American troops are stationed.
Con. Wood speaks in high praise OF the rural
guard. He says that the Cubans can best pro-
tect themselves against their " criminals,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
Heavy snowfall in Colorado.

BRECKENRIDGE. Col. May 3.-lt has been
showing here heavily most OF the time for the
last week. No trains or mails have arrived
since last Saturday. The snow is three feet
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
Scotch Ironmasters Advance Wages.

Special Gable Detpdteh 10 THE Sun.
GLASGOW. May 3.--The Scotch ironmnsters
have advanced the wages OF their employees
Is per cent. from May /.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
Drawing nm liberated Tooth Causes Death

BosToN. Mass. May 3.-Arthur shattuck OF
Gardner. Mass, the son OF the Fire Depart
ment Chief OF that town, died here Yesterday
from the effect OF having an liberated tooth
week ago and tho physicians were unable to
check the flow OF blood.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
Mr.. whistler's New book.

SpeeIdI CdbN DfspdtcH TO The BUS.
PARIS. May 3.-Mr. James A.. Mcneil Whist
ler's 1.-THE Baronet and the Butterfly: a Valen-
tine with a Verdict will be published here
before the end OF the month. The book will be
published In two editions. one at o france and
the other. an edition de luxe. signed. at 25
francs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
TROUBLE FOR SPANISH OFFICERS.
Report That the Court of Honor IL to Con.
Wet a Number of Them.
special Cattle DesI aieL 10 THE ST.,

Special CaLte DtsI dick TO THE Sun.
MADR1p. May 3.-The Official Gazette to-day
publishes the ratification OF the treaty OF peace
between the United States and Spain.
The Gazette also announces that more high
officers OF the army are to be cashiered In con-
sequence OF the findings OF the Court OF Honor.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
PoHTUG UEsK-spANIsH FIGHT.
Insult to n spanish Woman Resented and
Troops Had to Restore Order.

sptciai Cobh Despatch to THE suS.
MADRID. May "a despatch from Tamora,
Portugal. gives an account OF q serious dis
turbance which occurred at Moveros. where a
fair was being held. A Portuguese soldier in
suited a Spanish woman. whereupon her
brother struck the soldier. A fight between
Portuguese and Spaniards ensued and the
troops were called out 10 restore order. which
was done with much difficulty. The excite
ment. which was intense. has not yet subsidized.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04

No other remedy compares
with WARMERS SAFE CURE
for regulating the action of the
liver and kidneys, driving out
disease, building up the system
and giving fresh life.
1t has a worldwide reputa-
ton. Use it and be convinced
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-04
NO SIAN PROVINCE FOR FRANCE.

Reported Cession Has Not Been Made. tho
Liberte Says.
Special Cdbh Ds,pdich to TIE Bus.
PARIS. May 3.-The Liberts says there is no
truth in the report that Siam has coded q prov
ince to France. Negotiations for the settle
ment OF questions in dispute between France
and Siam. the paper says. are proceeding. but
so far they have been without result.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-18
RUSS Is Not A PUPPET.
HE RESIGNS FROM THE no.
BoKEN SCHOOL CoMMIss1oN-FAGAN
APPOINTS FOUR MEMBERS.


Mayor Lawrence Pagan OF Hoboken yesterday APP
lie Instruction bipartisan board for terms of two
years each as follows
John Keresey and Edward 7. Orerman. Demo-
Gratis. and Ernest Muzzi and Herman Vol. Re-
publicans Vol was reappointed and the others
succeed Charles 4. Hicks and 9 j CARING, Demo-
Gratis and Frank J. Lees. Republican.
"Reguiar arr Repu5llcans'" Both are members OF the
County and City Republican committees ana are
faithful followers OF Leader j. j. Guiso. who stood
sponsor for their appointment. -
Mr.. Keresey Is wholesale liquor dealer ana N,
Oferman Is an ex-member OF the Common Council.
who is now In good graces OF Mayor Pagan ana Is
Ar The last meeting of the Commission OF Public
instruction for 1853 yesterday morning Edward
Russ who has been connected with the manage
and president Of the Board for eight years. sent In
his resignation. Mr. Russ stated that his resigna-
ton had been sent by him TO Mayor Pagan on NO
vember y last. with instructions that y was 10
take effect yesterday. He did not explain why
he retired from the Board when he still had one
year more serve. but ii is generally known thar
which the Commission has been running things
Mr. Russ briefly stated 70 a reporter that he re
tired from the Board because ne was not p Pup
pet" He has been true friend OF me puoHc
schools for a decade. and showed a lively interest
in everything pertaining to their management. Mr
Russ never made any pretence OF being ponu-
clan and his influence I'm the schools Will De soreiy
missed.
reapponted. purposey absented themselves from
the last meeting Of the old Board. -
The new Board was organized for the year lsss-
90 bv Mayor Pagan. Edward 7. Onerman new
member was elected president. The following re-
years: William Kerr. secretary. salary H9p David
F. Rue. treasurer. 800. and city superintendent OF
Schools A. J. Demarest 500
Mayor Pagan will in day or two appoint sue
o Mr.. Russ