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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
SEVERITY or EARTHQUAKE N MEXICO
GREATEST SHOCKS EVER FELT IN THAT couS-

GREATEST SHOCKS EVER FELT IN THAT couN-
TRY.
Chicago Jan. pa special dispatch 10 The Rec
ord" from the City Of Mexico Gays that IN point
OF duration the earthquake last evening was the
severest ever known In the history Of Mexico The
movement began in the City ~ Mexico at exactly
SOC o'clock. The oscillations were from north
east 70 south vest, and lasted one minute
and hfy-six seconds. Three minutes later came
companion shock. which lasted FIVE seconds
oscillating northwest and southeast. The move
ment made perfect cross.
The earthquake was felt over the entire repub-
lie and IT had n general movement from the
Pacific the Atlantic. II reached Colima at
BOZ o'clock. oscillating from east &c west
II lasted one minute and twenty seconds. IL
reached Vera Cruz at 5s, and the oscillations
from south 10 north. lasting ten seconds. Many
houses in this city were cracked. Some were
trely ruined Fully n dozen walls were crushed
md broken I'm the National Palace two-foot iron
pipe carrying water from Chapultepec TO the city.
broken in seven places Intense cold fol-
lowed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26

them. could doubt the expediency Of the act
He also touched the legal questions involved
contending that there were many precedents
for the acquisition. that the Nation had the right
to acquire territory. and that there were no con-
sttutional barriers.
CONTINENTAL POWERS UNFRIENDIY.
II the United States should fail to seize the
opportunity thus providentiaily provided. II
need Mr. Davis said expect no favors from
Europe IN regaining q foothod in the Eastern
markets No display of friendship from Europe
in this or any other matter need he counted on.
The European Powers were profoundly Jealous
OF the United States and the Senator declared
that IL was fact that this country had nov hau
one friend on the Continent in the recen. sma aeo
gle with Spain. or in the efforts TO secure peace
on favorable terms He intimated that put LOT
Great Brtain's attitude there would nave peeh
Intervention by the Continental Powers
He referred To the newspaper reports from
London accrediting him with an expression
favorable 10 an alliance Of the Umted states
with Great Britain and japan He had ne salu'
never advocated such an alliance FOR the pres
emit but ne would not say that the time might
not come when II would he both wise ana heces-
sary for the preservation OF the rights ana p pr
on the favor shown to the Spanish side or the
question while the conference was In progress,
and said there was an especial e1ort 10 nay
the Spanish colonial bonds guaranteed by the
United states He believed II the Americans
held the Philippines International trouble would
be avoided hut IL the contrary course should he
pursued he was most apprehensive of the re-
suits. -, ~,
In reply 10 2 question from Senator Hoar, Mr.,
Davis said there had been no effort To put the
Filipinos on the same footing with the Cupahs
in formulating the treaty. He SAID the lWo
countries were very differently situated ana IN
stanced the demonstration In Manila Harpor as
an example Of what might occur In lana so
distant
PLEA FOR PROMPT RATIFICATION.
Mr.. Davis urged the Importance Of favoranie
action on the treaty AT the present session OF
Congress A failure 10 ratify meant he argued
continued uncertainty, renewed announcement
n the insurgent Filipinos possible conflict with
them and a prolongation OF the state or war
with much Of its horrors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
MANTFACTURERS WANT TREATY.
RESOLUTION URGING ITS RATIFICATION
PASSED by NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
At CINCINNATI

Cincinnati Ian oS-The attendance AZ the
fourth annual convention Of the National Assoc
citation Of Manufacturers was larger to-day 'hah
M the opening sessions yesterday. The committees
were in session all the forenoon preparing reports
on tho different portions OF the address OF Pres'
dent Search and on the annual reports of othe'
officers. the Executive Board and the co"'''''ee'
which submitted reports yesterday Inc sesS'"
to-day was largely devoted TO the general discus
sion OF questions suggested in President scare"
annual address
The Committee on Resolutions offered resoln-
ton through the chairman. Charles A. Moore. or
New-York earnestly pettloning the senate 10
promptly ratfy the Treaty OF Peace WIN spa'".
This opened general discussion of the question ol
expansion. Richard Young of New-lork. onered
a substitute that was In milder language pu' 'h'S
lost
Motions 70 table 10 postpone and for the previous
question were all lost after debate. in which Chair
man Moore defended his resolution as o'd MT
Young and Mr.. Powell.
j. G. Hamilton. Of New-York; Josiah Howard or
Emporium. and others opposed any action on 'ne
question The original resolution was al hrst
adopted with about dozen dissenting votes but
the vote was aferward made unanimous
Benjamin Atha. Of Newark. while not Directing
to the purpor Of the resolution reEreeed that Mo ,hs
have bad effect either way. but the least Of such
bad effect would he by Its adoption serots hi,
No 1924 for improving the merchant marine ser
vice and Senate bin No, 2,7s2 for the Nlcaragu .
addressed the convention In favor Of the Hanna
Merchant Marine bill. giving his experience as
owner Of steamship lines TO South America
The adoption of the presidents recommendatlon
on legislative work voted. William McCarroii,
of New-York objected TO having resident repre-
sentative in Washington to appear before com
mttees He favored a committee Of the member
ship appear for the association President Search
said il was necessary to have some one watch the
committees when their presence in Washington
was necessary.
Chicago. Jan. Reconnaissance Peck. Of the
Paris Exposition Commission. with Director Nc
Gibbons Of the Department OF Exploitation. and
Director Capehart. OF the Department Of Liberal
Arts. started for Cincinnati tonight, where Mr..
Peck Will address the National Association Of
Manufacturers Assistant Commissioner General
Woodward will meet the party at Cincinnati. and
will also be one Of the speakers Mr.. Peck and
party viii go thence 10 Dayton. where the former
Washington and appear before the Appropriation
Committee OF Congress.
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nowadays The cruel father is only tradition. Dis
lance absence and shpwreck in these days of cheap
safe and swift transportation do not count The
chief obstacle is a common one. II IS ilI.heaIth
on one side or the other and sometimes on both
Men NOWADAYS hesitate TO marry woman no
matter how beautiful no matter how attractive or
interesting witty. il she is sufferer from III
health. All men worth having desire happy healthy
children. Any woman who will, may 81 herself for
the duties Of wifehoOd and the exalted function OF
motherhood DR. Pierees Favorite Prescription ban
shes all hndrance in the nature OF local i!''hesHh
II gives health power and capacity to the delicate
and i'm portant organs concerned in wfehood and
maternity II corrects all dispacements, aliays IN
fanmation heals liberation stops e1hausting drains
and soothes pain. II prepares for natural, healthy
motherhood 1t makes maternity easy and safe ana
almost painless II irsures newcomer oonsu'u.
tonsy strong and able to withstand the usual MS Of
babyhood II is the greatest OF nerve tones ana
resorativcs. Medicine dealers sell II and an honest
dealer will not urge a substitute upon you
Amer suffering untold toriures," writes MIS- Fer9u
OF Douglas Station Sekifk Co. Manitoba. Box ~ |
thsnk God found relief and cure IN DR. Perces Favorta
Prescription.
The profit Sde Of life is health. The balance is
written IN the rich, red pure blood Of health. DR.
PieIces Pleasant Pellets cure constipation and
make the blood rich and pure They never groe.
BY druggists.
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c. p. CLARK's TRIP ABROAD.
HIS RESUMPTION OF DUTIES DEPENDENT UPON
HIS HEALTH-TALK ABOUT POSSIBLE


Charles p. Clark president Of the New York New
Haven and Hartford Railroad, who sailed for Eu-
rope last week expects 70 remain abroad for
long time Recently there have been reports TINT
Mr.. Clark would succeed Mr.. Depcw az chairman
NJ the Board OF the newly consolidated Wander
bill, system. hut that is emphatcally denied Mr..
Clark's health is poor and he has said himself that
unless ~ improved gread deal h" would not come
back to work II Is certain that the possibility Of
Mir. Ciark's retiring from the presidency Of the
New Haven. owing 20 the condition OF his health,
has been Informally discussed by the directors Of
the company. Mr.. Clark has worked hard and has
done much bring the road TO its present physical
and financial condition While all talk s yet I'M
Official there is some discussion as TO who would
succeed Mr. Clark In the event Of his retiring.
Two names are mentioned. Most prominently
talked Of is John NJ Hall first vice-president, who
is acting president while Mr.: Clark is In Europe.
The other il 6. S. Melen, formerly second vice
nresident OF the New Haven and now president OF
the Northern Pacific. Until Mr.. Clarks plans are
definitely known. however, all tax is merely specu-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
ASSESSMENT ABUSES
MEASURES FRAMED IN THE interest,"
y0Dx ppopror-, o.,,...~

10
YORK PROPERTY OWNERS
Albany Jan. z5 tspecisD-George I n.
o' Ne"-fork' mas taken m hand some nnn...N
measures. which he has introduced In Tn. Aant
Most or them regulate the practices OF no,..'.y
soners Of estimate and assessment, IN y..' hs'
CITY. Mr.. Grossman and his wife are larvs ao'k
Of real estate in the neighborhood Of Cro,on.
which originally belonged 10 them and Mr. O."
man knows from actual experience wha, .,
there are under the laws that regulate rAvr.s,'"
paving and the opening Of streets lug
lie introduced bill In the Assembly ., =,
making n awful for any city or Villa. V
thOrties in the State 10 take more than n..
interest on taxes or assessments on properly ~.
bill has to do with the penalties Incurred a, No..
ent for nonpayment Of taxes or Assessment. ~"
Grossnan said In explanation Of 1t: '
THE present law begins with penalty ~,
cent and raises II according 10 time The law 80
1t is usury for an individual to charge ov.-
per cent. but here II great Commonwealth A.,
what is forbidden 10 individuals why .,on,,
the city charge penalty ~ from 50 to 10 NJ, 49,.
on delinquent taxes?
II have introduced another bill" said Mr.. Gro..-
man, which deprives the Commissioners OF p.
innate and Assessment Of the power OF applyn, q.
extra compensation for any work performed :,
the case OF the Elm-st Improvement they appr.a
for an extra allowance Of Ss01co each which m,s.
500 900 for the three They received - no cash al,
the abuttne property-owners must pay
The three Commissioners on the Concourse v.,.
allowed $40 day The new charter reduced IN.
amount TO 81. and they applied for ,35 Twenty dol
lars day allow ed them. and know II To h.
a fact that they hold sittings every day"
Mr. Grossman has introduced another impor,,,
bill this week. IT Is intended TO deprive the Com
mssioners of Estimate and Assessment In N.v.
York of the right to award owners 81 Ia nd daas..
when street grade is raised or lowered Th,,
power is vested in the Board OF Assessors WIN
have the right Of access to the books Of the differ
ent departments Of the city government and know
beforehand when any change Of tho kind IL 10 \.
made Mr.. Grossman explained that under tia
present system property-owneTs sometimes collect.
ed the da images from the city and then sold N.
property TO persons who. una ware ~ the changes
to be made in the street affecting its value bought
il. only to find change OF grade of sixteen or
eighteen feet carried out after hy the city
on inquiry they learn that the damages which
rightfully belong 10 them. have been paid 10 thu
former owner of the property.
II speak afvisedly when | say sixteen or
eighteen feet" added Mr. Grossman. for this IL
exactly what has happened in some OF the streets
in the new part OF the city. Ny bin provides
that the damages shall go 10 the actual owner
OF the property when the new grade Is established
There has been relief for thousands OF persons
under the present practice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
GEORGE Z. ORAN DEAD.

George f. Dram. thirty-seven years old OF Ave-
and Second-ave. Kensington. Long Island,
private secretary 10 Anthony Comstock died last
evening at the home Of Sergeant William O'Toole.
o. The Morrisania station. ~ No 1iS East One
-forty-hrst-st.. as result az going out
too soon after al attack OF pneumonia. Dram had
been III at his home for several weeks with pneu-
mOnta Yesterday he went up 10 The Bronx to
transact some business lie was taken with q chill
in East One-hundred- and forty hrst-st. and was
taken by Policeman Neville to the Alexsnder-ave.
a personal friend Of his. and he was taken 10 the
sereeant's house where he died IN short time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
IN THE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE
DECISION TO KEEP CONTROL OF THE
TREATY-NO COMPROMISE TO
BE ACCEPTED.


Washington. Jan. 25.-The Senate Committee
on Foreign Relations to-day discussed the
status Of the Peace Treaty in an informal way,
giving especial attention TO the proposition that
vote should be taken Immediately. There
was apparently division of opinion as to
whether the opposing Senator's were really as
anxious for vote they professed 10 be. out
the declaration was made by the friends Of the
treaty that they were not opposed 10 an early
vote and while no formal instruction was given
the opinion was generally expressed that an
early vote should he sought The opinion Of the
supporters Of the treaty was. however unani-
nous that the committee should hold the mat
ter Of fixing the date in its own hands Chair
man Davis was instructed to press considera
ton and 10 allow no time To be lost
The committee practically decided to accept
the proposition Of Senator German to take
vote at the expiration Of ten days Of debate.
but determined TO hold the decision Of the mat
ter In It's hands IL considered proba-
bic that there would be more speeches than
could he made within this time. and Mr.. Davis
was authorized to extend the time as TO per-
nit reasonable opportunity for debate
The supporters Of the treaty still generally
express the opinion that when the vote is taken
1t will be ratified. No disposition was mani
Tested 70 accept compromises.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
NEW RIFLE FOR THE GUARD.
LEGISLATURE ASKED TO APPROPRIATE saouo
FOR THE PURPOSE

LEGISLATURE ASKED 10 APPROPRIATE 1870 no
FOR THE PURPOSE
Albany. Jan. % (SpeclaD.-A bill for eoulpp,ne
the military and naval forces ~ the State with rev
magazine rlfes was introduced by Senator johnson
to-day II provides for the purchase Of fifteen
thousand rifles. and appropriates therefor $4,000
This bill follows in general way the suggestions
contained In Governor Roosavelts message for
new arm for State troops. No particular rife 10
named in the bill and there is difference Of opln.
ion as 10 which OF the many new magazine guns
using smokeless powder IS the best.
In the message the Governor referred 10 the
superiority Of the KragJorgensen rife used by the
Regular Army over the Springfield rife used BY
the volunteers and advocated the adoption OF
rife n, the same calbre az the Government arm
and using smokeless powder II i presumed II mo
bill Is passed that effort will be made TO OBTAIN
Krag -Jorgensens.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
CANAL. TO BE ABANDONED
BILL GIVING THAT POWER TO THE DELAWARE
AND HUDSON COMPANY

AND HUDSON COMPANY,
Albany Jan % CSpeciaD.-senator Goodsei to-dr
introduced a bill authorizing the neia~are anu
Hudson Canal Company TO discontinue tne Use %
i,s canal which runs from Rondout on ne HUG
son River across the southeastern part OF no
State to Pennsylvania The intention Of the COM
many to abandon it's once thriving ~a'eIWa! n''
been known for two three months
The great decrease In the business OF 'ns h,'
Canal has led some persons % say latsF. ~ . s'
Delaware and Hudson Cana, manaseH =" SS,s,rsss
marathon whose officers able men OF uusm.ssh,
Gould not be used probably. can there oe m nut,
hope that the Erie Canal will regain US iVsr r.s'
This company which operates the pea"sr ,,s ga.
Hudson Railroad system nnds It chespe, 20 ,'I, "a.
Port coal from Its fields In pennsylvania "
fhan by canal
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hE4A / I-NIVIINoF@J ~ f'NItN+NrlN T 7 I
Hartford. Conn. Jan. 25.-fr the Connecticut
House Of Representatives. to-day resolution was
Introduced indorsing President McKnleys admin
.straon OF the war and urging that the Philippines
be held until the treaty with spain is ratified. and
sef-government therein becomes an established
fact. ConnectcIt Senators and Congressman are
ssked TO vote accordingly. Under suspension Of
the rules the resolution was adopted by strict
party vote-ayes. 1S: noes ~. The resolution upon
reaching the Senate. was referred 10 the Committee
on Federal Relations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
Mr.. ORR HAS HEARD NOTHING.

WOULD Re GLAD TO KNOW THAT CAPITALISTS
WERE AFTER UNDERGROUND RIGHTS.
Alexander r Orr. chairman Of the Rapid Transit
Commission was asked at his home In Remsen-st.
BROOKLYN last night II he knew that certain met
ropo,an capitalist, were arranging TO bid for the
underground rights.
Il have heard nothing either directly or indirect
" shou. IT." he replied Il should be glad 10 learn
that ca pitalists arc willing 10 take the franchise
from the city and build the road under the present
Inv"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26

Albany. Jan 25.-Mr. Redington. Of New-York
has introduced bi providing for the retirement
and pensionng OF appointive city county ana STATE
orce.bo,der, who are honoraby discharged SOL
dt.r- sailors and marines OF the War OF the Re-
helIion and who we're az the time OF enlistment
residents OF the State OF NewYork II directs that
svcb veterans shall he retired AZ full pay on app
80 ton after ten years service or upon becoming
nhvsically disabled or upon reaching the age or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
FREE Triton FOR CUBiNS.

ithaca. n Y. Jan. 2s-President 7. +. Cisn' ~
s,, announced that Mt their last meeting inc -, =.
ecutive Committee Of the trustees OF Co'n.. n.,.
vers,tv acting upon the suggestion OF a'0'
.ral Joseph wheeler. adopted the foho~"''
Resolved That free tuition he sr ah,.Sa thew b
Cuban students for four years. proysrut. for 3D.
,seor and mon the general plan outlined ;r,tsd
cmbsn Educational Association OF the O'''
States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
AporJsHINc; A SPECIAL SESSIONS COURT

Albany Jan Ex-senator d. f. Davis. OF New
YORK has introduced bill In relation to the City
Magistrate. Of the Second Division Of the city. II
clothes the Magistrates in the division with the pow
ers and Jurisdiction which they had as Police Jus
tces nrevIous 10 consolidation which powers have
since consolidation been conferred on the Court OF
Snecial Sessions. BY another PHI senator DAVIS
etrtOt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
THE TRANSPORT OBDAH IN PORT.

The United States transport OLDHAM. Captain
Byrne arrived yesterday from Havana. with sixty
six passengers OF whom forty-six were contract
nurses and sixteen discharged soldiers and civilian
employees The OLDHAM anchored on Liberty Island
for the night and the passengers were brought
ashore IN one Of the Quartermnster's tugs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
THE PAYMENT TO SPAIN.

Washington. Jan. Ex-senator Davis, from the
Committee Foreign Relations, has offered
an amendment 10 the Sundry Civil bill appro-
priating 100000 600 to pay Spain. according TO
the terms Of the treaty. The amendment has
the Endorsement OF the committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
ArcrSFS HER ADOPTED SON.
s,vc,.r,R CASE IN WHICH MRS ANNIE AsPlS'
WALL is CoMPLAINANT

crvcI-rAR CASE II WHICH MhS N".NI" NJ"
WALL is COMPLAINANT
BOSTON. Jan. 25-Cford Lamont was S,,,-,
. .ha uun,c,pal Court to-day on a complaint
., hin, with making threats against Mrs
Ann,e Asplnwau OF New-York The comp'ainan'
:. reputed to ne rich and she is woman ., ns.
social standing She said that with ss'er ~.
had taken Lamont from an infant asylum .un'
twenty wears ago. and had always su2por'ea ". -.
Lately. however, he had been maKlns de'nanus -
more money. and on Monday upon hel .v so,,,v
give 1t TO him, mad threatened he' WI"
harm. . .,.,s tbourht Mrs As.
,,ny,aIl was his mother. She never 90 H. .niy
pl nr nermitted him 10 learn trade Ine ~ o \,
threat ne ever made was 70 compei ne ,s mother
The case was continued and Lamont WIS "e'S -
zofn hail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
SOLD TO Astoria LIGHT COMPANY.
JOHN D. CRlMMINs DIsPosEs OF HIS RECENT
PURCHASES

JOHN u VF'HMI'7S UIHfV'SI1s IF MS M N !
PURCHASES
John D Crimmlns. the wel-known contractor
who recently purchased Berrian's Island which is
a little above Hell Gate and close to the Astoria
shore as wen az Hell Gate Point and Wioughby
Point and adjoining land I'm Queens has disposed
OF his holdings In all ne bought about three hum
dred acres OF land. FOR Wnicn ne paid somewhat
more than 10000
The purchaser Of Mr. Cummings property is the
Astoria Light. Heat and Power Company, and the
deeds conveying the land were filed IN The Queens
County Clerks office. in Jamaica. Tuesday The
price mentioned in the papers as having been re-
ceived by Mr.. Crimmins Is $4,000 which gives
a good profit on his investment The Astoria Light
Heat and Power Company was recently incor-
porated and is authorized 10 supply light and
power in III boroughs
The land bought from Mr.. CrImmns includes
about three miles Of shore front and II s said tina
the power-house Of the company is TO be erected
on RerTan's Island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
DELAYED BY BEAD WINDS.

Newport News Va. jan. q (specaD The Brit
ish steamship Trojan. Captain Torkiidsen, got in
from Glasgow this morning. ten days overdue The
vessel II not damaged az all. although she passed
through westerly gales for twenty-one days con-
tnuously. and some days could not make more than
nfty Knots.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26

tiee Of Special Sessions shall nle a. svo,, -
OF the date OF his birth: and that no sueN ynests
gnaii gu after reaching the age OF sxtytwoS justice
the Mayor Is to make appointments 10 IN, wo yean
caused by the act '" MI VacAncies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26

SENATOR PROCTOR STARTS FOR CUBA.
Washington Jan. Ex-senator Proctor. OF Ver-
mont started this afternoon trip 10 Cuba. He
expects 10 make tour OF the Island He Is
cornpansd by his family.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-26
DADY'S HAVANA CONTRACT.
,UBAN EDITOR EXPRESSES SURPRISE THA

1T SHOULD HAVE BEEN HELD UP
Havana Jan. 25.-Sehor Rivero Editor OF
"Diario de la Marina" to-day sent the following
statement to The Associated Press:
The information concerning the Dadv con-
tract, received yesterday, has caused surprise
In Havana The City Council contracted freely
with Dady in view Of the urgent necessity for
the sanitation OF Havana. The contract Legally
created a mutual obligation between Dady and
Havana. The Dady company does not claim
money from the Council which under The con-
tract, emits ffty-sear bonds which In no man
ner interfere with the Municipal Treasury IL
appears that the Secretary Of Justice attorney
Generally passed only on the legality OF the
contract. His declaration that the sanitation or
Havana was not urgent creates profound sur
prise The hopes OF the people. In this respect.
are shattered. They had an idea that thanks
10 American intervention. the hygienic condi-
ton of Havana would be rapidly improved.
RINERO.