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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-21
MR. HOLINESS LAST LECTURE

= Rurton Holmes gave the last or MS h '''
lectures for the season at Days yes'e'.A, Al.
ing II was on The Grand Canyon Oh i r.x
IONA" and It will be repeated every Gay U.s.. ,....
to-day and Friday at p. M ana on
Thursday and Saturday at II n. m ,.,.n,
Mr.. Holmes yesterday took his auaie", e,..r IL,
vonder-world created by the COLORADO - - 20.
ting them share. by the media OF handSom'n AZ.
ored photographs. motion pictures ana nar .h IN.
nlanatons. the scenes and incidents W." Z, II,
pressed him The lack OF anything star o,,rt,rs
approach to the Grand Canyon made mo.. ~. sv,
me views Of the gigantic cliffs ana OF a, 4,
chasm which the Colorado River has ma Ia, yy,r
way through Arizona. tho swiftly rusn' rs,r ard
belng aided I'm it's work or erosion ny 'N' ,.x.a N
cold and heat. Even those who have e"! ~. most
Holiness lecture on the Yellowstone, must nest:
beautiful OF all which he has gwen while ICES
feel that after all. the Grand n.y. W aryeloOs
heautiful than the Yellowstone, Is o' rat Il axe
al Wonderful in It's size and grandeur ,,yses Of n
tho skill OF the lecturer ana the t,,nre ssions
nhotographic art to give adequate tlnarrvon whlea
~ si7e and grandeur Of the Grand IN, OF ne
NJ Uolmes termed a natural H"hsrd 10 coz
sarth's greatest spcctacles. 10 was rs Thirteen
nrehend that the canyon y a, md 10 rssip
miles wide and over 2 mile ueep o. MOUNTAIN
that a number Of the earth IA !, was eass,
could be placed I'm the great chasIn ,ss shown, "a
IN takein the grandeur OF the ST. shapes NV
marvel at tho strange and faht@sn nrrlous forms
Which the rocks had been worn me va y, the Gigs
lions OF the buttes, and the suhliml"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-21
LITERARY MERIT BY THE YARD.
n In llartford Courant.

From The Hartford Courant.
The current number OF THE Yale Alumni Week
~ contains study Of The Yale Lit" for the last
year with regard to the coming editors. This ven
cradle magazine SIN holds an important place In
Yale esteem. and there ~ active competition for
the FIVE edltOrships. which each year allotted
juniors The work OF the various competitors
or contributors. you please. is reviewed and
carefully tOtted up. II has come 10 be the UNI
written law that the boy no has the longest string
Of contributions Is the OF selection. Merit IL
measured by the yard or by the bushel The more
a fellow can get accepted the surer his chance for
election and FOR the other adyancements that 40
often appertain to Lit" edltorshps. Competition
for rhe News" Is similarly regulated and the boys
who have the longest strings get the coveted editor
ships.
In other words. advancement follows prolixity
while the genius that do bit OF literary work
which attracts wide attention IL not In II With the
verbose grind. who Nils up all space that =
can spread himself over and wins position by his
mileage. IL may be that In the push OF much
competition no other way OF selection can be de-
vlsec. but tho thing Is mere travesty literary
effort and real merit by Its assumption that all
that Is accepted l. equally good and the maker OF
Two columns IL entitled 10 double the credit due
tho maker OF only column. II may he the
simplest way 10 pick out the boys who shall enjoy
the perquisitcs accompanying these publica tons
but positions so obtained must he taken evidence
rather OF industry than of the higher literary gifts
There is difference between most" and best"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-21
TEN BTRTED ~ ONE GRAVE.
VICTIMS OF THE TORNADO WHICH SWEPT
OVER ALABAMA 90 TERRIBLE
DESTRUCTION.

birmingham. Ala. March 20 GpeciaD.-Ten per
sons MI members Of the same family killed almost
ei,ultaneousy werc buried I'm single grave eight
foot long and twcnty-sx feet wide yesterday after
noon nj Edwardsve. cghty-three miles cast OF
ho,e On the Southern Railroad. This was the clos
ing scene OF tho worst catastrophe ever known III
.hs section the result OF the tornado which passed
through Cleburne County Saturday afternoon
swcep,ng everything in It's path.
The destructive work OF this wlndstorm began
about three miles south OF Edwardsville. and the
tornado swept through tho outer edge OF this ntte
village demoshing houses. dealing instant death
10 persons and animals. and leaving nothing save
wreck IN its wake
The frat house struck was that OF Lewis Coffee,
IN which were himself his wife and their nine chill
dren Ten Of them were blown two hundred yards
from their home and were set down within n ra-
.iius OF twenty yards. Nine Of them were dead
when aid came and the other Will die. The baby
Of the family was caught under four-hundred-
mound chimney arch and crushed to death instantly.
Nearly every had been completely stripped ~
all clothing. except that shoes were found on the
feet OF three Of the children. he second house
was that Of J. Wilder. hut here there was no one
~ home The third was J. II. Cason's. and nothing
wa ef, except the foundation. Mrs Cason and
two grandchildren and her grandmother barely
escaping.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-21
Mr. BrAsoyER HOPES TO BE RELIEVED.
HAS BEEN WITH THE LACkN"ANNN FUN
rrIrRrY-srX YEARs-DoEs NOT BELIEVE THAT
INQUIRE Will SUCCEED HIM

Orange. ~ j.. March 90 (SpeciaD.-lt was cur
rnntlv reported I'm Hoboken to-day that Ahure"
Reasoner the veteran superintendent or the DeIa-
ware Iackawanna and Western railroad was
about 10 offer his resignation Tribune reporter
called on him at his home. in Arlington-ave, East
Orange last night. Mr.. Reasoner was suffering
from, q throat trouble that he has had Tor some
tiro He stated that he had sent his resignation
tn the Board of Directors six months ago nut
that they had refused TO receive it, He added
that he needed rest greatly. and said that. no
doubt some action would soon be taken in his
case I'm the line OF relieving him from some OF the
heavy work and responsibility attached TO the
place. go, -, .
Mr. Reasoner was born in 1893. and has been
railroad man all his life. From lSis to 1858 he
was I'm charge of the transportation ana frelght
department OF the Hudson River 'itailroad under
Moses Taylor Then he took charge of the double
tracking Of the Morris and Essex Railroad, ana or
the construction Of the Boonton branch When
this was completed he was made general superin-
tendont and has continued in that place TO the
present time
Uo said that while he did not believe In Sunday
trains on the road. yet he fully recognized, the
right OF the directors to put them on if they w'hed
to 10 SO. and rs matter of fact he had made the
time table which had Just gone into effect.
MIR. Reasoner asked rs 10 the truth OF the
rumor that Mr.. Mcclure. Of the Erie Railroad. was
to succeed him superintendent. He said he did
not know Mr. Mcclure. and added. Il don't be-
licVc he Will be the man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-21
UGTRKrS BAIL FORFEITED.
CASE CALLED TWICE. BUT HI WAS NOT
PRESENT

CASE CALLED TWICE. BUT HI WAS NOT
PRESENT.
Patrick McGurk. the brother OF John Mc"ui"'
tho proprietor Of the McGurks Music Hail IN the
Bowery. who arrested on the charge OF ny
ing a disordery house. had his case called TOT ''"
l., tho Court Of Special Sessions yesterday The
attorney for Patrick McGurk announced that He
had informed McGurk that his case Wouo pe
called and he had promised to be present lie
was not present. and Assistant Dlstrlct-At'o'Ae'
O'Reilly asked that the bond OF McGurK De lor-
feited. This was not done. as the case had Deen
called out Of its regular order.
1t was noon when the case came up again " men
McGurk's name was called he did not respond
Emanuel Friend. his lawyer, arose and said that
he had been to the house OF McGurk but was
unable 10 find him. 1t was his behef that McNuIh
Mr. OReilIy again asked that the bond be 19 or
feited and that a bench warrant be issued LOT tI INC
arrest OF McGurk The clerk was ordered 70 S CR44
Toujs Stenhardt OF No 20 West One-hundreuthII
st McGurk's surety. 10 produce McNurK, "au
there being no response judge FNlier ofutIeu s's
bond forfeited. and issued a bench warrant lo'
McGurk's arrest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-21
THE INDIAN TERRITORY OIL FIELD
ENGLISH CAPITALISTS CONTEMPLATE INVESTING
INrr-oPrroN SECURED on A LARGE TRACT

ENGLISH CAPITALISTS CONTEMPLATE lNFEsfS'
INrr-oPrroN SECURED on LARGE TRACT
Kansas City. No March 2O-"The Journal savs
that a party Of English capitalists, composed o.
G 7 Palmer. Brace Colt and G. ". y. Rolte al o.
London. and accompanied by Professor Beaverton
Redmond a London chemist and president OF 'ne
on Congress ttat meets IN Berlin annually are
IN the city from Chicago. They are considering IT.
vestng in Indian TER tory oil lands. an option Oh
ono hundred thousand acres Of land near ChessH
7 T having been secured by :. g Rutan' OF I'M
oago representing Major James r. d. Granam' !"
ex-oficer OF the British Army. Professor hean0"'
is 10 pass upon the value Of the newly dse0's'
fields. =,
II will be necessary 10 secure the hlno' se"'
the leases by the Interior Department. ana as' F'
dav the Secretary was against taking acton
present Mr. Rutan has representatives IN " ss-
incton. l. NJ Sauer OF Chicago. who IS esco' s-'
tho marty said the unexpected decision OF tne
retary OF the Interior since the puolcaI.o.t az
tremelv uncertain. and untf II is sIraish .nrH %
no investments in the petroleum neios "'
made. . -, ,o- ,hs South and
professor Redmond will make caretuI Tu,'e .sn
The region where the wells are located r texas
tali.ts will invest in lumber In SouthWesteIn,a I,
near Beaumont II they find " as represssnnhe De.
The oil lands are secured they Will nave 20 gel,
veloned hy railroads and pipe lines a anu az Thers
sunk before they can be sole az u standard OF
is no intention, however, TO oppose '"c
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-21
CHANGES IN THE SURRoGATE'S OFFICE.

sovorol changes have been made IN the STAN OF
the Surrogate's Office. some OF those who were ap-
pointed by Surrogate Arnold having been removed
and replaced by Republicans Other removals ana
promotions have also been made. Tho names ~
those removed and appointed are
John II Naele Is advanced from recording CLERK
to deputy clerk Of the Surrogate's Court In place
OF Thomas r. o. Brien. removed.
John Il Cartwright Republican, takes the pace
Of John II Havee who was appointed as clerk iI
the administration department by Surrogate AZ
mold. 49,
Horatio J. Pouton. a recording clerk. makes way
for Major + Butler. a Republican.
Royal Arnoi. a nephew ana appointee or the lale
Surrogate. Is removed from the place Of recording
clerk 10 which Michael Parker for many years a
court attendant. is promoted.
Abraham Fnkelstein. a Republican. takes the
place Of Sidney :. Nicholas. appointee Of Surro-
gate Arnold IN the record-rOom.
James A. COmaskey, Tamma1y man. has been
appointed recording clerk 10 fill a vacancy.
The Surrogate has appointed George G. Nc
Kenze, n colored Republican, as his confidential
attendant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-21
CONVICTED or ANOTHER MANS CRIME.

H,rsh Copelman, recently arrested in Chicago on
charge Of grand larceny in the first degree plead
"a guilty yesterday in General Sessions Nopel-
mans arrest was brought about by Miss Minnie
Jacobs whose father is now serving eght-year
sentence in Sing Sing for crime which the young
woman says Copeman committed. in November
1897. Max bernstein. Of Cleveland, Ohio saloon
keeper. was robbed Of $1,000 in New-York by
means Of a gold brick game" Jacobs was ar
rested and convicted. His wife died from grief lie
maintained that he was innocent His daughter
followed Copeman all over the country hnaly
finding him in Chicago. ...
counsel for Jacobs will try 10 get statement
from Copelman. which motion can be made Tor
a new trial for Jacobs Copclman Is sixty-one
wears old n pedlcr and lived at No. II Fisk-st
Chicago He admitted that he was an eX-conVlct
He was remanded 10 the Tombs TIL March 81 Tor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-21
DAMAGE IN OTHER PARTS OF THE SOUTH.


Uuntsyile A,a March 2O-'The tornado which
struck the northern part OF Madison County last
night did a great deal Of damage TO houses and
farm property but so far lives have been re-
ported lost. The damage In the extreme southern
part Of Tennessee cannot be estimated. Passen-
gers who arrived last night on n train from the
\orth reported that people were coming into tho
railway stations in quest Of physicians TO attend
the injured
Bismarck Ala. March 2o.-A terrific wlndstorm.
accompanied by rain and hail passed through the
extensive plantation OF Samuel Curry. in Chiffon
County last night Eleven tcncmcnt-houses were
bloVn down and two negro boys were killed. Seven
teen other negroes were injured.
Bethlehem. Misc. March Civilian Wickes's
house was destroyed by n tornado yesterday and
child killed. a stable Is said 10 have been blown
one hundred and Afty yards. with horse In H. but
the horse was uninJured.
Iuka Miss. March "a severe tornado passed
part Of tins county seven miles south Of
here at o'clock yesterday afternoon. blowing down
three buildings the Hodge farm and lniurng
two persons The storchouse of John Hastings at
Kiyeron Junction. was destroyed. and boXcar
blown from the track.
Pine Blun. Ark March N.-Further details OF the
fearful which swept portions OF Ar
kansas Saturday morning reached Pine Bluffs
to-day. AT Walnut Lake three persons were Killed
Every house on j. VI. Parkers plantation de-
mo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-21
BLOWN FROM A MOVING TRAIN.

RAILROAD CONDUCTOR ESCAPES ALMOST IN
HURT FROM 4 STRANGE EXPERIENCE.
Utica y Y. March OF f. Tewksbury. con-
ductor on the Delaware. Lackawanna and Western
Railroad was blown from hts train by the high
wind this morning about one mile north OF Nor
vich. lie was passing from the smokng-car TO tho
first coach AZ tho time The train stopped, and
the conductor was picked up and taken 10 Nor
wlch \ physician who was summoned found that
no homes were broken. and dd not think the COLI
ductor had suffered internal injuries. There wero
few cuts and bruises.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-21
WORK on DAr1D's ISLAND HOSPITAL

After considerable delay. caused by the inclement
weather the work was begun YESTERDAY after
noon Of building the now hospital on David's Isl
AND designed for the use OF the soldiers stationed
Of Fort Slocum The structure Will be three sto-
res high with ground measurement OF 90 feet ny
n feot and will cost when completed about AoHN
NJ Gibbons & Son. OF Brooklyn. have the contract
for construction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-21
DECISION IN MoLNEUx C4SE TO-DAY.

Judge Blanchard. Of The Court OK General Sea-
sions said yesterday thai he had dictated tho de-
c.sion he had maze in the matter OF tho npplica-
ton Of Barlow s Weeks. counsel for Roland II
MolineuX, for liberty 10 inspect tho minutes 81 The
Grand Jury that Indicted MoneuX Judge H.auch-
ard said ho would not make public his decision un-
80 to-day. when n viii probably Dec done I'm open
court Until that time he said lac would not In.
innate what hla decision
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-21
GPANISH-AHERTCAN TOPICS.

Particulars received by mail from Bolivia. and
published IN the newspapers Of that country. seem
20 agree with the latest Geographic news IN regard
to tho rebellion against President Aonzo. Tho
Bolivian papers. however. declare that rumors from
the seat Of war were so plentiful and so contra
dictory that It would be a hard task 10 predict
whether the Federalist the Presidential troops
would be vCtors In the beginning Of February
General Alonzo advanced toward ia Paz. tho rebel
headquarters. relying upon the arrival Of ammu-
milton which had started from Sucre a military
force sent by the revoluiionists from La Paz sue
Ceeded IN capturing me convoy expected by Pres
dent AlOnzO. II consisted OF cannon. ammunition
for rifles and provisions. The Bolivian papers say
that President Alonzo abandoned Chiaya. and re
treated toward Sucre. whose capture was. Of
course predicted by the Fodcral!at papers OF La
Paz
The recent meeting Mt Punta Arenas Of the Presi-
dents of Chilli and Bolivia has furnished the
"Nueva Republca." a CHILEAN paper in sympathy
with tho party OF tho late President Balmaccda a
fresh opportunity 10 attack tie present Govern
ment OF the republic. 1t said. without much oli-
dencc in support u the assertion. that "the meet
ing Of Presidents Errazuriz and Roca m Punta
Arenas meant the absolute abandonment Of the
former international policy OF Chill and that like
Peru Chill would be defeated in her Just claims
In Ecuador which like other South American
countries greatly suffers from revolutions an orsi
nal idea has been started for the cure Of that
trouble. Al Quito the capital Of the republic an
association Of prominent citizens has intimatod to
the Government that 1t might be proper 10 impose
tax upon the persons taking part in revolu, ocary
movements. Thi. would be used as a. Indemnity
for the damages caused BY the rebellion.
The Commission composed OF Brazilian and
French military and civil functionarios which was
sent by the Governments OF Rio Janeiro and Paris
20 the districts bordering on the Amazon and Oya-
pOk rivers IN order 10 survey that territory the
possession Of which Is subject OF contest between
France and Brazil has for its object the duty =
gathering information Of every Kind for the Presi-
dent Of Switzerland. who has been chosen an
arbitrator IN the discussion. Since the departure
Of the Brazilian and French Commissioners from
Cayenne for CounanI the principal town 81 the con-
tested territory rumors have been spread that the
Comm lssioners after landing. had some disagree
mtlts between themselves and also that they had
been attacked by the settlers around Counani. u
appears that these rumors are without foundation
The latest news from the contested territory was
brought 30 Para by the surgeon Of the sunboa'
Gurrany. who reported that the Commission 81
quietly proceeding with IS work and tina. the only
trouble experienced had been caused by the deaf .
Of few sailors and soldiers accompanying the
Commission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-21
ENGINEER CRUSHED TO DEATH.

r,rAr. M1sHAp TO A LIMITED EMPRESS ON THE
LAKE SHORE
pu0,io March 2o-The Southwestern Limited on
tho rake Shore road was wrecked at West Seneca
this morning by an lce-clogged switch. Henry >
shattuck. engineer. killed. and George W.
Roberts brakeman. severely injured. Nh"e
the passengers were roughly shaken up none were
hurt, ,,
Tho engine ard the car following It. comoina-
t,o, baggage and buffet car. left tho track Inc
next car sleeper did not wholly leave NE '[ nie
ivt tha front truck did. The engine rolled oNe,
IEiuiam Duncan the fireman Jumped sha tLucn
stood al his post and the locomotive turheu ~
he was crushed He was taken out as soon M Po'
sibl" hut died within a few minutes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-21
BREAEING Up SorTHERy CAMPS.

Admission Ala. March 2O.-Thc 81 Alabama ReGi-
ment Of negroes mustered out to-day. Seven
companies were paid and sent home yesterday. and
the remaining ones to-day The field hospital has
been closed the patients being transferred TO the
regirncntal hospitals. The field hospital equip
nonis and supplies were delivered TO the camp
quarters and nothing remains Of Camp Ship but
the buildings. In charge OF Il hospital steward and
two priyates There were twenty patients in the
3d Alabama. and they carried TO Fort Nc
Pherson. The mastering out Of thc Sd Alabama
will leave only eight companies Of the - Infantry
here. and they VIII 90 10 savannah this week.
Augusta. Ga March 2o-The 10Th Ohio Noun-
teers VIII be mustered out here next Thursday:
the 18th Minnesota leaves the service on March
- and the Both Michigan on April 3. The depart
ure Of these regiments viii virtually depopulate
Camp Mckenzie.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-21
TIE CONAL ~ PORT.

The United States supply steamer Comal Cap
tain Evans. which left Nuevitas on March Ii ar
rived Yesterday and went To Pier No. ~ East
River. The Comal brought twelve cabin passen-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-21
TWO rESSELs DANAGED BY WIND.

Several vessels dragged their anchors IN the Pay
Yesterday because Of the violent wind. Harm 20
only two was reported These were the schooners
Florence and Bergen They crashed together off
Liberty Island. Seven hundred or eight hundred
dollars will repair the damages OF both.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-21
KAIsER WILHELM DER CROSSES RECORD

Gustav H. schwab the New-York agent OF the
North German Lloyd Steamship Company. received
n ahle message yesterday saying that the Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse had Just reached ChcrbourG on
her way from this port to Hamburg. This Is her
FIRST call at Cherbourg on the eastward trip and
she established new record for that run. Her
time was . DAYS - hours and - minutes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-21
NEssEyGER FROM LONDON TO CHICAGO.

Chicago. March Civilian Thomas Jaggers the
fourfc n-yoar-od messenger who was sent from
London TO deliver messages I'm New-York. Chicago
and Philadelphia arrived here last evening" do
nvercd his message ard started on the II 80 train
for Philadelphia whero he VIII deliver tho last
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-21
THREE YEARS FOR COUNT zAREMBA.
JUDGE NEwBUReER DENoUNcEs THE PRISONER
ASA DEsP1CA ABLE THIEF.

JUDGE NEWBUKGFN JI.'NVN7+NN-411 TIL
AS A DEsP1CABLE THIEF.
Count Marion Zarembn, who pleaded guilty two
weeks ago 10 grand larceny in Part III. or General
sessions was Yesterday morning sentenced TO three
wears IN Sing Sing by Judge Newburger.
Count Zaremba. who IL physician lived AT NO.
a West Onc-hundred and fortieth-st. He was en-
ployed in the Russian industrial home In state-st
last year when he was accused OF stealing $40 10
given to him with which 10 bring immigrants from
the other side
Mr. Weltner. his counsel said that the Count
came from an excellent family that his father was
a Russian noblenan. and that he was Count by
birth - -, -
Judge Newburger declared that the Count was tho
most dcspicable thief ne had ever seen. ile said
he had come this country 10 prey on the earn
ings OF poor people and that he had stolen about
$3.50 I'm all q,
Count Za-emba last summer IN Saratoga married
q daughter OF Frank Savin a New-st. broker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-21
RLrNDERNG KANSAS LEGISLArIOY.

Topeka. Kan. March 20.-Attorncy-General Goard
has discovered that tho late Legislature hy mistake
repealed tho law which provides Tor all appo.nuye
officers IN cities Of the first class. The repeal was
made in a local Din. when passed IN an omnibus
form. mono OF the members paying any attention 10
g. The Supreme Court VIII bc asked 10 declare the
act void. Without relief from the Supreme Court
city viii have authority % appoint even police
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-21
MRS. PLACE EXECUTED
WENT TO THE CHAIR QUIETLY AMI w..
INSTANTANEOUsLY.

THE FIRST WOMAN KILLED by THE STATE
THE ELECTRIC crRRENT-HER ROW
SHIPPED TO EAST MILESTONE NJ
10, rlI. o. Nv nm