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New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
WAR RUMORS DIScREDITED.
,,,ss1A AND JAPAN NOT THOUGHT LIKELY
tn FIGHT OVER COREA.

,,,.shinston. July 21.-The reports that Japan
pussia are arming for a struggle over Corea
-. raceived with much allowance In the diplo-
-, quarters chiefly concerned. and 1t is point
-, that an entente cordiae was arranged
.-.-,.een the two countries last year concerning
x.,rs IN Corea This arrangement s still ID
go and there has been no evidence that either
,.,.orrn,ent desired 10 depart from 1t. 1t Is ~
~ ,orrn Of protocol dated at Toxic. April 20
COS end Is signed by Baron Rosen Russian
>r,,ster 10 Japan. and Baron Nissi, Plenipo-
..,tfsry for Japan. Its main provisions are as
follows;
Tho imperial Governments Of Russia and
,.nan recognize defnitively the sovereignty and
.ss entire independence Of Corea. and mutuaiiy
engage between themselves 10 ABSTAIN from al
,,srference in the internal affairs Of the coun-
try. ,s ~ ,oss,b,a .oause for mis-
understanding the Governments OF RUSSIA ana
Ianan mutually engage. in case Corea mas re-
o,r~se TO the counsel or assistance either OF
Pussia or Japan not to take measures for the
termination Of military instructors and OF coun-
cillors Of finance without previously reachhg
a mutual accord the subject
IN view Of the development attending the com
rnerce and industry Of japan in Corea. and the
considerable number OF japanese residing IN
Corea the Government of Russia will not inter-
fere in the development OF the commerce and In
Austry between Japan and Corea
This protocol is said to have brought about a
satisfactory condition Of affairs in Corea and
O, late no word has reached the officials here
that the former strained relations between Rus
sia and Japan had been renewed 1t is recog-
nized in diplomatic quarters on both sides that
each Government has deep interest in Corea
and that neither is likely to submit TO any move
contrary 10 the above protocol which may bring
he ~
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
CHINA AND JAPAN FRIENDLY.
coURTEsIEs RECENTLY EXCHANGED Be
TWEEN THE TWO EMPERORS.

coURTEsIEs RECENTLY EXCHANGED Be
TWEEN THE TWO EMPERORs
Washington. July Pin diplomatic quarters
concerned with the affairs Of China and japan II
is said that the old Ill feeling between the two
countries. dating long before the war and made
more acute by that struggle. recently has been
obIterated by several graceful and signincant
courtesjes exchanged between the Emperor Of
China and the Emperor OF Japan. The latter
was the first 70 extend the olive branch by con-
ferrng on the Emperor Of China the decoration
OF the highest order in japan. This was con-
viewed 10 Peking with great ceremony. and re-
Gently the Emperor Of China has returned the
compliment bv decorating the Emperor OF Japan
with the highest order Of China similar spirit
was shown on the death OF the Field Marshal OF
the japanese Army short time ago Although
ne had been active in the war with CHINA one ol
the strongest tributes paid 10 him at the time OF
his death came from officials high in the Chinese
service Another recent mark Of restored good
feeling is the sending of many Chinese students
10 Japan for modern education. These number
about one hundred and include the son Of vice.
rov Chang OF Human the rival Of Ii Hung
Chang.
This era OF good feeling in the Orient was re-
ferred TO at the legations here IN connection win
reports from Pekng as 10 the visit or the Jap
anese Admiral and squadron and the pqoodoiss q
consummation of a treaty between Chlha alu
japan While the officials here have no olreC'
Information they say the treaty report DOUBT
less grows out Of recent talk OF an offensive ana
defensive alliance between China ana Japan.
This alliance seemed imminent al one time out
81 is said that Japan no longer CONSIDERS II oP-
Dortune and that il would not be concluded IN
the present aspect OF international atalrs
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
COMMERCIAL LAW LEAGUE.
AMENDMENTS TO THE BANKRUPTCY LAW REC
OMMENDED.

Asbury Park " j.. July q (speciaD.-The Com
,nercial Law League OF America to-day decided to
designate February T. 1901 John Marshall day
,r honor Of the great Chief Justice OF the United
States The date mentioned Is the centennial OF his
induction into office and the league seeks 10 nave
the day observed as National holiday, and hopes
10 bring this about by securing the cooperation OF
the American Bar Association and the members OF
Congress.
Governor Voorhees, OF New-Jersey was 20 make
an address this afternoon but he sent dispatch
thar State business would prevent his being present
The report Of the Committee on Bankruptcy Law.
which favored slight notifications OF the new Fed
oral statute was adopted One recommendation o.:
tbe Committee was 10 the effect that second or
snhssouent discharge from bankruptcy shall not be
GRANTED unless the bankrupts estate pays a divi-
Send OF at least % per cent.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
uAR1poSA MINES TO BE WORKED AGAIN
THIS VALUABLE GOLD DEPOSIT TO BE REoPENED
AFTER THIRTY-FIvE YEARS.

THIS VALUABLE GOLD DEPOSIT TO BIZ hEoFENED
AFTER THIRTY FIVE YEARS.
San Francisco July 27-The famous Mariposa
estate territorally Of the largest gold mining
nroperties in the United States and the first quartz
nropertv developed in California. IS 10 be reopened
and worked after a suspension Of operations for
nearly thiry-fve years The gigantic nature Of the
undertaking makes the news Of the frst importance
and promises 10 have great influence on the MIN
eral development OF California. The Mariposa
grant as il is often called. is In Mariposa county
and covers an area Of A.3S acres. or about sew
enty square miles.
From about 1855 10 1855 the property was e1ten-
sively worked, the Princeton. which Is one o. a
dozen or more mines the grant. yielding BOD
O6n down TO the five hundred foot level According
TO present plans. TWO dams VIII he con-
structed and the tunnels in the Josephine flhe
Tree and Princeton mines will be extended on the
ore chutes as a starter The work will be OF great
magnitude and II expectations are Teanzed an I'M
nnense gold mining exploitation viii he carried on
al no inconsiierable outlay, furnishing Woth 10 q
large force Of men and requiring the purchase OF
extensive machinery
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
ARGUMENTS IN FAVOR OF THE TREATY.


Paris July 27-An unofficial note published to-
night saws: The evening papers for some Gays
have been carrying vigorous campaign against
the granting OF a minimum tariff TO American
leather II is quite true that NJ Meline's CABINET
offered minimum rates American leather but
the present Cabinet did not maintain the conces-
sion IN the recent convention, and American leather
is still subject TO general rates
The journal des Debats' says: THE thousand
personal relations which result from business re-
lations are precious pledge for good understand
ing between peoples and it would indeed be
singular means Of remaining friends OF nation
whose policy is becoming more and more active
and interesting to refuse 10 remove our barriers
when she is disposed TO open hers and TO defend
ourselves against her by Chinese wall The con-
vention appears TO be a good piece Of business
from all points Of view
The Temps" In an article printed to-day e@-
nresses the belief that fuller light upon the Franco
American treaty would not be superfuous' addihg'
what is known. however. is sufficient 70 cause
rejoicing at the understanding Of which II is tesu,
monv The interests OF the United states anu
France are far from being as irreconcllapIe as, as
some have been trying to show but are IN realty y
easily adjusted. The United states furnlshes ldM
nrodi,cts and we return manufactures. Opponents
~ the treaty think this will be reversed. ana that
France will be inundated with American manuIact-
ures but the facts do not justify their fears'
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
WHO COMMANDS FORT PORTER,

Buffalo July -Lieutenant-Coonel William n.
Dougherty OF the 7th United States Infantry mas
arrived here under orders from General Miles. 10
take command Of Fort Porter. which. since the
absence Of the battalion Of the 18th Infantry. has
been garrisoned by company Of the 7th
Major Auman. who with the 18th Infantry
at San Juan Hill. is at present In command at
Fort Porter under an order from the Secretary
Of war issued April s. 1899. directing him 20 take
charge of the fort during the absence or the lSth
in the Philippines As the orders or the secretary
NJ War are believed to take precedence over the
orders of General Miles. the question mas been
raised and submitted TO the War Department as 10
who is actually In command Of the post
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
NEW DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BUILDING

1-,prr DrsIcSs FROM NETWORK ARCHITECTS
SELECTED FOR FURTHER EXAMINATION
Washington, July N.-Of the ten designs SUD
mitted by leading architects OF the country lot d
new Department of Justice building. three nave
haAn selected for further examination, and the re-
naming seven have been rejected. The successful
architects so far are George b. Post warren q
Wetmore and Price Aiken. all OF New-Hork'
These designs will be elaborated. and when com
pleted the Attorney General Will select one Whch
ne regards as the most mertorious. Ihe pulIdlhg
will be of white marble. and will cost sVp""
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
PITT N FOR A NEW CREW.

The whaling schooner Adeia Chase' OF N'ira,
..,oh has been cruising on Cape Hatteras
~, into This port yesterday much against the WISH
~ Cantain Rose her master as the results OF 'n7
or,,,se mad been poor end he desired to continue ~
tIe uas taken I'll on the voyage. ho"eVs'' an" a''-
,urned the command Of the vessel temporary Sat,
- ~ arst mate The second mate ano spoue oyae t ee
70 w leu were not willing 10 continue the ss,esd
Oh r snr The arst mate and Captain Rose was oo'As
20 come IN for another crew.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
LABOR PARTY DELEGATES CHOSEN.
FIVE MEN TO REPRESENT THE RooFERs. SLATE

FIVE MEN TO REPRESENT THE RooFERs SLATE
TILE AND SHEET METAL WORKERS.
The first labor organization to respond TO the can
for the conference 10 be held on August l. az Gar
endon Hall for the purpose OF forming a ne"
notical party representative OF labor interests Is
the Roofers Slate Tile and Sheet Metal "orAeiS
of New-York. This union is not animated WIN ahs
~ the larger organizations, contentlng ltseH VII"
resting upon an independent basis -. - con.
The cali asked for only two delegates 20 o bas
selected fve members 10 represent II ne ne, @ ueIe
gates are Joseph Bobb James f0odrchii NM, IOih'
ITnbaro Frederick Paulitsch and James Dliioh'
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
GERMAN RULE ~ THE CAROLiNES.
A PARTY OF OFFICIALS on THE WAY TO EsTAB-
LIsH A GOVERNMENT.

Washington July 27.-lnformauon mas peeh re-
ce,ved here that party OF officials who will estao-
usb German rule in the Carolines. which were
recently acquired from Spain. sailed on TUESDAY
last by way Of Genoa on a North German LLOYD
steamer Those who have been chosen Tor thls
work are DR. Stahl. who will be Vice-Governor, and
will establish his headquarters In Ponape' Herr
Fritz who will have charge OF the Marianne group
and Secretary senfft who will be in charge of the
West Carolines with a in Yap The party
will go 10 Singapore. and thence 10 the BISMARCK
Archipeago where Dr. Stshl will recruit and drill
q native police force for service In the Carolnes
40 apprehension Is felt 10 the orderly estaoHsh-
rent OF German government In the Islands.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
SHE BRINGS OFFICERS. GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
AND PRISONERS FROM CUBA

The United States transport fitzpatrick arrived
from Havana yesterday with twenty-four CABIN
passengers among whom Colonel Philip
Reade Inspector General OF the Department or
Havana; Captain T. b. Dugan. OF the cavalry
Lieutenant c c. Smith. Of the cavalry; Lieutenant
H. J. McDonough. ID Artillery; Surgeon W I.
Kneedler assigned TO West Point. and Assistant
Surgeons F. Cheverria and G. A Sheldon. A. -
There were also l56 other passengers. includlng
discharged soldiers civilian Government employees
and seventeen military prisoners The latter WIZ
he conhned AZ Governors Island The transport
and her passengers were detained at Quarantlne
from which they will 0e released AT o CLOCK THIS
afternoon
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
srrFy MEN HURT BY NINE EXPLOSION.

Hazleton. Penn July Z.-By explosion Of gas
q, the colliery OF Coke Brothers Co, at Der
ringer ten miles from here. at noon to-day two men
were fatally injured and hve seriously burned
The cause OF the explosion is unknown. The force
Of the explosion shook the entire workings ana 10.
time II was feared there had been terrio'e ioSs Va
life
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
PLANS FOR REPAIRS on THE RALEIGH.

Washington July 27-The Board Of Naval Con-
s,ruction to-day approved the plans for extensive
repairs 70 the cruiser Raleigh similar TO those on
,ha cincinnati and involving a cost Of about $500
noo II was decided also 10 put studding sails on
rho Hartford While these sails are rather an
tinue they will be useful in training sailors.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
1ovJy4rFD FOR THE ASSEMBLY.

Malone \ Y. July z.-The Franklin County Fe-
,,,hI,can Convention at Malone. this afternoon
nominated Halbert d. Stevens. OF Malone ior
Member Of Assembly
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
ARE FILIPINOs ARMED WITH MURATAs?
REPORT THAT THEY HAVE THIS DEADLY RIFLE
INSTEAD OF MAUsERs.

Victoria p c.. July 27-The steamship Kinshu
Maru arrived to-day after a record breaking trip
from China She had only a few white pas
sengers among them being DR.. Eastlake OF New
York who is introducing TIE electric railway sys-
tenn into Japan. The officers Of the ship report
that the plague has been almost stamped out so
tar as ships are concerned.
When the Kinshu Maru left Yokohama the
United States cruiser Boston had arrived from
Manila on her way to San Francisco also the
transport Hancock. which had 800 Nebraska men
aboard The transport Relief sailed on the same
day as the Maru. July 13 for America, with 80
sick aboard from Manila mostly Kansas men VI
these Captain Bradley. OF the 10th Kansas. mas
bullet in the rear Of his heart. and Dr hasudHe b
says he cannot recover. His signal man y W.T. a
him with a shattered jaw. having been WOUNDED
three times before dropping out
Captain Bradley eulOgizes General Otlss man man
hge;nent of the campaign, but says ne Is W oN -
worked Thc Captain recommends the poI'A'e IL j.
OF troops enough 10 suppress the rebel ~
speaks in terms Of the Udrmest admiIau Ot ~
American troops who. ne says. have displayeu sa ~.
utmost coolness and bravery. he brlhss d ," -
tonal report with reference 10 the army ol
Fiip,nos saving that the range OF the rlnPI,thO
rifles and the character OF the WOUNDS snow nc bs
they are not Mausers. In the sa me cohheCtIoil ~
gt,5ss currency 10 the rumor that Before the out-
break a Japanese firm in Toxic nIea ar OOhIcb
~ the Filinnos for the deadly Murath rlne WI -
nee a much longer range than the @ @tniIi 80,
80 ror The sale H. alleged 10 nave peeI = -
,'ra,,nated secretly and without the Sno"ieuse Va
tho Japanese Government
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
DEATHS REPORTED BY GENERA BROOKE

Washington. July 27.-General Brooke. at Ha-
vana. has sent the following death report to the
War Department:
sant,ago-Robert H. Cole civilian, died on the 20.
yellow fever Pinar del Rio-Priyate John Nc
Christol Company +. LIST Infantry died on the Htn-
"a rholic acid poisoning. suicide.
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28
M CHARPENTIER RETIRING HOME.
HE WILL CARRY THE FRENCH DRAFT OF THE
RECIPROCITY TREATY TO PARIS.

Washington. July G.-M Charpentier special
reciprocity delegate from France who came here
10 assist Ambassador Cambon in framing the
nco-American treaty. will leave Washington
oroorrou, and sail for home on Saturday, carry
ing the French draft OF the treaty. Nj Cannon
had expected 10 take the treaty 10 Paris put MS
departure has been delayed for fortnight
New-York tribune., 1899-07-28

that the estate realized some T0o0 which was as
posed OF in the following entertaining manner:
Lawyers. inspectors assignee and miscellaneous
expenses, S75l; creditors 1929 or about eight
cents on the dollar
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-13
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL

Inc state house reporter wrote sua-
sestlVely in The Sunday Soy concern
ing the state officers to be nominated
and elected next fall. Not for years
nave so many changes seemed proba-
bic at once in the ticket as are now i'm
pending. With one exception. possi-
ply two, there may be a clean sweep.
Not only are there to be new candi-
dates for governor and lieutenant gov
ernor and for state treasurer 1.-THE con-
stltutlonal limit of Mr.. Shaw's term ex-
plrlng this Year, but there are aspir-
ants for the office of state auditor. long
held by the venerable Gen. Kinball of
fltchburg, and there ere men bold
enough even to suggest that Secretary
DIN has held his place long enough.
Probably Mr.. DIN won't lose any
sleep on account of these rumors. ana
Gen, Kimballs numerous friends NAV
make his position fairly safe. Never
theless, everything now is in a state
OF fiux and the brisk competition for
the places that will inevitably be vaca-
ted, is certain to result In combinations
and alliances that may influence the
selection of candidates for the other
offices. =
Worcester's most intimate interest
relates to the attorney generalship. In
the event of the presumed candidacy OF
Hosea NJ. Knowlton Cor the Office of
Lieutenant governor, and his withdraw
al from his present post, there is
thought to be no doubt whatever that
former District Attorney Herbert Par.
ker can have the republican nomina-
ton for attorney general If he desires
1t. The Spy has reason to knew that
he has first rate standing in Boston
and the eastern part Of the state. Prob
ably no other name has received more
favorable mention for the place than
his. and few states have been made up
at Young's or the clubs without con-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-13
even under difficulties. What will h
say of the Massachusetts senators?

This morning The Spy draws atten-
ton to the possibilities of Worcester
county as a summer and winter resort.
There must be something in the climate
OF this county productive of longevity.
1t is not confined to sections or to con-
ditions. The wind-swept hills, the val
leys and the dales, all contribute their
quota to the list of those who have
lived far beyond the three score and
ten of the scriptures. In fact 70 years
of life for the people of Worcester
county, is but just the beginning, the
coltish and kittenish period in which
wild oats and the wind are sowed.
1t is customary to revile the rugged
New England climate, but the sys-
tens of those who brave it winter and
summer, become hardened and tough
ened till they ward off disease and
mock the grim one. The climate of
Worcester county is all right, summer
or winter. What is the use of going to
Cuba or Porto Rico for health resorts?
1t is rather in order to invite the en-
ervated inhabitants of those regions TO
come here and find out what health and
happiness and length Of days really
mean
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-13
PAPERS DELAYED
News Train Smashes Into
a Freight at Westboro.

The paper train which arrives at West
boro about o'clock Sunday morning ran
into the rear end of freight train at the
junction of the old and new tracks, about
a mile east of that station, yesterday
morning.
The engine smashed into the caboose of
the freight train and completely demol-
ished it. The caboose and two other cars
caught fire and were burned UP. The
wrecker was sent for and arrived in
short space of time, and soon the tracks
were, cleared. The cause Of the accident
Is unknown at present. Isr asr
The train No. IT. which was run into at
.Westboro at 4 o'clock yesterday morning
by the freight train that leaves South
Framingham, was drawn into the Wor-
cester freight yard of the Boston and AL
the wreck happened. The whole train was
drawn IN with the exception of the ca
booSe, the car that was thrown across
the outbound track and down overa the
embankment, and the car that was de-
train hands delivered the Boston papers
that are left here every Sunday at the de-
pot, and then the train proceeded to
Springfield, which completes the trip.
How badly hurt Conductor w. T. Blake
Is Is not known, but it is said that all he
received was a slight cut on the side Of
the neck. -
When the freight train pulled into tn.
yard in Worcester the front of the engine
was all stove in and the smokestack was
missing.
After both trains arrived in Worcester
the wrecking train was sent to the scene
of the wreck to put upon the track fhe
derailed car, and If 1t was possible bring
back the car that went over the enbank-
ment. Inc caboose was demolished be-
yond repair, and no effort will be made to
repair It, -s ~
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-13
MRS. LAURA A. LUCE,
Highly Esteemed Old Lady Dies as a Re-
suit of the Grip.

Mrs. Laura A. Luce died at the home
of her son, e. B. Luce, Elliott street,
about noon yesterday, after two
weeks illness from grip. Mrs. Elliott
was "a years old and the widow of Sol
ONION Luce. She was born in Franklin
county. Me-, where she resided until the
death of her husband, about Is years
ago.
Since that time she has made her
home with her son. For a time the
family lived in Millbury, and about
three years ago Mr.. Luce moved to
this city, where he is engaged in the
photograph business. She leaves one
sister, Mrs. Julia A. Games OF this
city, one brother, DR.. c. H. Hitchcock
Of Aurora, ILL.,, and one son, e. B,
Luce of this city.
Mrs. Luce has been a. lifelong mem
Der of the Methodist Church and since
she came to Worcester has been a
member and regular attendant of the
Laurel Street NJ. E. Church. The flu
neral will take place from Elliott
street, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-13
COIN COLLECTOR
In More Senses Than One Wss William
E. Skinner.


William Z. Skinner, who was arrest
ed In New York on Saturday for al
legged fraudulent use of the mails and
who is now charged With one of the
most extensive swindling schemes of
modern times in the Issuance of over
a Quarter of a million circulars calling
Tor rosebud workers." is not alto
gether unknown in Worcester.
Ihere is not a coin collector in the
CITY VINO is not acquainted with him
FOR years he carried en- the business
OF numismatist in Boston, maintain
ing an ONCE in Court street, and send
ing out thousands of circulars all
through New England. He was. too.
one OF the most extensive advertisers
IN that business in the country. He
conducted family story paper in Bos-
ton at the time Of the premium craze
ana sent out hundreds of thousands Of
them free to advertise his own BUSH
ness.
He was born and reared in Lynn and
oesah lie there in a business way at
seInng newspapers. From that ne
merged into sleight- of-hand perform
eT ana mesmerist, giving exhibitions
all over the state. Then came the coin
coAectlon business and the premium
papers, and finally gantls intimation
from the post office inspectors that II
would be healthy movement for him
to get out of Boston. He acted upon
the hint, and for several years moth
ing has been heard from him until his
arrest by the New York inspectors on
SATURDAY.