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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-12
SCOTS American Exchange in London.
Exceptional Facilities for Travellers.

The improved facilities now offered for In
tending travellers TO Europe. by the addition Of
so many swift steamers TO the Atlantic Fleet,
have greatly increased the tide oftravel, so much
80 that notwithstanding the increase in hotel
accommodation in London 1t frequently happens
that travellers are unable 10 find rooms in the
hotels chosen In advance, and on arrival In Lon
don are compelled 10 find rooms wherever they
can. In many cases their friends and business
connections at home have been advised 10 direct
letters TO the hotel at which II was expected
rooms would be found: this is liable TO cause
inconvenience and very often loss If a change Of
address is found necessary. To obvate such
difficulties there have from time TO time been
opened so-called American Exchanges but.
owing chiefly 10 inefficient management the
remedy proved worse than the disease"
Recognizing the necessity Of having ade
ouately equipped rendezvous for Americans pass
ing through London. and for the large number
that make London their home, an association
OF responsible gentlemen have secured suite
of magnificent rooms overlooking Trafalgar
Square, Northumberland Avenue. Pail Mall. the
Strand and directly facing the Grand Hotel.
Within two minutes walk are most Of the finest
hotels in London. Fitted up in the most luxurl-
Gus style. the rooms comprise every comfort
and convenience. including all the facilities Of
hrst-class club. En- PEASANT It may be said
that no club in London enjoys such a wide and
magnificent outlook from Its windows as that
20 be had from the windows OF Scotts American
Exchange at 3. Northumberland Avenue. Every
comfort and convenience for both ladies and
gentlemen is afforded. In addition to the Club
facilities. the Exchange undertakes In a sys-
tomato manner. with the assistance or expe-
rienced business assistants, to arrange for
tickets and accommodations on all steamship
and railway routes, meeting passengers on ar
rival, passing baggage through the customs, en-
gaging hotel accommodations. securing theatre
tickets and necessary introductions for visiting
the various national institutions and public
buildings, cable codes, storing. forwarding and
receiving baggage and other articles. exchange
Of foreign moneys and full banking facilities
Afforded and last but not least postal arrange
ments for receiving and forwarding mail In &C
cordance with given instructions. Each letter Is
numbered consecutively so that correct ad-
dress can be kept Of each one forwarded, and
missing letters can be at once detected and in
quries instituted. This feature will be found OF
invaluable service 10 travellers. In order TO
maintain the most perfect status nominal
charge of ten dollars per year, or two dollars
and half per quarter for membership has been
fixed. This enables travellers 10 enjoy all the
facilities offered by the Exchange II only three
months are spent in Europe. The New-York
Ofices are located at 149 Broadway Singer
Building. where additional particulars may be
had
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-12
TRANSPORT CREW PAID OFF.
MEN WANT TRANSPORTATION TO THIS CITY


DISPUTE OVER TEENS OF ARTICLES
San Francisco May 1.-The crew Of the transpo"
Grant has been paid off and discharged Including
all hands, there are upward Of hundred ana nt'y
men They shipped at New-York for the trip 20
Manila thence to San Francisco. and unders'ood
that they were TO receive transportation oseA
Ncw-York. Every OF the crew declares 'na'
the articles were read 70 him with the transports
ton clause In them when ne shipped from Ne"'
York.
The articles were read TO the crew at the uh'
OF their discharge, but In them was nothing aooS'
transportation to New-York. The crew OF the sne'
man will come out u Quarantine next week WIN .
similar story. aud the Of the transport ss asS
dan, now her way from Manila. Will proooasv,.,,
have a similar tale 10 tell The crew OF me D
realize that for their fare home they are depeno'
entirely on the Governments generosity
Washington. May lit is stated at the oua.'sl.
master-Generars once that the articles signed p
the crews OF the Grant and other transports iso'
New-York to Manila, provided that they should "
returned to a port In the United States by ""
terms OF the shipment the men are not enuuea
transportation to New-York, having been ianoco
port in this country -.
A telegram from Superintendent Long OF ".
transport service at San Francisco states tnsss -,
few OF the crew OF the Sherman Will leave tne s
because II Is not desirable TO retain them ana s
others dissatisfied The Shipping Comnlsslxs",o
at San Francisco says the crew Is not enuts.us
transportation to NewYork 1t Is added that Ming
blanks for six months for Manila to a port IN '''
United States.
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.,,. ,h,, r,s rrust have honest assessors. 90
not see why corporations should not be expcseo 70
the same conditions as private people IL VIZ
recognized that corporations were bearing the''
share of the public burdens. 1t would be ma''e'
# recognize that corporations have a sIw
fs Eiy Yo oa' know the average assessor You
have suffered from them" ..o Governor.
Edward Lauterbach representing the Third H AVe
nue. Railway OF New-York City termed ddeee,dedly
bnmorous He said the Governors emergency mes
sage on the bill had put him and snesk and
knocked them out OF hearing before a commit
esRealy. Governor that message was the worst rs
dose that an unhappy corporation lawyer e'e' 'e
Tne ovsrnor Interrupted Mr. Lauterbach TO say
that his mind was perfectly open to h would
he wSrl E net ,Sa than Tna have no bill all
AN ADVOCATE OF THE BILL
49,. ,.ra, other sneakers had opposed the
hill John De witt Warner defended the measure
fo, the attacks made on II. Talk OF double TAXA
,on was folly 1t was not piing up taxation 10 I'M
nose a double tax when a double privilege was
granted He denied that the Ford scheme was az
innovation The bill. in fact was merely 'o' 'n'
estabshed tax principles Of the State IL was aiso
absurd to say the city had no right to rs streets,
M nnaenabe right to its streets 1t was never In
tended to sell privileges along these streets III u
Corporations whole were mo- e" tSat did
sessed N there were any corporations tnat uiu
not pay dividends Il might be 2rg fSsm 'o oa gross
earninrs woud be a hardship But corporations
did this It was fool 1ne sbo 90 ie become
% Law, and friction of some sort ensued, then 1t
would be perfectly proper to refer It to commis-
''f' r Thurber made an extended argument 20
persuade the Governor that the signing n, OF OF the
STATE and endanger it's commercial supremacy
The Tammany Hall delegston through
George NJ Van Hoesen; supmitten q "e''o' '""N'''
In favor Of the Franchise Tax bill , ,..oa
When the Governor declared the hearing closeo
guments advanced by the opponents OF the Dill
and II had been q distinct source of proht a. a
number OF ideas had been openea up 10 nil.
open FOR Ave days in order to allow those Tor ana
against the bill to file briefs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-12
GALLANT AMERICAN SOLDIERS.
GENERAL II. G. OTIS EULOGIzEs HIS Off
GERS AND MEN.

GENERAL II. G. OTIS EULOGIZES HIS OFF,
GERS AND MEN.
Washington, May Northumberland Corbin
to-day made public the report OF General Harrison
Gray OTIS commanding the First Brigade. Second
Division Eighth Army Corps. giving the details OF
operations in the Philippines from March l to 81.
The brigade took part in the movement against
Malolos. which occupied several days. In closing
the report General Otis says;
Thus after an arduous and brilliant campaign
by the Second Division, supported by other troops
lasting seven days and involving frequent combats
numerous casualties among our troops ana ,hesvy
losses by the enemy, Malolos the recent capital or
the so-caled Filipino revolutionary government,
fell before the American arms
conduct Of the officers and men of my command
throughout the campaign They have shown IN an
eminent degree the qualities of good soldiers-ohedi-
ence. discipline endurance, courage, steadiness
patriotism and the most magnificent ardor IN bat
tie The reglmental commanders. Colonel Harry
c. Kessler. ist Montana Infantry: Colonel Fred
erick Funston, goth Kansas Infantry; and Major
w. A. Kobbe, commanding the two battalions OF
the Sd United States Artillery Serving as nfantry)
have again proved IN actual field service their
their skill and gallantry under,fre. again recon-
mend them and each OF them for such special mark
OF distinction the commanding general and the
War Department may be pleased to confer upon
them ION the merits"
II Is my grievous task TO have TO report that the
casualties OF the brigade during the seven days
operations particularly described in this report
gregate 1856 In killed and wounded thus swelling tho
brigades total Casualties IN battle since the out
break of the rebellion 10 2s5. or considerably more
than 10 per cent OF the average effective strength Of
the command actually engaged In the campaign
from first to last.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-12
BILLS SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR.

Albany. Mayli-Governor Roosevelt to-day signed
these bills:
Mr. sloane's Ward Boundary bill for Elmira, In
creasing the number Of wards. . 4.
W. ]. Sullivans. amending the law In relauon y, 70
master and journeymen horseshoers so as TO apply
to al; cities. w..
Senator Mackey's. amending the charter OF Bur
faIo relative to the taking out of licenses by sta
tionary and electrical engineers.
Senator Douglass. authorizing the Court OF Claims
ers for law books furnished the State.
Senator Amblers, amending the charter OF Pough-
keepsie relative to the powers of the Common
Council. etc.
Mr. Saters. amending the charter OF the Trustees
of the Fund for Aged and Infirm Clergyman OF the
Episcopal Church In the Diocese Of New-York res-
tive to It's objects.
Mr. Sloane's, granting to Yonkers certain land
under water in the Hudson River for purposes OF a
street and bridge,
Mr.. Trips, amending Poughkeepsie's charter
relative TO local improvements
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-12
ADULTERATION OF FOOD.
FURTHER TESTIMONY BEFORE THE COMMITS
sION-USE OF ANTISEPTICS.

FURTHER TESTIMONY BEFORE THE COMMITS
sIoN-UsE OF ANTsEPTICs.
Chicago May u.-Before the Senate Pure Food
Committee to-day four prominent witnesses testi-
fed as TO the effect on the human stomach OF the
use of antseptcs and "emba lining fluids" and
preservatives in foods and drink In general they
were agreed that the substances used were dele
FERROUS, and that in many cases they were poison
Gus. Either prohibit their use, they declared
compel the manufacturer and user TO brand them
plainly and explicitly. SO that the consumer may
know exactly what Is being eaten. These witnesses
Henry G. Pifard. New-York physician; Alb
bolt c. Prescott, dean OF the school Of pharmacy
of the University of Michigan and professor Of
hygenic chemistry; Victor C. Vaughn. dean Of the
medical faculty at Ann Arbor and professor of hy
giene and H.. c. Adams, dairy and food commits
soner IN Wisconsin
Dr. Pifard made specific reference TO foods and
drugs which are being generally adulterated some
times with dangerous results to the customers
Bromo-seltzer he said is one OF these Properly, 1t
should consist of bromide Of potassium or some
other substance Of that kind and the ingredients
Of settler water.
close Of the day: The things which seem to STICK
above the details Of the investigation are the
defraud and deceive; that they are in most cases
deleterious, and In some positively dargerous sec.
manufacturers are enabled TO put spurious goods
on the market These things Will be looked after
The testimony Of witnesses already heard has at
letters are beginning 10 pour In from New-York,
San Francisco and other cities IN general accord
work In Chicago will be postponed after tomorrow
for an indefinite time. Beer Is soon to be put to
a severe test by the committee scientific anay-
sis OF all brands offered In the open market Will
be made by the Government experts at WASH
ington and their reports VIII be MADE part OF
the Commissions records.
The committee has purchased in chicago many
sanles of butter pepper coffee jellies and canned
goods for analytical examination In Washington
The labels will be taken off the samples and the
exDerts will make their Investigations without
knowledge Of the brand source OF the articles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-12
CONFIDENCE ~ MR.. LEVY.
SONS OF BENJAMIN DELEGATES REFurE THE
RECENT ATTACKS ON THE GRAND MASTER.

SONS OF BENJAMIN DELEGATES REFurE THE
RECENT ATTACKS ON THE GRAND MASTER.
At a mass-neetng Of two hundred delegates rep
resenting lodges with a total membership OF 1900
international order OF the Sons OF Benjamin. held
last night I'm the hall No 13s East Fiftyseventh
st. ex-Register Ferdinand Levy Grand Master OF
the Order against whom some sensational charges
were recently made. was vindcated so far as II lay
I'm the power OF the meeting to do The meeting
was presided over by Myer L. Seixas. Speeches
praisng Mr.. Levy were made by Joseph Weinthal,
an Alderman in Hoboken: Adolph Lesser. OF San
Francisco: Carl Lowenstein. Hugo Putnam Mitchell
Levy, Rudolph Herring Frederick Berger and j.
Bettman.
There Is to be a convention OF the order the last
of this month. and by unanimous vote the dele
gates declared their intention OF re-electng Mr..
Levy to the place he now holds. Resolutions deplor
ing the attacks on Mr. Levy and expressing conf
dence in him adopted
Mr.. Levy's friends declare that the charges
against him can be traced 10 the ambition o. Deputy
Grand Master Rosenberg to become Grand Master.
They declare that he has blasted his hopes by his
strange method OF electioneerng. s- -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-12
la BoURGoGyE ALONE TO BLAME.

London May 1.-THE Court OF Appeals to-day
dismissed the appeal Of the Compagnie Generate
Trsnsatlantique against the decision Of the lower
court. holding that the steamer La Boursogne
alone was blamabie for the collision with the
British ship Cromartyshire OF Halifax n. s. on
July 4. 1895. by which 5s2 lives were Lost.
The Board OF Trade inquiry into the cause OF the
loss of the steamer Stella, which was wrecked on
the Casquet Rocks. the island Of Alderpey.
on March 30. has reached judgment that the ship
was not kept 10 the course set, and was not nay-
gated with seamanike care, going at an excessive
rate of soeed In a fox.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-12
SENATOR MMILLANS STATEMENT.
SAYS HE AND ALGER HAD NO CONVERSATION
ON SENATE CAHDIDAcY-REPUBLIcAN
WANT HIM HE ADDS.

Detroit. May Ex-senator Mcmillan arrived from
Washington to-day Asked whether he had read
General Ayers announcement of, the Senate can
didacy and the statement that Mcmillan had told
him he would not be candidate, Senator McMil-
Ian said he had seen the announcement. but that
General Ager must take the responsibility OF hav-
ing made II.
During the entire time for over year at Wash
ington" said the Senator. "and during the many
casual conversations / have had with General
Alger we have not mentioned the Senatorial
matter at least not in regard 10 his candidacy and
my stepping out. There II the very strongest feel
ing among Michigan Republicans that should seek
N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-12
CAREER OF MAJOR DIGGLEs.
PROMOTION AFTER THE WAR BROKE OUT
FROM cApTAINcY N MINNESOTA Ma
TIoNAL GUARD.

Minneapolis, Mimi, May ll.-Major A. NJ. Diggles.
Of the 18th Minnesota, who was wounded In the
read while leading two companies OF his regiment
and two companies OF the oregon volunteers in
recommending expedition near San Miguel Is
resident OF Minneapolis. and had been for num-
Ter Of years previous TO the beginning OF the war
with Spain a member Of the National Guard. as
captain Of Company b. The resignation OF Lieu
tenant Colonel Price while the regiment was a:
Camp Ramsay and the promotion OF Major Fred
erick Ames to the lieutenant -colonelcy made Cap
tcin Diggles. who at that time the senior cap
tain of the regiment. the junior major and the
resignation OF General Reeve advanced him another
grade ana made him the second IN rank among the
battalion commanders
Major Dggles was born in Boston on May IS. 1855.
He spcnt his youth in New England, and was edu
Gated there. For time he attended a military
school at Sing Sing, ~ Y. and then entered Yale
COLLEGE where he was graduated In the scientific
course with the class of 10. lie has lived In Mime
apois thirteen years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-12
AUBURN SEMINARYS NEW PRESIDENT.

Auburn. n. Y, May 1.-THE Rev. Dr. George
Stewart. OF Harrisburg. Penn. was elected prssi-
dent OF Auburn Theological Seminary to-day to
succeed the late Rev. Dr. Henry NJ. Booth. DR..
Stewart is a graduate OF Princeton University and
OF Auburn Theological Seminary.
The commencement exercises OF the Theological
Seminary took place tonight, and were made
especially impressive by the reading OF the address
prepared by President Booth Just before he died.
Memorial services for DR.. Booth were held this af-
ternoon In the seminary chapel. The Rev. Dr. Vail.
OF Stamford Conn, and Professor Darling of the
seminary, made addresses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-12
GERMAN COMMISSIONERS IN ALBANY.

Albany. May u.-Privy Councillor Won knooei-
Doeberitz and Councillor OF state Baron Marschdi'
Won Biebersten Of Berlin. sent by the Prus-
sisn Government TO examine the New-fork Life
and Mutual Life INSURANCE. companies upon their
application to do business in Prussia mace an Of
hciaI visit on Governor Roosevelt and LOUIS r:
pawn SUPERINTENDENT OF Insurance, to-day. They
will spend a few days in this city, during when
time Superintendent Payn will show them the
workings of his Department.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-12
THE FILIpINOs DEMoRALIzED.
INFORMATION BROUGHT BY THE MANAGER
OF THE MANILA-DAGUPAN ROAD.

OF THE MANfLA-DAGUPAN HOAD'
Manila, May II. Gas D. m--Mr. HIGGINS man
ager Of the Manila-Dagupan Railway, and two
Of his assistants, who had remained inside the
insurgent lines to protect the property Of the
railway company. arrived at San Fernando yes
terday. They had been informed by the in
survents that they would be no longer response
BILE for their safety II they remained longer
within their lines.
Mr.. Higgins corroborated the stories that have
been told of the decentralization OF the Filipinos.
and says that the rebels are footing all the
natives property Mr.. Higgins adds that now
Is the time for the Americans 10 strike hard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-12
DIR. DANIEL LEWIS REFLECTED.

Albany May 1.-THE State Board OF heal'h. AZ
tie annual meeting in the Hotel Ten Byck to-day.
reelected Or. Daniel Lewis Of NewYork City. as
its president Dr. F. w. Smith. of Syracuse, and
Or s. Case Jones. of Rochester. were reelected
tuberculosis Commissioners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-12
WILLIAM CHURCH OSBORN SWORN IN.

Albany May n.-William Church Osborn. OF Gar
risons, who was appointed by Governor Roosevelt
State Lunacy Commissioner to succeed Goodwin
Brown TODAY took the oath of Office before the
Secretary of State. Commissioner OSBORN eHpectS
10 enter nnon his new duties immedlatey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-12
THE CAPTURED SPANISH CRUISERS.

Washington May u.-Rear-Admira Hiehborn
chief OF the Bureau OF Construction has received a
report from Naval Constructor Caps. at Hong
Kong regarding the three captured Spanish cruis-
ers Isla de Cuba Isla dc Luzon and Don Juan de
Austria In which II Is said that the vessls in
considerably better condition than expected
The boilers and engines Of all the vessels are In
fairly good condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-12
rOR uEssRs. FORD AND FALLOWS

The Republican organization OF the XN iils',,,sl
sembly District is preparing to give tesurd
to State Senator John Ford and AssemoymH >f.v
ward II. Fellows at the Lenox Lyceum. or ". :,
O. The Committee OF Arrangements consr.sss w.
Armitage Mathews. Samuel X. Jones Asssham
KLINE. w. Knapp J. 7. Easton ana
Gruber.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-12
DARTMOUTH WINS AT DEBATE.

Hanover. n. H.. May 1.-THE debaters OF Dart
mouth Won the fourth annual debate with Williams
tonight having the affirmative side OF the question:
Resolved That the present tendencies OF labor
unions In Great Britain and the United States are
detrimental 10 industry and dangerous 10 individual
liberty"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-12
Tbe NarIhorough Gems

Ms..r. Christie Manson and Woods rtspecttuIly ~
rocs that thew will sell by auction at their great roon,
Klnx street 81. James Square Lonoon Enstsho' On
NonSay June 2s and following days az one eocA ps
esely BY order Of the Trustees Of David Broros EsS
deceased ate OF Bterswell Hall, Ltterworth snsAna
,bs csIsbrated osction Of Antique and Cnque-ceno
gems in cameo and intaglo formed in the last cent.
Nv George third Duke OF Marlborough and ine1uans ne
Celebrated cabinets OF the famous Thomas Ear 81
Arundel OF the time OF Charles the First and tna %
Esri ~ BessboYough II comprises I3s WORKS lW o.
which were engraved by wordse and published "a 80
20 sell the whole collection In lot. May be yessa
Thursday Friday and Saturday preceding and cstaosc"
had
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-12
BysHop HATFIELD COMING HOME.

London. May 1.-THE Rev DR.. Joseph c. Hsrhe..,
OF Cincinnati Ohio Methodist Episcopal Bisnop -
Africa, has returned to London from iAeens ~
his way to the United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-12
NORTHUMBERLAND GETS THE GARTER

London, May 1.-THE Order OF the Garter ~.
to-day conferred upon the Duke OF Noe'nu s.r,
lana On succession 10 The late Duke OF Beaufo''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-12
A BRITISH LABOR LEADER DEAD.

London. May li.-Mr Inskip. secretary OF III,
Boot and Shoe Operatives Union who ree'"''
visited the United States, Is dead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-12
AN ALLEGED PETITION TO THE POPE.

London. May 1.-THE heads Of the religious
orders in the PHILIPPINES. according TO dispatch
from Rome to THE Daily Mail" have presented
a petition to the Pope in which they protest
against the american atrocities"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-12
GREAT FIRE IN AN AUSTRIAN TOWN.

Vienna. May lin great fire to-day III ~,
town OF Gura Humora Province u Bukowina' "
hundred buildings including the principal enu'.
the town hall and other public offices anu q" "
schoolhouses, were destroyed.
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