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New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
SONS OF ERIN TO PARADE TO-DAY.
sLUsH AND MUD HAVE NO TERRORs FOR
THE FAITHFUL HIBERNIANS.

Neither slush mud will terrtfy thousands OF
the sons OF the "Owld Sod who will to-day parade
in honor OF ST. Patrick. The weather man started
in on Thursday night to make trouble for the Irish
by sending overabundance of snow Yesterday
he apparently repented of his temerity and hand
ed OUT a promise of sunny weather to-day. And
then Commissioner NagIe has made himself solid
with his Irish constituents by promising shovel
and sweep all the snow off the line of march.
Tammany's great prosperity and the determine
ton on the part OF local Hibernans 10 improve the
opportunity make the prediction that the shamrock
will be the popular flower to-day safe
The parade will be under the auspices Of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians. and the Irish
cieties of Manhattan, and the of Erin
general thing, will walk. They rode last year. The
riages to-day will be the Cork Mems Association.
Grand Marshal Ellard will be assisted by Michael
P. Kane and Michael Martin, aids. Following
the parade there Will be picnic at Suffers Park.
second-st.. and the route will be up Fifth-ave 10
hundred twentieth-St., to MadSOn-ave. to
Second-ave. Suffers Park The 69th Regiment
will have the right Of the line. and there will be
forty-eght divisions.
The Ancient order of Hibernians Board OF Erin
will give a ball tonight in the West Side Lyceum
in Fifty-second-st. near Broadway
The 1st Regiment, Irish Volunteers. VIII give
drill. dress parade and review at the Grand Central
Palace.
The Friends of Ireland will hold their annual
dinner Rogers's Hotel, Park Place with speeches
by well known men
The Friendly Sons of ST Patrick will hold their
annual dinner at DelmoncOs. Justice James a.
Governor Roosevelt. General Merritt, eX-Judge
Van Wyck and Senator Depew-
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
COUNSEL FOR SUSPECTED MEN.
MEETING HELD IN LOUISVILLE AND A FUN
STARTED TO DEFEND THE INNOCENT.

MEETING HELD IN LOUISVILLE AND FUND
STARTED TO DEFEND THE INNOCENT.
Louisville KY. March 16-As result Of meetings
held by number of prominent citizens of Louis
vile, 1t is announced that Ex-Governor John Young
Brown has accepted employment chief counsel
for the men arrested for the murder Of the late
william Goebel. With him will be associated
George Denny. W. c. P. Breckenridge and several
others. At the meeting mentioned resolutions were
adopted denouncng the assassination and urging
earnest efforts detect and convict the murderers
The fear expressed that the 100000 appropra-
ton may result in the prosecution and conviction
Of innocent persons for political ends The resoIu-
tions conclude:
The money that may be subscribed is be
used for the purpose of shielding any guilty
II is be used directly or indirectly for the
purpose of obstructing justice for promoting
single purpose of aiding the accused in their
pIoyment of intelligent and fearless counsel. in
procuring the attendance of witnesses and other
wise in securing them a fair and impartial trial
Following the adoption Of the resolutions a sub
scription started. There subscription
for s. 600 several for $500 others for smaller
Colonel John H. Leathers named
treasurer Of the fund. The names of the subsCrib-
made public
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
COLD AND SNOW IN LOUISIANA.

NeW-Orleaas, March 16-The weather in this city
and throughout Louisiana continues cold and the
iecal bureau sends prediction OF frost for to-
night Snow fell and ice formed generally last
night not only in North Louisiana. but in the
southern section well. In the vicinity OF the
city some damage TO fruits and vegetables is re-
ported, but reports meagre Of the damage to
-rops elsewhere. Here the temperature went down
to & degrees al 6 a II. The maximum yesterday
vas &C degrees.
Special dispatches 10 The Picayune" report
snoTstorms the following points IN Louisiana
columbia, Bonita Arcadia and Shreveport. In Mis-
ssslpp: Aberdeen, Columbus, Grenada, Holly
springs. Oxford. Okolona, Tupelo, Water Valley
West Point and Utica doing much damage to
Iuit trees and vegetables.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
ICE AND WIND AT NEWPORT NEWS.

Newport News, Va. March Is (SpeciaD.-The
greatest destruction wrought here by wind and
ice occurred last night and this morning when the
thermometer went down below freezing in heavy
rainfall causing ice TO form everything, and the
wind sprang up and continued high velocity for
several hours. Telephone and telegraph poles and
wires for squares wrecked. and 1t will take
q week days put the lines in perfect opera
ton again The entire city ice coated this
morning, presenting a spectacle rarely seen. The
trees. grass shrubbery telephone telegraph electric
light and fire alarm wires and every roof had iCcles
depending from them and the shrouds OF
twoscore ships in the harbor white with ice.
The telephone lines in one-half of the city were
wrecked. the poles and wires having been snapped
in pieces. On street alone forty-ive poles a
stretch were down The lines TO Hampton and Old
Point are crippled and one company lost its cable
to Norfolk Probably $4,000 will be required
repair the damage. The electric cars took three
hours make their first trips from Hampton this
morning
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
TAYLOR SEEKS FINANCIAL AID.

Williamsburg. KY, March 16.-Ex-Congressman
Finley. father of the former Secretary of State,
Charles Finley who is charged with being acces-
sorry TO the murder of Goebel says that his son is
not absenting himself from the State TO avoid ar
rest but is a mission for Governor Taylor He
says Charles has visited Republicans at Indanap-
oils. Lansing and Washington, to secure funds for
Governor Taylor carry the fight and enlist
the aid of congressman.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
ABR4n s. HEWITT DOES NOT PRESS CASE.

Henry Whitaker. waiter. OF No 20 East Twen-
ty-ffth-st.. and his wife, Mary. who arrested
on Wednesday the charge OF stealing a 81. 800
diamond brooch belonging to ex-Mayor Abram s
Hewitt were taken before Magistrate Flammer
in the Yorkville police yesterday afternoon
for examination. ErsStne Hewitt. the Of ex-
Mayor Hewitt, appeared in court and said that his
father did care 70 press the case Whitaker
and his wife We're discharged An agent OF tho
Gerry society who in court recognized Whit
aker and had him arrested on the charge OF falling
10 paw s. a week for the support Of his daughter.
who was committed on December 2S. 1855. the In
stiLution of Mercy. Magistrate Flammer held Whit
aker 500 bail for trial IN the Court OF Special
Sessions
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
STEAMER CAUGHT IN LAKE MICHIGAN ICE.

Detroit March ia dispatch from St Joseph
Mich, says that the steamer Louisville, Of the
Granan & Morton Line, which due to arrive
from Chicago early to-day. is lodged in the ice
fields about five miles out. When last seen she was
entering the ice the southwest Four short blasts
OF her whistle were heard signifytng need OF a tug
or in distress. The steamer could not be seen
owing TO the heavy snowstorm prevailing In repIv
10 the signals the tug Andy was ordered out to
render assistance. The tug disappeared In the
relief whistle to which the lodged steamer failed
The Louisville has board about twenty pas
sengers. mostly Chicago and Benton Harbor rler-
chants, and a cargo of package freight. The boat
Is SIN IN command OF Captain John Stewart. She
here apprehension is felt for the safety of the
- 49,
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
CASES OF PRISONERS AT LEXINGTON

Lexington, KY. March 16.-The cases of Secretary
OF State Powers and Captain Davis again
called to-day before Police Judge Riley. Judge
George Denny, jr., for the defence, asked for a
rule against Chief of Police John Med. Ross
show cause why the prisoners in court
to answer. Judge Riley held that he issued
neither warrants mittmus in the case. and
as the prisoners had been in charge Of the Sheriff
and not OF the police. neither the Chief
sponsibIe nor did have jurisdiction. He
therefore ordered all records before him taken be-
fore the Grand Jury for investigation.
Before the Grand Jury Thomas B. Cromwell
who swore the affidavts against Powers and
Davis. Chief Ross and Captain Reagan, detective
named Jenkins, OF the local force. and two SOL
diers who were on the train when the arrests were
made were examined. Many other witnesses were
sent for. The Grand Jury determined to thoroughly
investigate, and may issue summonses for the pris
Themselves
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
BOSTON STREETS FLOODED

Boston, March 16.-The snowstorrn which began
here last night turned to hail and rain to-day The
streets in several sections of the city flooded
On Charles-st, between Boylston and Beacon sts
the water was up TO the steps. Rain fell all
along the coast region Of New-England last night
put inland II showed. A foot of had fallen at
o'clock this morning at NorthfeId, Vt Reports
from other England points indicate that
was some danger of freshets. although the prospect
OF clear cold weather tonight lessened the prob
ability Of serious
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17

owing TO the blockade The trolley lines in this
city and between here and Mount Carmel a
slandstll, while trains the Reading Northern
central and Lehgh Valley railroads many
hours behind time. In number of
passes raversed by trains the has drifted
from five TO fifteen feet. The storm especially
severe in the coal regions, the snowfall being the
heaviest of the season
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
THE PLUEGER ON HER WAY TO RICHMOND

Newport News. Va March 16 (speciaD.-A queer
looking craft believed to be the submarine boat
Plunger reported passing early this morning
towed by the tug Peerless bound up the river from
Baltimore for the Trigg Ship yard at Richmond
where she will be completed. The Punger has
been out from Baltimore since Tuesday morning
and considerable apprehension had been felt for her
safety. The Punger is about So per cent finished
and Richmond Will have gas engines substituted
for her triple expansion engines The work will
cost about $4,000, and the vessel will be ready for
her trial trip October l.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
DEEP SNOW IN COAL REGIONS.

shamokin. Penn. March 1s.-snow began falling
here yesterday morning, and when the storm
ceased al clock this morning the ground
covered 10 depth Of II inches, and this place is
toF7 completely snowbound. Over six thousand men
Aha boys living between here and Mount Carmel
tnd employed the various collieries are idle
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
FRICK-c4RSEGIE SUIT TO GO OVER
WILL PROBABLY NOT COME TO TRIAL UNTIL
OCTOBER

OCTOBER
Pittsburg. Marcn 16.-If the remarks OF Judge 2.
H. Stowe. Of Common Pleas Court No I. indicate
anything the equity suit begun by H. c. Frick
against Andrew Carnegie and other members OF
the Carnegie Steel Company, Limited, viii not be
called for trial before next October.
W L. Scott. OF DalzeI. Scott * Gordon part OF
the counsel FOR Mr.. Carnegie and his associates.
presented motion TO the Court when il convened
to-day for a further extension Of fifteen days for
the defendants. excepting Henry Phipps, Jr., who
have filed their answers.
Judge Stowe remarked as he took the at
torney's papers. that he did not see any reason
why the motion could not be granted, he did
think the would be called for trial before next
October.
answers already file. and that ali OF the
attorneys in the case hoped To have the action
the equity trial list early date. To this reply
Judge Stowe simply smiled knowingly. Indicating
that there lttle hope that there would be a
speedy trial Of the famous suit
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
ANOTHER APPEAL TO THE PRESIDENT.

ANOTHEK AFFEAL THE PEESIUENT I.
Frankfort, Ky, March 16.-Governor Taylor is said
have prepared a statement making second ap-
peal TO President Mckinley. John w. Yerkes, Of
Danville and other Republican leaders were called
in conference at the Executive Mansion and the
paper submitted TO them. A committee. to be
headed by Mr.. Yerkes. is to be sent to Washing
ton TO lay before the President whatever message
is agreed by the conference.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
NEW-JERsEY DOCTOR KILLED By A TRAIN

Woodbury., n. j., March 16-While DR., George II
White. OF this town. walking 10 the West
Jersey Railroad station the tracks this after
he was struck a train. He hurled
against the iron railroad gates and died within
hour from fractured skull
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
HEAVY SNOW IN 81

HEAVY SNOW IN SOUTHWEST.
Dallas. Tex. March 16.-The heaviest snowstorm
in many years set in to-day and is falling over
Northern Texas, Oklahoma and Indian Territory
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
PERFEC77NG TAYLOR'.S CASE.
AN AMENDED ANSWER FILED IN KEN
TUCKY GovERNORsHIP CONTEST
TO CARRY IT TO FEDERAL
COURTS.

Louisville KY March 1.-THE amended answer
of Republicans in the Beckham-Taylor consol-
idated suit, involving the Governorship flied
with Judge Field in the Circuit Court to-day 1t
has been in preparation by Ex-Governor Bradley
Judge Yost and other attorneys since Judge
Fieldss recent decision declaring his court had no
Jurisdiction in the case ard that his court could
not review the action OF the Legislature seating
Beckham. The amended answer is made principal
y perfect the record before the is taken 10
the Court OF Appeals, and, if possible. to the
United States Supreme Court. This purpose is
shown by elaboration in the answer of the
constitutional points which raised in the re-
cent suit before Judge Taft at Cincinnati
It is asserted that If the proceedings of the Leg
islature so far have conformed the State Con-
stituton, they are in violation Of Amendments and
IA Of the Federal Constitution. which forbid the
exercise OF arbitrary power by the State or any
department thereof whereby any person may be
deprived Of life, liberty property. including
therein the enjoyment Of honors and the occupa-
ton OF positions of trust and emolument. From
violation of this principle. it is declared. the de-
PENDANTS have suffered. The power of the Legis-
ature determine contests for the office of Gov
and Lieutenant-Governor is held TO be judi
cial in nature and subject TO the same restrictions
and limitations which judicial power is ordina-
rtly subjected.
The next most important contention relates to
the conditions IN Frankfort the time Governor
Taylor issued his proclamation adjournng the
Legislature to London, KY, the purpose being to
attack the validity OF anything done by the Leg
islature while the proclamation was IN force. 1t
is declared that excitement existed. follow
ing the shooting of william Goebel; threats of
blowing up public buildings and taking of human
life freely made; the public peace threat
ened and there general state of confusion
insurrection and danger to life and property.
The remainder Of the answer relates to alleged
irregularities in the proceedings Of the contest
boards notably "A refusal 10 act upon objections
filed to competency Of certain of the Board and
arbitrary restrictions placed upon the taking OF
testimony, which, it is asserted. worked to the in
jury Of the defendants.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
THE MEN UNDER ARREST TAKEN BACK TO
FRANKFORT

Frankfort. KY, March 1s.-Caleb Powers, John
Davis. ". H. Culton and Harland Whitaker were
brought from Louisville to-day in charge of
Sheriff Suter and deputies. A special detail of po-
lice and deputy sherfffs met them at the train,
and they marched to the jail through the
streets which lined with people who antici-
pated their coming There was no disorder, and
the prisoners greeted their friends pleasantly as
they went to jail
The prisoners were arraigned before County Judge
Moore a II o'clock. Judge Moore set the examining
trials for Monday. County Attorney Polsgrove said
he did think the State could get ready for
trial by that time, and in il did not ne would
ask a continuance for two days.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
MR.. GRANTS AIM.

Pacaiver Grant seemed TO take his appoint
r,en+ 70 tha nernanent receivership a matter
of course When seen at his office he said that
he had formulated no definite plan Of action,
and that he had only one aim in view-the re
Mobilization of the property in the speeolest
manner consistent with a due regard Tor the
various interests and entanglements involved.
No fntimation was given by Mr.. Grant as to
how he would treat the matter of unfinished
contract work, but the best Information Is TO
the effect that he has given assurances to the
Stockholders Advisory Committee that politics
will have absolutely part in his management
Mr. Grants close utilization with Metropolitan
Street Railway interests is supposed TO have
evoked this statement.
1t is understood that for the present no reor-
ganization committee will be formed and no
steps taken toward framing a plan or reor-
SANITATION the various interests agreeing that
the wisest policy will be to await the completion
bv the permanent receiver OF the electrical
t. t.uipnent of the Third Avenue system. When
that work is finished. and not until then, II Is de-
cIared an approximate idea be had of the
earning power of the Third Avenue, supplying
data essential for the working out or salts
factory plan of reorganization
Third Avenue again yesterday the most
active stock in the market. and for the third
successive day made a substantial net advance
1t ranged between 64A and o912. closing at
6S a net gain for the day OF ~ per cent Ihe
advance is still understood to be the result OF
corner although the Identity of the leader in
the successful campaign against the shorts is
still In doubt Some believe James R. keene TO
be the directing force, and others profess TO
have information that Charles I. Yerkes is
prime mover in the manipulation
PROPOSED HEARING POSTPONED.
1t was the intention of the Grand Jury to
go into Third Avenue matters yesterday
morning. For this purpose Commissioner James
P. Heating, OF the Department of Highways
t. 1Narr
on subpoenas. Three employees of the railroad
were also present, with their arms full OF books
of the road. The Grand Jury. however. decided
10 postpone the hearing and renew the inVestl-
CATION into vice. The hearing was postponed
without date Neither Mr.. Crimmins nor Mr.
Heating would talk concerning his appearance
in the courtroom. A number OF books OF the
Third Avenue Railroad Company were taken 10
the District Attorneys office yesterday after
noon TO he used in the investigation 10 be con-
Quoted by the Grand Jury.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17

The condition of Croton water Is frfGhtfuI-
Write phone Hygeia Distilled Water Co.. ONCE
W. 18th st, deliver your resdencs os ocaos
supply Of Hygea Water. Tel 25S2 Spring
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17

wEsTCHEsrER TROLLEY ROADS DISABLED.
The heavy snow and the sleet and rain blocked
trolley traffic in Westchester County yesterday Il
was well into the afternoon some OF the roads
before the ploughs and shovellers dug out the
tracks so that the cars could run.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17

Many places report six inches OF snow. ana nucr
suffering livestock is expected. owing 10 the iate
of the
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17

COLLISION OF FERRY AND CATTLE BOATS.
While crossing the North River yesterday morn
ing about o'clock the Erie Railroad ferryboat
Erie bumped into a heavy cattle barge coming
down stream The ferryboat was crowded with
passengers. buL there panic on board.
Neither boat damaged.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17

STATEN ISLAND TROLLEY CARS DELAYED
The trolley lines on Staten Island were in poor
shape yesterday morning owing TO the snow
Each car made the best headway II could, but no
attempt was made 10 observe schedule time
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-10-05
BREvIT4Es og FUN.

Charitable Old Lacy. Poor wom-
AMI And are you a widow" Beggar
-"Worse than widow, ma'am. Me
husbands living, an ] have to sup
port him"-Glasgow Evening Times.
The Way to Success.-The Elderly
Gentleman-"The true secret of sue
cess is to find out what the people
want" The Younger Man-"And.
give it to them, eh?" Nav, corner
jt,"-Indianapolis Press.
From Minnesota.-"A New Jersey
minister argues that women should
keep their hats on in cburch because
st. Paul favored it," "Then you can
bet your life that every woman in Min
neapoHs will 60 bareheadedP-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
AT the Literary Reception.--Old
Hand-"There go two authors;
Snooks, the author Of The Harp Of
the Passions, and Saddler, who wrote
'The Carriage Painters Manual. "
Enthusiastic Young Woman
(Which is the one with the flashing
eye and the dark locks about mar
bic brow?" Old Hand-"That's Sad
dler."-Boston Transcript.
Repartee.-Obseving the manager
Of the drug department, the woman
accosted him, in a spirit Of badinage.
81 have kleptomania," she said.
"What would you advise me to take?'
'The elevator, by all means~ said'the
manager, wittily "And not some
thing just as good?" exclaimed the
woman, affecting great surprise
Detroit Journal.
Sleemer-'I've been thinking of
getting married" Sinner - "The
deuce you have! Been feeling ill?'
Sleemer-"No; but I've been going
into accounts, and 1 reckon that what
1 pay for having my socks darned
buttons sewn on and shirts recuffed
runs me into at least five pounds q
year. Well, sonny, l could get mar
ried for less than that, so that wife
would pay for herself the first year.
Ally Sloper.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-10-05

July 1850 p, m.-Well every
thing was quiet last night. Don t
think a shot was fired by the enemy g,
a few were fired by our boys. Some
of them perhaps imagined they saw
something. 1t was quite dark and
fellow Is apt to shoot a cow or
anything. Our Col. is still away,
we think he has gone after re-en-
forcements, (hope SOY. This is a
beautiful morning, as everyone is,
but it is sure to rain before night.
1t don t rain here like it does on
Luzon.
Have just had a few shots fired
by the enemy's out post notmany-
perhaps 10 or IS. All is now quiet
again.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1900-10-05
PNEUMATIC FISH.
Little Creature Which Visits the Coasts
of Porto Rico Welcomed by People.

ON-SN~
of Porto Rico Welcomed by People.
With two horns on the front Of IFS
head. feather on its back and decid-
edly bovine expression of face, the
coming of the cowfsh is welcomed in
Porto Rico. 1t is migrating, usually
appearing in May in schools Of great
er or less extent. While it fingers on
the coast it emits sort Of "mooing"
sound, because Of which visitors often
call it drumfsh. Anyhow, it drums
up the native population, who run to
the beach to see if the schools are
large, in which case they say: 'There
is milk in the cocoanut"-an express
sion equivalent to the promise Of a
fruitful season.
When there is this expectation Of
abundance of food many Of the young
people get married at once. A family
can live on the fruit of the wild
banana. which is twice the size Of
those exported and of much coarser
grain, but, roasted in ashes, it is not
bad eating. Science has yet to deter
mine what the coming of the cowfsh
has to do with the fruitfulness of
cocoanuts and bananas, but with its
two black horns and the music it
makes, and the little feather, which
is iridescent, as it moves through the
water it is very engaging. The pre-
served specimens are stuffed with air
only.
The manatee of the Caribbean sea
is sometimes called the cowfish be-
cause it comes on shore and eats grass.
The manatee is becoming extinct, and
! is ofteDer found on the coast of Cuba
and keys south of Florida than in
Porto Rico.
1t is entirely distinct from the
Porto Rico variety, which is a true
fish, running inlschools, whereas the
manatee is a mammal, nursing its
young. This latter is hunted for its
hide, which is manufactured into
canes that look like tortoise shell.
These canes are so elastic and power
full that they are regarded as deadly
weapons. and by the Cuban law a fine
of $50 is imposed upon anyone who
stTikes another with a manatee cane.
They cost from $40 to $25 each in Ha-
lvana stores. The Porto Rico cowfish
has quite a tough little hide also, but
as it is seldom caught weighing more
than a pound or two, it has no COM
mercial value in Porto Rico, where
there are such variety and abundance
of fish.
The present specimen has almost a
balloon-like appearance when in the
water, and the mooing musical sound
it makes is supposed to be owing to
the distention and contraction of the
skin while inhaling and emitting air.
Good Literature.