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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-18
WHOLE VILLAGE WIPED OUT.
MOSCOW, IN LIVINGSTON COUNTY. SWEPT BY
DISASTROUS FIRE.

Geneseo. n. Y, June 17.-MOscow, Livingston
County, a town of eight hundred population, was
swept by a disastrous fire this morning which
wiped out the business centre and all dwelling
houses save those the outskirts.
The fire discovered by a railway hagman at
3 o'clock this morning. 1t eating its way into
a large warehouse. and is supposed to have been
caused by a spark from a locomotive the Della
ware Lackawanna and Western Railway. stiff
south wind blowing. and before the fagman
could the sleeping villagers the building
burst into of flames. Famed by the wind,
the flames spread through the streets. licking up
wooden structure after another while the pop
ulace, equipped with better appliance than
buckets, strove vainly to check its progress. 1t
finally burned itself The villagers are mostly
hard working people OF small means
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-18

language among the Irish race. and TO assist In
cultivating among them a wider knowledge of the
language; literature. laws and institutions of an
Client Ireland.
And we strongly recommend this platform to all
friends OF Ireland in this country, as one broad
enough and strong enough for all lovers of liberty
and children OF Ireland to stand upon.
Resolved, That hereby constitute ourselves in
to a branch of the United Irish League, to be
known as The United Irish League Of the City OF
New-York, Branch No. !, and pledge to the organi-
cation In Ireland constant and tireless efforts
to assist in furtherng the objects set forth In Its
platform and declaration of principles.
Resolved: That we adopt the foregoing declara-
ton OF principles as our basic law and platform,
and bind ourselves to work in harmony with our
feow-oountrymen for the accomplishment OF the
purposes therein set forth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-18
DIDN'T DEMONSTRATE HIS THEORY.
NAIL FOR REVOLVER CHARGE WOULDN'T
WORK." BOY SAID, BUT IT DID.

Michael Porcavi. of No. 227 East Ninety-seventh-
st. ten years old. invested few days ago several
months accumulation of pennies in a % calibre re-
Volver in preparation for the Fourth of July Last
evening at Ninety-eighth-st. and Second-ave
Michael was proudly displaying his gun to a
crowd Of playmates. He had blank cart
ridges and fired the revolver few times While
he was regrettlng that he had no real bullets a
small boy suggested that he try a small wire nail
showed into the barrel of the revolver
Nav, that won't work; faint fastened to de
cartridge" said Michael. Nevertheless, he put the
nail. one about one and one-half inches long and
about an eighth Of inch in thickness in the bar
rel All the boys were then afraid Of the revolver
but not so with Michael and TO prove his theory he
held his left hand about fifteen inches from re-
KolVer and pulled the trigger. The next moment
the neghborhood resounded with howls
DR.. Mooney, of the Harlem Hospital who was
summoned, found himself unable to extract the
nail from Michaers hand with the instruments car
r1ed In the ambulance. The boy was taken to the
hospital and operation performed The nail had
penetrated the boys knuckle, and a strong Dair Of
forceps had to be used 10 remove 1t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-18
RErrER coNsTRUCTIoN NEEpEp.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Apropos OF your timely editorial respecting
the indecent crowding OF the open streetcars al
low me 10 suggest the only practical remedy for
this fragrant abuse. This is by placing the seats
so as 10 allow sufficient for comfort, but not
suhacientlv far apart To allow OF additional per-
sons standing IN front OF the sitting passengers
This Is done In Boston and person standing be-
tween the seats is not to be Any other regu-
lation OF the matter will be Ineffective because an
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-18

Easton. Penn. June It (SpeciaD-The sixty-f1fth
annual commencement exercises at Lafayette Col
lege began to-day with the baccaaureate sermon
by President Warfield in the college chapel. The
senior farewell meeting held to-day in the
Brainerd Society hall and tonight the Rev Dr.
w. c. Alexander rs, of Washington, D. c. preached
the annual the Brainerd Young Mems
Christian Association. in the auditorium before
audience.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-18

of General Leonard Wood Of the United
States ideal candidate provided Of course.
he is sound in his political doctrines His name
would add great strength to our ticket from every
section OF the country. Soldiers of the Spanish
American War and of the late unpleasantness"
Will naturally rally TO him. His name ought also
to satisfy the friends of Governor Roosevelt who
are camOring for his nomination. Leave US Roose-
welt for Governor. c. H H
Jersey City, June u, 1900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-18
CIVIL SERVICE RULES.

Albany June 17.-Governor Roosevelt has ap-
proved OF amendments to the State Civil Service
rules extending their provisions to the offices.
places and employments in the Civil Service of the
counties Of Erie, Kings NewYork. Queens and
Richmond 10 take effect Immediately The amend
ments to the rules provide that appointments TO
positions in the service OF these counties shall so
far practicable be made from residents of such
cOunties
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-18
THE REV. MR.. cRAPsEY AT HOBART.

Geneva. N Y. June 17,--Commencement week ex-
ercises at Hobart College were begun at o'clock
this morning with the celebration Of the Holy Com
nunion in st. Josephs Chapel. DR.. Joseph A
Leighton, chaplain of the college, of1ciated The
Rev. William w. Ballinger rector of Grace Church.
Utica, delivered sermon before the College Mis-
Sionary Society. The baccalaureate sermon was
preached by the Rev. AIgernon S. Crapsey, rector
Of st. Andrews Church. Rochester.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-18

Section 145-Admission to Examination.-The Re-
gents shall admit to any examination any candt-
date who has studied medicine less than
four full school years of at least nine months each
including four satisfactory courses Of a least six
months each in four different calendar years In a
medical college registered maintaining at the
time satisfactory standard. NeW-YOrk medical
schools and NewYOrk medical students shall not
be disseminated against by the registration OF any
medical school out of the State. whose minimum
graduation standard is less than that fixed by
statute for New-YOrk medical schools.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-18
ARMED ooNSTABLEs TO FACE STRIKERS
THE SITUATION IN NEWFOUNDLAND CRITICAL

THE SITUATION IN NEWFOUNDLAND CRITICAL
st. Johns. n. F. June fifty constables
armed with rifles and swords will leave here at
midnight by the Colonial cruiser Fiona for Bell
Island, where the strike situation is critical. The
strikers in complete control and have pro-
visions for month. Last night they drove off
the steamer Glanton. which tried to secure a load
of hematite and they have completely terrorized
the mining staff, who endeavored to assist the
Glanton.
only two constables remP'S tonight in ST. Johns
and pickets from the E, R'h warshp Charybdis
are doing street duty. If necessary the Charybdis
will proceed Bell Island tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-18
QUAKER SCHOOL OF PROVIDENCE.

hold its 10th anniversary June &c on the school
premises The school has had more than twelve
thousand pupils Dinner is to be served in a tent
on the lawn. It is expected that the principals
for forty-eght years will attend. Thomas B. Reed
will be among the prominent guests present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-18
GETTING THEIR PRIZE TO PORT

London June 1.-THE British ship Superb which.
as before reported abandoned April q while
on a voyage from Rio Janeiro to Mddlesborough
and which was afterward boarded by prize crew
from the British ship Senator. was spoken June
IS five hundred miles from Gibraltar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-18
cpAIN ELEEArOR BrRNED.

Kansas city, Mo. June 1.-THE Union Grain Ele-
,,ator with its contents destroyed by fire to-
-, Loss 100000; covered by insurance The
T2rockett Cement Company warehouses adjoining
were damaged to the extent of $1,000. Several
freight cars were also burned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-18
NEW SPOTS ON THE SUN.

Able MAREUx EXPECTS GREAT HEAT FOR THE
NEXT THREE MONTHS.
Paris, June liable Mareux, the astronomer,
has discovered and sketched through the big
telescope in the Optic Palace of the Exposition
a remarkable spot the sun, forming part Of
an extensive group. and having diameter Of
nearly forty kilometres This spot, he says will
remain for seven days. and become visible to the
naked eye He predicts the appearance of other
spots in July, August and September inferring
that the heat during those months will be very
great.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-18
RAINS DELAY A RELIEF COLUMN
LIKELY TO BE HARD WORK BEFORE coomAssrB
IS REACHED.

London, June 1S.-"The Daily Express" has
received the following dispatch, dated Friday,
from Prahsu
No additional news IS to hand from Coomas-
sic. The incessant rains are delaying the ad-
vance of the relief column, which is likely to see
some tough work. Seven wounded officers and
$50 wounded men are expected here from the
front
There is a general rush of natives toward the
coast from Obuassi and the mines north of the
Prah River
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-18
RESPONDENT MAN COMMITS SUICIDE.

Michael Wynn twenty-five years old. of No. 1876
r,Cu,ery-st Newark committed suicide last night
b, taking carbolic acid. He had lost his employ
Tnent in the ceIluIoid WORKS ana became despond-
snt He was unmarried.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-18
New-York. June 5. 1900.
THE MEDICAL COURSE IN THIS STATE.

THE MEDICAL COURSE IN THIS STATE.
To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: Yesterday I read short editorial IN The
Tribune in which the hope was expressed that
every reputable medical school in New-YOrk State
would soon require four years study OF medicine.
including four courses of lectures. a condition
for graduation. You will by marked copy OF
the law sent herewith that this has been the
statutory requirement for matriCUlates since Janu
airy l. 1898. and that every medical school In New
York State must, of course. conform thereto. The
special bulletin sent under other cover will show
you how general the four years course has be-
come throughout the United States In New-York
State school could continue to exist that did
not require for admission four years high school
course. based completed eight years ele-
mentary course, and a condition for graduation,
four years study of medicine, including four salts
factory courses of medical lectures.
l send this statement thinking you may desire to
correct the false impression your editorial Will
create. J. r. PARSONS. JR
Albany, June II. 1900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-18
WOOD NAMED FOR vICE-PREsIDENT.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: While politicians and papers are discussing
this. that and the other man foe Vice-President
on the Republican ticket. I desire 20 suggest the
New-York tribune., 1900-11-20

, especially are much lower, there is no puroeh
of miIitarism, and the educational sani'aIS
and other policies of the Government are snore
progressive. So long such is the case they
will come to Cuba and will remain there. II they
were assured that such would permanently oe
the case they would renounce allegiance TO
Spain and become citizens of Cuba. HAD the
United States acquired possession Of and SOW
ereignty over Cuba they would have had such
assurance and would doubtless have become
Cuban citizens at once. But the doubtful ex-
pertinent of self government in Cuba is what
gives them pause.
This is a feature of the situation which Cuoa
cannot afford to ignore. These Span1ards
form q considerable part Of her population.
They form a much larger part OF her potential
citizenship And still larger, to significant de-
gree, is their percentage of the intelligence, In
dustry and wealth Of the island. Such an ele-
ment of the population Is not lightly to De dis-
regarded Conciliated, inspired with confidence
and brought into loyal and active citizenship, 1t
would be of incaculable value to the State,
while remaining In its alien attitude 1t must
be a source OF weakness and dissatisfaction.
Among the problems that confront the Cuban
constitution makers to-day. therefore, con-
spicuous rank must be given to that Of trans
forming these Spaniards into Cubans. There
was, as we have said, one obvious way in which
this might have been done, but 1t was not fol-
lowed. II now remains to find some other way
TO attain the end-if there be any other to be
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New-York tribune., 1900-11-20

to rule the Anglo-Saxon race from an American
capital. But majestic professions OF empire are
crossing and some indeed have crossed. The
Genius of Invention long ago took passage to
the western shore. The genii of Commerce and
Manufactures some think are here already, and
at least their seats are being prepared. Is 1t
too much to think that the British muses., too
will make their home ami ong those Who as
we'll as Englishmen. have the Inheritance OF
Chaucer and Shakespeare, together with
larger. freer New World life? The visible unity
of government has not interfered with the
transfer and growth here Of all that makes
England great, and the predominant part or
AngIo-Saxondom is to be- or maybe even Is
we lack perspective now to tell for certain
here, where more people speak the English
tongue and enjoy the wealth of English thought
than in any other part of the world. We have
no voice in an Anglo-Saxon Federal Parliament
sitting either in Washington or London, but
otherwise Lord Roseberys dream is truth or
prophecy And happily the westward move
ment of power has come with that same goodwill
and generosity, that same association for the
worlds work, which Lord Rosebery pictures as
the mark of united empire In essentials 1t is
united in spirit and spiritual forces are stronger
than physical bonds.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-20
SPANIARDS IN CUBA.

Some e1ravagant estimates were recently
made OF the number Of Spanish immigrants to
Cuba during the year The exact figures have
now come 10 hand. They are much lower than
the estimates. but are nevertheless decidedly
impressive and significant In the last fiscal
year, in total immigration of 81 JOY. no fever
than 1868 came from Spain The number
from the United States was only 1.2S6. Since
the date Of this report, now nearly five months
ago. similar conditions have prevailed and a
similar process has been continued. and the
outlook is that ii will be continued indefinitely
hereafter.
According TO the particularly complete and
accurate census of the island taken year ago
by the War Department, there were then in
the island 1872. 1871 inhabitants, of whom no
fewer than 129,240 were natives of Spain or
something more than per cent. There were.
moreover, 417,993 male inhabitants of voting
age, of whom 96.0SS were of Spanish birth, or
nearly % per cent or these, as We now know.
a large majority have decided to remain Span
ish subjects rather than to become Cuban citi-
zens. Now, the immigration is large enough
10 cause a marked increase OF the Spanish born
population and as it consists chiefly Of adult
males il is causing a still more marked in
crease OF the Spanish born population eligible
70 citizenship. But as the immigrants or most
of them, will probably follow the example of
the Spaniards already settled in Cuba, and de-
cline 10 accept Cuban citizenship, the condition
presented will be that of large and increasing
SIS Of inhabitants alien in birth and remain
Ing alien In politics
The existence OF so considerable an alien
element in the State is obviously undesirable.
yet 1t is difficult TO see how II is TO be avoided
at the present time Cuba cannot compel Span
iards to accept her citizenship and to renounce
their Spanish allegiance. Neither can she pro-
hibit immigration. The remedy for the evil
must be found. If at ALL In moral suasion and
an appeal to enlightened selfinterest These
spaniards remain in Cuba and the new inmi-
grants come TO Cuba because conditions there
are more favorable than in Spain. Taxes
New-York tribune., 1900-11-20
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ACADEMY OF MUsIc-s1b-Monte crtsto
AMERICAN THEATRE-2-S-The TWO Orpnans
Bf-ou-S-The Belle of Bridgeport.
BROADWAY THEATRE-s:1o-Foxyo ouiler.
CASINO-S:l5-Florodora.
CRITERION THEATRE-s-The Gay Lord oue1
pALY6 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Toy.
EDEN MCSEE-The World in Wax
EMPIRE Richard CarveL
FOURTEENTH STREET THEATRE-S-Lost River.
GARDEN TTfEATRE-S-Henry V.
GARRICK Observation-Disclosures Hsrum-
GRAND CENTRAL. PALACE-I0 a. m. TO IL p. M
Automobile Show.
GRAND OPERA HoUSE-S-Woman and Wine.
HAMMERSTEIN'S VICTORIA-S30-In Central PARK
HARLEM OPERA HOUSE-s:15-The Monks OF Maaoar'
herald SQUARE S:2o-Arizona
IRVING PLACE THEkTRE-S-The Gold Mine.
KEITH S-Contipuous Performance.
kNICKERBOCkER THEATRE-S-LAiglon
ROSTER & NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
LYCECA THEATRE-S:3o-A Royal Family
METROPOLITAN OPERA EOCSE-S-MiEnon
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN-9 q m--Horse Show. !.
MADISON SQUARE THEATRE-S:30-Hodge. Podge q
Co.
MURRAY HILL. THEATRE-2-s-Sheridan
THE EEw-YORK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
FASTOR'S-Dsy and Night-Continuous Show
PROCTOR S-5Conttuuous Performance
SAVoY-S:2e-Mfstress Nell.
THEATRE REPUBLICS :15-Sag Haroor.
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New-York tribune., 1900-11-20
PERSONAL.

H. c. Frick has purchased and presented to the
a valuable estate occupied for many years by the
jecs OF the association the educa ton and the
promotion or the general welfare OF the young
people OF the city.
Robert w. Wilcox. who has been elected as the
Congress representative from Hawaii. is the son
Of William s. Wilcox OF Newport. R. l.. by wife
of native BIRTH said to have been a member of the
Newport about 1843 the whaling ship Mencar,
OF which Joseph Sherman was captain. Wilcox
was nrst mate. The ship made the Hawaiian
Islands, as Captain Sherman. who had a number
OF trinkets board desired stop there for trad
ing. wilcox objected TO this, saying he did not
care 70 spend his time trading, he had come out
Tor whales and not trader. The result the
parting OF the captain and the FIRST mate. Wilcox
was told he might GO ashore il he did not like the
way the ship was run. and when he went ashore
ne declined TO return. He married within a short
time and remained on the island until about 1852,
when he returned TO Newport Five were born
TO him. He ardent upholder OF the Ha-
Waiian royal family, and was not at all surprised
Robert had headed a revolution in the interest of
the deposed queen. Robert was arrested at that
time, and il thought he would be executed
but with his companions in the uprising he was
subsequently released.
William Parke Gusts, who recently died in Bal
timore the oldest male descendant Of General
John Custis. who settled in Accomack County, Va
in 1850 Washington's wife the widow of a
Custis OF this stock.
General Thomas H Taylor and General ". F.
Perry. two of the six surviving ex-Confederate
brlgadiers in Kentucky. very ILL., Perry COM
manded brigade in LongStreet's corps.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-20
THE COLORADO LYNoHING.

Many citizens OF Colorado are individually and
collectively denouncing the mob that burned a
negro murderer to death last week. mass
meeting was held in Denver on Sunday, at
which an apparently genuine feeling of indigna-
ton was for the most part suitably expressed,
and there are gratifying indications that the
same sentiment is predominant throughout the
State. Among those present at the mass meet
ing was the Governor. who evidently
anxious to acQuit himself of completely in the
crime which he failed to prevent. but who was
hissed as vigorously rs he was cheered when
he rose to speak, and had not satisfactorily
stablished his case when he sat down. The
Mayor of Denver was also there, and endeav-
ored to protect himself against a sharp attack,
but not with entire success. AS for the Sheriff,
who deliberately conveyed his prisoner from
a place of safety into the hands Of the mob,
we do not find that his extraordinary perform
ance was defended either directly or by proxy.
Having characterized the lynching of the
negro as an act Of atrocious barbarity. for
which even the poor excuses employed in SINH
lar cases at the South cannot be pleaded with
any show Of reason, we gladly welcome this
counter display Of right feeling, and hope It
may fairly be interpreted as significant of the
public opinion of Colorado. community IN
which such a crime has been committed may
and should be deeply INUNDATED but 1t Is dis
graced only so far as it condones the outrage
or permits conditions favorable to its repetition
to exist. The frequent liberation of violent
passions cannot be prevented, and only when
there is an indisposition to pursue and punish
those who break the law do the many share In
the guilt of the few. We have habitually
served our sharpest reproaches for communities
in which lawlessness is promoted by open ap-
proval or Ill concealed sympathy If the State
Of Colorado can show that a great majority Of
It's people are heartily ashamed Of the hideous
murder which some of them recently commit
ted. and mean to make such deeds impossible
hereafter, 1t will not be unjustly condemned
for single occurrence.
Governor Thomas said in his Denver speech
that it was impossible to indict whole county.
The implication was unfortunate. 1t may be
that nobody. not even the Sheriff, can be ade-
quately punished for his share in abominabe
crime but all who are known to have had
part in that proceeding can be indicted at the
bar of public opinion Of a whole county and a
whole State and we hope 1t is not unreasonable
to expect that so much at least will be accom-
plished in Colorado without hesitation delay.