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New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
CUBANS TO ARRIVE TODAY
THE TEACHERS WILL BE SENT ON TO
WASHINGTON AND RETURN SUNDAY.

I.
The 1877 Cuban teachers now on the United
States Army transports Crook, Mcpherson, Sedg-
wick and Rawlins coming from Boston should
arrive here before noon to-day. Assistant Quarter
master-General Kimball thinks they will reach this
city on time.
Two Of the transports will dock at the Government
wharf in Brooklyn. Pier No. %. from which ferry
ooats OF the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will take
the passengers TO Jersey City. The other two
transports will lie of the pier IN midstream while
the railroad companys barges receive the teachers
from alongside to carry them to Jersey City
Three sections of special train with the whole
party on board will leave Jersey City between 1:25
p m and 1;45 p. m. for Washington, The sections
VIII start ten minutes apart.
The teachers will be divided into groups Of hftv
with a guide to each group. Each guide will as
sembie his groups and that its members get
safely onto the cars for them The teach
ers Will return from Washington to this CITY
on Sunday, arriving the PENNSYLVANIA road
some time between and p. m. The programme
Tor their entertainment during their two days visit
IN this city has been published in The Tribune
The teachers will sail for home from Philadelphia
and not from this city. originally planned
They are TO go to Philadelphia on Wednesday and
remain there two days. The first dav thev will
be taken to Independence Hall, and probably then
through the Commercial Museums and on to the
pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial
Art where they will have luncheon before making
an inspection of the institution On the following
day they will visit the University of Pennsylvania
Girard College, and the Normal School, and if
there is time, several place of historic interest
On one evening reception may held for the
teachers at the Academy of Music, 10 be followed
by an illustrated lecture In Spanish on PhfadeI-
phia At Girard College there IS TO be an address
made to the teachers At the University of Penn
sylVania they will be received by a COMMITTEES of
tnlrty-four members of the faculty and graduates
OF the university. by whom they viii be shown
ABOUT FIFTY principals of public schools con-
sented TO act guides.
Many persons visited the classrooms at Harvard
Whlle the cuban teachers were being instructed.
ana were pleased with the eagerHess and the in
dustry which the teachers showed in their studies
Boston people, it is said have become more hope
fuI about the future of Cuba since having the
teachers with them. The teachers seemed to wish
above everything else to learn English They are
said to have improved every opportunity, both IN
ana out OF the classroom to gain knowledge of the
language Most of the Cubans say they are com
ing back next year to make further progress but
/ lack of funds is obstacle.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
T4y yEsS'S NOTION DENIED.
SUIT OVER HIS PROPERTY. BROUGHT BY NIECEs.
MUST BE TRIED HERE

SUIT OVER HIS PROPERTY. BROUGHT BY NIECEs.
MUST BE TRIED HERE
Justice Giegericb in the Supreme Court yester-
day handed down decision denying the applica-
ton of Cornelius H Van Ness for change OF
venue from NeT-York 10 Orange County IN the
suit brought against him by F K Harmon as
guardian of his two daughters. Harriet B Har-
mon and Marie NJ Harmon
Van Ness is the old man who a few months
ago married Alice WoJd OF Port Jervis When
his first wife died she left considerable fortune
The will was so peculiarly worded that there has
been litigation over it since IL was probated- The
Harmon girls are nieces Of the first Mrs. Van Ness
and they contend that the terms Of the will
were that Mr.. Van Ness was 10 have only tbs
use Of the income Of the property during his hfe
and must not dispose OF the principal Van Ness
claims absolute possession of both interest and
principal
Some time ago the Harmon girls secured a tenn
porary injunction restraining Van Ness from IN
terfering with the principal pending the making OF
the Injunction permanent The Injunction was
afterward made permanent pending the trial OF
the action.
a few days ago counsel for Van Ness appeared
IN court and asked for change OF venue, setting
forth that all Van NesS'S real estate and prop
erty was in Orange County. and not in New
York and that it would be proper 10 have ths
trial there BY the terms Of the injunction Van
Ness has al present only the use OF the income
which is $50 0GO per annUm.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
CONSOLIDATED GAS DIVIDEND,
THE COMPANY TO GO BACK TO THE OLD
PER CENT RATE.

Consolidated Gas Company stockholders were t1-
biant yesterday over the Official announcement that
the old per cent dividend IS 70 be restored. be-
ginning with the August dividend The directors
OF the company met yesterday. and the report OF
the secretary and treasurer showed that the earn
ings since the war between the Consolidated and
the Standard and New-Amsterdam companies had
been declared on warranted a return TO the old
per cent per annUm rate. OF per cent quarterly.
The company paid per cent annually from 1898 70
1895 inclusive. In 1899 51 per distributed
and in March and June OF this year quarterly div-
dends of per cent each were declared
In March of this year the capital stock OF the
Consolidated was increased from SS9O7SOOO to S5A-
$500 in order that the Consolidated might acquire
the capital stock OF the New-York Gas and Electric
Light, Heat and Power Company thus giving the
Consolidated the control Of the lighting in this
city. Then the Consolidated people bought into the
Standard and New-Amsterdam companies. and the
gas war. which brought about a reduction Of so per
cent In the rates to consumers, was suddenly de-
clared off
The regular quarterly meeting Of the directors
will not be held till the last Friday Of this month.
The intention OF the directors restore the per
cent dividend fOreshadOwed Tuesday and
Wednesday. when the gas stock gained several
points.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
FIREMAN OVERCOME BY SMOKE.
EXPLOSIONS OF CHEMICALS IN PAIN. FACTORY
CAUSES INJURIES But SMALL. LOSS.

EAPLOSIONS OF CHEMICALS IN PAINT FACTORY
CAUSES INJURIES. BUT SMALL Loss
An explosion OF chemicals on the second floor of
the business place of the Hirschberg Company, at
NO. 81 Canal-st.. manufacturers of paints and
enamels. yesterday caused a fire in which one fire.
man was slightly overcome by smoke and two
other persons were badly burned
Ihe fireman was Edward NIulligan. of Engine
company No 2; the other persons injured were
Herman Hirschberg the senior member OF the
nrm, forty-eight years old, of No 1SO East Ninety
slxth-st who was burned about the hands face
arms and head. and Sigmund Goldberg. the por-
ter. who is said TO live in Hoboken. who was
burned about the lower part of the legs.
Mulligan was at work on the second floor. when
the dense smoke and the fumes from the burning
dry paints almost Frustrated him He staggered
to the fire escape opening out Cana1-st.. and
climbed out of the window. He seen TO feel
for the supporting rods Of the fire escape and al
most fell, when grabbed by fellow fireman.
Hirschberg at the back of the second floor
what started IT. He the porter. Goldberg,
run out OF a rear crying Fire. and his
clothing in flames. At the same instant the flames
burst out over Hirschberg. The two down the
confined 10 his face and arms. and were
caused by a sudden flash of fame leaping out over
him. When Goldberg reached the sidewalk. fire
men, who had just arrived threw blankets over
him and put out the FIRE.
II is not known what caused the explosion. The
part OF the second floor wall The loss is
estimated at 5000
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
CERTIFICATES FOR FLOUR TRUST.

An order was issued yesterday by Judge La
combe. of the United States Circuit Court. au-
thorizing Samuel Thomas, Charles z. Kimbau and
Albert c. Long. receivers Of the United States
Flour Milling Company, to issue certificates to the
amount of $250,0O0. The receivers were appointed
issue of the receivers certificates had been au-
thorized by the New-Jersey Court By another and
similar order Judge Lacombe authorized Charles
z. Kimball and William BrOokheld, receivers OF the
Hecker-J -JOnes-Jeweu Milling Company a corpora
ton of which 50 per cent OF the stock is owned and
controlled by the United States Flour Milling Com
pany to issue receivers certificates to the amount
of 100000 In the latter case previous order
had also been made In New-Jersey-
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
GOOD CHEER.
IF WE COULD KNOW.

II we could know how TO assume
"A cheerful face through days Of woe
TO look beyond the deepest gloom
And submissive spirit show
II we could know when fortune flies
ana takes life's pleasures all away
AIInough the darkest storms may rise
Ihat there would be a brighter day
II We could know that we are blest,
~, Ihough life is never free from care
nat there are some far more distressed
whose burdens are much worse to bear
II we could know the grief which lies
Beneath some natures proud and cold
Wnat pity for them would arise,
II all their troubles could be told!
If We could know that all is right.
,Ihe good or bad which may befaL
Inrough sun and storm, by day or night
A guiding hand is over all
-(Alice D. Abel
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
FIRE ENGINE IN COLLISION.
1T AND A TROLLEY CAR COME ToGETEEK
WAGON ALSO BREAKS DOWN.

While responding TO a two alarm FIRE at No. s5s
West FOrty-eighth-st. yesterday afternoon the en-
gine Of Company No. 65 IN Forty-third-st, between
Fifth and Sixth aves in charge Of Lieutenant
CorcoFan. colided with Eighth-ave troll
ley car at Forty-third-st. The car was almost
thrown from the tracks and the pole OF the en-
gine was broken The horse nearest the car was
caught between the other horses and the car and
slightly injured. The engine went on to the nre
with two horses.
The wagon of Patrol No ;. in Forty -ssventh-st.
near Eighth-ave.. while its way to the same
fire. broke down al Ninth-ave. and Forty-seventh-
ST., and had to be taken back 70 the company's
quarters None Of the men either vehicle were
injured.
The fire was in a dve-story brick apartment
house and in rooms occupied BY Louis Cheihtz- He
smoking cigarette in bed, and went TO sleep.
He was suddenly awakened by pain in MS right
leg and found the bedclothing afre- He called out
OF a window for help, and policeman sent in an
alarm. On account OF the mlShaps 70 the engine
and patrol and a small fire in West Fifty -hfth-st.
a second alarm was turned in The damage rron1
the FIRE small
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
CBIN4u4N SHOT IN A FIGHT

The Chinese tenement house at No. Il Mott
St was in a turmoil early yesterday morning while
a fight was going between TWO Cinnamon. who
were pummelliug each other in the restaurant
OF wohn Lon & Co. They were Mong Hook. forty
two years cid, and Won Mong. thirty-fve years
old, both living in the tenement house Won Mons
finally drew p revolver and shot Hook in the left
thigh. This made the Cinnamon flee to all parts
of the building and hide themselves.
The police heard the disturbance and ran into
the damp and dark hallway and tumbled over the
body of Hook who grOaning and bleeding
Won Mong had fed. and he could not be found:
Hook taken the Hudson Street Hospital
with a painful but not dangerous wound.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
RUSSELL s4GE'S ANNUAL PICNIC.

Poughkeepsie. n. Y. Aug. 1S.-Thls is the day OF
the annual picnic given by Russell Sage to the
poor children of Poughkeepsie and more than
thousand of them enjoyed the outing.
The picnic held at pleasure resort twelve
miles from this city. known Upton Lake Park,
on the PoughkeepsIe and Eastern Railway. both
railroad and park being the properties OF Mr.
Sage, and a special train conveyed the little folks
the park.
Each summer for the last four years II has been
the custom Of Mr. Sage to turn over the park and
a special train to the Rescue Mission for the use
of the poor children day. The excursion Is
then managed by the mission officials.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
\ PATHETIC CASE.

worthy woman living in East One-hundred-
and-siXty-third-st, near Third-ave. is trying 10
support an aged mother. herself and children.
II employment in sewing or housework by the dav
or even half day, can be furnished by those living
In the above neighborhoOd. II will be a kindness
gratefully appreciated. The poor has
cel!ent references. Only recently she was obliged
70 pawn part OF her bedClOthng obtain food for
her dependent ones. Those who can IN any way
help this struggling woman will please communi-
cate with the OfFic0.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
4 HEnOROUS SLTUATION.

Among all the horrors of war. humorous situa-
tions often OCCUR An English army surgeon IN
South Africa tells amusing story of an Eng
lish woman of high rank who engrossed
by the charms of amateur nursing. One morning.
on approaching the cot of a soldier TO whom she
had given especial attention she found him with
his eyes tightly closed and piece of paper pinned
on the sheet on which written, TOO Ill 10
- ..E-sed to-day. Respectfully. J. l..
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
rESLA,S L4rEST NHEYTTOY.

A patent has been granted TO Ntkola Tesla for
invention which if his contentious are borne OUT
will prevent the escape OF electricity from wire-
TeslaS invention, asserted solves the fnsula-
ton problem in simple manner. The scheme Is
to insulate the wire by passing through 1t near
IT air kept at a low temperature. producing coat
Of ice the wire which, the inventor finds by
periments, cannot be broken through by the strong
est currents, and at the time gives insua-
ttOn that costs practically nothing
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
NEGRO THREATENS POLICEMAN.
SAYS HE WILL HAVE BLUEcoAT DISMISSED
THROUGH COLONEL AsToR-

THROUGH COLONEL AsToR-
John Johnson, negro, thirty-two years old, Of
No 165 West Twenty-fourth-st.. who says ne is
in the employ Of Colonel John Jacob Astor, was a
prisoner before Magistrate Crane in Centre-st
court Yesterday charged with fighting in the
street and being disorderly. Policeman OFlaherty.
Of the Oak-st. station. the complainant, swore
that johnson and another negro. who evaded
rest. fighting in Water-st. late Wednesday
afternoon Johnson. the policeman said. resisted
arrest and threatened have him dismissed from
the police force through the influence of Colonel
AStor.
What have you to say in answer to the COM
plant' asked Magistrate Crane of the prisoner.
I'm in the employ OF Colonel Astor and was
beaten and robbed in the station house of SIS by
the policeman" answered Johnson testify.
Detectives Dean and Allen. Of the Oak-st. sta
tion. stepped forward and denied that the negro
was either beaten robbed in the station They
said it required six policemen to put the prisoner
a cell. Magistrate Crane said II made no dtf
ference in whose employ the prisoner was. and
imposed a fine OF S3. Johnson paid II. He had
envelope filed with pawn tickets.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
FROWNS AND SMILES.

II you should frown and I should frown.
While walking out together
The happy folks about the town
Would say: THE clouds are settling down.
In spite of pleasant weather"
If you should smile and ! should smile
While walking out together
Sad folks would say: Such looks hesUte
The wearineSs of many n mile
In dark and dreary weather.
-(St Nicholas
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
WOMEN CAMPAIGN ORATORS.

II one may Judge by the indications az present.
Illinois women are TO take prominent part in the
Presidential campaign. Several have offered to
take the stump for the Republican State ticket
ana have been accepted One amusement manager
mas engaged young and attractive elocutionists to
services
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
COAL FOUND NEAR KEUK4 LAKE.

Rochester N. Y. Aug. 16-An extensive vein Of
coal has been discovered on the farm OF o. New
man near Keuka. 1t is about fifteen feet below
the surface. and indications point 10 deposit Of
considerable magnitude Local capital Is being
raised to develop the mine, and farm property in
the vicinity Is rapidly advancing in price
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
boy AND GIRL" DANCES.

English social life this summer is of the quiet
est. The Prince OF Wales expressed opinion that
dancing out of place when many suf-
fering deepest anxiety about the dear who are
undergoing such sunerings in South Africa and
China. There have been few balls. and the dances
given mostly boy and girl" affairs, of in
formal nature. These instituted by the
Duchess of Fife. who thought that the way ma
irons monopolZed the dancers and left debuta ntes
out in the cold was really shame"
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17

The members OF the Junior T s S Branch OF
New-Haven Conn. are energetic little workers who
find opportunities for many kindly acts The first
dollar collected by them sent to a poor family
in this city, the next to the India Famine Fund
another went TO help poor family in California
house.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
GOOD CHEER DIsTRIBIrTED

There sent out from the general ofHce YES
terday many packages of sunshine cheer A large
ooA OF clothing went to the Little Mothers Settle
ment House and bathing suit to Holiday House;
4ulIt pieces 10 Mrs T Beard and twenty greet
ngs; IN the form of attractive booklets to branch
presidents and invalids in eleven different States
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
A GOOD IDEA.

F. G.. twelve-year-old sunshiner. has written
a short account Of the pleasure derived from col
lecting shells and she sends it TO the Office with
the hope that, though it may seem faulty 10 grown
ups, II may yet interest some junior Sunshiners
II VIII be forwarded 10 the juniors who ask for 1t
IN the order of application
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
A SUNSHINE OFFER.

a member who has recentiy Joined the T. S. S.
has kindly offered entertain some refined woman
or girl for two weeks in her home at Greenwich
Conn. The applicant must be Sunshine member
and in such a position that she cannot afford TO
board.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17

LIN serving wines at a dinner sherry comes
first This should be served either with the soup
or if raw oysters begin the dinner the sherry is
then passed. White wine accompanies the Ash
With the entrees and comes champa gne
which is the staple wine OF dinner. the glass
should be kept filled during the courses Claret is
little used at larger dinners as white wine
takes its place, and IT has become more Of fam
lily wine 10 flank the sherry the home table
With the cheese ard dessert comes port or madeira
the latter having more vogue nowadays than the
former And. finally, after coffee has been served
come the hqueurs-cognac and mint always, and
often in addition chartreuse and curacao
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
LETTER C4RRIER CouuITs SUICIDE.

William Goetter. thirty-ive years old, committed
suicide the Mount Norris Hotel, No 2S94 Third
ave. yesterday. by inhaling Illuminating gas and
by taking a quantity of carbOlic acid. GOetter had
spent the last three nights at the hotel He was a
letter carrier attached 70 The General Postof1ce.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17

II tears Of love sympathy spring to the eyes,
do not repress them: do not be ashamed of them:
they are like dew from heaven, and promote the
growth OF the soul-(Horace Fletcher
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17

Will the contributor who sent a box of reading
matter yesterday, containing ma agazines and short
stories, please inform the Office If the express was
prepaid. as the eXpressman charged 20 cents?
mere was nothing TO show where the box came
from, but some Of the books bore the names of
Underhin and Davenport
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
MONEY ACKNOWLEDGMENT

q w has sent 80 cents. with the message Only
little beam of sunshine for some dear afflicted
one Mrs: James Skerry 10 cents for special fund
and Mrs. NJ. Mckee five cents for badge
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
NIIhsn,nmer Wells

Ladies' who seek ideas and our Tour
ist'' Ven exceptionally up-todate The effects
IN shadow eshes shown In single cluster spots
sinpsor Crawford e Sinlrsos- Sixth Ave.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17

Mrs r. c. Callen and Mrs. T r. Alexander both
members Of the Hill T. S s. Branch of Brooklyn
have sent good cheer TO Mrs Todd with the hope
OF lifting; even little. the dark cloud that
shadows her pitlful life. Mrs. Wilson, of Manhat-
tan, has also a CHEEKY token TO this moor
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17

An invalid member of the T s S would be
pleased 10 receive the Woman's Page VIII some
kindly respond
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17

II is reported that the extensive Mathieson
Alkan Works at Niagara Falls. which produce
caustic soda and bleaching salts by electric proc
esses are to pass into the hands OF an English
company which controls the Castner patents for
similar purposes The Castner-KeIner system
has been in operation in England for years.
and has paid good dividends. But it asserted
that the Niagara company has done better,
owing 20 the cheapness of its power. Hence the
temptation afforded to the English concern.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
FRESH TRADE DEVELOPMENTS.

Inasmuch as there is promise that the prices
Of metal wood and upholstery fabrics will remain
practically stationary for the next few months
THE Hub is satisfied that carriage building Is
now safe. and be conducted advanta geously
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17

Edna Burke. eleven years old. OF No. 222 West
Twenty-fourth-st.. was playing blind mans bun
yesterday afternoon on the roof OF the house
No. 2s5. when she on the roof and fell into
the street. She was instantly killed The kse%
father is theatrical man. now In Elmirs
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17

From intimations which It has received from
census experts. The Tobacco Journal believes
that the production Of leaf tobacco in the United
States has already reached 10000 900 pounds which
is very much excess OF the Agricultural De-
figures.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17

A charming fabric be found in the neck
and millinery creations is crepe crystale'
which may be variously made of Liberty, mousse
line or chiffon corded in a crystal weave. under
heat and pressure. 1t will be seen extensively in
millinery, an underbrim trimming and in the
most beautiful lace edged scarfs
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17

fourth electric power company has been or
ganized at Redlands Cal. 1t aims supply 15.oOo
horse power TO Los Angeles by wire. The Los
Angeles line will be 125 miles long. and hence
the longest OF its kind in the world. From six TO
nine months will be required TO construct the dam
and line.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17

In view of the rapidly increasing consumption
of asbestos in this country. and the fact that
about Observation-Disclosures Of the supply is i'm
ported II is interesting to know that the output
in the United States is growing percepubly. In
1898 1t COS tons, and in 1883 it reached 6S.
Most Of 1t comes from Georgia
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17

The tendency Of the millinery is toward
broader round. low lying shapes. There will be
brims which flare the right side. flare at the
left or turn down in the back, but the general
form is a flare en- the left side. with 4 moderately
low crown The best millinery styles will show
combina atoms of black and white. In preference 10
vivid colOrings.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17
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While the shoulder draped effect Is extremely
pretty for neglgees, teagowns and matinees. there
is reasonable objection to the scarf for night
dress trimming. creating the invariable "lumpy'
feeling about the shoulders Empire styles
really the very latest in night robes.
Gun metal umbrella handles TO have great
vogue this fall. They TO be richly embellished
and the designer. emuatnE the example of the
Jeweer, has set the handles with gems, truly rich
In
New-York tribune., 1900-08-17

The new drapery veil is royal blue and has quite
outdistanced the emerald green In favor Many
velvet and chenille dots are shown, and in point
of fact the veil will important factor in the
fall outfit as the hats are adapting them
selves TO the wearing of superior and elegant wells