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New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
BUSINESS IN THE SENATE.
hfR. BACON ADVOCATES GIVING THE
FIIIPINos sELF-GovERNMENT

Washington jan so-For more than three hours
to-day Mr. Bacon Dem. Ga-) occupied the atten-
sion Of the Senate with discussion of the Philip
pine question His argument had for its basis his
own resolutions declaratory OF the Governments
policy. He maintained that the United States
owed much 20 the F1Iipnos It does to the
Cubans, to whom by resolution of Congress self
government had been promised. and he urged that
his resolutions declaring 1t to be the intention OF
this Government 10 confer the right of sef-gov-
ernment upon the Filipinos be adopted. means
rot only of terminating the war, but of extending
30 a struggling people justice and freedom.
A lively colloQuy occurred between Mr.. Bacon
and several other Senators Mr.. spooner inquired
what theory Mr.. Bacon proposed declaration
by this Congress that could In any way bind sub
seouent Congresses.
Mr.. Bacon replied that the same declaration
which the LYIth Congress made with reference
10 the Cubans ought to be made with reference to
the Flllpinos. Congress had the right to make
such declaration, II II was not binding upon
future Congresses.
Mr.. Teller. the author Of the Cuban resolutions,
said that IL had been matter Of sincere regret that
he had Incorporated the resolutions the peo-
pie OF all Spanish possessions acquired by the
United States. in addition to the Cubans. He be-
leved however. that the United States stood before
the world committed to the self f-government Of the
Ffipinos-that is such self government they
were capable Of He maintained. however, that the
pacihcation Of the islands be the first object
of the United States He regretted that this pach-
cation now must be by the sword.
The pension calendar was taken up. Among the
bills passed was granting Annie E. Brumby
month. -
The following bills were passed: Increasing the
cost OF the Cumberland, Nd, public building from
s999 to 900; TO pay $3.50 to Captain Tellefsen Of
Americans in 1892; to pay S 600 the widow Of
John Phillips in view of his services a dispatch
bearer IN the Sioux war; TO increase the limit of
cost or the public building at Cheyenne, Wyo., to
eee keeasTe nq 70 "a auah4Tze f G Mari ana
accept silver watches awarded them by the Gov
ernent Of Canada in recognition of their services
IN rescuing British sailors
w V. Sullivan recently elected Senator from
Mississippi, sworn in
A bill providing that the cannon the gunboat
Nashville from which the first shot fired in
the Spanish American War, be condemned and pre-
6enteo TO the city of Nashville also passed.
Mr.. Hoar offered a resolution directing the Com
mittee on Rules TO consider whether some suitable
plan could not be adopted for the enlargement of
The Capitol and for providing for the transaction
of other than legislative business elsewhere, so
that there may be sufficient space for the con-
yenient transaction of the business Of the two
houses of Congress. After debate the resolution
was agreed to.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
DEFYING THE FIRE FIEND.
SCIENCE AT LAST DISCOVERS SURE METHOD
OF FIREPRooFINa WOOD.

SCIENCE AT LAST DISCOVERS SURE METHOD
OF FIREPRooFING WOOD.
Of mankind in this world has been roughly d.
vided, the stone age. the bronze age and the iron
age wood has easily held second place as a ma
teral of general utility. For ages it was almost
the only fuel in Nowadays however infiam-
inability is its most serious shortcoming for no
satisfactory substitute has been found for wood in
sundry departments of housebuiding, shipbuilding
and for the construction OF furniture
The American Wood Fireproohng Company with
offices at No II Broadway by an ingenious process
is able to render wood absolutely incombustible
and this without injury to the strength, texture,
color grain of the wood. In fact the treatment
acts as preservative and absolute preventive OF
dry rot Briefly the process Is this The wood, Of
whatever shape size variety is loosely packed in
the fireproohng chemicals which. under pressure,
forced through and through after a vacuum has
Wood so treated cannot maintain combustion.
Under the long continued action of blast torch
is absolutely inert Nor is this property diminished
by long continued exposure to the elements or by
immersion. Even small slivers of the hreproofed
wood, after having been under water for several
days and then dried continue to resist the action
of flame at first
The above tests mentioned in the recent Of
fetal report of the Underwriters Bureau OF Fire
recommend the use OF this wood to all the under.
writing insurance bureaus OF the United States,
the above mentioned bureau testing and reporting
officially on matters of this kind for the general
information of all insurance companies.
A board of officers OF the L. S Navy appoint
ed by the Secretary indorsed after months Of
terror fittings warships. 1t is equally adapted
for the fittings of fireproof vaults and buildings,
and and Is nov 6ei1g used in finishing building at
are to be carried
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
SHIPPING BILL ASSAILED.
CHARGES PRESENTED BY JOHN DE WITT
WARNER WHICH THE HOUSE
COMMITTEE RESENTS
COMMITTEE REsENTs

Washington. Jan. % (speciaD.-The House Com
heard an argument and stump speech combined
York, who appeared in behalf of the Tariff Com
10 the so-called Ship Subsidy bill. Mr. Warner was
so candid IN his expressions Of the opinion that
the committee was unusually stupid and in
capable one and was altogether weak and
willing tool Of the "capitalistc promoters and ad-
vocates of the pending grab" that he failed TO
win Its highest appreciation. There were some
lively passages between him and Chairman Grosye-
nor and several other members of the committee
who resented his imputations. Mr.. Warner said
that ne had not drafted a circular spread broad
cast under the auspices of the Reform Club from
which General Grosvenor read some extracts but
he IN effect said that he considered the statements
fair and just, and accurate representation of
the opinions Of the Reform Club as well as of the
business men of New-Yorlk.' The circular said In
part:
Lobbyists in the employ Of the prospective
peneheiarfes Of the bounty have already carefully
"approachable" Senator and Congressman has nv
some kind OF a promise bribe, been reasoned
with and made TO see the benefit of subsidies.
The letter also commented on the strength OF the
''subsidy lobby now in Congress-" declaring IT
10 be the most effective ,obby that ever infested
our National capital
Mr. Fordney, of Michigan, a member of +ba
committee, hoty resented the statements of the
letter, ana declared: My opinion is that no man
viii make statement that Congressman can be
Other members Of the committee protested
against the terms Of the letter. Mr.. Warner said
placements made and he proceeded with his argu-
1nent against the bill
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
THE REV. ALBERTO PACE.

The Rev. Alberto Pace, pastor of the Protestant
Episcopal Church OF San Salvatore, No 40 Beeck-
er-st., died on Saturday in the New-York Hospital
He entered the hospital January IA, and was
successfully operated upon for rupture but died
on SATURDAY from heart disease. Mr. Pace
born in Italy hfty-hve years ago. and came to
America IN the seventies; He preached for six
the congregation of the Church of San Salvatore.
HIS nody was removed from the hospital TO the
there on 81 surqay se M nmornng The body will then be
vices. Mr.. Pace having been a thtrty-third degree
Mason and afterward buried in St Michaels
Cemetery, Astoria Mr., PAGES home was in Rose
Vile. y, j.. and he leaves widow and a son and
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
corroN AF1RB IN STEAMERS HOLD.
THE PRINCESS ANNE RACES INTO PORT AND
QUICKLY DISCHARGES BURNING CARGO.

THE PRINCESS ANNE RACES MTo PORT AND
QUICKLY DISCHARGES BURNING CARGO.
The Old Dominion Line steamship Princess Anne
ran into port yesterday morning with number OF
bales OF cotton in her forward hold ahre- The fire
discovered Off the Highlands. but the vessel
came up to her pier with all speed and the cotton
thrown into the street and the fire put out.
About fifty bales were burned or seorched
The Princess Anne carried about twenty pas
sengers She arrived from Norfolk. Va, passing
the Highlands at midnight 1t just then that
the flre discovered. Some one smelled smoke
and 1t did not take long to find out that the fire
was among the cotton bales forward.
The matches were not uncovered. as It was seen
that the fire slight and would not spread and
the order given by Captain Davis to steam
with all speed for the pier. The Princess Anne
made record trip from the Highlands. and
reached Pier No. 35 North River. at o'clock yes
terday morning.
During the trip Captain Davis ordered the steam
turned in the forward hatch. and this served to
keep the fire down to great extent. As soon as
the vessel at the wharf all the Iongshoremen
and put to work in getting the cotton
bales out OF the forward hold. This was done
quickly, and the smoking cotton bales were thrown
into the street. where they soaked till the fire
out
The damage to the vessel was slight. and the pas
sengers did not know anything about the fire TIL
they were leaving the ship
It said that an automatic alarm had been set
of by the heat in the hold thus warning the ships
crew.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
CROKER AND NATIONAL CONVENTION.

There report yesterday that Richard Gro
ker had written letter TO an intimate personal
friend in this country, in which he said that on
account of his recent injury he would be unable to
do much travelling before the end Of June. and
would not start for this country before that time
Therefore he would not be here in time to attend
the next Democratic National Convention II 1t
should be held early. This story discredited
Those Tammany who yesterday
said that not only would Mr.. Croker be home in
time to attend the National Convention but that
he would be big factor at that gathering. John
+. Carroll and John Whalen each said that, so far
as he knew Mr.. Croker had not decided to defer
the date of his return and they expected that he
would be here late In April or early in May.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
BODIES OF LAwTON AND LOGAN ARRIVE.
THEY ARE LANDED AT SAN FRANCISCO FROM
THE TRANSPORT THOMAS

San Francisco, Jan. 30-With her flags at half
mast, the United States transport Thomas
entered this harbor to-day, bearing the bodies of
General Henry w. Lawton. Major John A.
Logan, jr., Lieutenant Bennett and Dr. ]. J. L.
Armstrong. In the cabin of the Thomas were
about twenty passengers, including Mrs Lawton
and her children The vessel met at the
Golden Gate by General Shafter and Lieutenant
Wilson, Major w. F. Tucker, brother-in-law of
Mrs Logan; Robert Bentley, a friend Of the
Logan family. and Captain Barneson, of the
transport service.
The Thomas was passed by the Quarantine
authorities, and General Shafter escorted Mrs.
Lawton and her children to the home Of friends.
The coffin containing the bodies were landed at
the transport dock, and later taken to an under
takers shop under escort of artillery. It has
been decided that no funeral services will be
held here.
Arrangements have been made to convey the
bodies Of General Lawton, Major Logan and DR..
Armstrong In e special train General Shafter
has been especially detailed to accompany them
East. The train is to consist of a baggage car,
composite and two Pullmans The bodies
will be placed in the composite car, and there
will be a guard of infantrymen.
One of the Pullmans will be at the disposal
Of General Lawtons family. General Shafter
and Lieutenant Wilson will be accommodated in
the same car. The other car is for the widCW
and children OF Major Logan and relatives ami
Thomas. will accompany the body of her hus-
band
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
THE CLARK INVESTIGATION.
A MONTANA STATE SENATOR SAYS HE
FOUND a1OO IN HIS ROOM

Washington jan 3o-When the Senate Commit
tee on Privileges and Elections adjourned It's hear
Ing to-day of the charges made against Senator
Clark, of Montana It understood that the de-
fence would be prepared to proceed with Its wit
nesses not later than Monday next. Mr. Campbell
said he would have only or two more witnesses,
and without stating how many men he would call
Mr.. Faulkner said his witnesses would follow each
other in rapid succession. and there would be no
delay.
There was only witness the stand to-day.
This was ]. II. Geiger. who contest secured
the seat State Senator in the Montana Legis-
lature from Flathead County at first occupied by
Mr.. Whiteside, who is of the principal movers
Clark, but he insisted that he did only because
the Republican caucus had declared for him. He
confessed taking s. 900 in money home after the
adjournment OF the Legislature. OF this sum he
said he from $500 to 81, 800 playing faro and
found 81 100 of 1t in hundred dollar bills in his
room. The latter amount he thought had been left
to influence him to vote against bills relating to
corporations on the proposition to pass them over
the Governors veto, but he did not know who had
left IL there. He thought the envelope must have
been thrown through the transom of the room.
Geiger said he had received no money to vote for
Mr. Clark, and while he admitted having been ap-
preached with the view of bribing him on other
propositions, he refused to give the names Of per-
who had talked with him, because to do so
would incriminate himself.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
ALBERT HENRY KING

Albert Henry King, who had been in the railway
supply business for many years, died at his home,
No. g Brooklyn-ave, Brooklyn, on Sunday from
Brshts disease. after an illness Of several months.
He was born in Palmer, Mass, in 1895, and was
the son Of Colonel Benjamin King, a prominent cit
Zen and Free Mason Of that community, and Eliza
Bradford King, a lineal descendant of Governor
Bradford of Massachusetts,, and of Lucy Adams OF
the Revolutionary family of that name
In the early history Of California Mr. King was
closely Identified with its interests and mem
Der Of the Vigilance Committee of San Francisco
in the 1fties. About thirty-nne years ago he came
to Brooklyn, and since tnen had lived in the Bed
ford section. He a thirty-second degree Ma
son, and leaves widow and adopted daughter
The funeral held at his home yesterday after
noon, the Rev. DR.. A J. F. Behrends officiating.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
TO MAKE AN EXAMPLE, OF SNOW

Albert ]. Snow, who was arrested in Montreal on
Monday. charged with embezzlinE a small sum of
money from the Wells-Fargo Express Company
was clerk at No. SO Broadway who disappeared
some time ago while the trial OF another clerk
II. S. Keller. was going Keller sentenced
TO two years at Sing Sing, and then he implicated
snow as his confederate. Snow fed last November
ana round work as travelling salesman in Can
ada He Is married and is about thirty years old
Al the othce of the company yesterday 1t said
that the amount OF his stealing small that
the cost OF prosecuting him would exceed It four
or hve times but the company determined to
make an example of him. Snow will fight extra
dition II is understood.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
BOILED TO DEATH IN A BArHTUB

Grand Rapids, Mich. Jan. SO-''Professor' A. Left
aInboy. a magnetic healer. was found dead in g.
bathtub yesterday. His body had been parboiled
20 such degree that the flesh fell from the bones
when IL was lifted out. On the bathroom floor law
his brother George unconscious. The water was
heated by steam apparatus operated by gas
Leftsmboy is supposed TO have tainted and the
water continued 10 heat until it near the boil
Ing point. II is supposed George overcome
with horror at the discovery of his brothers body
and he fell. 10 the floor insensible. He was still
unconscious late hour last night and fears are
entertained his
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
OBITUARY.
POMPEO MARESI.

After illness Of about two years, Pompeo
Maresi, the caterer died yesterday morning at his
home, No l46 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, from
a complication of diseases. He born at Gsaz-
zio Lake Como Italy. May g. 1912. and had
been established in business in New-York since
1876 He came to the metropolis when a young
man, and was successful, from the beginning and
In 1881 established a b4siness in Brooklyn. He
leaves widow, son and three daughters who
were with him on Monday evening, when he re-
marked that he hoped he would soon be able to
suddenly yesterday morning.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
N. E. INGALLgs RETIREMENT.

NJ E. ingalls,. president Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad and also OF the Big -Four. WaS IN
this city the greater part Of last week IN eOnSuta
ton with the interests that have recently acquired
possession OF the Chesapeake and Ohio. Mr. In
gallss decision retire from the presidency OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio was announced in The Trtb-
at the time he decided upon such action This
date Of his withdrawal however. was left open
1t Is known that Mr.. ingalls,. while he here
last week. urged that he be allowed to retire as
possible as he wished to be relieved OF the
OnerOUs work Of that Office and devote his time
more fully to the Big Four. the presidency or
which he retains. Mr.. ingalls,. so II said here
yesterday, would retire as the active head OF tbs
Chesapeake and Ohio tomorrow His successor, Il
was announced. will be George W Stevens. who
has been the general manager OF the Chesapeake
and Ohio for years. Mr.. Stevens will make
his headquarters at Richmond.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
CONFERENCE ON STAGE STRIKE.

A conference was held yesterday between the
managers Of the Peoples Theatre and the actols
wko are on strike 20 II settlement OF their
mutual differences could be reached. Nothing
of it, however, and II was agreed to hold another
conference to-day, to which the representatives OF
the stagehands, who also strike will be in
Vited.
According to Delegate Kelly. Of the Theatrical
Protective Union. the managers OF the playhouse
demand that they be reimbursed for the expense OF
bringing actors from Chicago to take the places of
the strikers before they will agree call the strike
off and reinstate the old Bowery favOrites.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
CHARLES FRANKIJN D1rNRAR

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. 3O.-A dispatch from Chi
cago was received here to-day announcing the
death of Charles Franklin Dunbar, of Harvard
University. Professor Dunbar was a recognized
authority political economy. He went to Chi
cago during the Christmas vacation to attend a
convention, and while there was taken Ill and
died this afternoon. Professor Dunbar had been
connected with Harvard from 1874 He was at
one time managing editor Of THE Boston Adver-
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
BRYAN ARRIVES AT BOSTON.

Boston, Jan. 30-William ]. Bryan and Congress
man John ]. Lentz of Ohio. who began a ten days
speaking tour of the New-England States in Rhode
Island yesterday, arrived in this city from Provl-
dence early this morning They met at the
station by committee representing the Bryan
Club Of Boston. A reception held In honor of
the guests at the American House. followed by a
breakfast At noon another reception and luncheon
took place at FanueH Hall under the auspices OF
the Democratic State Committee. c. T. Callahan
presided and Robert Treat Paine. jr., Thomas J.
Gargan. John p. AItgeld Congressman Lentz and
Mr.. Bryan were among the speakers
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
DRESS SLAsHER PLEADS GUJLTy

washington. Jan. 3o.-Herman NJ Krebs who
was arrested on the charge Of slashing women's
dresses. to-day pleaded guilty IN nine cases. Sen
tence was suspended until an examination can be
made into the prisoners mental condition and
other circumstances. He confessed to detectives
mat ne was guilty In eighteen He is accused
OF having committed similar acts in New-York and
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
GEORGE T. BARNES.

Philadelphia, Jan. 3O.-George T. Barnes, one of
the most prominent importers of pig iron in this
country, died to-day at his home. in this city. He
was fftyfour years old, and had been Ill for sew
eral months He importer of pig iron for
thirty years and recently established a line of
steamships known the Barnes line for the ship
ment OF iron and manganese from Mediter-
ranean ports TO Baltimore and this city He was a
member Of the Executive Committee and Board of
Directors or the American Pig Iron Warrant Stor-
age Company, and formerly for many years was
treasurer Of the Crane Iron Company and a mem
Der of the firm OF William r. Hart e. Co
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
CREW OF THE B. ". HORSE BROUGHT HOME

The New-York and Cuba Line steamer City OF
Washington, which arrived here yesterday after
noon from Cuban ports by way OF Nassau. brought
as passengers Captain Newbury and three seamen
OF the schooner B. W. Morse which was abandoned
January p. in water ;Ogged condition. the crew
having been rescued by the New-YOrk and Cuba
Line steamer Saratoga and landed at Nassau, as
told IN The Tribune last week
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
SENATE INQUIRY FOREsTALLED
BRITISH CONSUL AT NEW ORLEANS DENIES
MAKING STATEMENTS ATTRIB-
UTED TO HIM

Washington. jan 3O-The State Department has
anticipated action by the Senate n regard to the
alleged criticisms of members o. that body by
Mr.. Vansittart, the British Consul at New-Orleans
Before the subject figured at all il the Senate the
State Department had made inquiry into the
matter. The result the complete repudia ton
by the Consul of the sentiments attributed to him
and 1t is expected that this denial will be sub
mitted to the Senate Committee Foreign Rela-
tions. which was charged with an inquiry into the
matter yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
AT WORK ON THE EQUIPMENT.

CHANGES ON THE MANHATTAN HOWEVER, WILL
NOT BE FINISHED FOR A YEAR OR MORE.
The work of electrically equipping the Manhat-
tan Railway system Is under way, although
It will be a year and more before It will be COM
pleted The third rails are being distributed along
the Second and Sixth ave. lines, being stored on
the middle tracks in piles at short intervals. The
preliminary work on the foundations Of the power
house is about finished. and the Westinghouse com
pany is constructing the dynamos which are to be
installed in the power house. AS far as can be
learned no decision has yet been reached to the
system of motors which will be used for the pro-
Dulsion of the cars.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
THE WORK OF THE CHEFS TO BE SHOWN.

The annual French Cooks ball. or ball of the
societe Cunaire Phanthroplque. which takes
place at Madison Square Garden on February 6.
serves the purpose OF showing the artistic work OF
the chefs as we'll as being ball. while the entire
proceeds devoted TO the widows and orphans of
the society The forthcoming affair is the thirty
fourth annual ball. and bids fair eclipse its
predecessors. The exhibition viii be open in the
afternoon and evenl-s. and will be followed by the
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
ONO ANTITRUST LAW UPHELD.

Columbus. Ohio Jan. 30-The Supreme Court to-
day handed down a decision which sustains what
is generally known as the Valentine e-Stewart Anti
Trust law. which prohibits the combination of
companies or firms for illegal purposes. which are
therein outlined. The decision is given on a des
murrer filed by the Standard oil Company the
kIound that the law unconstitutional The
litigation was that instituted by Attorney General
Monett against the Standard oil. Buckeye Pipe
Line ana Solar Refining companies.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-31
GARDINER HEARING NEXT WEEK.

At the office of District Attorney Gardiner yes
terday it was said that there would be no appeal
for further delay in the hearing Of the charges
brought against Mr.. Gardiner by the committee OF
the City Club. 1t is announced that the hearing
will begin on February before Commissioner
Wilcox. One OF the rooms in the Criminal Courts
Building, It is understood, will be used for the
hearing. Mr.. Gardiner is expected to conduct his
defence. Deputy Attorney General COyne and
Arthur F. Cosby of this city. will be the prose-