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New-York tribune., 1900-08-19
OBITUARY.
DAVID MITCHELL.

David Mitchell who Assistant District At
torney when William NJ. K. Olcott was District At
torney, died at his home. No. a3 West One-hun-
dred-end-second-st yesterday morning. from liver
trouble.
Mr.. Mitchell was born IN Alexandria, Scotland
nfty-four years ago. At the age OF three and
half years he was brought 70 America by his
parents, who went TO Manchester. n. II. Later
his parents moved 70 Providence. Mr.. Mitchell
was educated IN the public schools Of that~cty and
then attended the University at Berne Switzerland
returning to America when the university was
closed account OF the nco-Prussian War.
He opened law Offices at No. 1S7 Broadway. in this
city. He was best known as cross-examiner. At
one time he candidate for the Republican
nomination for Judge OF the Court Of General Ses-
sions. He was associated with his brother, Peter.
in the practice OF law at No. SO Nassau-st
Thirty-three years ago Mr. Mitchell married
Sarah Olive Cogswell, of Providence, who survives,
with seven children. two sons and five daughters.
one OF the latter being the wife OF DR.. A c. White.
of this city. The arrangements for the funeral
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19
JOHN NJ. PENDLETON.

John N. Pendleton, OF New-Brghton. Staten
Island died at his home in Franklin-ave. yester-
day morning. after illness OF about a month
He was stricken with paralysis early in July. A
widow and two survive him.
Mr.. Pendleton was born in Boston. Mass, on
January q. 1886 He studied civil engineering. and
to this city when young He fol-
lowed his profession for several years, and then
engaged in merchantile pursuits. He took lively
interest in the public schools of Staten Island.
Mr.. Pendleton member OF the Staten Isl
and Chamber OF Commerce. He also mem
Der of the Staten Island Club Of St George, and
Of the founders OF the New-York Elec-
trical Society. He was Republican Mr.. Pen
dleton owned much property on Staten Island the
Hampton House in Boston and had q large orange
grove in Florida. The funeral will be held to-
morrow at his home.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19

ing the Hook. end the passengers on the Mohawk
made rush 10 The forward end OF the boat. For
the next half hour or so their attention was d.
vided between the ST Louis end the steam
boat Tolchesrer which carried q large delegation
Of Brooklyn Catholics. who had gone down TO vel
come Bishop Mcdonnell. The latter was also q
passenger the St Louis. As the big liner drew
alongside. the party Oh the Mohawk lined up at
the port raj. Eagerly they scanned the decks Of
the 6. Louis. and when the Archbishop finally
appeared mighty cheer went up. The returning
Prelsre seen 10 raise his silk hat and wave Il
Z return TO the greetings from his subordinates.
sud then the cheering was renewed
After some delay the Archbishop was put on
hoard the tug Charles F. Allen and transferred TO
the Mohawk He received ct the gangway Of
the lower deck by Bishop Farley the Auxiliary
Bishop Of this diocese The latter greeted his re-
turning chief with e kiss on each cheek. and was
lingering embrace Monsignor Mooney, Vicar-Geu-
ersl q the diocese. the next one 70 greet the
Archbishop. and IN response received a hearty
way 10 the upper deck Archbishop Corrigan gave
layuen. VINO kneeled the deck and kissed his
hand.
fti9"" HEALTH MUCH IMPROVED.
The Archbishop seemed 10 have enjoyed his trtp
abroad The flush Of health on his cheeks,
MS eye was clear. hrs step elastic. He was gra-
cloUs n his manners, and charted freely and with
spirit 70 those surrounding him. accompanying his
conversation with v1yacious gestures On the upper
deck Ehe Archbishop took seat near the stern
He inv1Sed Bishop Farley 70 a seat on MS right
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19
BURGLARS SET FIRE TO HOUSE.
HOME OF BREWER RANsAcKED N DAT
LLGHT-ToRCH THEN APPLIED

HOME OF BREWER RANsACKED N DAY
LIGHT-TORCH THEN APPLIED
The police OF the East One-huudrsd-and-tw-ney-
stxth-st. station looking FOR TWO well dressed
young who were 20 leave the basement OF
the four story brownstone house at No. s. East
One-hU -hUndred-and-twent nty-fOurth-st- owned and oc-
cupied winter home by the family OF NJ BsctS
who was formerly connected with the Belts Brew
ing Company, OF Long Island The men ran
sacked the house. and then set fra tsathsr bed
n one OF the rooms on the second foor
Walter Regan of No 81 East One-hundred -ezd-
twenty-fourth-st-. passing the placs shortly
before o'clock last evening. when ne ths uaen
leaving the basement Each carried & bun6IsL
Rcgan was suspicious and followed the men a short
distance Seeing they were betng followed. ths
men down Park-ave- TWO blocks and dIsap-
peared.
Regan then hunted up PatrOlEnen O'Rou-ks and
Walsh. OF the East hundred
ST station and told them what he had seen The
three went 10 the house and O'Rourks ccrcad
in door. He found the hallway filed with smoke.
flames 10 a feather bed An alarm was turned n
and after some hard work the flames were ex1tn-
guished
A search OF the premises was then made By ths
policeman. and IL found that every trunk
drawer and receptacle had been ransacked. Ths
hours II is not known how much has been taken.
but the police estimate the loss az several thou
sand dollars Mr.. Belts and his family ars nox
at Fairhaven. y J.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19
EI-GOTERyOR NOSES AGAIN ARRESTED

Boston. Aug. B.-Franklin ]. Moses al one
time Governor OF South Carolina and also a former
Speaker OF the House OF Representatives OF that
State. arrested here to-day charged with the
larceny OF 50 from John D. Hardy a Boston busi-
ness man. Mr.. Moses has been living in winthrop
and for a time conducted a weekly newspaper in
Revere II is alleged that after disposing OF his
interest in the paper he continued To solicit ad-
vertisements for IT, and Mr. Hardy's complaint
made 10 Mr.. Moses OF s. for an advertisement
which did not appear.
Moses was brought 20 the attention OF the Boston
police in 1885 when he was arrested on the charge
OF obtaining money by false pretenses from the
late Frederick Ames. Colonel Thomas wentworth
Higginson and others He then found guilty
and was sent 10 the State Prison for three years.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19
LOHN MoNTGoMERY PENpLEToN.

John Montgomery Pendleton. who died at his
home, New-Brighton. Staten Island, yesterday
morning. was formerly IN the wool business in this
city and vtce-president Of the Staten Island Cham
Der Of Commerce Mr. Pendleton born IN
Boston stxty-hve years ago His father was OF
English descent, and one Of the founders Of the
New-England Bank Note Company. Mr.. Pendleton
went to live on Staten Island when twelve years
old. and had made his home there ever since. He
educated IN Paris. During the war he
wool broker in this city, and made a large amount
Of money. He retired from business time
ago He was together with his father, OF the
organizers of the North Shore Ferry Company, Of
Staten Island He married Miss Jennie Forbes, OF
Prince Edwards Island, and leaves a widow, two
minor sons and a grandson. the son Of a deceased
son. He was a prominent member OF the New
York Electrical Society, vice-prss6enEsl Of the
Staten Island Chamber of Commerce and "a mem
ber of the Richmond Country Club. The funeral
viii be at IL o'clock tomorrow morning from the
home IN New-Brighton. Burial will be at Wood
lawn
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19
AyyUAL REPORT OF SOUTHERN PACIFIC

San Francisco. Aug. 1s.-PrObably the last i'm
portant official act c. P. Huntington performed
before his death was TO approve and issue for the
information OF the stock and bond holders Of the
Southern Pacific Company a statement of its earn
ings and expenditures for the fiscal year ending
with June 30 last The gross earnings OF the COM
pany for the fiscal year were the largest in the
history OF the corporation. being S6S 26S 40S This
is an increase OF s7.2955u over the year before.
Operating expenses aggregated $+0.923,274 In
crease of SOS $50 Receipts in excess Of operating
expenses were 500 345 1874 increase OF s. 2
over last year Local officials Of the company have
been advised that Mr.. Huntngton,s death VIII not
delay work on the extension OF his Mexican In
ternational Railroad west through Mexico from
Durango 10 Mazatlan, important port on the
Pacific Ocean side Of Mexico.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19
ARCHBISHOP CHAPEL1Es REPORT.
INVESTIGATION INTO RELIGIOUS QUESTIONS IN
PHILIPPINES ENDED

Washington Aug. 1--Archbishop Chapene. the
Apostolic Delegate 70 the Philippines has written
OF Church affairs there is about ended. and he ex-
poets to make his personal report to the Pope early
IN November 1t is not stated, however. whether
his views the retention Of ecclesiastical property
by the local friars coincide with those OF DR..
NoZaleda Archbishop OF Manila. who is outspOken
in their favor. For time past there have been
rumors that DR.. Chapelle is strongly in favor OF
the friars but nothing definite the subject will
be known until he acqualnts Pope Leo with the
result of his observations. DR.. Chapele will not
return 20 his see before next spring he intends
spend the winter IN France.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19
THE NEW PERUVIAN MINISTER.
CREDENTIALS PRESENTED TO THE PREsI-
DENT-THE ENJOYS ADDRESS

CREDENTIALS PRESENTED TO THE PREsT-
DENT-THE ENJOYS ADDRESS
Washington. aug Is CspeciaD-The onicial recep-
ton by President Mckinley OF Don Manuel Alvarez
Calderon. the Envoy Extraordinary and Mn
lister Plenipotendary from Peru 70 the United
States, took place to-day the White House
Mr. Adee, Acting Secretary OF State. introduced
the Peruvian diplomat. who made the following
address;
Mr.. President: His Excellency, the President OF
Peru wishing to cultivate and to strengthen the
bonds Of good feeling and friendship which for
eountry has done me the great honor OF appointing
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipoten-
shall Consider mysef more than happy II In the
discharge Of such pleasant duties I have the for
and the enlightened collaboration Of your Secretary
Of State; on presenting to Your Excenency these,
most sincere wishes which the people and the
nerfv ~ The Trnitad sttes and the psrsosI WaI
fare OF Your ExceIlency.
President Mckinley answered IN few sentences,
expressing his desire the peace and prosperity
Of Peru. which has not been represented az Wash
Lima because Of the rsnaTsd aftatfon About tSs
pending question OF the Tacns- africa territory be-
sary 70 have again representa- tive al Washing
ton.
The new Peruvian Minister Is a professor AZ the
Lima University and member OF the Peruvian
bar. He had often to act IN his legal capacity in
the interest OF several American firms and he
maintained always the most friendly relations with
the North Americans residing on the South Pacific
Coast. sehor Calderon lived for some time the
United States after he left Lima at the time Of the
Cnlhan Occupation OF that city; His well known
duced the Peruvian Government 70 send him 70
has recovered from her msfortunes and is anxious
20 increase her commercial relations with the
United States. e..
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19
BAD WATER CAUSES TYPHOID FEFER.
BALTIMORE SUFFERING FROM HEAT AND DROUTH
MANY DEATHS.

Baltimore Aug IS (SpeciaD.-Heat and typhoid
fever are making ravages in Baltimore. The fever
epidemic is largely due to bad drinking water
which turn the result Of the dry, hot weather
The Health Commissioner has issued orders TO the
citizens 10 boil all drinking water. This city has
a good supply Of water. and the impurtty Of the
water now is caused by the dryness in the country
and the springs in consequence becoming con-
taulinated Many victims Of typhoid fever are per
sons returning from outings in the country. where
they drank impure well water. Some Of the board
ing houses in the Blue Ridge Mountains will have
10 close for lack OF water Thousands Of springs
and wells dry. Typhoid fever is prevalent at
Bagerstown and other towns the mountains or
Ia The valley. which generally have high record
for health.
There were Atty cases Of typhoid fever and nine
deaths from the disease reported In Baltimore this
UTeek The last weeks have been the hottest
LnoWn in Baltimore. ForIy-three deaths from
sfroke have occurred in seven days. Many more
dssrbs chiefly those OF infants, traceable TO
me inroerable heat. The big vegetable truck farms
sre ruined BY the drouth In sections
~ ring q few slight showers. rain has fallen
for two months while for thirty days or more the
heat on the parched fields has ranged from
100 70 1so degrees For two weeks the temperature
In this city has been over 30 degrees, and for I'VE
ays near 100 deGreeA
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19

A PLUCKY MAINE GIRL CLIMBS A CHIMNEY
LADDER WHICH THE BOYS HAD BALKED AT
pretty seventeen-year-old French girl, living in
by feat Of daring that had not been accomplished
by any OF the men OF boys around the mills there.
A chimney ia feet high has recently been erected
tv the Eastern Manufacturing Company, and when
the ulasons took down the staging the only means
left for reaching the top was slim iron ladder
rlr which the village boys have not yet dared to
climb more than half way, although reward Of s.
has awaited the first who would ascend 10 the top.
Miss Poliot IS not only one Of the prettiest girls
IN South Brewer but also Of the spunkiest,
and she fun OF the mill boys for their tn1id-
ity Pooh she SAID. I could climb up there
- f5e mill superintendent heard her boast and
offered SO to the first woman VINO would accom-
''Tu take YOU I'D on that" said Miss PolIiot and
when most OF the men nad IeIt the MIL yafQ sLe
came down IN bicycle SUIT ana mounted lhe
ladder Her mother heard Of what the CIR! was
doing and ran TO the mill yard, shrieking 10 Dione
down, that jhe WouIu De EllIeu' etc, ~
Dione was then half way to the top, her long
hair ving in the wind and the men and boys cheer
ing her on The mother knelt down IN the yarQ
and nravsd loudly to the saints TO preserve her
daughter from harm, and the crowd maintained a
respectful silence - ,.-.1a
iron ladder never once looking down, aho present.
ly with a littIe spring. she Srasped the top rung
Of the ladder and LANDED laIty on ti T,e e crcyG
that surmOUnts the tan CHIMNEY me 10y E
cheered and then, arranging her aIAPsl f re-. onS md
came slowly down. When she reacned the eroung9
she was casped historically by ner motiSE,s any
the superintendent handed oven the ten-dollir Dill
saying that Dione the best girl IN treWer anu
that she deserved the best man there TOT nus
Don't want any husband" answered Dione, L
just want 10 get me a new white manner waist
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19
LAKE SUPERIOR BLOCKADE RAISED.

Sault Ste Marie, Mich Aug. 1S-At daylight the
blockade of Lake Superior navigation by the
stranding Of the schooner MAZDA directly across
the deep water channel in St Mary's River
lifted. The wreck was swung around, leaving a
space sufficient for deep-laden ships TO pass. The
detained fleet of than hundred vessels
once began moving, and it is expected that by night
the fleet will be entirely cleared. The blockade
lasted about eighty hours Ii is estimated the
losses entailed by delay to shipping will approx
mate 100000
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19
WHY MASS WIS NoT SID FoR HUnBERT.

Louisville. XIV, Aug. Is.-Father Bouchet who
refused TO celebrate mass for the late King Hum
bert at the request of the Italians OF Louisville
SAYS that his refusal due the fact that
King Humbert had been communicated. Father
Bouchet does not believe the Pope allowed the
mass TO be celebrated for tho dead King, nOtwtth-
standing reports 10 the contrary. The Italians OF
Louisville through Consul Cuneo have placed the
matter In the hands Of Consul-CIeneral RoZwa-
doske at Chicago, who is expected TO ask Baron
Fava 10 see Papal Delegate MartinelH, at Wash
irgtou and endeavor TO have Father Bouchet re-
scind mis- action.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19
OLD HURDER MYSTERY SOLVED.
a LETTER WRITTEN BIZ GENERAL b F. BUTLER
EXPLAINS NEw-HAAGPsHIRE CRIME


Manchester. N. H, Aug. Is-"Ths Mirror to-
night published what is believed to be solution
OF what has been known the Parker murder
mystery"
Jonas L. Parker. Tax Collector OF Manchester
was murdered IN 1s4a after being enticed from his
house and 5000 taken from him His throat
had been cut with razor.
According to Nathaniel P. Ames OF Medford
Mass. a resident Of this city at the time OF the
murder. who has letter written by General
B. F. Butler, OF Parker's murderers was Dan
lei Pierson, executed in 1s49 for the murder OF a
family in Wilmington, Mass. Mr. Ames states
that Pierson, who was defended by General But
Ter, confessed that he also killed the Manchester
man. the instigation OF person who desired
Parker put out OF the way in revenge for some
wrong. The Identity OF this person was never
revealed.
Three Wentworth brothers hotel proprietOrs OF
Saco, Ne, arrested for the Parker murder.
Franklin Pierce, afterward President Of the United
States. was one OF those who defended the pris-
oners, and they were acquitted.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19
TESTHAKERS' STRIKE SUCCEEDING

II reported at the headquarters OF the strik-
ing vestmakers yesterday that forty contractors
had signed the agreement and several others had
promised to do so within few days The girl lead
ers OF the strike have been unusually successful
in bringing the contractors 20 terms These lead
ers declared yesterday that the strike would De
over within a week and the strikers would be
back AZ work al better wages than they were
getting.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19
HoTEHEyTS OF WARSHIPS.

Washington. Aug Is-The flagship Newark. having
on board Admiral Kempn. arrived at Cavite. Philip
pine Islands to-day from TaNu- The Chicago.
Admiral Schleys flagship has arrived az MOnts-
video. and the Montgomery. also OF the South At
lantic station has arrived at ST Lucia from Bar
badOes. The training ship Lancaster arrived az
Antwerp TO-DAY. The transport Grant arrived az
Manila On August It. she took the 6tn Cavzlry -
China. and then proceeded to tina Philippines
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19
ARCHBISHOP HOME AGAIN.
HEARTY GREETING ACCORDED HIM BY
CLERGY AND LAYAIEN.
HIS HEALTH GREATLY IMPROVED BY TRIP
ABROAD-No DIVISION OF DO
CEsE CONTEMPLATED

With the hearty cheers and ferveut greetings OF
three hundred OF his followers ringing in his ears
Archbishop Corrigan stepped from the deck of the
s.. Louis and was transferred 10 the steamship
Mohawk IN the Lower Bay yesterday morning
The Archbishop was returning from an extended
trip abroad. and many Catholic cIergymen and
layrnen from his diocese had chartered the No
hawk give him en early welcome and bring him
~ this city.
The party on the Mohawk started from Pier A.
North River about o'clock A light breakfast
served Immediately after leaving the pier
About O'Clock the ST Louis hove n sight round
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19

Dgby, n. s.. Aug. 18-Marcus NJ. Johnson,
wealthy citizen OF Wimantic Conn., died at the
Dufrerin Hotel last night from apoplexy He was
sixty years old. He was a retired thread manu-
facturer but held the place OF president and treas
OF the American Thread Company. He and
Ex-Governor Cook OF Connecticut. with their fam
flies. visiting Digby, having only arrived this
week. The body sent home to-day.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19
BROKERS WANT AN EXTRA HOLIDAY.

Following the lead OF the Stock Exchange. the
members OF the Cotton Exchange yesterday framed
a petition the Board OF Managers asking that
The Exchange be closed the Saturday preceding
Labor Day. Action the petition will be taken
some time during the week Members Of the Cot
ton Exchange viii vote on August q amend
rosnta 10 the bylaws. These amendments aim at
the appointment of committee OF hve on com.
MISSIONS and will define the bowers OF the proposed
eonmittee-
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19

He had been a Protestant Episcopalian, but for a
long time had been n sympathy with the Roman
atholic Church. and he and Bishop Farley had
been close friends for years.
Justice Smy-h q member OF the Manhattan
Club. the Democratic Club and the Lotos Club.
He faithful and devoted member Of Tam
many Hall from the time he became a voter. For
some years he Grand Sachem of the Tam
many Society. or president of the trustees of the
social and property owning section Of Tammany
Hall He friend and adviser Of Richard
Croker. he had been the friend and adviser Of
other Tammany leaders.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19

Father Keau Of St Janes's Church. introduced
Bishop Kelley Of Savannah. The greeting between
the two high preates was e1ustve, and Bishop
Kelley was promptly invited 70 take the vacant
seat The Archbtshop's left.
on the trip 10 the city a light luncheon was
served After the luncheon informal reception
took place Almost every one Of the members Of
tne party received the Archbishops blessing and
kissed hls hand. Conspicuous among those on
board was Father Ducey, pastor Of st. Leo's
church. He mingled little with the other clergy.
When The Archbishop boarded the Hohawk he
kept al q distance from the gangway. It only
after the majority OF those board had been
received BY the Archbishop that the pastor Of
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19

Boston, Aug 1S-The funeral Of Charles A Doe
for twenty-seven years Editor OF THE Worcester
Evening Gazette" who died on Wednesday at his
summer home in Sussex, n. B.. took place to-day
at the chapel IN Mount Auburn Cemetery. Among
the intimate friends present were Charles A
Chase. of Worcester a former partner OF Mr.. Doe,
and Major J. 3. Hall. OF Worcester; Walter T.
Newton, Of Westboro. and E w Shunway. Of
Boston who served upon the editorial staff under
Mr. Doe
The service was brief and simple. and was cor
Quoted by the Rev. Charles A. Humphreys, OF
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19
BIG FRUIT CROPS PROMISED.

Oswego n. Y. Aug. ls.-Local fruit growers an
nounce that the fruit yield IN this country will be
the largest in many years The apple crop will be
600 barrels or about twice the ordinary quantity
There will also be extraordinary crops or pears
ptums and peaches.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19

port thar William Lidderdale ex-governor OF the
Bank OF England, Is about visit this country
for the purpose Of studying the American banking
system. AT the ofice OF Barring. Magoun & Co,
who have intimate relations with Mr.. Lidderdale.
thing was known about the report
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19
DIR. c. H. W. CHESTNUT.

Seattle. Wash. Aug 1S-Dr- c. H w Chestnut.
a prominent Philadelphia physician and capitalist,
died at Dutch Harbor august from cancer OF
the stomach His body was brought to this city by
the steamer Roanoke, and will be taken TO Phila-
delphia for burial. He hfty-four years old, a
native Of Philadelphia, and president of the Amer
lean Trust Company, OF that city. He left widow
and five children.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19
STARCH TRUST ORGANIZED.
THE K1NGsFoRDs OF oswEGo. SAID TO BE
THE LEADING STOCKHOLDERS

oswego. n. 7. Aug. 1s-The organization OF ths
National Starch Company, OF which the Eirgz-
fords OF this city, said leading stock
holders. perfected to-day There ara uineceen
directors, representing all the starch interests IN
the United States. The authorized capitzI IA
$1,000 600. OF which about SO has been issued
The officers are William F. Pie, r., Chicago, pres-
dent; T. P Ktngsford. Oswsgo and w H c Coles.
New-York. vice-prestdenrs: J D Hizgfrs. New
York. secretary and treasurer and J5y Norton
chairman OF the Board.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-19
COOMBs'S TERN EXPIRES TO-DAY.
THE Ex-CoRoNER WILL NOT BE LIBERATED Be
CAUSE OF $1,000 FINE

The term Of ex-Coroner Edward B. Coombs. OF
Brooklyn who was sentenced to nineteen months
Imprisonment IN the Kings County Pententtary
for swearing false bills against the county will
expire to-day. He will not be released at once
however. there is a $1,000 fine. for the pay
ment OF which provision has been made
Friends OF the ex-Coroner will probably come for
ward with the money, but at the Penitentiary last
night Warden HAYES said he had learned nothing
OF proposed payment. If not paid one day will