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New-York tribune., 1900-11-26
NTOLTED TITLES N PORTO RICO.
MUCH WORK NEEDED TO sTRAIGFITf,H THEM OFT
GOOD ROADS WILL AID IN SOLVING
EDCCATLoNAL pR0RLENs

Washington. Nov. 25.-The Commissioner Of the
Interior for Porto Rico, William H Elliot, in his
annual report 70 the Secretary Of the Interior,
says that much expert manipulation weu as
detective ingenuity VIII be needed untangie the
mass OF cross titles. duplication and tapping Of
grants and concessions and unauthorized occupa-
ton of public lands. that have grown up with the
centuries OF rule In the interest of the favored
few. The archives Of the island were found In q
disordered condition. Many records of cases have
never been closed and mixed with those dis
posed of. Rearran cement and classification are
necessary prior 20 investigation In the early his
tory of Porto Rico governors and captains in gen
eral held or assumed the right TO make grants of
land Grantees appropriated land in of their
original boundaries and their successors claim
ownership. Many grants were abandoned and in
many instances tntruders took possession. Prior
TO the American occupation the Spanish Govern
ment ordered careful listing of real property In
each municipality, but either because Of the ex-
pense OF for political reasons failed to execute
work This Ilsung, according to the Commissioner,
must be accomplished before the numerous ques-
tons OF ownership can be definitely determined.
report says. Is eood roads. AT the time Of the
American occupation there only really
gooo Tohn tllhL rom san Juan 70 fohce and most
OF the ls4ahd was ana practically remains with
out other means OF reaching market or com
and dangerous trans, often inpa ssable for DAYS
as all streams there torrentiai The nr0dilH'
tiveness Of the soil IS so great and the necessities
existence are so inexpensive that people can and
do live and multiply In mountain districts but
remain poor and ignorant. Permanent roads If is
predicted. Will work out the sadly needed reforms
Ia education The Commissioner proposes 10 sur.
gest TO the Legislature that loan be foated large
The report of the President Superior Of the
Board Of Health Of Porto Rico says the number
of true Iepers the island probably does not
exceed one hundred. and il is confidently believed
that the disease can be totally exterminated In a
te discovered -' ~ ~ -
New-York tribune., 1900-11-26

. To-s-s 900 81. &c. ~ e4G s23 57s,4l2.65
NJ excess o. 1870 81 04C 5ss O12
Excess O, exports
New-York tribune., 1900-11-26
COLER PRAISES THE CITY.
CONTROLLER SPEAKS BEFORE THE HAR-
LEM LITERARY SOCIETY

controller coIer delivered an address Yesterday
aIternoon before the Harlem Litsra-,, so-fs+ =
th0rne Hall. No. 151 West One-hundre5-and
tNenty-n1th-st. Mr.. Coer said thar ,ba ,f,y :,
-. was formed by the consolidation OF
ninety separate MUNICIPALITIES and o7a ,o.,f5
- ey realize the magnitude OF tho stem or tba
uIhcuites attending II. The law sS-ar1ivbt-o- ,L.
greater city had been enacted in Nav 1s97 snd
H@o soHe INTO eHect on January I. 1898 No pro-
visions had been made for financial -,a+.a-. q
the interim and so all the various r1nI,i,all.aa
had got all they could before the law +oot go
1hey had decided on all manner os irnurove-nsr+z
HNu mao solo oonds to the very last day. making
the greater city responsible for millions ~ 9eb+s
II could we'll be understood thar +ba e,a-.t,
work OF the greater city was 2 suna-h,,r,s- -
as all the municipalities had different laws ana
dinerent ways OF taxing and from these incouzr1Y
Gus elements homogeneous system had to be de-
VeIoped 1t was interesting to note n this counec
ton that the debt OF the city was greater than
that Of all the States Of the Union combined as
that the annual expenses were Ave times as great
as those Of the State and fully one-seveuth OF the
expenses of the Nation.
When attempt reform said Controller r,,1a-
we show only the evil side OF the city and thar
to our own detriment. our city Is IN many 1ravs
further advanced than any other city in the word
We spend more for education than any othe- city
We are besides developing naEnifcent institutions
The Museum OF Natural History viii be the great
est IN ne world The Museum o Art is 4DD~oa~hf-1
those in other great cities It has made greateF
progress than any other similar INSTITUTION Sonsfd
ering It's age Our proposed great public library VIII
ne the greatest in the world. and before long the
city VIII be full o: minor circulating Hbraries FOR
lhe education os the people. IN BROOKLYN three
there five ~
Churches are little out OF the way OF the
common people. especially the East and West
S me 2eople are not attracted 70 the churches
duu the "ork or elevating them De done IN
other ways Too much attention is too often paid
~ ne IuJure World and not enough to the present
..raIteTr MT 8oler's address there debate on
F F'esoaved That the Constitution should be amend
81 so as 70 give Congress power regulate trusts
MI CoIer acted as one OF the judges. Il was
decided in favor Of the negative
New-York tribune., 1900-11-26
Nome of Summons


SUPREME COURT. COUNTY OF NEW
YORE-Titls Guarantee rr1S- Company. Plain
tln against Lewis = 1-ti;n-c. Nellie p Mortimer hiA
wife, American VI IrtcaC- Company Jacob T. BGtsr.
Bradley and CUrrie- c -upaHy William T. Norton.
Mo DAnt;e. Vermont Marble Manhattan Brick
and Terra Gotta CouQany tse7rs. g. 3lur9ay James R.
saw . Junior. jams HiEts. Sew U-strctl-aI
Terra Gotta ConTany. SttHey Log F. Hlr--s James.
Richard L Leo, q and Ias- e. simon
and Company. Thomas Ferguson a. Frederick
. Potter. isf@1-!agtS
To each q The u4Clrl ,rt-1 tlrts-
You hereby summoned the c7-7D.eiat n
platrtrs attorney within twenty days after
oc this summons exclusive ~ the - n
case @: your failure - appear
taken against you by default for the rele< In
Caiupia!nt
Dare,i New York. October S'N
WILLIAM II STGChNSELL Plaintiff Attorney
Ofdce and ist otce dress. ii6 I'rua- aga q
Manhattan N-w York city
To Lewis + NJ II unsr and N-i''e g. Mortimer
The foregoing SUNNI Is served r.uAf
ton pursuant - an order oe H.r As-ta1 Lawrence
Justice " the Supreme Court t1tsf s~-- 1sv =
November. 1900 and dlsi cu-lqa a1sca
q the~ clerk n the N,rs
IN the County Court Hnuse. Ec-o.-h gF
Of New York the nrst d9y es = .ver-ac-. lg.t
WILLIAM II. STOChV ELL. A.-lr-ey -.- f'al--fT
liG roadway Borough - N;lah3ttln Nev York C.tv
New-York tribune., 1900-11-26
PRAISE FOR PETER COOPER.
EX-MAYOR HEWITT SPEAKS TO THE EDU-
CATIONAL ALLIANCES TRUSTEES.

Ex-N,ayor Abram 5. Hewitt spoke last evening
the eighth annual meeting Of the Board OF
Trustees Of the Educational Alliance, held at JEFF
ferson-st and East Broadway. Isidor Straus the
president, introduced Mr. Hewitt. who said in part:
In til face of things as they exist often wonder
that the rich men ot New-logk are not tumbling
over each other in their desire 70 send checks to
Nr. Straus IN order that this side Of New-York
might ue rvEencrated- There i wise rule among
the Hebrews II is the giving Of one-tenth of ones
10 charity ard other phiianthropic purposes
II the rich Of NeW-NOrk to be governed
ty this r,r there would ut need for the Educa-
ri1ual Alliance Cooper Union o ask for help
When 81 poor man gives Oue-ttnth of his 500 he
has left when the rich gives one-tenth n
ct HIS Slurpo1 ne still has So left any great
millionaire were TO give the tenth part Of his
fortune We would all be grateful. ana vet ne would
have Srr."t0 left, ana Yet | don't know any one
among them who IS giving anything like the
auouut which. If his conscience was reused, he
would give. He does not seemingly realize that
the safety of his property rests absolutely upon the
viii Of the majority II tney We're only aroused to
a sense Of their obligations the work of dema-
gogues and anarchists which lead 70 spoliation and
robbery and the destruction OF free institutions
would br prevented
AIr. Straus read the annual report. The total re-
ceipts had been $4,000 and the expenses $4,000
From $4,000 to 10000 was needed TO carry on the
work.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-26
SUICIDE FROM THE MINNEAPOLIS
AN ITALIAN sTowAwAY JUMPS OVERHEARD
IN THE ENGLISH CHANNEL

The Atlantic Transport liner Minneapolis which
arrived here yesterday from London. had hardly
got we'll away into the English Channel before
the officer Of the deck discovered an Italian wan
derfng about on the cattle deck. seeking 70 avoid
attention. There is dispute 10 the name
he gave Some Of the officers say II was Antonio
Lopez, others say that it was Pedro Gar6Ia- Evil
dently he gave two names He was set 20 work
painting the deck, and seemed to be good spirits
About noon on November % some OF the
stewards were in their quarters aft when suddenly
the form OF shot past the port hole. The
stewards rushed out and cried Man over5oard.'
Captain Layland. who WIS the bridge. ordered
of the engines reversed. The other continued
forward. and in three minutes time the Mime
apolis had turned in her length.
A boat. containing Second officer Pollard. Third
Officer NOakes and BOatSyydins Mate Sllsbery, was
lowered, but could find no trace OF the man The
excited passengers had thrown steamer chairs and
life preservers overheard Some OF these were
picked up by the small boat and brought back to
the Minneapolis, which fingered about for hour.
investigation showed that the stowaway Lopez or
Gardia. the only person missing
Captain Layland said yesterday there little
doubt that the had deliberately committed
suicide
New-York tribune., 1900-11-26
EVACUATION DAY FLAGS RAISED.

Details Of the veteran corps Of artillery OF the
Military Society of 1872 at sunrise yesterday raised
flags over the blockhouse IN Central Park and IN
Battery Park in commernO-ation OF Evacuation
Day. Owing TO the disagreeable weather and III
ness among the veterans. there only 8 small
attendance at both places The flag at the Bat
tery raised by detaI Of four men.
New-York tribune., 1900-11-26
UsURPING HER PREROGATIVE.
70 Tribune


'I think I may say" remarked Mr Meeker stir
ring something softly in his tumbler with spoon,
that my wife is the head Of the family 10 such
an extent that she would object very strongly 10
my taking this nightcap II she were here"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
. STEEL DIRECTORS RESIGN.
ScIiGman and strHus Refuse to stay
in Gates Company.

NEW YORK, May Henry Seligman
and Frederick straus resigned from the
board of directors Of the American Steel
and Wire Company at the meeting today
Their action Was the result of the row now
existing over the management Of the com
pany.
They issued a statement giving as their
reason for leaving the board the fact that
at the meeting John w. Gates refused to
resign.
The directors OF the American Steel and
Wire Company went into executive session
at ll:l5 O'Clock this morning al the com
pany's Office Il Broadway. One Of the
first arrivals was John W. Gates Chairman
of the board, who is to appear IN the
Tombs Police Court late this afternoon in
ubcdienre TO the summons issued by Mag
istrate ZelIer on complaint of I.aWye.
George A. Lamb who accuses Mr. Gates
of having given ont false statements about
the financial condition Of the company for
the purpose Of making money ont OF the
stock market.
No one in authority would discuss the
object OF the meeting. II was generally
supposed that the subject Of Mr.. Gates
resignation would be brought up. Although
Delaney NicoH attorney for Mr Gates.
stated last week that his client had no
intention Of resigning, Washington Selig-
man, who originally got out a summons
for Gates appearance in the police court
reiterated today that he had received as
surauces that Mr.. Gates would resign at
the meeting of the directors today Presi-
dent Lambert was quoted in an interview.
had in Chicago last Saturday evening. az
he was leaving TO attend todays meeting
Of the directors. as saying that Mr. Gates
a year aEo had planned 10 resign as chair
man of the board OF directors. and that
recently be had decided TO resign on May
!. and that the charges which were brought
against Gales merely delayed the eSecu-
tion Of his plan. Mr.. Lambert was quoted
rs saying that Mr. Gates desired to make
an extended European trip.
Delaney Nicoll said last Saturday that
Mr.. Gates wished to sail for Europe this
week. For that reason. it was whispered
around the Offices of the company today
while the directors were in session. that
Nr Gates would either resign today or tell
the directors when he would resign.
Mr.. Gates was arraigEed before Magis-
lrate Zeller. in the Tombs police court,
later in the afternoon. A number of wit
uasses we're examined briefly including
Mr. Straus. Despite strenuous objections
from Mr. Gates counsel, Delaney NicoH
the hearing was adjourned TO Wednesday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
BOTH FIGHTERS IN TRIM.
sporting Interest Centred on the JEFF
fries-CUrbcti Match.

sporting Interest Centred on the JEFF
fries-COrbctt Match.
NEW YORK, May The sports are
now turning their attention 10 the result
OF the battle between Jenries and Cor5ett.
whicn is booked to be decided on next
Friday night On all sides glowing re-
ports Of Corbetts condition are heard
Many Of those who have seen the former
champion work lately declare that he is
in better fettle than he has been since he
defeated John L. Sullivan, at New Or
leans, in 1892. Jehries is in fine trim,
too and is not taking any chances.
Today the champion let up in his train
ing. and outside OF a long run he did lot
spend much time in the gymnasium. He
declared that he feels strong and was cure
to win, barring accidents, in decisive
fashion.
Al Smith, the stakeholder. will not act
as Jefries' timekeeper. lie says thal be-
ing friend of both pugilisis, he mas con
Guided to be neutral Smith further says
he has not wageTed a cent on she fight
and does not intend to. Jim Wskeiy. who
thinks that Jeffries VIII win Saws that
to / on the b0ilermaker IS a false price
and that he expects to see the figures go
down to 10 to Z before long Wakely. up
to date has not bet anything, aad also
declares that very few persons are doing
any specializing on either man. An Ameri-
can promoter of sports had a talk with
Billy Brady today about the winner meet
ing Sharkey at Paris. BrarS said that
Jcfries vas willing to go abroad.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

gress his law practice was very extensive
and lucrative and he was regarded as tie
foremost lawyer in Texas. and perhaps in
the nation. He was not only respected by
the people of the State he served so long,
but he was beloved by them. The natiof
has lost a great man. and his two sons
q devoted father, for they were the pride
sf his life
Il enquired Of Speaker Henderson
whether il would be in order to offer suita-
bic resolutions in recognition Of the char
acter and life Of this great statesman, but
under the rules, the Speaker advised me,
IL viii not be proper, Judge Culberson rot
being at the time OF his death a member
Of Congress. Speaker Henderson expressed
great surprise and regret when informed
of the death Of one whom he considered
a personal friend. He said that he had
known Judge Culberson intimately while
he was a member OF Congress, and re-
garded him as a great constitutional
lawyer"
Judge r. f. Cowart, OF Texas. who is
in the city on professional business, and
who was a close friend Of Judge Culber-
son. said He was a steadfast friend,
faithful to every obligation, and the most
brilliant orator I have ever known. AS
an advocate he had not an equal. In his
practice he defended a hundred homicide
cases, and never lost a single one
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

Matte Smith. coIored, twenty-five years
of age. caused a riot call to be sent in
to the Third precinct station shortly be
fore Z o'clock last night. She became
intoxicated, unruly. and boisterous, it is
said at her home. corner of Twentieth
and E Streets northwest, and somebody
called for the police The patrol wagon
responded and Policeman Boland under
took TO arrest the woman. When he ap-
preached her she picked up a heavy lamp
and threw il at the officer. quantity OF
oil was spilled over the policeman, who
took the woman to the station and locked
her on charges Of assault and of disorderly
conduct. The case will come up today in
the Police Court.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
MRS. WILSON'S FUNERAL.
Services to BE Held To-day at Will
mington. Del.

WILMINGTON, Del, May The body
Of Mrs. James II. Wilson reached this city
this afternoon and was taken at once to
the residence of her son-in-law. Henry B.
Thompson. number Of friends of the
family called at the house and left their
cards for General Wilson.
The funeral viii take place tomorrow
morning. interment being in the family
vault in the old Swedes Cemetery, close
to the Bayard vault. Secretary Cortelyou
telegraphed this evening to Mrs. Thompson
that President and Mrs Mckinley had
sent floral design. but it has not arrived
vet
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
LIFE SAVED BY SWAMP-ROOT
The Wonderful New Discovery IN
Medical Science.
sample Bottle sen, Free by Mall.

swamp Root. discovered by the eminent
kidney and bladder specialist. is wonder
fully successful in promptly curing kid
ney. bladder and uric acid troubles
Some OF the early symptoms OF weak
kidneys are pain or dull ache in the back
rheumatism. dizziness, headache, nervous
ness. catarTh OF the bladder gravel or
calculi. bloating. sallow complexion
puffy OF dark circles under the eyes. sup
preston Of urine or compelled to pass
water often day and night.
The mild and extraordinary effect of
the famous new discovery Dr. Kilmer's
swamp Root. is soon realized. II stands
the highest for its wonderful cures Of the
most distressing cases. II you need a
medicine you should have the best.
Sold by druggists in fifty cent and enc
dollar sizes. You may have a sample
bottle OF Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root and
pamphlet that tells all about ii including
many OF the thousands of letters received
from sufferers cured both sent free by
mail Write Dr. Kilmer & Co. Bingham
ton. \. Y, and please mention that you
read this generous effer in the Washington
Daily Times.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
STANDARD OILS FIRE LOSS.
Plant of National Storage Compsny
burned mt New York.

Plant of National Storage Company
burned mt New York.
NEW YORK, May THE second spec
tacular fire within a week on the Kill Won
Kull occurred tonight at Constable Hook.
This time it was in the plant Of the Ma
tioual Storage Company. which is another
name for the crude oil department Of the
Standard OIL Company. The plant is To-
Gated on the extreme end Of the northern
shore of the Hook. Two piers. two pile
drivers, several lighters. and the Ameri-
can bark Josephine were destroyed. as
well a large quantity OF crude and re-
fined oil
Officials of the Standard Oil Company re-
fused tonight to give any estimate Of the
damage. They said the fire had not been
caused by the strikers, but had probably
been due to spontaneous combustion. The
Josephine was owned by Arthur Sewell.
of Maine.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

CUMBERLAND. Nd. May "A rear
end freight collision occurred a the
Green Street crossing Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad in this city yesterday morn
ing The caboose was thrown on top Of
the engine boiler and was demolished. as
was one car ahead. The wreckage caught
fire and Illuminated the city. The fire
departments were all called out Engine
man J. J Carney had one OF his fingers
ar-rrehaf off
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

experience IS a large one. l am 4 temperance man,
and never used, and wolild never advise any man
OF woman to Use any intoxicsnt as 4 beverage. Ny
recommendation Of Duify's Formnla and Whiskey
was made after thorough knowledge OF their
great value as medicines. The statement was made
deliberately and based upon facts, and ] DO not
hesitate 10 stand b. it. The many Temperance
men who have written on this subject do not
seem to realize that I was Temperance man be-
fore many OF them were born.
Sincerely yours, b. MILLS, D. d.
DUFFY MALT WHIsEEY Co. R1chrst-- =. Y.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
TRY ALIENS F0OT-EASE,

powder TO be shaken into the shoes. Your
feet feel swollen, nervous, and hot and get tired
easily II you have EmartiHg feet or tight shoes,
try Aliens Foot Ease. Il couls the feet and makes
walking easy. Cures swollen, sweating feet in
growing nails, bisters and calous spots. Re
lieyes corns and buHions Of all pain and gives
rest and comfort. Try it today. Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial pack
age FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted Leroy,
n Y.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

Mrs John Shea was found dead IN bed
at her home, 325 Maryland Avenue south
west. last night. The police were notified
ana they in turn informed Coroner Carr
OF the facts in the case. Mrs Shess
death is supposed 10 have been due to
natural causes.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
HIS LOSS DEPLoRED.
rributes Paid to the Memory of
Judge CnEberson.

The news OF ths death Of Judge CulSer-
son was received with sincere regret by
the members Of the House and Senate
who had known him during his long ser
vice in Congress.
In NY opinion" said J. /. Sheppard.
~ho succeeded the deceased as the Repre-
sentative Of the Fourth Congressional dis
trict Of Texas, he was the greatest and
the most effective orator that ever faced
an American jury. Before he entered Con
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
LEGAL NOTICES.

(Filcd April 27. 1900. J. r. YOUNG. Clerkl
N THE 81 PREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COII MBIA. HOLDING Az EQUITY
COURT FOR SAID DISTRICT Charles Z.
Foster. Complainant. vs.. The Unknown Heirs
Of Luxe Wheeler John Cooper Thomas Trux-
ton William Plume. John Cowper. Moses
Meyer William Peun0ck. Thomas Wilcox
James Ross. Josiah Parker. James Taylor, jr-.
Theod1rick Armistead. John Cranberry Alex
MacClure. Francis :. TAYLOR. j. K. Read.
Robert Taylor, and the successors and assigns
Of Alex Wilson & Co, Defaudants Equity
2082S
On motion Of Davis Tucker. Solicitors Cor the
complainant it is by the court this 9th day
Of April. 1890. ordered that the above-named d.
iendunts namely, the unknown heirs. devisees.
and aIieuees respectively Of Luke Wheeler. John
Cooper. Thomas TrIytdn. William Plume. john
COwper Moses Meyer. William PeuHock, Thomas
Willsck james Ross. Josiah Parker, James TaV-
Alex MacClure, Francis :. Taylor. J. K. Read.
Robert Taylor, and the unknown SUCCESSORS and
assigns Of Alex Wilson Co., and each Of them,
cause their appearance TO he entered herein on
or before the FIRST rule day occurring forty dIys
after this date. otherwise 'lis cause viii be pro-
caeded with in case Of default Provided.
COPY of this order be published in the Washing
ton Law Reporter" and IN the Washington Times
once week for three successive weeks before said
rule day.
The object Of this suit is TO quiet the title Of
the complainant 20 lot numbered g. in square
numbered 199. in the city Of Washington. District
OF Columbia, and 10 enjoIn the abJye-uamed de-
fendants and each OF them. their heirs Assigns
and SUCCESSORS from setting up, claiming.
serting any title thereto
(SeaD. a. B. HAGNER, Associate Justice.
A true Copy: Test:
J. r. YOUNG, Clerk
By NJ A. CLANCY, Assistant Clerk
rnayI SIS
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
DAVIDB. CULBERSON dead
He Passes Away Suddenly at His
Home in jefferson, Texas.

A Representative in Congress for
Many Years nnd a Member of the
the Penal Laws of the United states
II Wan of High bcEHI Attachments.