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New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
yoy-UNIoN MEN ON CHICAGO PosToFFIcE
IF CHICAGO CONTRACTOR DEPENDS ON GOVERN
MENT HE WILL BE DISAPPOINTED.

Chicago. May 15.-"The Tribune says that work
on the Federal Building is to be resumed imme
diately regardless of the demands of Chicago labor
unions of the existing labor troubles. John A
Peirce the contractor the architect. Henry Ives
Cobb announces will employ any capable man. re-
gardless OF his affiliations with labor organizations
The Federal Government will be depended on TO
protect such workmen
large portion of the stone that will be used
in the construction of the Postofiice Building will
be that which has been cut by non-union men,
The exact date on which work will be resumed
with George F. Bodwell the Chicago representative
the the postofice. They will dis
the labor troubles and the chances of securing
men complete the building. Mr. Cobb declares
that he will take no part N any controversy that
may arise between the contractors and the unions
1t being his duty to that the work is done ac-
cording to specification by January l. 1902, the
date stipulated In the amended contract
Washington, May 15.-The attention of Secretary
Gage was to-day called to dispatch from Chicago
to the effect that union would be employed
on the Chicago Postoffice Building and that the
them. The Secretary said the Government had a
contract with John A. Perce for the construction
of the building and that it was for him to decide
as TO the means and methods he would employ In
executing his contract No one, the Secretary sald
had any right to assume that the Government
would take any hand in the controversy between
Mr.. Peirce and the labor unions If such controversy
should arise.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
HEAT BREAKS ALL RECORDS
-AUSES THE DEATH OF A BROOKLYN
MERCHANT
YESTERDAY THE HOTTEST MAY Is KNOWN
TO WEATHER BUREAU.

The heat of the last three days eliminated
yesterday when the thermometer bordered for
several hours on 90 degrees 1t also resulted in
one death. that of william Shortle, of No. Is
wyckoff-st. Brooklyn. The figures which crept
so close to go were given out by the local
weather people who sum up the situation
twenty stories high in the air. Where the sun
beat the pavements below the mercury tubes
told different story. AS far as feelings went 1t
was midsummer Then too, ii got hot quickly
yesterday. nor did 1t begin to cool down until
late. In this yesterday differed from the day be-
fore, when the temperature went up gradually
and came down the way.
AT o'clock yesterday morning the ther-
mometer registered 40 degrees. BY noon it had
run up to 81 degrees Then the hours boiled
away at about the level until sundown
A. o'clock it was Ss; at 2. So; at 3. 50; at 4.
50: at 3. IS. and at g. 81. With the setting Of
the sun the temperature sank slowly. until at
8 O'Clock II was So
The sapping of the earth's moisture by the
dry heat of Monday and yesterday resulted by
noon in the appearance of several black clouds.
By O'Clock the sky overcast, and a denser
humidity evidenced itself in steam cool
window panes. Things got sticky collars
w.lted, hats felt better off than on. people
thought Of their vacations and seashores, and
cold plunges in the surf. Those who still hung
on to their winter clothes because of a fear
that the hot spell was only transitory, made up
their minds TO buy something thin right off.
The penny glass vender of what labelled
lemonade bailed out his barrel on the corner in
way that would recommend him. to lifesav-
ing corps. New signs in advertisements of new
drinks appeared in the show windows of drug
stores. and the brewery wagons and ice carts
multiplied in number
A slight sprinkle of rain fell shortly after ;
O'Clock which precptated the congestion in the
downtown elevated railroad stations The de-
sire to get home quickly swelled the crowd at
the Brooklyn Bridge faster than the cars could
thin 1t out downpour of rain swept the
streets at o'clock and although ii soon stopped
II brought great relief The shower was ac-
companied by frequent flashes in the western
sky Another deluge came a half hour later
simmering down to a drizzle which ended by
10 o'clock At that time the temperature had
fallen 10 40 degrees. This was six degrees
cooler than at the time the day before
According to the Weather Bureau yesterday
was the hottest May - on record The day
before weather officials said May II had broken
ali records. To show the great difference be-
tween the temperature Of May ID. 1900 and Of
May ID, 1899 the following table has been sub
joined
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
GREATEST OF FLOATING DOCKS

Washington May 10 (SpeciaD.-Admiral Endicott
returned to-day from New Orleans where he Sc
lected the location at the Naval Station for the
great steel floating dock building at Sparrow's
Point. Nd. The dock will be completed In Novem-
ber, but account of bad weather prevailing az
that season 1T Will not be towed down the coast
until next spring. AS the responsibility for the
dock rests with the contractors until IL Is delivered
AT NeW-Orleans. they have increased the freeboard
OF the structure without expense TO the Govern
ment. TO insure greater seaworthiness the ocean
voyage. AS originally designed IL had capacity TO
hit fifteen thousand ton ship. but with the ad-
ditions made by the builders its lifting power has
been Increased to seventeen thousand tons. which
Is at least three thousand tons greater than that
OF any other aoatng dock in the world
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16

said a number of harsh things about tn. n-,.,,
Government In connection with the South 49,.
republics declared that Gladstone was the grsa,ss
statesman produced in England in the las, sunl-s,
years and held that the Monroe Doctrir4 -
applicable to the South African republics IA v,s,
of the recent expansion policy.
The reason for inaction while England M.
pared to crush you be found" said he ~
false and mistaken sense Of gratitude 10 EnaIa,s
sor her show of friendship for US at Manila .h
a coalition OF nations against US was talked a.
That alleged coalition OF nations was the grea,...
fake ever sprung the American Republic"
In closing he said:
You will get what you ask for " we can give .. ..
you Let the party that assumes TO represent ~
American people be bold enough 10 say thas -.e -
shall not stand by these liberty loving Repu5icans
OF South Africa. and that party viii be crushed
Mr. Fischer OF tae envoys said thar wh..
Americans fought for one hundred years ago fss
the blood being shed by mis- relatives and the Bosr
soldiers made the soil dearer to those who Sat
been reared II and loved IL. The Beers fef fbs.
there was a needless shedding OF blood In Sor,L
Africa. and the mission OF the delegates 10 Ar,A-
lea bring about it's cessation IL possibIa
He discussed the charges brought against the Roars
by the English press and people. and seemed 70
satisfy his auditors that the Beers We're not 10
blame. "
We have come to seek peace. but not at any
price" said he.
In addition to his tribute to American woman.
hood. Mr.. Vessels said;
We may be temporarily overcome but we'll navs-
be subdued- AS long as there is one abie-bodisd
Boer left he will fight for his liberty.
He followed by Mr. WoImarans who spok.
In Dutch. and was interpreted by one OF the party
Ex-Judge Van Hoesen announced that the recen-
ton at the City Hall would take place to-uorro,
afternoon 3 o'clock
The ENJOYS will see the sights Of the city today
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
PRESIDENT TO BE THERE.

General Horatio c. King announced yesterday
that the President and Cabinet will attend the
nual reunion of the Army of the Potomac at
Fredericksburg Va. May %. TO accommodate
them the public welcome by the Governor OF Vir-
ginia and Mayor OF Fredericksburg and the Grafton
OF General Sickes will be given in the courthouse
at IL a m. In the afternoon the cornerstone of
the monument to be erected by General Butterheld
Will be laid In the National Cemetery. In the
evening there will be further ceremonies in the
opera House and on the following day excur-
sion 10 Richmond.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
CONVENTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS.

Cincinnati, May 15,-The American Society of
Mechanical Engineers began its annual session to-
day Among those present were Charles F. Forter
Of Chicago who was engineer OF the Worlds Fair;
Colonel E. d. Meir, of St. Louis and T. Strother
Randolph, of Blacksburg, Va. Two hundred and
fifty delegates arrived in the course of the day
and took part in the first session tonight at the
Grand Hotel. where Charles H. Morgan the presi-
dent. occupied the chair and Mayor Taft delivered
an address of welcome. Among the distinguished
visitors TO the convention in the of its three
days session Will be these expresidents: Rear Ad-
miral G., w. Melville. c. W. Hunt, w r. Warner
tirely preliminary. After that professional papers
read and discussed.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
BUTCHERS GROWING DESPERATE.

London May 16.-The Lourenco Marques cor
respondent of The Times says:
Among the prominent burghers in Pretoria
there is a feeling that their only chance is to
make the most of threats to destroy the Johan-
nesburg mines in the hope Of securing inter-
yention.
The United States Consul is interesting him
self in the detention by the Portuguese Govern
1nent of a consignment of canned beef at Della
goa Bay. but the reports that he has protested
is incorrect He is awaiting receipt of a prom
ised protest by the interested parties before
taking action. For some time. however, he has
could do.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
COOMASSIE NOT YET RELIEVED.

Accra. Gold Coast, May 15.-The situation is
unchanged. 1t is said in official circles that the
Governor and Commander in Chief of the Gold
Coast Colony, Sir Frederic Mitchell Hodgson
has announced his intention, unless Immediately
relieved. to make an attempt to rush the Gordon.
There are now 45O troops at Coomassie, 400
between Cape Coast and Prahsu, and 600 on
their way from Jebba.
The disaffection /. spreading among the North
tribes. King Tackle and King Cudjoe. OF
Accra, have been approached by the Ashantees.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16

mometer registered 81 degrees. and at noon the
tempera ture 80. These observations were made
at the Government Weather Bureau on top OF the
Postoffice Building where the temperature is al
ways several degrees lower than in the street The
humidity to-day was only 40 per cent, which rem
dered the heat more bearable This month has been
hotter than last May, when the maximum tempera-
ture was 50 degrees The atmosphere grew warmer
as the day advanced. and this afternoon the
Weather Bureau thermometer recorded maximum
0fQ
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
GOTERNOR AT CORNERSTONE LAYING.


COLONEL ROOSEVELT CoNGRATULATEs PEOPLE
OF OYSTER BAY ON NEW SCHOOL BUILDING
Oyster Bay, Long Island, May Is (SpeciaD.-The
cornerstone of the school building here was
laid this afternoon with appropriate exercises
Governor Roosevelt, who was present and who
made an address, was received enthusiastically
While the Oyster Bay band played Hail to the
Chief" When the cheers had ceased the Rev
Alexander G. Russell offered prayer George B.
Stoddert made an address of welcome. Charles N
Cobb. inspector OF the Board of Regents was the
Governor spoke. He complimented the people for
HotlnG 70 erect modern school building Colonel
Robert Trumend. State Superintendent Skinner and
Dr. James S. Corley also spoke. The Rev Henry
H. WashbuTn pronounced the benediction.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATED.

Newburg N. Y May 15-Mr. and Mrs. Selah R.
Van Duzer celebrated their golden wedding to-day
at their home. About ifty relatives present
among them the three children of the couple Fred
erick c. Van Duzer, chairman of the American
Society of London England; Henry S. Van Duzer.
OF New-fork, and Mrs. +. V. Burton, BalInville.
Mr.. Van Duzer is a retired New York druggist.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
BOSTON ALSO A SUFFERER

Boston. May l5.-This city to-day experienced the
hottest May l5 since 1872. II 6S degrees above
zero at o'clock, and the mercury continued
rapidly. AT il registered S97 degrees in the
weather Office, and the streets 81 degrees. The
Weather Bureau advised that it would be cooler
Tomorrow. and that thunder showers would prevail
tonight
Lynn Mass. May ia warm wave reached
Lynn to-day. At noon the thermometer at the
80 mark, and eight cases of prostration were re-
ported to the police.
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TOOK POISON IN THE STREET.
AN UNKNOWN MAN DROPS UNCONSCIOUS IN
THIRD-AVE

A we'll dressed young attempted TO Kill HIM
self Ia re last night by taking carboc acid IN Third
ava be+vAen Thirteenth and Fourteenth sts- The
man was taken TO Bellevue Hospital in a dying
condition.
The man was seen 10 cross Third-ave. from the
west to the east side When he reached the east
side Of the avenue, which is No III. the man
placed a vial 10 his lips and emptied the contents
He faU 10 the sidewalk and by the time help
reached him he was unconscious.
Policemen Hook and Iarkin. Of the Fifth-st sta
tion summoned an ambulance from Bellevue Hos
pitaI and the man removed 70 that institution
rbere were no letters other papers in his poca-
cts by which his name could be learned The Dot,
tla which contained the poison bore the label or
Behn 4 Stichman. Second-ave., between Houston
and First SITS.
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a., ..a-I--
The Weather Bureau predicts thunder showers
and cooler weather for to-day and Tomorrow
The first victim Of the heat this year was
William Shortle. drygoods merchant of No.
IL Wyckoff-st.. Brooklyn. Shortle was stricken
at Court and Bergen SITS, md fell to the pave
ment unconscious. He carried to the Long
Island Hospital. but died a short time after
ward These prostrations reported 10 the
police:
CLARK. Henry. twenty-five years old of No 25s Bar
row-st- Jersey City; stricken No. Pearl-st,
NeH-Yo taken 10 the Hudson Street Hospital
PATTERSON. William, ty-nine years old. OF
East Twenty -second-st.; overcome by a One
hrndred-and hfth-st and Central Park at ~ 80
O'Clock; removed The ]. Hood Wright Hospital:
condition serious -
Unknown woman. years old hundrad
pounds. dressed in black; West Farms
Square; taken to Fordham Hospital
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
RODE HOME AFTER LOSING A TOE.
BOY SUBMITS TO A SURGEONS KNIFE AT
THE BRIDGE ENTRANCE

Benjamin Basher, sixteen years old, who lives
at No 372 Waabout-st., Brooklyn, was In a
hurry to get home from Manhattan last night.
He tried to jump Graham and Flushing
ave. at the Bridge entrance, but slipped and
fell. A wheel passed over the toes Of his right
foot. An ambulance called from the Hud-
Street Hospital. The boy refused to go
there, the doctor amputated the great toe,
bound up the others, and the lad went home on
the
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
COPPER MINERS STRIKES.

Calumet. Mich. May 15.-The Arcadian copper
miners, who have been strike to-day accepted
advance OF 81 month. The Osceola mine strike
has also been settled the ''trammers' accepting a
per cent Increase The "trammers' the
Winthrop struck to-day AT the Quincy mine no
settlement has yet been reached. 1t is believed
that the demands for higher wages will be made
consecutively at all the Lake Superior copper
mines employing in all thirty-five thousand men
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
FALSE ALARM FOR FIRE DUE TO HEAT
FIREMEN BATTER DOWN THE LARGE IRON
GATES OF A DRYGOODS STORE.

The intense heat is thought TO have been the
for the false alarm for fire which from Nc
Creery's store, No. 72 West Twenty -thrd-st last
evening. The large establishment is fitted with an
automatic signal When the fremen arrived the
store they found no sign of fire. and found that
the large iron gates were closed against them.
Although the store is watched by six men, who
were the inside, they knew nothing of the alarm
and were not prepared 10 receive the fire fighters.
The flremen, evidently thinking the watchmen
were fighting the flames the inside. battered
down one OF the large iron gates allow them to
enter, when the watchmen informed them that
there was no fire in the building. By this time
several hundred persons had congregated in Twen-
ty-third-st and mucn excitement resulted. A
battalion chief searched the building but could not
Nnd fire.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
ALL EYES ON MAFEKING
Continued from first page.
excellent troops leading Of Generals HamiIto
and Lord Dundonad and Colonel Bethune.
A second dispatch, dated May IA, says:


The enemy evacuated Helpmakaar Mex during
the night, leaving a rear guard of about thou-
sand men in front of These we have forced
back throughout the day under considerable
difficulties as they fired all the grass on top or
the berg as they retreated, and the wind being
unfavorabe to us scarcely able to see
at all / halted the infantry. who marched very
well through the hot smoke at Beth. The cav
airy have not yet reported, but are some miles
ahead We have taken few prisoners. Our
casualties are small.
A third dispatch, dated from Kemp's Farm,
May Is, says:
Dundonad reported late last night that he
had driven the guard onto the main body
of the enemy, near Buranden. where they oc-
cupied in force strong position. with three
powerful guns. Major Cough, with the Com
posite Regiment, man9uvred TO the right
round their left flank, and they retired.
five miles SIS the crow flies from his previous
nights bivouac. and had covered nearly forty
miles during the day in waterless country,
most Of the time riding through smoke. L think
his pursuit very fine performance. From prls-
oners l learn that the enemy numbered over
1000 at Helpmakaar, and. being now joined by
those who left Van Jonders Pass, they must
total nearly 1900 men.
We move Dundee to-day.
Hildyard reports the occupation of Wessel s
Mex, and is repairing the line.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
RED CROSS COMMITTEES WORK.

The American Committee to Aid Red Cross work
in the South African War announces that all It's
funds are deposited with the Central Realty Bond
and Trust Company of NewYork. The accounts OF
the treasurer Tunis c. Bergen No. IS Lberty-st are
audited by ex-Judge Augustus Van Wyck. Edward
I,auterbach and John F. Praeger, Auditing Com
mittee Moneys collected can be forwarded direct
cable the Transvaal Red Cross.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
:rHERMeMETER AT 1O2. AT NEw-HAvEN.

New-Haven 'sConn.. May l5-The hot wave
which reached this-city yesterday remained over
to-day. AT o'clock tif. forenoon according 10 the
daily tabulated by the local weather bureau
the mercury in NewHaven Registered rs degrees
above zero the highest point reported from any Of
the principal stations in the United States at this
hour.
the day advanced the temperature continued
10 rise until unofficial thermometers on the
registered 1o2 but cooling breeze prevented
much suffering.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
ALBANY GAS TROUBLES.

Albany. May 15.-The Municipal Gas Company, of
this city. Anthony n. Brady, president. which has
been informed by Superintendent Bender that,
cordng to the opinion of Attorney General Davies.
II is violating the eght-hour law in the employ
ment of its men. has determined TO apply to the
courts to prevent the annulment of the contract
which it holds for lighting the Capitol and other
State buildings
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
TOTAL BRITISH CASUALTIES.

London, May 16.-The War Office last evening
issued an abstract of British casualties since the
beginning of the This shows total of
2OO35, exclusive of the sick in the field and the
invalids including the wounded sent home. who
number S901
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
TO REOPEN TRADE FACILITIES.

London May 15-The Queen to-day issued
proclamation permitting trading between the
South African colonies and the portions of the
Orange Free State now occupied by the British
forces.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16

THE GOVERNOR OF JAMAICA HERE.
Among the passengers who arrived yesterday on
board the Atlas liner Adirondack. from KINGSTON
We're Sir Augustus L. Hemming Governor of
Jamaica, and Lady Hemming. They are on their
way to England
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
FORGER ARRESTED AT HAVANA.

ST Johnsbury, VT May IA dispatch has been
received here announcing the arrest at Havana
Cuba. Of Walter + Bailey of Peacham. VT who
and $4,000 ~ ~ T''NVO
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16

= ing Architect, Washington u, G. May 3. 1900
SEALED PROPOSALS win be received at this Office until
o'clock T. NJ on the 23nd day OF May 1900 and then
opened for the engines and generators
Y. s. Immigrant, Station Ellis Island New Har
bor In accordance drawing and specification copies
which Will the discretion OF the Super
visng Arehect application az this office JAMES
KNOX TAYLOR Supervising Architect
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16
Go Whom 1T tflan Concern.
TINTED STATES OF AMERICA. SOUTH

ERN DISTRICT OF NEW-YoRK. s.: 49,.
nereas. a libel and petition filed in The Distric.
Court Of the for the southern District OF
New-York 18th day Of February. 1900 oy Peps.
OF the steam tug % l. HaleueecA
her engines boilers tackle apparel and furniture Tor
limitation OF his liability all destruction ds
age and injury caused Sy a disaster and the strandns
OF a dredge four and waterboat the ON
day OF October 1899. and for loss damage arsas
therefrom and the voyage which the vessel SAs
then engaged, -.
And Whereas. said hbelant and petitioner has
given stipulation pay into Court the sum ct Ehir-
one thousand three hundred twenty-seven le'.-..I
t$a1 27-Oo) and interest the appraised value o. S
steam tug and freight penl ng- -
Now. Therefore. IN pursuance of TIRE flonti"h a.
rbr said directed and delivered ~
cite az persons claiming damages r'r As-
structon injury c-cJsioned ~ me sal a.
said StrandinE the said voyage, 20 -
proof of their respective claims nei -
Nf-NaNae-. Esl-. o. : J'oIlr1issloueE ~ -
Office Room GO Postofnce Build lg 8osoasss
OF Manhattan CITY % New York. before the t5-
a1y rf AuEvSt 1900. eleven O'Clock. A. NJ, and so
appear before said building on AHsSs1I
1900 al eleven O'Clock A. NJ. and answer said hos,
petition otherwise they Will be defaulted and o@'
from participation in the said stipulation
Dated. New York. May End 1900
WILLIAM HENKEL.
United States MARSHAL
FOLEY. wRAY & TAYLOR, =,
PrOCtors fCr Petitioner. II Wall Street. Borough -
Manhattan. New York City
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SNOW IN SOUTH GERMANY.

Leipsic May 15.-It has been showing heavily here
since early this morning. The thermometer regis
ters 361s degrees There is also heavy snowfall at
Chemnitz
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16

HOTTEST CITY IN THE COUNTRY.
Philadelphia, May 15-According 10 the local fore
cast official Philadelphia this morning was the hot
test city in the country. At 10 o'clock the ther-
New-York tribune., 1900-05-16

A ADVERTISEMENTS and subscriptions for The Trioaa
"A received al their UptOwr Once, No l242 Rroaas-s.
"a north of until O'Clock ADVERSE
ments received following branch offices az Fes
office rates o'clock p VIZ; % Stn aVes we
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ana Columbus West d6tn 81
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Proposals

office Of Superintendent OF the United ASSAY
Once nj New York y. Y, until - O'Clock NJ June
Both then opened all supplies required Tor
hsca year ending June soth 1901 in accordance
specihra tious copies Of which blank
proposals and othrr be had upon appl-
caton TO ANDREW MASON. superintendent
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'redicts thunder showers

Average temperature for corresponding date last year s.
Average temperature for corresponding TWEEN