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New-York tribune., 1900-05-26

Washington. May 25.-The following statement
was issued to-day by the Boer ENJOYS:

Messrs. Fischer. Vessels and Wolmarans, who
are representing the South African republics
this country, have received many pressing invita-;
tions from most OF the large cities OF the United
States to visit them, but owing to the short time
they have spend in this country it will not be
possible 10 accept all of the invitations received.
it is ,her intention TO return crcum-
stances permit TO their own country. staying in
Europe a sufficient time to carry out their in
structions, before leaving they have concluded
to yield TO the great demand on the part of the
American people to spend few more days in
America and they have concluded first of ALL to
visit baltimore Philadelphia. Providence and Bos
ton during next week. After visiting these cities
they are in hope of being able 10 spare the time
10 extend their visit several other cities in the
Middle States, timely notification of which will be
given 10 the committees who have honOred them
with invitations. The common councils and mayors
Of a number OF cities urging them by reso-
buttons TO make them a visit. and II may be pos
sIbIe that their stay in the country may be pro-
longed a few days In order to meet their wishes.
Tie ENJOYS regret exceedingly that they cannot
meet the great numbers OF people who are so
anyiolis to greet them they would Ike to do.
They express themselves as very grateful for the
MANY expressions Of sympathy heard upon all sides
for the cause that is so dear TO them. and they
trust the fact that they cannot visit all who wish
them to will in no way interfere with the
frlI and free expression of sympathy and goodwin
o.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26
FLOUR SEIZURES SETTLED.

Washington, May 25-Consul-General Stowe
at Cape Town has reported TO the State Depart
ment that the seizures of flour and provisions on
the Mashona, the Beatrice and the Maria have
been finally and satisfactorily settled. 1t has
been found that the goods the property of
the consignees in South Africa; that the Amerl-
shippers not and cannot be losers, and
that the seizures will not affect the American
trade. In the cases where the consignees re-
fused the bills drawn on them by the American
shippers, though the latter might easily have
secured payment through the colonial courts
the British Government has preferred to settle
outright by the payment of the invoice price Of
the provisions seized. with 10 per cent added as
profit.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26

A CATHOLIC PRIEST COMMITS SUICIDE
AFTER HAVING HIS PHOTOGRAPH
TAKEN

Niagara Falls n. Y, May % (SpeciaD.-Ni-
agara suicide methods were varied somewhat
by a Roman Catholic priest who this after
noon at about O'Clock ended his life by leap
ing into the lower river at the point where the
whirlpool rapids begin. Up to this time the
name Of the priest has not been discovered.
1t was o'clock when he first appeared at the
elevator, and went from there to get sight Of
the rapids from the lower steel arch bridge
after which he returned to the elevator and
went down to the waters edge. where he had
his picture taken ordering the photographer to
send three to NJ. ]. O'Donnell. of No. 301 West
Fifty-second- st. New-York. saying that If they
wanted more they could order them. He then
passed some time in looking at the rapids. and
went out on a rock. where he stood apparently
in thought
He was Informed that the elevator was about
to close when he threw his hat and cane on
the platform, waved his right hand and called
ont ''Goodby' to the elevator attendant, and
leaped into the river. He was carried by the
current into the rapids and buried beneath the
waves that run mountain hisn-
He was about forty-fVe years old, ana
weighed about $50 pounds
II was learned last night that this priest was
Father ODonnell, for several years. and until
he became insane assistant pastor OF the
Church of the Sacred Heart No. 44i West Fifty-
frst-st The NJ. J. ODonneli, of No 3ol west
Fifty-second-st, 10 whom the photograph was
to have been sent il his brother. Mr. ODonnell
received word of the suicide late i'll the evening
and started Immediately for Buffalo.
Father o Donnell was about forty years Old
He was born in Ireland. where he received his
education for the priesthood. being graduated
from All Hallow's and there taking his ordina,
ton vows In the latter part or the year 1893
he came to America and Immediately began his
clerical duties as assistant at the Church OF
the Sacred Heart. For five years he continued
To serve In the office, and stood high in the re-
gard of both the clergy and the laity Al the
end OF this time a form of melancholia came
upon him. and, growing In severity. ~ Hlauv ,,
him unit for work In the hope OF getting well
ne travelled IN the South and in Europe Dut ne
grew worse. He was placed in an asylum az
AmftyvilIe Long Island. About two years ago
the Supreme Court. upon the report OF com
mission sent him to hospital in Buffalo. from
which he must have succeeded IN escap'hs'
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26
HUNTERS FORCED MARCHES

Warrenton, May 24.-Operations have been
pushed forward eighty miles one of General
Hunters brigades having occupied Vryburg
last night. Considering the difficulties of the
road this is a remarkable achievement for
mixed force. short of rations. making forced
marches. Water is scarce. Some portions Of the
brigade covered eighteen miles without break
General Hunter personally goes to Vryburg to-
day by train.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26
much uneasiness in small group of South |
African mionaires Inf
RETIRING ACROSS THE yAAI.

hEIIhlNG ACROSS THE NAAI.
COUNTRY UP TO vILJoEN's DRIFT CLEAR
OF BoERS- HAMILTON JOINS ROBERTS.
London. May 2G.-The latest intelligence from
tion. filed Thursday at $40 p. M, was that
the British were rapidly advancing. General
Hamilton had effected a junction with Lord
Roberts The country in front Of them was clear
Of Beers to Viljoens Drift. The Beers were
evacuating all their positions south of the Vaal
River. and 5000 had already crossed to the
north bank. Probably General Frenchs cavalry
is already recommending the fords of the Vaal
War Office observers expect that the next dis
patch from the Field Marshal will be dated in
sight of the Transvaal frontier. Bennet Bur
leigh, in a dispatch to THE Daily Telegraph
from Vredefort Thursday evening. said LORD
Roberts would doubtless cross the Naal on sat
urday Sunday. The British outposts were
then at Erste Geluk, nine miles north of Vrede-
fort and twenty-six miles south Of the Naal
River. The railway is much damaged
While the British in overwhelming force are
thus rapidly approaching the Transvaal the
movements of the Beers are enveloped in mys-
terry The last Pretoria newspaper to reach
Lourenco Marques was a week old. Every one
seeking to cross the Portuguese border from
the Transvaal is searched for newspapers and
letters. Dispatches and mail letters containing
even harmless references to the war are sup
pressed, and the only that has emerged
from the Transvaal in the last ten days has
come by word of mouth.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26

scheme by which American Ice Company stock
could be .re-exchanged for stock of the Con-
solidated. Knickerbocker and other companies
which the trust absorbed. These companies would
take over the ice owned by the trust and
continue to sell it they did before the COM
bnation
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26
MORE TROOPS FOR SOUTH AFRICA.
ELEVEN THOUSAND MEN TO LEAVE ENG
LAND NEXT MONTH

London. May 25.-The Secretary of State for
War the Marquis of Lansdowne, discussing mill
tary matters in the House of Lords to-day, an
nounced that eleven thousand additional troops
would be sent to South Africa next month. In
the course of his speech Lord Lansdowne said:
II is a formidable problem how recruiting is to
be kept up when the excitement of the present
campaign has worn off. / do not think that
increase of pay would tend to make the army
popular to the extent that some suppose, but the
War Office is devoting itself to this question. and
I believe the changes contemplated will tend to
render the army more acceptable to every class
In the country.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26
GAIN FOR THE VAR PARTY.
UNIONIsT VOTE LARGELY INCREASED IN
SOUTH MANCHESTER.

London, May 25.-The election for a member
of the House Of Commons to represent South
Manchester in place of the Marquis of Lorne,
who resigned the death of his father, when
he assumed the title of Duke of Argyll and went
to the House of Lords. was fought on Khaki
platform and resulted in a large increase of the
Unionist vote the Hon William Pee, son of Wis.,
count Peel, the Unionist candidate, being
turned. The result of the voting follows:
The William Peel Unionst. ,497
Mr.. Lief Jones. Radical and Pro-Boer. 45s
Cnons majority .2039
At the previous election the vote stood:
Marquis Iorne .............4 4
Sir Henry Roscoe. Home Rule .3.379
Lberal-Union majority OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. IS
South Manchester undoubtedly a Liberal
district from 1885 until 1885 when the Marquis
of Lorne was elected by a majority OF only 7S.
The constituency was formerly represented by
Sir Henry Roscoe. Home Rule Thus both in the
Isle of Wight Division OF Hampshire (where,
announced yesterday, Captain Seely, Unionist,
elected by majority Of 1,062 over Mr.. Bar
ing, LiberaD and in South Manchester this week
unprecedentedly large majorities have been
corded in favor of the candidates. This
will immensely strengthen the Government in
its alleged determination to force general cleo
ton before the fever abates.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26
BODY FOUND IN WRECK IDENTIFIED.

Somerville n. j.. May % (SpeciaD.-The body Of
the man found dead In the coal train wreck on the
Central Railroad of New-Jersey North Branch
Station two days ago to-day identified as that
Of Frederick Fisher Collins electrician OF Provi-
dence r. l. The railroads detectives spent the
last two days in tracing his IDENTITY ana found his
mother in Providence and his brother. James Col
Inns In New York James Collins accompanied the
detectives 10 the Potter's Field here to-day. The
hodv was exhurned and Collins Identified IL that
of his brother The bodies of four unknown men.
missing since the wreck, have not been found.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26

FIND A SUMMER HOME IN THE CATSKILLS.
Half rate Excursion good seven days all West
Slacre Trains next Tuesday and Wednesday.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26

NIAGARA FALLS AND RETURN S.
Puv Ia ,kavanna Railroad tickets May 20 Good
to return on any regular train on or before May 81
-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26
JVPPISONNENT FOR LIFE.
wELI.AND coNsPIRAToRs CONVICTED AND
SENTENCED.

WeIland, Ont, May 25.-Karl pullman, resi-
dence unknown; John Walsh and John Nolin. OF
Dublin. ireland. but iattcrly of Washington and
Richmond. were to-day convicted by Chancellor
Boyd and a jury of having attempted to wreck
Lock u of the Welland Canal with dynamite
and sentenced to Imprisonment for life in King
ston Penitentiary
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26
PRICE THREE CENTS.
EFFECT OF BIG FAILURE.
EXTREMELY SLIGHT IN VIEW OF ITS
MAGNITUDE.
CLEARER TONE ON THE COTTON Elk
CI;ANGE-ASSIGNEE HOPES TO PAY
DEBTS IN FULL.

Probably no failure of approximately equal
magnitude has ever brought little commercial
disaster speedily in it's wake has followed the
suspension Thursday OF the big stock. cot
ton and grain commission house of Price. Nc
Co-mick & Cc-, with liabilities estimated by the
assignee at about S13OOO0OO. A comparatively
small house in Georgia and in Liverpool
were dragged down. but that was ALL The local
Cotton Exchange. where panic reigned for a
while on Thursday. was without excitement yes
terday. and the Stock Exchange was similarly
calm. although the market. under the influence
of the failure. dull and heavy.
Contrary TO expectation. the assignee. William
]. Curtis. did not issue statement for the
creditors last night. Mr.. Curtis had expressed
the hope earlier in the day of being in posi-
tion TO compile a statement of the Liabilities ana
assets of the suspended firm before evening. but
subsequently he explained TO newspaper repre-
sentatives that it had not been possible for him
TO complete his examinations in time TO draw
up a report. II is understood that Mr. Curtis
will wait until he has heard from the various
branch offices of the firm before making public
any statement.
CALLERS AT THE FIRM'S OFFICES
On all the doors of the general offices OF Price,
Mccormick & Co. notice was affixed yester-
day directing that all inquiries should be ad-
dressed to Sullivan & Cromwell The notice.
however did not act deterrent to Callers
who visited the offices in large NUMBERS
throughout the day. Many of these were per-
sonaI friends of members OF the firm whose
purpose in calling mainly of a sympatnetic
nature. All the employees of the firm were at
their desks engaged in cooperation with force
of accountants working under the direction or
Mr. Curtis in going through the books OF the
house. a necessary preliminary to the computing
of the assignee's statement.
Mr.. Curtis and his counsel, William Neson
Cromwell both members of the firm OF sullivan
& Cromwell were in consultation for the greater
part of the day with Theodore III. Price ana
the heads of departments. MIR. Price denied
himself to all visitors other than those whose
business was of a personal nature He made
the following statement for publication:
think the outlook is very favorable. and have
homes that we shall be able 70 clear up our Vs.
100000 Indebtedness and continue our business.
find that our creditors assume a very 1rlendiy
attitude toward l am constantly RECEIVING, as
surances from them that they do not intend 70
press their claims. but are disposed 10 give US a
of all the banks interested in the failure ana
there are a large number, only one has attempted
10 realize its loan
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26
ehEAT SALE

ehEAT SALE OF BOYS WAISTS AT
O'NEILIfS.
Of .bsins bDesins THIS morning They offer Five Thousand
e~ee.e" a. ~ cents each Plain and "Fauntleroy''
~46y. siGth-ave. Twentieth to Twenty -first:st
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26
NEw-YoRK AND PRINCETON SPECIAL.

NEW-YORk AND PRINCETON sPECIAL. VIA
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
New through service between Princeton and New
York and after May 2sth. The train, with parlor
car and coaches will leave Princeton 500 a.
rive New York 9:S3: leave NewYork, West ed St.
355 o. M; Cortlandt & Desbrosses SITS. 400 D. n.,
Adyt
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26

ON A WATER LEVEL
From center OF New-York TO center of Chicago
and all the way in sight OF river OF lake II you
! take the New York Central.-Advt
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26

Continued on third paxe
The daily sentinel., 1900-04-28

Due d'Arcos, is to be Invited to attend
the Thirty-fourth annual national on
campment OF the g. A R.. to be held in
Chicago in August. An acceptance is
expected.
Plans for the reclamation OF the mead
ows near Newark, N. j., are being con-
sidered, and thirteen plans have been
submitted. The plans were sent in by
experts and engineers from all parts of
the country.
The daily sentinel., 1900-04-28
Old Maids Convention.

There was hold last evening at the
tion Of tho national association of Old
Maids; any way this is what the pro-
gramme said it was. The ladies of this
church varying in age from to 116
years gave programme called the "Old
Maids Convention" and it was a success
and given in great style and every mem
Der deserves the greatest credit.
Prof. Boyers orchestra was in stten-
dance and rendered some very beautiful
music to the delight of all present. The
church was we'll filled and everybody
enjoyed the show.
There were several acts, the assem-
bling Of the Old Maids, the business
meeting in the convention, the voting
sign being MAN, trial Of new patent
rejuvenator. This machine had the
power to transform an old maid into a
blooming and beautiful boy or girl
or bride and - on, and to 500 the
old girls nght to get in first was very
funny. The results OF the transforma-
tions were comical, boys, girls, or bride
full bridal costome and two jet black
pickaninniss were some Of the results,
Very pretty marches concluded the even-
ings amusement.
The proceeds go to the building fund
Of the Tabernacle, which is swelling at
very satisfactory rate.
The following guests were present:
Mesdames. West, Deoly, Menefee,
Steele, Renniker. Dry, Oldham, Nesbitt,
Boyer, Rhodes, Keeder. Misses B. Lay,
G. Nesbitt, 9. Moore, e. Gordon, d.
Gordon. G. Stimson, M. stimson, h.
Bunting. G. Webster, W. Nickoll, M.
Fritzler, L. Olsen, L. Keeley, A. Oldham
q. Spells, M. Clifford, N. Thompson, q.
Webster. D. Kirk.
The daily sentinel., 1900-04-28
Most Disastrous Fire Ever Known in Canada Raging Hull,
Ottawa and Neishborng Towns.
LOSS IS ESTIMATED MORE THAN TWENTY MILLION DOLLARS
Aid Hurried From All Cities Within Two Hundred Miles, But
Spread Of Flames Unchecked at Midnight.

Ottawa, Ontario, April 27-The most
disastrous Gre in the history Of Canada,
occurred here today. It began shortly
before noon In Hull, on the opposite side
of the Ottawa river, and at midnight is
still raging with almost unabated fierce
ness
Fire brgadss from every point within
200 miles, Montreal, Toronto, Kingston,
Brockville. Peterboro, have hastened
here to lend their assistance, but they
have been practically Pewerless. The
destruction of the electric power house
has left the city in darkness, except for
the red glare Of the flames, which, how
ever, are bright enough to show the hag-
gard faces, Of the hurrying crowds and
the general desolatiOn of largo portion
of the city.
Fifteen thousand people are homeless
in Ottawa and Hull tonight. Conserva-
tive estimates make the loss something
like e2O,OOO.0OO.
The fire has swept clean an area mile
and half north and south and mile
wide In Ottawa and three-nfths of the
city OF Hull The neighboring villages
of Hintonburg, Meohansville, Eddyville
and Birchton have also been wiped COM
pletely of the map.
The fre started in the chimney Of
The daily sentinel., 1900-04-28

laboring mans cottage in Hull. A very
high wind was blowing at the time but
no one had the slightest idea OF the real
extent OF the danger until an hour later
when the main street Of II ull was all in
flames.
The fremen OF Ottawa hastened to
the assistance of tho neigh ghboring city
with the result that they were presently
cut of and were unable to return when
the FIRE suddenly leaped across the only
bridge communicating between the two
sitiss.
Tho militia 10 out and patroling the
neighborhood while the citizens are do
ing all they can to alleviate the suffering
Of the unfortunate.
Nothing could be done but watch the
flames tear their way steadily all day
through the western part of the city.
For little while it looked as il nothing
would be left of the capital of the Do
minion Of Canada. but fortunately the
wind kept the fire away from most Of the
business district and from the more pre-
tentious residential streets.
Those burned out are chiefly wor king
people who have lost at once both their
homes and their sources of employment.
The daily sentinel., 1900-04-28
About the Weather.

The maximum temperature during the
past "a hours, "a degrees, and the mini
mum this morning A degrees.
The rainfall last night was OH in.
making . total Of 1T 20 far this month,
The average rainfall for April for 8 years
10 0. 60 inch.
The forecast for this section is:
Showers tonight and Sunday. Cooler
Sunday.
The daily sentinel., 1900-04-28
News Notes.

The plague has appeared at several
Red Sea ports.
The deaths from plague in India in
each week are said to aggregate 1000.
Reports that the Boers intend to des-
troy the johannesburg mines were renew
cd in Natal.
An exhibit of United States postage
stamps il being prepared for the Paris
Exposition.
A candidate for tho school Board in
Kansas City was defeated at the polls
because he smoked cigarettes.
Tho United States Supreme court de-
sided that the shipper, not the carrier,
must pay the stamp tax on express pack
ages.
Ono hundred and twelve pupils of tho
Indian school at Carlisle, Pa, have been
received into the Catholic church. The
school has 1852 pupils.
Gen. Joseph Wheeler has requested
Gov. johnson, Of Alabama, to call spe-
cial congressional election to fill the va
cancy caused by his resignation.
Countess Russell was shocked by the
announcement in London papers that
her husband, Earl Russell, had married
Mollie Cooke, in Reno New.
The records show that since the New
York City cemetery, or potter's field,
was founded, in 1859. 11O.751 bodies
have been buried there. Last years
contribution was 4377.
Hazel Wright and Nellie Black. in
mates Of tho Lakeside House, at Celina,
O., testify that wealthy John II. Dillsy
was murdered in the place and thrown
into q reservoir.
The board Of Education of Alameda,
Cal, has adopted rule forbidding the
employment as teachers in the public
schools Of any persons who are afflicted
with Tuberculosis.
Gen. Harrison Gray Otis, Of California
is said by National Committeeman r. 9.
Kersns, Of Missouri, to be seriously con-
sidered by the republicans as a vice
presidential candidate.
In seven counties in Southern Mis-
souri, rich fields Of minerals have been
found, and there il great activity there
this Spring. Land filed with lead and
zinc ID too valuable for farming.
San Francisco customs officials found
in tho steamer Doric'e forepeak fourteen
tins Of finest quality opium. 1900 cigars
ON the government transport Sheridan.
4 dog belonging to the Royal English
Engineers found his way up to Aodder
River from Cape town, = distance Of 623
miles. and appeared most unexpsctsdly
among the men Of his company.
Spans Minister 10 the United States,
The daily sentinel., 1900-04-28

Ask your physician what to do for the
spring fever ind he will tell you to 60 TO
the May Day ball.
The daily sentinel., 1900-04-28

The plague has appeared at several
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-05
DIR. Lincoln Still Alive.

DR.. S. w. Lincoln, although still
unconscious from the effects of Friday
nights runaway accident. is holding
his own at St. Anthony's hospital, but
the attending physicians are yet una
BILE to offer any hopes of his recovery.
He has chance, and that is all. Yes
terday an operation was performed on
DR.. Lincoln by Dr.. j. p. Comegys,
who was assisted by Drs. &. l.. Eys-
ter, c. c. Carter. j. r. Hollowbush,
w. H. Ludewig, f. NJ. Sala, G.. G..
Craig, Sr., c. L. Foster and F. H.
First, of this city; L. d. Dunn and f.
l.. Kerns, of Moline, and W. ID. Mid
dleton and j. p Crawford, of Daven-
port. The skull was trepaned and a
quantity of fluid removed from the
brain as a last means of saving life.
At 10 o'clock last night DR.. Lincoln S
condition became alarming. but he
soon rallied, and this morning an i'm
provement was noted. His left side
is DaralyZed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-05
ILLNESS CAUSES REGRET
Words OF Sympathy for DIR. sOIsson, of
AuRustana


Rockford Lutherans have learned
with deep regret of the serious illness
of DR.. o. OLSON. president of Angus
tana college, the largest educational
institution of the denomination, says
the Register-Gazette. Rev. OLSON
was taken i'll before the holidays and
at the advice of his physician in Rock
Island was taken to Augustana hos
pital. Chicago, for treatment. Here a
careful diagnose of his case was made
and it was the judgment of the physi-
clans that his ailment would prove
fatal in a short time. He is at present
at his home, and but few friends are
admitted to see him. His work at the
college has been placed in the hands
of Prof. c. w. Foss, the vice president
of the institution.
DIR. OLSON has long been id entitled
in the work among his countrymen. 1t
can be truly said that no man in he
Lutheran denomination is more loved
and venerated than he. Among the
Rockford church people he was well
known, having spoken there on nu-
merous occasions. He officiated atthe
funeral service of the late Rev. Joel
Half, and during the recent meeting
of the Illinois district there preached in
both the First and Zion churches in
Rock ford