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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21

forty-seveD Fen and eighty frst-st shaft
has beer east side line the beginning of the subway
Lenox-avoi naus al One-hundred- and feminist and
ahout r,Ee, where excavation has been done FOR
line rms nnety teet From this point southerly the
dred snSS across strip of grass between One-hun-
Lenox-aI-e nIh.st and the driveway leading to the
have 20 10 gate This portion of the work will
tunnel Is oe gone by open excavation, the deep
driveU-os nor 10 begin until the west side of the
tracfo-a is reached. have required that the con-
terferenca ; 10 diminish far possible in
tio1 a. nee with the Park. shall complete the sec
nnrar open excavation before he begins the tunnel
thra, anu remove all the debris from the tunnel
The Ts the subway itself to opening outside Of
head re IS now arranging to install an over
thai 90 Ter over the cut and covered portion so
entiraiS Seanlng on his part In the Park will he
e e,5eiy ooviated. There are few trees on the
1o,,, sue OF One-hundred- and feminist whose re-
tbssa was made necessary; but fortunately all Of
nv u3es were small. only three being considered
Ss, INC IarK authorities worth saving which the(-
nave already removed to another location 10y
MILE OF CONSTRUCTION IN HAND
me total length of subway construction in hand
about a mile o"oVe' amounts TO
IN the general Office the detail shop plans for tho
sct.T MorK nave been prepared, and the steel work
80 oruered on 246O feet of steel frame sub
way out OF total Of So 800 feet and the shop plans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21
BRITISH STEAMER BRAvED THE STORM.

Newport News. Va, Sept 20 CSpeciaD--The only
ship which passed through the Galveston cyclone
practically uninjured the British steamship Wood
leigh, arrived here this morning for bunker coal
and after loading sailed in the afternoon for
Havre with large cargo of grain and cotton Cap
tain Watson says that his ship was fortunate in
being elevator, which broke the fury of
the storm. This together with the fact that she
was heavily laden, responsible for the slight
damage to her which $50 repaired. He says that
the fact of many ships being blown ashore and
wrecked was caused by the breaking of their
cables. The piles of the piers TO which they were
tied literally pulled out Of the water. and the
ships were the mercy of the
He described the scenes accompanying the dis
aster as terrible. The dock in which his ship
loaded filled with hundreds Of bodies awaiting
Identification. He says of his friends. a ship
ping man. who lost mis- entire family, so
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21

States as mutual friend TO encompass this object
The breach Of relations between France and
Venezuela dates hack about decade, At that
time Venezuela, being in a domestic turmoil ths
Ministers resident in Caracas after general con-
ments some communications very critical OF the
Venezuelan Government and derogatory to tho
character Of the Venezuelan people, who
described a incapable OF self-gOvernment This
the outcome OF private meeting OF the dip
Iomatic body. and the Venezuelan Government
might have known of it. at least, would
matter had not the Italian Government, through
inadvertenCe. allowed its Minister'S letter treat
ing of this subject to appear in the Green Book
which contains digest of the Italian diplomatic
correspondence Of the year Upon this publica-
ton the Venezuelan Government became indignant
and promptly gave passports 10 every one OF the
offending diplomats The United States Minister
and others escaped the general attack
because they had not indoTSed the majority view.
OF course. Venezuela could get along with
out some means Of diplomatic intercourse with the
of the world efforts We're soon initiated by
her patch up the difficulty, and these have been
exception Of France. But this exception was felt
very keeRv by Venezuela. which not only pur-
chaSes heavily in France. but sells about third
Of her products in that country At present the
French Government is levylng upon all Venezuelan
imports the maximum tariff duties allowed by the
French system, amounting 10 u prohibition In
many cases. and nothing can be done toward Sc
better UaTlu rates Tor Venezuelan goods.
except by direct negotiation between the French
and Venezuelan Governments. This in turn
not be accomplished until the two countries have
resumed diplomatic relations and appointed Min
listers resident. In this condition Venezuela has
turned the United States, and, through United
States Minister LOOMS, has sought 10 indUcS
France forget and forgive.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21
THE WIsCONsIN's SPEED TRIAL.
NEW BATTLESHIP EXPECTED TO BE AS
FAST AND FORMIDABLE AS THE ..,.az
OREGON

San Francisco. Sept. % (SpeciaD!-The United
States battleship Wisconsin after being tested for
her engines and being locked at Port Orchard will
return here and then go Santa Barbara where
the final trip will he made over the measured course
in the Santa Barbara Channel The channel is
sheltered, and the water IS nearly always perfect
for speed trial, whereas San Francisco Bay is so
treacherous that days may before the water
is in favorable condition for the best speed.
The Wisconsin is impressive sight Though
only trifle heavier than the Iowa, she gives the
impression of a much larger vessel. and her two
smokestacks add to this effect. Her upper works
higher and more massive than those of the
Iowa and her turret seems more powerful. The
Wisconsin is 1858 feet the waterline her extreme
beam is p feet 212 inches; draught % feet inches
and dispaC ement H. 500 tons Her main battery
mounted in oval turret. consists of four 13-nch
rifed guns. Besides these she has fourteen 6-inch
rapid fire guns, sixteen 6-pounder rapid fire guns
and machine gun. These guns are all so high
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21

buildings have never been entirely tenanted.
At one time 1t said that the sale of the
buildings was hindered by the Lenox heirs. who
asserted that the requirement of the property
on condition that it should be used for mission pur
poses alone. The real estate brokers who have had
charge of the sale of the property say that any
such alleged shadow the title has long since
been dispelled.
a Chinese mission has been maintained in the
corner LenoX building for the last year under the
direction of the Presbytery of New-YOrk. Services
are conducted by the Rev HUE Kin. and include a
Sabbath school, preaching Sunday, a Young
Mems Christian Association meeting and evening
Bible classes. The Sabbath school has an enrolled
membership Of over three hundred.
Real estate men generally agree that the Lenox
buildings will be replaced by structure adapted
to commercial purposes. There was a report a
year more ago that a large apartment house
TO be erected the site by a prospective
purchaser. This undertaking, however. never
carried ont.
Although the agents for the property deny that
any sale has been consummated, they admit that
there have been negotiations and that they expect
these negotiations to be brought to a successful
end before winter sets in.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21
FUND FOR FLOOD VICTIMS.
MONEY STILL COMING IN FOR THE GAL
WESTON SUFFERERS.

The flow of money from the pockets OF New
Workers. for the aid Of the Galveston sufferers
naturally diminished after passing the quarter of
million mark. but it is expected that il will not
stop before a total Of 100000 has been rolled up.
and 1t NAV exceed that figure. The fund Of
the Citizens Relief Committee was increased yes
terday $97 79i H. The Unexpended balance Of this
fund together with all future accessions, will be
turned over to the Chamber OF Commerce for for
warding and distributing. The Chambers fund
swollen yesterday to S63,75S, of which Johnson
& Higgins gave $500. The Wine Liquor and Beer
callers Central Association sent $500 to the Mayor
for the same purpose Through the solicitation of
y. NJ. Washer of the firm of Washer Brothers. Of
San Antonio and Fort Worth. Tex. $500
tributed and forwarded to Marshall Hicks Mayor
Of San Antonio for the relief of the flood sufferers
The Tribune yesterday received the following
trbuttons and forwarded them TO the Citizens
Committee:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21
HORSE RUNS INTO A STORE.
THE CLERKS AND CUSTOMERS TERRIFIED
BY THE FRIGHTENED ANIMAL.

A horse beIoI ging to the Hudson River Gas and
Electric Company ran away in Main-st, Tarrytown.
yesterday morning. When he reached Amber
drvgoods store he slipped and fell Jumping up ne
made a dash. wagon and ALL toward one OF the
doors of the store.
The door was not wide enough to allow the
massage Of the wagon and the horse broke free and
bounded into the store among the customers ana
or Clerks With a snort he overturned show
cases and scattered things generally unth ne
reached the rear end of the store, where large
mirror confronted him He paused and surveyed
himself In the mirror with apparent satisfaction
,intiI 81 policeman led him from the store ne GUS
toners and clerks were thrown into panic ana
several hid under the counters Tor sometime aIteI-
ward The damage was only $lao
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21
TALKABOUTLENOX HOUSES
AGENTS FOR THE PROPERTY EXPECT IT
TO BE SOLD BEFORE WINTER

Recent rumors concerning the sale of the Lenox
buildings at the northeast corner of Fifth-ave and
TweHth-st have again aroused considerable specu-
lation as to the ultimate disposition of this prop
erty. These two buildings. it may be remembered,
were formerly occupied by the Home and Foreign
Missionary Boards of the Presbyterian Church.
having been bought in 1886 for about S25OOOO from
the heirs of James Lenox The corner building
the home of James Lenox and the building ada
cent TO 1t in the avenue formerly occupied by
James F. Sheaf. who married sister of Mr.. Lcnox.
About seven years ago a movement was begun
10 hnd larger and more uptown home for the
mission boards, and after considerable discussion
the present site of the Presbyterian Building at
the northwest corner Of Fifth-ave. and Twentieth
st, was purchased for $67OOOO in March, 1898 The
building erected there occupied by the boards
In the fall Of 1885, and since that time the Lenox
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21
SUIT AGAINST MRS. C. S. BRICE.
OWED THEM 100000 ON A RAIL-
ROAD DEAL.

Catherine o. Brice. the widow of Calvin S. Brice
and Administrative of his estate is the defendant
In a suit begun in the Supreme Court. in which
Thomas NJ. King and James T Terry seek to
cover 100000 commissions in a deal which
conducted by Senator Brce for the purchase of
the controlling interest in the Pitsburg and
Railroad
According to the complaint a syndicate consist
ing Of Mr.. Brice and several other well known
men formed in 1898 to buy from 81 100000 to
2.1O0OO0 of the second mortgage 5 per cent gold
bonds of the Pittsburg and Western Railroad. The
entire issue of bonds. says the complaint
amounted to $3.5OOOOO. On October 3 1898 Mr. King
received a letter from Mr.. Brice stating that in
behalf of several he desired to buy from
N,SOO0O0 to 100000 of the second mortgage bonds
or the road at 50 per cent of the par value. The
letter also stated that per cent additional would
be paid by Mr.. Price to Mr.. King for all bonds up
to 100000 delivered by Mr. King into the hands
of Moore & Schley brokers. This offer was &C
cepted by King and in mis- complaint he says that
he assigned a one-thrd interest in the deal to
James T. Terry.
The complaint then asserts that between October
and October 81. 1888. the plaintiffs delivered as
directed, 100000 worth of the bonds Since that
time. the plaintiffs say, thev have endeavored to
collect the per cent promised by Mr.. Price under
the agreement but have been unable to do
They therefore sue to recover the amount Of the
commission, 10000. and interest from the date of
the alleged transfer
In her answer Mrs. Brice says that she has no
knowledge Of the contract As a separate defence
the says:
The pls il Thomas NJ King was the receiver
pointed by the Circuit Court of The tinted States
Tor the Western District OF Pennsylvania, and it
alleged agreement Tor the private and per-
sonal benefit of the said King and was contrary
TO public policy and void
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21

found the machine in Broadway at feminist. early
yesterday morning
He made a careful search of the neighborhood
and found night watchmen. who said that
two and two women had a little while before
come down Broadway at a sixty mile an hour
pace, and. bringing up suddenly against curb.
had hastily abandoned the vehicle. They went
back uptown a Broadway cable car. general
alarm sent out but nobody had claimed the
vehicle at a late hour last night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21
GEN. coRBIN ACTING sEcRErARY OF WAh

Washington Sept. 2O.-AIajor-General Corbin
Acknowledgement of the Army acted as Secretary
of War to-day for the first time in his long and
varied military experience. Secretary Root is Ill
at his home on Long Island; Assistant Secretary
Meikejohn is his way TO Nebraska and Lieu
tenant-General Miles is inspecting military posts
and schools in tho West An order by the Presi-
dent designates General Miles TO perform the duties
of Secretary Of War, and in his absence General
Corbin in accordance with law, is directed TO act
as SaCra
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21

above the water that they may be used in any
weather The core of the forward l3-lnch gun has
an elevation of 2612 feet, and the after guns are
10 feet above water. The 6-pounders are from 50
401A feet above water
The armor belt which extends from the stem 10
abaft the after turret 1912 inches thick at the
top and 81 inches at the bottom. The belt armor
extends from feet below the nominal load line to
g1k feet above it. &c
The Wisconsin was launched November Is
1898 irving NJ Scott. head of the Union Iron
Works. thinks she win be fast and as formidable
as the Oregon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21


mems contribution:
The sentiments expressed in my telegram last
night, acknowledging receipt Of contribution of pO-
of donation by uniformed force and employees Of
the Fire Department OF NeWYork. OF s.. D. The
noble generosity is feelinSy accepted and highly
preciated. If New-York could know the gratitude
of this people for the benefCenCe already bestowed
1t would be light TO lead to happy realization
of the brotherhood of humanity everywhere
A dispatch was received yesterday by THE
Churchman" from Bishop George II. Ktnsolving,
who teegraphed from Austin follows:
One clergyman and his wife drowned. Several
others with their families had terrible experience
About ten churches wholly destroyed. Others dam
aged. Trust funds in Galveston property. Our loss
is inCalCulable.
The following telegram from Miss Clara Barton.
president Of the American National Red Cross, who
is now in Galveston. received by William
Willard Howard, general manager Of the Red
Cross Relief Fund. No. 156 Fifth-ave., yesterday:
have inspected the situation thoroughly. While
present necessities for food ard hospital work
supplied the destruction of homes by the Oblitera-
ton of many thousand residences calls for a
sum of money, to partly retnstate the people
Every store had from two to six feet of water in
it consequently merchandise has suffered p per
cent loss or more. Much of this merchandise would
chased at sacrifice, thus encouraging the bereaved
and disheartened merchants and relieving pRralyzed
trade Losses by direct destruction 1 believe to
coed S25 900 900. The Red Cross favOrs the plan Of
distribution by operation of State and city author
tiles. They doing marvellous work, but Will
need millions of money.
Contributions in response to Miss Bartons appeal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21
THE LONDON BANKERS FUND.

London, Sept. 2O.-The Galveston fund being
raised by London bankers with American con-
nections has already reached $500. including
j S. Morgan & Co. 1928; Wernher, Belt & Co.
f21O and Melville. Fickus & Co. E105.
The Stock Exchange is making up liberal
contribution
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21
rPrlfAN KTLLED IN TOLEDO

Toledo. Ohio Sept 2O,-In the burning Of Henry
Rosen's Junk warehouse last night John Gallagher.
fire captain was killed. and ten were injured. The
nre los was small The accident was caused by
falling walls.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21
c1EVELAND TAILORS GO ON STRIKE.

,,,o,,oland ohio Sept. 2O-About three hundred
,.,r,eyrnen taiIors employed by various hrms mere
,,t On strike to-day. In addition to 10 per cent
S-,ance in wages. which the employers coice9 t
90 49, thew demanded compensation lot extra
49, on clothing and recognition OF IhedI uiSi'
'Cbe employers refuse TO grant lHsse wv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21
4 DIPLOMATIC BREACH.

VENEZUELA WANTS TO REUNITE HER
SEVERED RELATIONS WITH FRANCE.
Washington. Sept 2O--Inquiry into the reported
effort of the Venezuelan Government TO induce tho
United States Government TO intervene with
France to secure an abatement OF excessive taxes
levied Venezuelan coffee discloses the fact that
the Venezuelan proposition IS much broader than
at first stated. What is sought is a restoration
Of the good relations that formerly existed be-
tween Venezuela and France. and the South
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21
ENnEATORERS TO GO TO CNCINNATI

Boston Sept 2O-The Trustees Executive Com
mittee OF the United Society of Christian Endeavor
has voted to accept the invitation OF Cincinnati to
hold the twentieth international convention in that
city in 1901. providing that satisfactory railroad
rates and local arrangements are made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21

AN AUTOMOBILE FOUND; OWNER WANTED.
The Mercer-st. station police have an automo-
bile of the trap pattern which they will give to
It's owner whenever he calls. Roundsman Stahl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE CONVENTION
WAYS AND MEANS OF CITY GOVERNMENT DIS
cUssED-MTN1CIPAI OWNERSHIP.

Milwaukee Sept. 2O-The National Municipal
League convention was slow in assembling to-day.
Charles J. Bonaparte, Of Baltimore, presided.
Charles Richardson. of Philadelphia, vce-president
of the league the first speaker on to-day's
programme. Does the Model Charter Confer Dan
gerous Powers the Mayor" the title of
his paper. He maintained that the powers con-
ferred by the model charter not too great for
the duties be performed. that the provisions for
preventing any great or permanent injury to the
people to posterfCy ample. and the safe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21

The steamship Majestic. Of the White Star Line.
which arrived here yesterday. overdue sixteen
hours. She met the West Indian hurricane and
encountered severe gales throughout the voyage
Among her passengers was Dr. Thomas FiaVtn. or
Galveston. DR.. Flavin, when he landed showed
that he had suffered from anxiety to the well
fare OF his family of six children. whose home
was IN the heart Of the devastated city He sent
cable dispatches from Limerick and Queenstown
to the authorities Of Galveston asking for definite
information regarding his family. He had heard
nothing from them when he left the pier yesterday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21

speech He said that it had been seven years since
the movement for the erection of the monument
was started He then introduced Acting Mayor
Guggenheimer, who made short address. Colonel
also spoke
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21

Paris. Sept. 20.-The Galveston Fund being
raised in Paris has reached 100000 francs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21
GROUND BROKEN FOR NEW MONUMENT
GROUND BROKEN BY PRESIDENT GUGGENHEIMER
AT EXERCISES IN RIVERSIDE PARK

Ground was broken yesterday for the proposed
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Monument. The
first spadeful Of earth turned by President
Guggenhemer, who represented the city In the
absence of Mayor Van Wyck. The exercises were
OF an informal nature and took place in Riverside
Park. between Eighty-nnth and Nnetieth SITS The
exercises were under the supervision of the Monu-
ment Committee, of which Colonel John A. Goulden
is chairman An interesting part of the exercises
was the singing OF patriotic songs by members of
Grammar Schools Nos. 165 and 81. The former had
a drum and fife corps. which marched at the head
OF the pupils to the Park.
Colonel GOulden opened the exercises with a brief
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21
PARIS GIVES LITERALLY.

should be sent the Red Cross Texas Relief Fund.
No. 156 Fifth-ave. The most urgent need is money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21
DOES NOT KNOW HIS CHILDREN's FATE.

worked up and shocked that his hair turned from
brown to white tn twenty-foUr hours.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21
vIADUcr FOUNDATIONS LAID.


The foundations 70, the north approach to the
Manhattan Valley viadUct have been laio anu a
ready 70 receive the finished walls ae soon es
granite sstsTs Glory your engineer hss peeh SUI
Mtted. North from this excavation Lor the SUI
way has been carried for distance OF AoouL Lo,tI
hundred feet ard the work Of laying thS cDncIslSS
noor1ng is now in progress Steel - on me
Tor This section lis erection VIII DTobaD!s ~, ~
begun next week. The pavement has peeh 5ALt III
up 10 One-hundred- -thirt y-seventn-st ana inc
construction Of the subway VIII no" pfoceeo O'i'-
unuOIsly northward from this point. - -,
Between ne-hundred- and-ffry s1 ana one en- f
ored-anG-ffty-e SITS. about five hunored Zee.
french has been excavated, and the rock a. ~
north IS now being squared properly 70 nv
beginning Of the portal Of the long tunnel northery
from this point 10 Fort George. tcinpoiat'
Steam plant IS now established at this point. =.
The contractor, however. has ACQUIRED PIlEn,SS
property near One-hundred sixty ~
The Hudson River where ne has estaoh nea q C
Fal power plant consisting Of four 10 hoEsePo,"t
boilers and air compTessOrs. FROM inns PAN1I ~
he has laid supply main 70 BIoadWay, at ~ ~
that street from One-hupdred-and mt
70 hundred and y-hrst-st. At one IL.
and stXryeighth and One-hundTed -ano -eighl M
sts the droD shafts have a horizontal dimension OF
. feet by 90 feet IN order 70 accommodate Two el
Fators and stafrWays The One-huncTed- ana SIX -
eighth-st- shaft is now 10 a depth OF seventy i9''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-21

Mayor Van wyck received the following telegram
from Mayor Jones Of Galveston regarding the fire
mems contribution: