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New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
TRADE AND FINANCE ABROAD.

The commerce of England with Brazil seems to
be declining. The decrease applies especially 10
cotton fabrics and iron articles During the first
five months of this year the exportat tons from
England to Brazil of these two classes of mer-
chandse have experienced falling off of f1S0 O00
as compared with the same period of last wear.
Meanwhile the commerce of Brazil with France
and Italy will surely be enlarged. a conse-
quence of the decrease of duties Brazilian
coffee accepted by these two countries; 1t must
be observed, also, that the figures of that de-
crease not final; Brazil may obtain later still
better conditions Tor her principal staple since the
recently signed conventions are merely temporary
Negotatons for a definite treaty are still pending
A newspaper of La Paz. Bolivia says there is no
foundation for the rumor that India rubber is be-
coming scarce A surface OF 4.7OO square miles con-
tanning rubber trees has just been bought from the
Government OF the republic. 1t has been arranged
that laborers shall be imported from the United
factory; The majority of the Ave thousand labor
ef to De To Whom speoa e Te w be be
pronered, In order to induce them to bring over
nently in the Bolivian republic.
Among the many International congresses which
have been and still daily held at the Paris Ex-
position that of the owners of the 'propriete
battle" or improved real estate, has resolved to
form a great international syndicate of defence as
an to the international syndicate OF attack
formed by the collectIvists. The improved real
servative papers. the beast OF burden" of the
French financial system. At the sittings of the
above mentioned congress the German and Italian
delegates. speaking of the income revenue system
enforced in their country said to their French and
other colleagues: Guard you against accepting
that mischievous form of taxation; you would
suffer from It, Sensible people In own countries
are now trying to get rid Of that plague and
turn 10 the old system of taxes practical and so
tudcious, given to France by the revolution of ITS9
Do not abandon IL"
The consular corps of the Mexican republic has
entered recently upon a period OF unusual activity
in order to enlarge the trade of Mexico with the
countries OF Central and South America. Success
begins to accompany these efforts. Argentina and
Chill already purchase Mexican tobacco which
will soon be demanded in Hungary and Uruguay
Costa Rica and Nicaragua using Mexican tex
tile fabrics 70 large extent Guatemala imports
cocoa from Iabasco and cereals from Chiapas II
Is In order 70 furnish greater financial accommo-
dations. TO the developing trade and industry OF
Mexico that an agricultural bank 'banco agr-
cola. Is about to be founded in the capital OF the
republic. II is designed more especially 10 assist
the agriculturists, who could get small accommo-
dations from the ordinary banks; and this was the
wealth OF Mexico has developed itself.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
TREATS HIS FRIENDS; SHOOTS HIMSELF.

Edward Sexton, of this city, committed suicide
at the Columbia Cafe in Martine-ave, White
Plains at 5 O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Sexton
short time ago took place bartender for his
cousin, William Maoney, at Irvington. He went
into the Columbia Cafe and invited James Reilly.
the proprietor and several others to drink with
him Drinks were served, and almost at the
moment Sexton, who was standing in front Of the
bar pulled revolver OF j IS hip pocket, placed
the Tnuzzle against his left temple and fired. 1t
was all done quickly that those with him
unable to prevent it. Sexton died instantly He
was thirty-fve years old and unmarried.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
THIEVES CAMP IN THE HOUSE THEY ROB

Besides robbing the house of Henry Pierson. at
No. Stratford Place. Newark. thieves camped
in the house for about twenty-four hours. The
family is at Asbury Park for the summer, and. as
the house Is in a central residential section. the
police are supposed to look after 1T. The robbery
Is believed TO have been committed on Wednesday;
The house had been thoroughly ransacked, and
silverware. clothing and money worth about 800
had been carried off.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
STRUCK HIM WITH A FAN.
JUSTICE DID NOT THINK THIS WAS A GROUND
FOR DIVORCE.

Alleging cruel treatment from his wife. Clara
William H. Church. elderly looking man, OF No
200 Lefferts Place. yesterday asked for separation
from her before Justice Mattice, in the supreme
Court He married her in September 1897. he being
a Widower with one child. According to Mr.
Church's story, his wife developed a disagreeable
temper and frequently struck him. 1t is said that
she had intense hatred for her stepdaughter and
complaint was in the allegation that she sympa-
thized with and defended Martha Place, who killed
her daughter. , -
Miss Church, who put on the stand to cor
roborate her fathers statements, was asked with
what Mrs. Church hit her husband.
with a fan" replied the girl. , . .
IT don't think l will grant this separation, said
Justice Mattice. There does not seem to be
enough evidence"
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
F. A. EHRETs SUIT AGAINST HIS WIFE

By consent OF Dittenhoefer, Gerber & James. at
torneys for the plaintiff and Howe HummeI at
torneys for the defendant Justice Fitzgerald In
the Supreme Court. yesterday directed that the ac
ton brought by Frank A Ehret against his wife
Frances H. Ehret should be tried before a referee
ana appointed Vernon VI. Davis to hear and deter
mine the issues and report to the Court. The only
papers MED are the consents and order of refer
enee and II Is not stated whether the action is for
an absolute divorce or a separation
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
ROcHELLE PARK POsTOFFTCE ROBBED.

Hackensack. Aug. "a CSpeeIaD-Burglars entered
the Rochelle Park postofice last night and stole
about $3.50. They forced open the safe and took
S1S5 worth of stamps and $50 IN cash and then
visited the living apartments OF Postmaster p ;
McMullen. where they secured two dozen solid sii-
yer spoons a gold psnhOlder and several small
articles. AIR McMullen aroused. but the rob
hers ASCaped
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
TO DRILL WITH MODEL SIEGE GUNS

Colonel David f. Austen, OF the 18th Regiment. is
anxious to have an addition 10 the Sumner-ave
armory, in order that there may be proper place
Tor drilling with the big model siege guns. He ap-
peared before the Armory Board yesterday and
asked Tor an appropriation of S22O 900 for the pro-
p posed Improvement. The colonel has made plans to
S Two moaeI Siege guns, which to be forty
LEI iO'is Inc Board appointed committee,
sisIh6 or commissioner Kearny and General James
McLeer oaL Gommiaandant OF the Second Brigade. to
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
PUGH CALLS 1T SELF-DEFENCE.
ENTERS PLEA OF NOT GUILTY AGAINST CHARGE
OF MURDER.

Benjamin Pugh. the negro who shot and in
stanty killed John TietJen, white waiter. in the
restaurant at No. 1,710 Fulton-st., Brooklyn, on
Thursday in quarrel over the payment for an
order, arraigned yesterday charge of
murder In the first degree before Magistrate Teale
in the Gates-ave. police court When Pugh arrived
at the police court crowd, which had collected
outside of the building, hooted at him. His law
yer entered plea of not guilty, and Magistrate
Teale set the examination for this morning. Pugh
then taken to the Raymond Street Jail
AS he going out of the court some one asked
him why he committed the murder. and Il Is al
legged that he replied II thought colored man
had much right to defend himself white
man"
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
ENGLEWooD's TAX RATE TOO HIGH.

MEETING TONIGHT TO TAKE MEASURES TO cns-
RECT ASSESSMENTS N THAT CITY
A call for meeting OF the citizens Of the ely
of Englewood y. J., signed by Donald Aaczay'
Abram De Ronde. Clinton H. Blake Abrsn Tai-
man and Nfessrs Beattie. Gross. Gulnac and others
has been issued for tonight at the Council CnaIn-
hers 10 take into consideration the assessed val-
tfons in the city which. 1t is generally conceded.
are far in excess Of the property in the other vi
Comfy 1t is said that the Assessors in EngeTood
are assessing property at its full value On forced
sale while in other places the assessment Is Al tAs
lowest POSSIBLE sum On this basis II Is clainled
that EngIewOod pays far more than its Just proper
ton of the county tax
The object Of the meeting Is to appoint com,
mittee and employ counsel TO obtain a rairer anl
more equitable valuation. even n il makes necessary
a complete reassessment Of the entire county. a,
present Englewood is paying more than one-nillt
of the entire county tax. which has reacnec s1cn
serious proportions as to threaten 70 rnjlre tae
place.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
STILL AGAINST BRYAN.
UNION COUNTY GOLD DEMOCRATS WILL
VOTE FOR MKINLEY

Elizabeth. Aug. "a (speciaD.-The Gold Democrats
OF Union County who repudiated William Jennings
Bryan and his financial heresies in 1886 are as
tagonistfc to the Democratic candidate this year
as they were then. They intend this time as the
most effective rebuke to Bryansm, 70 cast their
ballots for Mckinley and Roosevelt
This Is the opinion OF Controller A. B. Carlton
OF this city who one OF the leaders In the re-
volt by the Democrats against Bryan four years
ago. Mr. Carlton said to a Tribune reporter tha,
he intended TO vote for Mckinley. and 80 far as
he had been able TO learn all the Gold Democrats
OF Union County who boIted Bryan in 1856 would
THIS year do the same thing. The financial Issue
Mr. Carlton contends, Is just as prominent now
Al was then and there j. no Independent Demo
cratic ticket IN the field there is nothing left for
the Sound Money Democrats TO do but vote Tor the
Republican Presidential electors
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
CONFLICT OF AUTHORITY.
DISAGREEMENT AS TO THE RIGHT TO ERDc7
NEW SCHOOL. BUILDINGS.

Englewood, Aug "a CspeciaD.-Ths erection Of the
two new schoolhouses IN Englewood IS matter
over which there IS much speculation AZ present
Roth the Common Council and the Board OF Edu-
cation claim this right, and have become involved
IN a dispute over the matter
In April last appropriation or sooooV was voted
for the erection OF two new schooIhouses- AT the
time it was generally supposed that the Board OF
buildings but the Common Council asserted tnar 10
has the right under the new city cnarter, and ap-
humber a Committee School Sites.
This action aroused the School Board, and last
night IL held meeting behind closed doors, and rs
action although it was awaited with interest has
not been divulged-
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
A SIMILARITY.

From The Colorado Springs Gazette.
Who's that great. big. strappins man over
there?''
That's Jack Hardmussie, the athlete"
And who's that little, dried up. weak iooAihS
man beside him.
That's his fathe-."
Quite difference between EN-
Yes. and vet the father is a good deal of mod
Samson
Impossible, In what way?''
His strength is in his heir
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
CONCERTS IN THE PARKS.

Band concerts are to be given this afternoon in
Prospect, Fort Greene and Winthrop parks. To-
morrow there will be concert in Prospect Park
only. The following programme will be given by
the 18th Regiment Band in Prospect Park to-day
Introduction. Hail Columbia
March, 'Semper Fidelis .Sousa
Overture The Merry Wives Of Windsor .Ncola
Cornet solo, I'll Trovatore'' Verdi
William Griffin.
Ballet music from ''Feramors' Rubnsein
Grand Morceau, ''Barcarole Characteristiqus'
DR.. G. E. Conterno
"Reminiscences Of Rossini Arranged by Godfrey
Duet, Il Would That My Love-. .Mendessohn
Concert waltz, Fleurs de Printemps" Bousque
Selection, Ihe Fortune Teller Herbert
Frae, The Amaranth" Luciano Conterno
The Star Spangled Banner
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
MANY VIEW THE ALABAMA.
HER HULL is scRAPED-sEE RECEIVES A COAT
OF PAINT.

AS the new battleship Alabama lay in Drydock
No 3 In the Brooklyn Navy Yard yesterday she
was the object cf keen interest 20 large number
of visitors. The Alabama bids fair 20 become the
idol OF the Navy. Her lolg sweeping lines
her breadth and depth make her representative
Of marine grace 4n1 power.
Many Of he Visitors had passes from the Gem
1nandants ONCE, and -hsY Toamed over the great
steel leEiathan, viewing at close range her huge
guns: The s-reea sh coat cf slime and IhcSs
which the hull o3 Iha Al9o ANA hal accumulated
IN her trip from the Cramps yard at Philadelphia
was all scraped on yesterday, and coat of
paint all around gave her trim appearance Her
decks were also cleaned.
The Alabama may be fioated out Of drydock to-
day IL the paint is dry enough. It is likely that
her trial trip will take place Monday
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
KAroHEs. KEDDING RINGs ANp RAzORs.

Perth Amboy, Aug. 24.-Richard Lewis. Pole,
was arrested here to-day the charge 0f being
a boarding house thief. He had three watches.
four gold wedding rings and three razors in his
pockets. He also carried bunch Of more than
twenty trunk keys. He Is accused Uf stealing 50
from Frank Petrovsky, a boarder in the same
house That amount in bills of the denominations
taken was found in Lewis's wallet He was held
for examination tO-morroW
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
ORGANIZING A NEW CHURCH.

Another church society is in process of or
ganization in Flatbush. At a meeting held on
Wednesday evening in the house of Mrs. Howard
Z. Sands No. SEA East Thirty-fourth-st., a tenn
porary organization perfected. At present it
is intended TO have the organization strictly unde
nOminational, but a majority OF those interested
MethodiSts
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
WANT GOVERNOR TO RECONSIDER

Montclair. Aug. "a (SpeciaD.-The members o
Company K ID Regiment. N G. n J. assembled
in their armOry this afternoon and turned oVer
their uniforms to the State officers who viii n
turn deliver them 70 the QuartermaSter Ster-CfenerSL
The company disbanded a few days ago oy
Governor Voorhees, The citizens OF Montclair are
endeavoring 10 have the Governor reconsider his
action
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
WORK ON GRAND-sT. BRIDGE.

The Department of Bridges gave notice yester-
day that the contractor for taking down and
placing the present Grand-st. bridge over New
town Creek with a new structure will begin work
on Monday. From that time until the completion
of the bridge and the approaches the crossing
of Newtown Creek there will be impracticable.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
WOMEN OBJECTED TO THE MEETING.

DEMOCRATIC sPELLBINDERs TEMPORARILY OUT
OF EMPLOYMENT IN JERSEY CITY
The inaugural mass meeting for Hudson County
arranged by the Democratic State Committee TO
take place on Thursday night at Jersey and New
ark aves Jersey City was not held. and the
Democratic spellbinders who were prepared and
ANXIOUS 10 a1raigu the Republican Administration
went home disgusted-
The trouble was all caused by women The COM
mittee had arranged TO give series OF srereOprcon
nicrures in addition to the oratOry. and a Mr
Weaver was engaged to erect the canvas and pro-
vide the stersopticOn- He hand early vita
a nArn1it but when he started raise his canvas
in front of a tenement house a number OF the
women tenants appeared and objected 20 having
their view and air shut on unless they were recon-
nensed TO the extent OF one months rent eacn
T-be women were obdurate. and Mr.. Weaver and
the speIIbinders exhausted their eloQuence IN e.
forts TO persuade the women 70 give way. tlna!ly
Mr. Weaver and the orators gave II up, and she
meeting was indefinitely postponed
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
OFFICERS LOOKING ZOE HAZEL.

Elizabeth. Aug. "a (specleD-Proceedings were
begun In the District Court In this city to-day
against Jesse Hazel who has real estate business
here He Is charged with removing 40 feet OF stone
sidewalk from part of the city to another Tor
his own benefit. and without the consent OF the
authorities. officers looking for Hazel, who,
although in business here. lives out o! the city.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
TO FIGHT FREIGHT CLASSIFICATION.
MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION TO PROCEED AGAINST
A SOUTHERN RAILROAD.

SOUTHERN RAILROAD.
The Merchants Association has consulted its
counsel concerning the rights OF shippers who are
members of the association under the new classif-
cation OF the Southern Classification Committee.
effective all the roads operating south Of the
Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River, in
eludlng steamship lines from ports within that
territory TO New-York.
Arthur J. Baldwin. the counsel. has advised the
association that IL had sufficient cause for action
on the ground Of abeness Of the rates. and
that action be brought IN the name OF the associa-
ton against some one road in the Southern terri
tory, op some specific item affected by the new
classification and that the action be brought with
out delay before the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion az Washington Papers are being prepared in
as possible,
The Southern Classification Committee made q
classification which went into effect on June l Of
this year, which was an advance in rates upon
about 200 articles.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
GAINED HIGHEST HoNORs AND DIED.

Elizabeth. Aug "A (SpeciaD--Clarence Wanna
maker, oc the brightest pupils in Public School
No. of this city, died yesterday from Illness
brought on, is believed. by excessive study.
He fourteen years old, and graduated with
the highest honors at the annual commencement
of the school.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
THE REV. JOHN O. DERRNGEB DEAD.

Ocean Grove. Aug. "a CspecaD.-The Rev. John
Christian Derringer. a retired Methodist preacher
of New-York, died suddenly to-day Of pneumonia.
at his summer home, No. "a Pitman-ave. He was
sxty-four years old. and had been I'll only twenty
four hours.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
NEW JERSEY NEWS.
TRYING TO REGAIN CONTROL.
RuMoR THAT EX-SENATOR JAMES SMITH
IS MAKING A POLITICAL MOVE.

Former United States Senator James Smith is
said to be planning to capture the Essex County
Democratic Committee and get ful control OF the
organization. In the charter election campaign
Smith lost his grip and confessed defeat 20 Mayor
Seymour who secured the denomination for Mayor
easily in spite OF the efforts Of Smiths partisans.
Colonel z. L. Price. the leader Of the Seymour
faction. is recognized as able and resourceful
politician and he will oppose the attempt TO make
the committee subservient to Smith.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
TIE FEMININE WORD.

From The Philadelphia Press
Mrs. Blugore-Mav Enchance says she hears
there's Russian count coming here this summer.
Miss Hyupp-Of course. then, she's just crazy -
learn the Russian language
Miss Blugore-Oh! She says she knows alreacy
how 10 say yes and that's enough
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25


the middle Of September
Ex-senator George H. Large. OF Hunterdon
County said yesterday that if the Democrats In
that county would fight hard after their party
nominations have been made as they do before
pect this year Of being successful there than they
had in 1873 and 1885, when. for the only times IN
ators were elected. But the trouble is. Mr..
nominations they yOt quit lighting among themselves
and proceed fight the Republicans with all their
as the three cornered fight for State Senator is
g%wg asVe Sore spots whoever Wins but if they do
not. the exception will be one OF those rare occa-
The Republicans Of Sussex County are inclined
to nominate ex-Assembyman William P. Coursen
as their candidate for State Senator. They say
Haf m is T evde3Ged by Is Re aet ha Se Was eece
three times in succession as a member of the As
nate. Mr. Coursen can.
The Democrats Of Somerset County are talking
Of nominating Peter Hall. Of Neshanic for the
Assembly. but present he is not inclined
fSnsider the the mater matt SeTouSy m as frends ntimats
that Edward Everett Cooper will be renominated
served two terms in the Assembly. He was elected
Iast year oy a pIuratty OF Z - over Du -Four ms
is out of politics for the present
The Republicans of Cumberland County expect
that the starting up OF the glass factories In
Bridgeton will be Of great assistance TO their
ticket in the present campaign and they promise
TO give good account of themselves in November.
The fact that the Labor party of Mddlesex Coun-
ty expects put a candidate for State Senator In
the field is said TO be worrying the Democrats OF
that county. 1t may be just we'll for the Re-
publicans not to conclude that this feature Of the
campaign will not affect their vote. According 10
excellent Republican authority. the necessity for
nominating the strongest candidate they find
never greater than it is now.
Senator Reed. chairman Of the Somerset County
Republican Committee attended the conference of
County Committee charmen at Trenton the other
day. He did not bring away rosy a view of the
situation in the State brought by
other county Chairmen. but he confident that,
in spite of the fact that the trust issue which
Democrats were vigorously pushing in Morris.
Somerset, Sussex and Warren counties, the Re
publicans would carry the State by handsome
majority
The return of Colonel Samuel D. Dickinson who
arrived in Jersey City from Europe yesterday is
regarded the signal for work to begin all along
the Republican lines in Hudson County. The Colo
mel given hearty welcome by a number OF
friends the pier of the steamer Kaiser Frederick
in Hoboken.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
NEW-JERsEY POLITICAL NOTES.

Chief Clerk Browning OF the House OF Repre-
sentatives has informed the Republicans Of Cam
den County that he hopes to secure the services OF
Senator Beveridge Of Indiana. for the opening OF
the campaign in the Ist Congress District about
the middle of September.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-25
FROM STATE HEADQUARTERS.
INCIDENTS IN THE REPUBLICAN CAM
PATGN IN NEW-JERsEY.

The Speakers Committee OF the Republican State
Committee consists of United States Senator John
Kean. Congressman Charles n. Fowler and former
Sheriff Henry NJ Doremus of Newark
Senator Burrows has been secured for the COM
ing State convention. and Senator Foraker for the
State League convention. Victor B. Dolliver
brother Of the new Senator from Iowa, viii speak
in the With District on September l3 or H.
Chairman Franklin Murphy Of the State Com
mittee is expected to sail from Paris to-day for
New-York, and will be due about September l.
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I Stories and Puzzles Tor little folks. ~

he bursts. and then we will be rid OF him
altogether
lack thanked God and on he went. It
was not long now untfl he reached the
borders OF Scotland. and coming in there
no saw great wood.
Now" says the mare and the bear.
"this wood must be our hiding place"
And what about me2'' says Jack.
For you. Jack says she. you must
push on and look for employment. The
castle Of the King OF Scotland Is near
by, ana rnis- y5l will be likely to get
employment there. but first / must
change you into an ugly little hookedy-
crookedy fellow, because the King OF
Scotland has three beautiful daughters
and he won't take into his service such
a handsome fellow like you, for fear his
daughters would fall in love with you"
Then the mare put her nostrils TO
Jacks breast and blew his breath out OF
him, and at last Jack was turned into
an ugly little hookedy-crookedy fellow.
Jack" says the mare, before you
go. look into my left ear and take what
you see there"
Out OF the mares left ear Jack took .
little cap.
jack says she, that Is a wishing
cap, and every time you put 1t on and
wish to have anything done. II will be
done Whenever you are In any trouble, -
the marc said. come back to me- and I
win do what can for you, and now
good-by." SO Jack said good-hy to the
mare and to the bear and set OF.
CTo BE continued)