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election as Governor by substantial ma
jority.
The total vote in Chicago was: Mckinley,
$50. go: Bryan, 172524; Woolley, 1885: Debs,
5,022; Barker, 1S9; Maloney, 295; Ellis, 30.
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Mr5. Sarah NJ. Eees'ing,
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Tenn. writes I am Al
years old, AMI for three
years had suffered with a
severe for-i of Cancer on
my jaw. whichthc doctors
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than six months. Iaccept-
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and had given up all hope
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when my druggist. know
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began to heal. to the surprise of the physicians.
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New-York tribune., 1900-08-24

sufficient rain in most districts The tobacco
crop was large, and the growing sugar crop. If
present conditions are maintained, will nearly
double the crop Of last wear Large areas Of
land are being planted, and extended improve
ments in many ways are projected. Under these
conditions of agriculture, labor finds employ
ment at remunerative prices. American and
English capital is being largely invested in this
industrial development of the island. The con-
struCtiOn of railways under former charters the
development Of mines, the cuItiva ton of fruits
on most extended scale the re-esta blishment
Of sugar properties and the esta abHshrnent Of new
estates on the most modern and approved bases
all tend 10 create state of affairs that not only
supplies the labor Of Cuba to-day with employ
ment, but is fun OF promise for the future.
Cuba. unlike Porto Rico. and, though in less de-
gree, unlike the Philippines, is not a populous
country There are to-day in Cuba virgin
forests that have never been traversed by civil
lied man There is an immense area Of virgin
soil rich the world affords, in a climate un-
surpassed, that would yield 10 labor and 10
capital as large and certain returns any unOc-
cupied field on the continent
It is sometimes suggested that more people
and more capital would Immediately enter Cuba
and rapidly develop all Of its great possibilities
but for the apprehension that political Difficult
ties may disturb It's progress This IS lost ap-
prehension. The Cubans are. for the most part
serious MINDED people ana make welcome
every element Of growth and enterprise that es-
tablishes itself in the island They desire peace
and a full share Of prosperity Cuba is. geo.
graphically and COmmeE cially, near 70 the
United States This Government has guaran-
teed g sta bic government and absolute paCidCa-
tion Of the island and I know Of no country
where property rights and every form OF right
will be more secure than in the island Of Cuba
The sanitary >cOnditisn Of the island-Of vast
concern TO this country. particularly to those
who live in Southern pOrts-has so improved
that il is believed possible now 10 eject yellow
fever. The conduct of this important factor in
our intercourse is under the direction OF the
United States Marine Hospital Service. which
has shown capacity and energy Of the highest
order in dealing with this problem
The cause of education is now we'll advanced,
and the youth of Cuba viii receive every ad
vantage that belongs 10 the daily school life Of
the American boy or girl So, after a trying
and devastating war. every element that favor
ably affects community interests is al work in
Cuba for the maintenance of its health, the edu-
cation OF its youth, and the promotion OF It's
commerce with the United States, which Will
soon grow beyond any former experiences or
preconceived notions ofits value and extent
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
FOR LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING.

me number Of people IN this city who trying
q ne while 70 reduce household cares 10 the
minimum IS greater than most suppose, and is
Constantly increasing. To down the expense
NAa the bother OF al kinds Of domestic service-to
make living simpler. cheaper and more comfortable
lA-s Is the END for which nulttudes striving.
raany q them have found how greatly they
g-e helped II this laudAble purpose by the use Of
80 -cF heating and cooking. At stroke IL
r--ayies them 10 get rid Of much Of the dirt and
,y---F anc expense OF housekeeping. Servants
- mol be numerous, made better nat
&c you keep them, and be dispensed with
st3ketaer more easily. Take the typical case Of
i-s- FAMILY desiring 70 econOniZe. The fash OF
HlaicE IL the morning gives warmth in the gas
s-a+ei and almost without effort coffee and
.ts1Si De- got ready on the gas-range- The head Of
- mouse lunches downtown, leaving MS wife just
ne chance she wants 10 whip up some little dish
- ne gas range for her own lunch Then dinner
=, sct outside. st restaurant boarding house
,.Dtre is Housekeeping reduced 10 simplicity and
9 me seryicea bic gas-fuel which alone makes II
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
ALBERT d SHAW.
COmmander-in-Chief.

Emanuel Friend, Scharn's counsel, Justice Fitz-
gerald. in the Supreme Court yesterday. adjourned
the hearing in the matter Of the writ OF haheas
corpus, by which Scharn seeks to secure his re-
lease, until this morning. In court yesterday
Scharn cool and lf-pOssessed. His steady
nerve and fearless expression under the gaze of the
crowd that gathered in the courtroom was re-
markable- Nettie Harris Scharn's sweetheart, who
in court, much disappointed when she
learned that her lover forced to remain with
the police for another day al least As Scharn
was taken out Of the courtroom he was Joined by
his sweetheart. They talked earnestly for a mo-
ment and left the building together
1t was learned yesterday that when Frederick
scharn was first placed under arrest by Inspector
Harley he told Of a trip Yonkers before going
TO call Miss Harris on saturday evening aScharn
stated that when he left the fat In Second-ave
where his sister was murdered he went 10 Yon-
kers 10 search for named Williams. whom
he had known about two years ago. He did not
find him. He then returned this city and called
on Miss Harris II is this time that the police
have been unable account for. the time between
leaving his home and arriving at the Harris house
II is said that II because of this alleged dis
crepancy that Scharn was committed 10 the Tonbs
The police OF the East Thirty -ffth-st station are
endeavortnE 10 break Scharn's alibi concerning
Saturday night and 10 establish the fact that the
strangling took place soon after Kate Scharn's
return 10 her fiat after she had been at Blooming
dales store. The police think that the last per
son who her alive was Mrs. Bird a widow.
who works al the Eagle pencil works in East Four
teenth-st In spite OF this attempt 10 break
scharns aubi. Edward Murphy. salesman in a
grocery store Third-ave. and Thi-ry-S1XJ1-SC,
declared YESTERDAY that Miss Scharn purchased
pears from him on Saturday between 8 and go
O'Clock Murphy's story is CorrOborated by the
cashier Of the store. Miss Ella Cronin. Murphy
admitted that he might be mistaken as TO the date
which he sold Miss Scharn the fruit. but sJil
thought his first statement correct
a report tha, the day OF the murder woman
living in the neighbOrhOod had seen Scharn and
his sister Quarrelling could not be verified by the
police who believe the story ORIGINATED from gossip
Captain McCluSky, OF the Central Once. who has
been paying especial attention TO the murder nys-
rerv said Yesterday that there had been no report
made TO him of the alleged finding OF a shirt that
was said be important clew IN the case. he
laughed at the story. He went further. and said
that in his opinion the murder was not committed
by woman
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
TESTS OF GUN C4RRI4GEs MADE.
HAY WEATHER PREVENTS FIRING OF
MANY SHOTS AT SANDY HOOK

HAY WEATHER PREVENTS FIRING OF
MANY SHOTS AT SANDY HOOK
The Board Of Ordnance and F7--idcat tions yes,s--
day a Sandy Hook made test of types OF
rapid fire field gun carriages The results were not
OF great importance. men who knew said. and the
Board expected little more The tests were made
with 3-inch guns. but the weather was hazy
many shots were fred. owing 10 fear OF hitting
ships. Little Information about what the test de-
velOped could be obtained
The Board Of Ordnance and Fortihcations left
Pier No ;, East River. AZ o'clock in the morning
on the General Meigs The Board was made up OF
Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles and Brigsdisr
General John NJ Wilson. chief OF engineers, United
States Army. both OF whom came from Washing
ton early yesterday morning Briga gadie-Genera1 A.
r. Burlington. chief Of the Bureau OF Ordnance;
Colonel John L Rodgers, N command at Fort Ham
hton and General Henderson. the civilian member
With the Board went Colonel J. W Barlow. Colo
nel G. L Gillespie Major F s Heath and Captain
Edgar Jadwin- LieutenanJ-Gsneral Miless son
also saw the tests. The experiments were con-
Quoted by the ordnance officers at Fort Hancock.
under the direction OF Captain Ira Mutt. OF that
post The Board held meeting on the General
Megs Soon after ?. II The party returned Gen
eraI Miles and MS son were RUt ashore on Gov
day with the Generals daughter
Lieutenaut-General Miles and rhe oIher members
TO inspect the guns ar the factory there
Mr.. Powell, clerk Of the Board OF Ordnance and
controversy between that Board OF which Lieu
tenanC-Cieneral Miles = president. and the ord
nance Bureau Of which Brlga dlsr-Czsnsral A R
Burlington is chief over the adoption OF new field
gun There might be A difference OF opinion he
explained. but there Is n controversy
A dispatch from Washington, which the Army
officers do not deny. says that the Board OF Ord
nance and Fortincatlon has been conslder1ng a
change from the present type Of field gun OF q
3-2-nCh Calibre 10 3-inch gun Before the Board
had come 70 any decision or the powder chamber
for the proposed new gun had been designed Gen
eral Burlington instructed GrauSE-SCnan OF rnS
Bureau of Ordnance 10 make a new design for a
breech block The officers OF the Bureau had already
designed g new S-inCh gun with the idea OF having
II take the place Of the S-2-l1Cn gun and had
ordered Two hundred guns OF their new type The
Board OF Ordnance and FOrr1uCar10l objected 20
this course, and Secretary Root decided, when the
laid before him that the Board should 90
with its investigations and make test OF guns
submitted oy inventors outside of The Ordnance
Bureau before any award should be made The
tests al Sandy Hook yesterday were OF this char
aCter-
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
TIE ALABAMA N DRYDOCK.
BIG wARsHIP EXPECTED TO GIVE A GOOD
ACCOUNT OF HERSELF

BIG wARsHIP EXPECTED TO GIVE a GOOD
ACCOUNT OF HERSELF.
The battleship Alabama swung into the Navy
Yard from midstream a little after o'clock yes
terday morning, and after some trouble was put n
Drydock No. 8. She will remain in drydock until
Monday or Tuesday, when the mighty warshtp will
receive her formal examination and sea trial
along the Cape Ann coast
During her stay in drydock her hull will be
cleaned and her decks placed in perfect order Her
crew at the present time consists of AS men belong
ing TO Cramps yards at Phtiadelphia, where the
vessel built. Until the battleshp is turned
over 10 the United States Government Captain
r W Sargent OF the Cramps Company, will have
charge of her Yesterday Captain Sargent said:
The Alabama is going to give a glorious account
of herself, and there is not the remOtest doubt Of
her accePtabiity. She is the steadiest ship have
ever handled.
Rear-AdniraI Rodgers. president Of the Board Of
Inspection and Survey, which will pass upon the
vessel, boarded the Alabama as she rested in the
drydock. He made casual inspection of her and
refused 70 say anything wneu he left the vessel.
On her trip from of TompkinsVille. Staten Island,
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24

? m--DeIegstes and friends visit Union stockyards,
by invitation OF Swift & Co.
u1-Reception Of Daughters Of Veterans dr1ll hall,
Masonic Temple Grand war song concert At Col
iseuu1. Wahssh-ave. and Fitteeutn-s- Phlnney's 5
United States Band, of 100 pieces, and Professor
Kstzenberger's chorus Of loo voices. Campfire Of
Army OF the Potomac Campfire OF Army Of the
Tennessee Campfire Of Army ot the Cumberland
Campfire Of Army OF the Mississippi and GUT
Campfire OF Army Of the Frontier.
$50 p u.-Paine spectacle. Battle Santiago"
and gorgeous fireworks display on Lake Front PARK
Electric fountain will play at Lincoln Park llu-
r1inartou Of streets, arches and Court Of Honor.
THURSDAY AUGUST so.
Sunrise salute thirteen guns
10 R.-Adjourned business meetings The encarp-
ueut- Adjourned business meetings of auxiliary
cieties
n-Iutantry cavalry and artillery caanoeuvres and
regiments. Illinois National Guard; lst Illinois Cav
airy and United States troops from Fort sheridan.
?. m.-G=and song concert Coliseum wabash
and F1fJeenth-st- Phnueys United States Band
of 100 pieces and Professor Gabriel RatZenbergers
chorus Of 100 voices.
$50 P m.-Pains spectacle Battle Santiago
and gorgeous fireworks display on Lake Front Park
Electric fountain viii play al Lincoln Park. ulu-t-
nation Of streets, arches and Court OF Honor
FRIDAY. AUGUST 81
$50 rn.-Delegates' excursion Michigan Nil
Eaukee and return OF the whaeback steel steamship
Christopher Columbus
:. u.-Autonaobae parade.
6 P m--Grand song concert Coliseum, wabash
ave and Fitteenth-st Phirney's United States Band
Of 100 pieces, ard Professor Gabriel Katzenbergers
chorus OF 100 voices.
$50 p n--Pain's spectacle Battle Of Santiago
and gorgeous fireworks display on Lake Front Park
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
MURDER STILL A MYSTERY.
SCHARN INDICTED FOR BURGLARY-RE-
PORTED QUARREL NOT VERIFIED
RELEASE PROCEEDINGS
ADJOURNED
ADJOURNED

The Grand Jury yesterday indicted Frederick
Scharn a charge Of burglary in the third degree
Scharn is in the Tombs. held without ball pending
further investigation OF the murder of Kate Scharn
his sister The indictment found the evidence
Of Mrs. Anna Kehoe. who occupied rooms In the
front part of the same floor which the
Scharn apartments. She alleges that on the night
Of July 81 young Scharn stole her watch. The
warrant placed in the hands Of Inspector
Harley who gave it TO Deputy Warden Flynn. OF
the Tombs. In case Scharn is released on a habeas
corpus writ the warrant will be served.
On the application OF representative OF the Dis
trict Attorneys Ohice, and with the consent Of
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
PRESIDENTS TRIP DOUBTFUL.
GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC MEN DIS
APPOINTED BY MESSAGE FROM
Mr. CORTEIYOTJ

Chicago, Aug. pa message from Mr.. Cor
telyou, private secretary 10 the President, TO
William H Harper. announcing that owing to
the pressure of business it was possible that
Mr. Mckinley might be unable TO attend the
thlrty-fourth annual encampment of the Grand
Army Of the Republic. created CONSERVATION
among the Grand Army of the Republic men,
as many of the arrangements and demonstra-
tions were planned with President Mckinley as
the central figure. Chairman Harper. speaking
for the Committee on Arrangements, expressed
deep regret over the matter. He said:
We feel that nothing but business Of the
gravest import TO the Nation is debating the
Presidents course. We can only hope he can
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
ATKINSON DENIES INVITING BRYAN.

z J. Atkinson. Quartermaster-General the
staff Of Colonel Albert d Shaw, Commander-in-
Chief Of the Grand Army Of the Republic expressed
considerable Indignation yesterday over pub
lsbed report that he had invited William Jennings
F9rvao 10 the National Encampment of the Grand
Army at Chicago next week M Atkinson posi-
lively denies that he did He says that the only
source from which invitations TO the encampmeut
car come Is the Committee National Eucamp-
rnent which has its headquarters IN Chicago and
is largely composed Of the municipal officers Of that
CITY Mr. Atkinson also stamps entirely false
the report that there IL any shadow OF pickering
between himself and the Commander-in-Chief,a and
he believes that personal enemy II circulating
such rumors solely IN order TO inJure him.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
WOOD WELCOMED To SANTIAGO.

Santiago. Cuba. Aug 3-Governor-General
Wood arrived here to-day. and was received by
FIVE thousand cheering Cu5ans. who lined the
streets from the wharf 10 the palace where re-
ception. at which the civil authorities were
present, was held The Governor General was
accompanied to Tire palace by mounted escort
and by Cuban bands OF music
Silvestre Rico, much feared bandit. was
killed by Lieutenant MartnO MOncada OF the
Rural Guards last night at SOugO-
The bandits real name was SilvesIrs Busuo-
There were several charges Of horse stealing and
arson against him His death is considered
fatal blow 10 bTigaudage in this district II -
supposed that only few bandits remain az
large
General Wood expresses himself as much
pleased at the evidences OF agricultural improve
ment that he has found during his trip His
plan is 10 remain for three DAYS. and a number
OF banQuets. receptions and balls are IN prepara-
ton
The elections promise 10 60 OF smoothly
There is no yellow fever here
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
TO INVESTIGATE POSTAL TUBES.
NAMES OF COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE PNEUMATIC
SYSTEM

Washington Aug. o (speciaD--It may be re-
rnenbered that in the last session of Congress
there was brisk fight over the pneumatic tube
contracts for the postal service, and charges OF
corruption and extravaganza were made by sew
eraI Representatives Appropriations for the oper-
alton Of the system were continued, however but
as a precauton the following proviso was in
serted in the appropriation law:
For the investigation by the Postmaster-CIeneral
OF the cost Of construction, operation and utility
of all systems OF pneumatic tubes for the trans
mission OF mail including full details OF maps ana
any estimates and proposals as TO the cost OF con-
struction well the cost OF stations and
their operation, and all facts bearing upon the
OF said tubes in connection with the mail
the service should be owned. leased, extended or
discontinued by the Government; also the cost at
which the Government may acquire existing plants
or necessary patents. $4,000.
By virtue Of this act Investigating committee
has been appointed BY the Postmaster-General TO
execute the duties set forth in the above prov!so-
The committee will consist OF J. n. Masten Super
intendent OF Mails Brooklyn, chairman: J. A
Montgomery, Superintendent Of Mails Chicago,
and E ". Alexander The committee is authorized
TO make aminatiOns in al cities where the Ineu-
matte tube system is in operation, and will en-,
ploy such experts and mechanics as may be needed
10 make thorough investigation.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
GARnLNER HE4RING NETT WEEK

Albany Aug Z3-Governor Roosevelt sent word
TO Acknowledgement Davies to-day that he would
be in Albany Saturday. September /. and at that
time would give hearing IN the Executive Cham
Der upon the charges preferred by the City Club
Of New York against District Attorney Gardiner
OF that clty AT this hearing the findings OF Ans
lev Wilcox who heard testimony about the
charges viii be made public and District Attorney
Gardiner or his representative will have an op-
portunity to submit an answer.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
NATIONAL STARCH COMPANY FORMED.

Chicago, Aug. 23.-Announcenent is made OF the
organization OF the National Starch Company.
with capitalization Of s130oo.0oe. of which no.
100000 will be issued. The officers win be ". F
Piel jr president, Of Chicago: T. P. Kingsford and
". H Coles. vice-presidents; j. D. Higgins. secre-
tary and Joy Morton Chicago chairman. The
names OF the directors have not yet been an
nounced. The company will In a sense be a COM
petitor Of the Glucose Company. but only in the
products which are identical 10 the manufacture OF
glucose sugar and corn syTups-
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24

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received their Uptown O1ce. Ne. I2s2 Broa1WAy.
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New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
ROBBED IN SLEEPING car BERTB.

Omaha, Neb-, Aug. Edward E. Balch. assist
ant cashier OF the Omaha National Bank.
saulted in his berth the Chicago and North
western Railroad, near Boone Iowa. early to-day,
and robbed Of Sl50-all the money he had his
person. on the arrival OF the train In the city
ne was removed his home He is still uncon-
scious but probably will recover
Mr. and Mrs Eugene Amoretti, OF this city.
were also robbed OF a small sum. They not
awakened by the robbers
The railway people believe the robber followed
Balch from Chicago where he was calling on bank
eYs YESTERDAY
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
WEDNESDAY. AUGUST %.

Sunrise salute. thirteen guns.
a. Veterans' bicycle race hve miles, starting
AT Washington Boulevard and Hzlsted-st and finish
ing at Garfield Park bicycle
10 a. nl-Meetng OF the Thirty-fourth National En-
campment Of +he Grand Army OF the Republic, at
the Studebaker. Welcome by Mayor Carter H. Har-
r'son, response by Cornmander-in-Chef Shaw. Wei
come on behalf OF the Department OF Illinois. by
Commander Joel ". isongenecker. response by Gen
eral Louis Wagner Convention OF Wonan's Relief
Corps. in Central Music Meeting OF ladies
ot the Grand Army OF the Republic, in Young Mems
Christian Association Hall Meeting Of Daughters
OF veterans. ~ hall No SO, Masonic Temple Meet
tng Of Ladies o. ExPrisoners OF War Association, at
hail No 20. Masonic Temple. Meeting Of National
Association OF Army Nurses Of the Civil War No.
2e. Masoalc Temple. Meeting Of Ladies Of Naval
Reserves, at hall No 613, Masonic Temple. Meet
ing Of Naval Veterans. Handel Hall. Meeting Of
National Association Union sx-PrSoners Of War,
room No 307. County Building
New-York tribune., 1900-08-24
TO GREET sENATOR DEPEW.

A committee Of the Republican Club OF New
ork will go down the bay tomorrow on the
Quarantine boat TO meet Senator Chauncey NJ
Depew, who is returning from Europe on the
steamship New-York Members OF the committee
are Robert c Morris Dr. z. ]. Palmer, William
Brookneld William Leary. John Sabine smith
reception for senator Depew al the Republican
Club Immediately upon his return 10 the city