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New-York tribune., 1900-05-02
TO PROTECT NATIVE RACES.
SOCIETY FORMED TO KEEP TRADERS
FROM SELLING THEM LIQUOR.

An organization to be known the American
Society for the Protection OF the Native Races
from the Liquor Traffic, was formed yesterday at
a meeting held in the Church Mission House
Fourth-ave. and Twenty -fourth-st. under the au-
spices Of the Board of Managers of the Church
Temperance Society. Bishop Doane of Albany,
presided, and there present a notable gather
ing of missionaries and others who have been at
tending the EcumenicaI Conference. Bishop Doane
in his opening address said:
We have had our own difficulty with the inner
tribes OF this country, which has shown thar
ntoxicants hindrance the progress of civil
tzatlon We should cooperate with the English
society, which has the same aims as our own and
IN particular try to stop the sending of liquor TO the
Philippine Islands
The Bishop then read letter from Miss Helen
NJ Gould expressing her sympathy with the work
in the following words:
Dear and Reverend Sir: These few lines are to ex-
press my sympathy with the effort protect the
feeble. half civilized OF the world from being
ruined by liquor sent from this country. With the
me, very truly yours, HELEN MILLER GOULD
Bishop Doane paid high tribute to Miss Gould
a beautiful type Of American womanhood. He
then read the Archbishop of Canterbury's letter
indorsing DR.. Battersby. secretary Of the Native
Races and Liquor Traffic Committee of Great
Britain. Dr. Battersby said that his committee
had a great extent Influenced the British Gov
ernment and had extended this influence through
out all OF Europe and ne was here 10 plead with
the Christian people Of this country toward es-
tabshing a similar committee
The Rev Dr.. John A. Patton. from New Heb
rides told OF the ravages the liquor trafic had
NOIhtu dAt4OhS nc anu NI4dt d udTIleF II
had formed 10 the missionary and his work. What
the missionary aCComplishes converting and
making Church members Of the natives the next
steamer with its cargo OF rum undoes" he said. He
closed his address by hoping that this country
would take steps 10 prohibit the sale of liquor 10
the heather.
Sias McBee Editor Of The Churchman." pre-
sented the following resolution which was passed
though not without much discussion some wish
ing the Philippine Islands to be directly mentioned
in the resolution.
This meeting having heard the statements OF
the Rev Dr. Patton and DR.. BatteTsby "a 10 the
work English committee for the protection
Of the native races from the liquor traffic, does
approve the plan form similar committee In
this country and requests the chairman
slider the matter further and arrange for subse
quent meeting for organization
New-York tribune., 1900-05-02
ANOTHER ATTACK REPELLED.

London. May 2-Lady Sarah Wilson. teIe-
graphing from Mafekng April 10. says:
The investment is so close that no runners
have entered or issued forth for ten days
There was a terrific bOmbardment on Aprtl
II. but, with the exception Of destroying some
houses. IL was harmless. The Beers then made
a determined attack the southwestern forts,
which was successfully repUIsed.
The Beers have formed new Iaager on the
south Many horses are dying OF horse sick
ness. Trees are being cut down for fuel. The
garrison IS now eating the ambulance oxen. re-
serving the mules until the last The daily
ration Is now six ounces Of gritty cat bread a
pound OF beef and a quart Of skfIIv
New-York tribune., 1900-05-02
CORRECTION BY DIR. CUYLER.

To the Editor of 1he Tribune
Sir: In your brief report OF my address last even
ing in Carnegie Hall the evils of Importation Of
alcoholic liquors from Christian countries | am
made TO say that English and American mission
aries have gone forth with Bible in one hand and
a rum bottle In the other What | did say was
that ships from Christian lands had often carried
missionaries in their cabins. and rum firearms and
opium holds. Britain and our own
America have held to heather races the Bible
in one hand the bottle in the other: bott
has sent ten perdition where the Bible sends one
% Jesus Christ / the more VeXed by the mad
vertent mistake of your reporter. because portion
Of nv address was devoted TO a hearty euiopv OF
the splendid services Of heroic miSsonarias a nd
no portion of my remarks was more en- thusiasti-
cally received by the audience.
THEODORE l. CI.Yr Err
Brooklyn May l. 1900.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-02
\ VICTORIA CROSS INCIDENT.

London. May IA letter from Sergeant
Parker. who is believed to be one OF those lust
decorated with the Victoria Cross. describing
the Sannas Post disaster. is published to-day.
He says
In galoping from the spruit my gun was over
turned and every horse was shot. I got up with
No gun and remained three hours under
the most terrible fire. In five minutes 7 had
lost two complete detaChments. and only Gunner
Lodge (alsO decorated with the Crosse and my
self were left 10 work the two guns. he AT one
and I at the other. We remained the guns
loading. laying and firing by ourselves and
brought both guns out Of action by ourselves.
We have been recommended for the Victoria
Cross.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-02
TO INCREASE TURKISH CUSTOMS

PROPOSAL TO RAISE DUTIES TO II PER
CENT-ELECTRICAL DEVICES BARRED.
Constantinople, April 3O.-The circular issued
by the Porte relative to increasing the customs
duties states that the raising OF the duties TO IL
per cent is more in the nature OF project than
of decision, as there is invitation TO the
embassies to acquiesce in the plan The circular
maintains that a provisional measure is rem
dered necessary by the exigencies of the inan-
cial situation and requests the embassies to
appoint delegates TO conclude treaties.
An trade has been issued prohibiting the I'M
portation Of all electrical apparatus, including
bells
New-York tribune., 1900-05-02
A HIGH OFFICIAL DISAPPEARS.

Constantinope, April 3O-Isnan Kemal Beg.
we'll known for his rriendliness for Great Britain.
who recently appointed Vail Of Tripoli. an
appointment which is tantamount TO exile. has
mysteriously disappeared. He embarked on
Saturday with the German Colonel Won Rtd-
gisch who is also going to Tripoli for the pur-
pose OF reorganizing the defensive works there.
on board the dispatch boat Fuad. The captain
OF the vessel not having received imperial au-
thorization 10 sail. IsnaiI Kemal Bey and Colo
mel Won Rudgisch landed in the evening
Subsequently the newly appointed Vail disap-
peared, and no one knows his present location.
1t Is believed that he had been planning to
escape abroad with his three sons.
The affair has produced great sensation at
the Yildiz Kiosk, because the flight Of lsnail is
hardly less important than that OF Mahmoud
Pacha, the Sultan's brother-in-law. who dtsap-
peared from ConstantinOple on December IA last
and ii is considered another sign Of the state OF
affairs in Turkey.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-02
To DRIVE OUT FOREIGNERS.

London. May IA dispatch received here
from Cape Town. und5- .0-day's date. SAYS that
Mr. Reitz. Secretary Of State Of the South Afrf-
can Republic. declared to a recent visitor at
Pretoria that not only would every EngIishnau
be cleared out or the State. but also every
American, German or any man OF other na-
uonaltty who was not prepared TO shoulder a
Mauser and fight for the country
New-York tribune., 1900-05-02
HAPPY LITTLE GIRL.

While drinking coffee I visited a celebrated
physician who told me- that my severe head
aches Isnguid feelings and ina bility 10 work
Here caused by The blood being very thick and
sluggish from the use Cf coffee. Since leaving
or coffee and using Postum Cereal Food Coffee
! have recovered my energy. am able 10 work
hard and fee brighter and ha ppier IN every way
'-1Ey wife also uses Postum Food Coffee, without
aug cisa 2reea BILE after effect. she feels strength
eneL and iDyigorated with the Postum while. on
the contrary coffee made her weak and nervous.
We also give il 70 the little girl every morning.
and il would be q hard matter 10 find another
child as bright and healthy and happy as she is
We are great believers in Postum H A Beck
WIN. Z Pembroke =. J.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-02
MEETING FOR BUSINESS MEN.

Many business men have been disappointed at
their inability attend the regular sessions OF
the Conference. and at their request meeting will
be held in old Trinity Church 1915 p. m. to-
morrow. Bishop Potter is expected to conduct the
service and the speakers invited are Canon Ed
raords OF Exeter England; Robert F. Peer and
the Rev. DR.. John G. Patton OF New-Hebrdes.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-02
DISEASED CATTLE AT LIVERPOOL.

ANIMALS WITH FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE
LANDED FROM SOUTH AMERICAN VESSELS
Liverpool May Two cattle boats from the Rio
de IA Plata with 900 bullocks and 200 sheep arrived
IN the Mersey this morning, all the animals being
affected with the foot and mouth disease
Although the order prohibiting the importation OF
Sou+h American cattle came into operation to-day.
the Board of Agriculture permitted the landing OF
ne animals which were Immediately slaughtered.
their heads and feet being buried az sea
New-York tribune., 1900-05-02
TO PUBLISH sPION KOP REPORTS
LANsDOwNE's MESSAGES TO ROBERTS
THE COST OF THE WAR

London, May I'm the House Of Commons to-
day the Parliamentary Secretary Of the War
Office. George Wyndham. announced that under
the exceptional circumstances OF the case he
proposed 10 lay the table Of the House the
telegraphic correspondence between the Secre-
tary Of State for War, the Marquis OF Lans-
downe. and the commander Of the British troops
In South Africa, Lord Roberts. with reference
TO the publication Of the Spion Kop dispatches
Replying TO a question on the subject. the
Financial Secretary 70 the Treasury R ". Han
bury. said the cost Of the war up 10 March 81
was f23 go 600
New-York tribune., 1900-05-02
APPOINTMENT OF PROF. KENT HELD UP,

APPOINTMENT OF PROF. KENT HELD UP.
Minneapolis Mimi. May THE recent appoint
rnent by the Turkish Government OF Professor D.
A Kent Of Anes, Iowa. to newly created place
similar to that of the Secretary Of Agriculture In
this country has apparently been held up by the
present diplomatic difficulties between Turkey and
the United States. Kent was recommended by
Secretary Wilson the request or the turkish
Government through its Minister at Washington
He was informed OF his appointment. and told that
definite instructions would follow They nave not
New-York tribune., 1900-05-02
MORE PRISONERS AT ST. HELENA.

jamestown. st. Helena. May The British
auxiliary transport Bavariari has arrived here
from Cape Town with 1899 Boer prisoners AL
are in excellent health. They viii be landed as
quickly possible, although the wharves are
blocked with stores owing 70 the insufficient
transport inland.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-02
READY FOR AN ADVANCE
Continued from first page.

reinforced lately by more Rhodesians. seems to
be advancing again
British recOnnoitring party fell into the
hands OF the Beers near WfndsOrtOn.
The German steamer KONG April % landed
a quantity Of war materials for the Beers at
Beira and embarked quantity Of TransvaaI
wool
Lord Lansdowne, replying In the House OF
Lords yesterday 10 question regarding warm
clothing for the troops. read this dispatch from
Lord Roberts:
There is no necessity 10 appeal for warm cloth
Ing. Some corps have received more than they
require, and all will be amply provided for as
soon as the numerous cases OF clothing and
comforts OF various descriptions can be brought
here from the base.
According TO a dispatch from Lourenco
Marques there are one Thousand British residents
yet remaining in the Transvaal but they are
to be expelled Immediately.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-02
TO DISCUSS MEANS OF PRESERVING RE
SUITS

There will be a gathering OF the officers Of the
various mission boards represented at the Con
ference az 20 a. n. to-day. in the Central Presby-
terian Church. for the purpose of discussing the
best means OF preserving the good results of the
Conference. l. IS not positively known that any
thing tangible viii grow o1t Of the meeting in the
form of resolutions but 1t Is said that such may
be the case.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-02

QUEEN TO VISIT IRELAND AGAIN
London. May 2-'"The Daily Express says 1t
learns that Queen Victoria has definitely de-
cided to spend six weeks of her holiday IN the
summer OF 1901 in Ireland
New-York tribune., 1900-05-02
CONCESSIONS TO BRITISH SYNDICATE
GRANTS TO WORK VALUABLE GOLD FIELDS L
RUSSIA GIVEN BY THE CAR

London May 2.-The ST Petersburg correspondent
Of The Daily Express says:
Emperor Nicholas has granted 10 BRUSH sy ndi. &
co+ variable concession TO work gold fields, eight
tho1eard square miles in area, in the Nertschlnsk
region OF siberia. The fields which are the CzaI ;
r1,,ara 1roDerty have hitherto been worked under
In diraction Of his private Cabinet he relIsed
he French and German overtures anc accepted the
LAM
New-York tribune., 1900-05-02
pLNGHAMTON. ELMIRA. RUFFALO.

,-avy trains on the Erie. Meals a Ia in
"a - smoking cars all day New coaches and
beautiful new parior Through by daylight.
Scenery fasc!na tlns %
New-York tribune., 1900-05-02
IN THE FIELD.

RIVAL TO KRUPP IN THE FIELD.
Berlin. May Works for the manufacture OF
arr,or pate will be constructed near kiel 70 com
nete with Herr Krupp. Prominent sh'pouI'ueiS
are interested in the undertaking
New-York tribune., 1900-05-02
GHE CONFERENCE ENDS.
GREAT SATISFACTION FELT
OVER IT'S MANAGEMENT.

DELEGATES SCATTER TO ALL FAhis
OF THE WORLD. CONFIDENT THAI
GOOD RESULTS WILL FOLLOW
SOME CONFERENCE sTArIsIi'S o.
n.Ierate. pre.ent. nbouf- ZEN
,FissFcrarx boards and socfeues 1ho
cn,ries and colonies represented co
ratestanf denominations repro 10
sen,e1: an 1.:hieh the conference was In q
session. rrnceftnr. held mot count
r.rHE,ycr.Ee attendance. about Io'OOo
n.rses of the Conference. about. . -S4l.eoe
The great EcumenicaI Conference IS ended
r,s closing session was held last night That 1t
ras heen 2 marked success IN point Of at
tendance ard sustained interest is apparent
That Il will have adequate and worthy results
few doubt.
Il marked by several distinct FEATURES
each Of which appealed with peculiar force to
different classes Of persons, but the most strik-
ing. perhaps was the general desire expressed
10 leave doctrinal differences in abeyance while
measures for the relief Of physical suffering
rushed and until the heather have absorbed
e. least the basic principles OF Christianity
Seven meetings were held on the closing day
and the Conference broke up amid numberless
expressions OF the most hearty satisfaction.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08
BLOOD POISON.
Eruptions, Sore Throat, Eat
ing Sores, Ulcers
Bone Pains.
A Specific Cure Found in 6. B. b.
a Trial Bottle Free.

1t Is especially the deep-seatcd, OBJ
stinate cases that Is. 3. Il. cures. AZ
ter doctors and patent medicines have
failed.
b. b. B. cured *. P. b. Jones. AT
lanta. Ga, of blood poison, had copper
colored eruptions all over his body, ex-
cruclating aches and pains. falling of
the hair, sore throat. His troubles re-
sisted the treatment Of the most noted
doctors, yet he was completely cured
by ten large bottles of Botanic Blood
Balm (B. b. b.. Robert Ward, NIaxey
Ga. suffered from secondary and ter
tiary syphilic blood poison, face and
shoulders Il mass of corruption and
sores began to eat into skull bones
eleven large bottles of b. Il. 3. COM
pletely cured him. These are severe
cases. If you Nave the slightest touch
of syphilitic blood poison. such as p!m-
pies. eruptions. bone pains. swollen
glands. Itching skin. falling hair or
scrofulous sores, you had better take
five or six large bottles of b. b. B. to
clean the poison out before 1t gets
worse as it is bound to do.
Large bottles for sale by druggists
and Burrow Martin &c Co.. Norfolk.
for 81. or six bottles. Gull treatmen)
So. So sufferers may test 3. b. b. n
trial bottle given away free of charge.
Address Blood Balm Co., Mitchell
street, Atlanta, Ga Describe your
trouble and we will give free personal
medical advice.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08
Exports TO Hawaii.

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot)
Washington. D. c., May 7.-Commis-
sioncr Wilson. of the Internal Revenue
Bureau. has issued instructions to COL
lectors to the effect that from and after
June IA. 1900. the following articles,
manufactured or produced in the United
States cannot be exported to the Ter
ritory of Hawaii in bond without the
payment of tax nor with the benefit of
drawback as therefore,:
Distilled spirits. stills and worms, to-
bacco. snuff, cigars and cigarettes.
fermented liquors. playing cards. oleo-
margarine. mixed flour, proprietary ar
ticles. medicines. bottled wine and all
other products named in schedule b, of
the war revenue act of June 10, 1898.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08
eovernmen. by Injunction.
(By Telegraph to virginlan- Pilot)

(By Telegraph to Virginlan- Pilot)
New York. May samuel Gompers
president OF the Federation of Labor,
addressed the striking cigarmakcrs in
Bohemia Hall to-day and advised them
to disregard the injunction issued by
Judge Freedman. which prohibits them
from picketing or attempting in any
way to deter others from taking their
places, and enjoins sympathizers from
giving financial MD for the purpose Of
continuing the strike.
Mr.. Gompers declared with many
dramatic gestures that rather than
obey Justice Freedman's injunction he
would gladly. freely, willingly lay
down the little life he had left"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08
A Batch of Nomlnators.

(By Telegraph to virginlan- Pllot.)
Washington. May THE President
to-day sent the following nominations
to the Senate:
James c. McNally, OF Pennsylvania,
now Secretary of Legation and Consul
General at Guatemala City. to be Con-
sui General of the United States at that
place; Edward d. Winslow, of Illinois,
now ConsulGeneral at Stockholm,
Sweden. to be Secretary of the Lega-
ton and Consul General of the United
States at that place; Henry Bordewich.
of Minnesota, now Consul at Christi
ania. Norway. to be Consul General at
that place; Benjamin II. Ridgely, OF
Kentucky. now Consul at Geneva, to be
Consul at Malaga. Spain: Richard NJ
Bartleman, of Massachusetts. now
Consul at Malaga. to he Consul at Ge-
neva Everett L. Bailey. of Illinois, to
be Consul at Ensencda, Mexico.
John NJ. Oatt to be postmaster at
Honolulu, Hawaii
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08
An Editor AssassInated.

(Ry Telegraph to virgInian-Pilot.J
Gibara, Province of Santiago de
Cuba, May 7.-Senor Albert. editor of
the Don Claridades. was shot and kill
ed instantly by an unknown assassin
at the theatre last night.
Alberti was an active politician, and
his paper recently has been crlticising
the action of the American officials.
particularly the election orders.
Hidalgo, who killed Captain Smith.
collector Of this port, In January, was
editor of the Don Claridades.
Albert had received threatening let
tiers which he ridiculed in his paper
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08
LATEST TELEGRAPH CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE
DEWEY AT MEMPHIS.
TENNESSEEANS GIVE HIM A
NOISY WELCOME.
(By Telegraph to virglnian- Pilot)

(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot)
Memphis. Tenn, May 7.-Memphis
went Dewey wild to-day and the city
liant admiral and his wife. The climax
of the days festivities was a gorgeous
flower parade this afternoon. which
passed through the principal streets
and received the plaudits OF thousands
OF enthusiastic citizens and visitors. 1t
was a beautiful, clear day and the city
was In gayest holiday attire.
Promptly at the appointed time the
boom of n cannon announced the pa
rade was ready to march.
The carriage in which Admiral and
Mrs. Dewey rode was drawn by four
horses and was decorated In the ma
tlonal colors.
The parade was led by Arnold's band
followed by q squad of sixty school
boys. Then came the admiral and Mrs
Dewey and their cscorting carriages.
Next in line came the white uniformed
school boys in battalions. The students
section was followed By the military
display In which Confederate veterans
we're loudly cheered along the entire
line of the march. Then came the flower
parade.
The conspicuous feature in the pa
rade was Uncle SAM" who received
the place of honor. Following Uncle
Sam tally hos. brakes and coaches came
In order. The Oliver Perry Chapter of
the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton rode in a tally-ho representing
the flagship Olympia. Sarah Law
Chapter of the Daughters Of the Con-
federasy rode in n beautifully deco
dated tally-ho. The Hermitage Chap
ter, d. A. r.. rode in q T-cart with
white and blue decorations. The Wa
tauga Chapter of the D. A. r. was re-
presented by three vehicles, two two
horse T-carts and one two-horse Ian
dau. The whole formed one of the most
brilliant panoramas ever witnessed in
Memphis.
After reviewing the parade. which
was two miles long. Admiral Dewey
was escorted TO the auditorium, where
reception. rendered by the represen-
tative negroes, was held. The Admiral
talked pleasantly and freely with many
of the colored men. and evinced much
interest in their condition.
Tonight the Admiral and party at
tended the theatre. and later full
dress ball in their honor at the Grand
Opera House.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08
A SERIOUS FIRE.
A BIG ATLANTA FURNITURE
PLANT DESTROYED.
(By Telegraph to Virginian-P ilot)

(By Telegraph to Virginian Pilot)
Atlanta. Ga. May 1.-The factory OF
the Ware Furniture Company. one of
the largest manufacturing plants of
Its kind In the South. just outside the
city limits. was burned this afternoon.
Forty cottages occupied by people en-
ployed In the factory were destroyed,
many of the families losing all their
effects. Several hundred thousand feet
of hard wood lumber was also burned.
William Dickinson, Il fireman, was
badly burned, and Thomas Warner was
carried from one OF the burning cot
tnges in an unconscious condition. The
loss to the factory and on the cottages
will be about 100000, with insurance
about one half.
This was the most serious fire At
lanta has had for years. and the entire
department was sent out. "A high wind
was blowing, and the inflammnble ma
ture of the buildings made the fire.
mems task almost hopeless from the
start. The spread of the flames was so
rapid at one time that one company of
firemcn were compelled to abandon u
hose cart. which was burned.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08
Stripping Car RepaIrers.
(By Telegraph to virglnian-Pilot.

(By Telegraph to VirginianPilot)
Buffalo, NJ Y. May THE striking
car repairers of the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western Railroad tonight
semi officially announced that If the
company did not come to terms with
It's men at once the strike would extend
on the line. AS given out. the pro-
gramme is 10 call out the men in the
big locomotive shop of the company at
East Buffalo; also the switchmen in the
East Buifa1o yard. There was also
talk Of extending the strike down the
line of the Buffalo division. The car
repairers of the Erie will submit their
new demand to the division superinten-
dent tomorrow. 1t was stated to-
night that the Erie switchmen are
ready TO go out in aid of the car re-
pairers on twelve hours notice. The
Lehigh Valley men have not yet
reached an agreement.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-08
RUSSIA And CHINA.
SERIOUS FRICTION IN THE PRO
VINCE OF MANCHURIA.
(By TELEGRAPH TO VirgInian- Pilot.1

London. May s.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent OF the Times says:
Reports have reached here of serious
friction between the Russians and the
Chinese in Manchuria, on the Russian
railway construction route. In one
case a detachment of thirty-five Chi
nese soldiers shot the Russian captain
of ten Cossacks who were doing police
duty. The Cossacks attacked and pur-
sued the Chinese. cutting them down.
The Russian Government sent n
complaint to Pekin. demanding the
punishment of the highest Chinese Off
Gals Of the district. China compiled.
There have been several murders and
mutations OF Russian engineers by
Chinese brigands"