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New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
SNOW DRAPES THE CITY.
FIRST REAL STORM OF THE WINTER
PROVIDES PLENTY OF WORK FOR
THE STREET CLEANING
BUREAU.

This city was visited by its first snowstorm this
season yesterday. There have been other falls of
snow. but they could not be dignihed by the title
name of snowstorm. over two inches fell between
1886 a. rn when il began TO come down. and 10
D. m when it ceased fall
The snowfall was considered sufficiently heavy
TO permit the awarding of the magnum of wine to
the first person to reach the McGOwans Pass
Tavern in a sleigh this season. The winner was
John J. Quinn. the superintendent of the Speed
way. He set out IL 30 o'clock with his bay geld
ing Wildman before the cutter. and. although he
weighs go pounds and the runners smote sparks
from the pavement they dragged along. the
journey made IN ten minutes.
Nothin- done toward clearing the streets
YESTERDAY. but the Street Cleaning Department did
a little work in the downtown district last night.
The inspector, Mr.. stanton, said last night
that Commissioner NagIe had ordered the con-
tractors. the Uvade Asphalt Company. to get three
thousand men and three thousand carts at work
this morning. The snow, he said. was quite heavy
in Fifth. Sixth and Eighth aves- and in the side
streets. In some places. he said, it was three
inches deep He thought that more than thirty
six hours will be required 10 clean the streets.
Commissioner Nagle. he said, would be ON duty at
o'clock this morning, and the machinery of the
contractors will be moving in full force at o'clock
The storm which arrived here yesterday was an
extensive one. came up from the southwest and
extended from the East Gulf Coast nOrthward to
the lakes Its centre last night was near Cape
Hatteras In the Northern States the moisture
ern States in the form of rain.
Yesterday afternoon it was raining as far North
Atlantic City. 1t is expected that northwest
wind will drive the storm on to-day. The tenn
perature will be lower and there will be fresh to
brisk winds There little wind yesterday and
the snow was dry. The ground in good condf-
ton receive the snow, Il thoroughly
chilled. In the country the ground as hard as
a rock
The snowfall was steady. and had every appear
ance OF a storm that meant business One could
steamers and smaller craft were hampered in their
movements furnished lots of fun the bows
and girls about the streets after the schools
out. They did mind the slippery walking but
were delighted when they tumbled down and rolled
about in the snow. They even took intentional
rolls ON the sidewalk To the dismay of their
mothers when they finally reached their homes
The snow made very fair snOwballs also.
While the naturally impeded street traffic
serious stoppage because of IL reported any
where. Owing the absence of wind. there
drifting. and the snow is not likely to last long.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
EXCITEMENT IN CARACAS.
PRESIDENT CAsTRos TROOPS DEFEAT
VENEZUELAN INSURGENTS-TO LEGAL
IZE PRESIDENTS ACTS.

San Juan de Porto Rico Jan. 30.-Passengers
On board the Red d Line steamer Philadelphia,
from La Guayra, January %. which sailed for
New-York to-day asserted that Caracas was In
a state Of suppressed excitement when the
steamer left Venezuelan waters, President Cas-
tro's troops had defeated the insurgents near
Cumana, and comparatively unimportant
tiny among the troops in barracks at Caracas
had been quelled.
They also reported that the Venezuelan Con-
gress would meet February 20 70 legalize the
acts of President Castro, who. since the expul-
sion OF Sefor Andrade, has been a dictator act
ing without electoral sanction. 1t was further
gathered from the passengers that a general up
rising might take place about the time OF the
assembling OF Congress. but that the Nationalist
party. prominent organization in Venezuela,
had offered its services to President Castro to
maintain peace.
The latest issue of The Venezuelan Herald"
contains an editorial. under the caption THE
Remedy Against Revolution" in which the up
rising is clearly admitted between the lines.
The paper is Castro organ and inspired.
Caracas. Venezuela, Jan. 80 Cvia Haytian
cable).-The revolutionists have been defeated
OF General Acosta have been made prisoners
Mejanos and Rojas have also been defeated.
A recent battle fought at caripe. near Ma
turin, town Of Venezuela State Of Berrnudez
on river which falls into the Gulf Of Paria
was by the Government Mejano. Rojas
CarabanO and IZarra We're taken prisoners
Guiria has been reoccupied by the Government
forces. The United States training ship Lam
caster has arrived at La Guayra-
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
y. P. SALE IL MANITOBA DENIED.

Charles S. Mellen. president OF the Northern Pa
clhc, denied yesterday that the Manitoba Govern
ment had purchased the lines Of the Northern Pa
cilc in that province.
i was greatly surprised TO read the Winnipeg
dispatch stating that the sale had been effected
said Mr.. Mellen.
The report TO wh. h Mr.. Mellen referred goes
on TO say that details Of the deal remain secret
but that the price paid about 5000 900. 1t
said that the lines would be leased by the Gov
ernment TO Mann Mackenzie a well known firm
OF contractors OF Manitoba. for term OF years in
return for lower wheat rates and other conces-
sions.
The Manitoba Legislature will meet February
2, when, according to the dispatch. full details
We're to be made public and the railway policy of
the Government announced by Premier Robin.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
CHINA AND MISSIONARIES.
MINISTERS DISCUSS PUNISHMENT OF
PROVINCIAL OFFICIALS-RETURN OF
EMPEROR TO PEKING DESIRED.

Picking, Jan. 30-The Ministers Punishment
Committee met this morning 10 continue the
discussion of what measure of punishment 10
demand for provincial officials where foreigners
have been killed. The Ministers refused TO iur-
nish any information as TO the result 81 their
deliberations A meeting of all The Ministers
win probably be held tomorrow.
The missionaries last night prepared hhal
resolutions, which were presented 70 the Bflllsh
and United states Ministers to-day The pre-
amble sets forth the fact, mot surlclenty
emphasized in the note" that the Chinese at
tackled everything representing progress. that
there has been no adequate rehuke Tor the
iagrant violation Of treaties and that no in
demnitv is asked for the Christian Chinese who
suffered heavy loss.
Finally the missionaries say nothing has been
inserted in the note safeguarding the missiona-
ries. and they earnestly request Sir Ernest
Satow and Mr Conger to see that the former
treaties protecting missionaries are reafhrmed'
that the Government should be forced to allow
Chinese of any rank TO accept Christianity with
out injury 10 their prospects, that the mission
aries should be allowed 10 live in the interior
own property and possess passports compelling
their official acceptance; that friendly inter
course between the missionaries and officials oe
encouraged, and that relief should be found Tor
the suffering native Christians.
The missionaries earnestly hope that Great
Britain and the United States will take lead
ing part in the coming transformation Of China.
helping the rulers to enter lines Of reform
which alone can save the country.
Three hundred prominent Chinese OF the
Kiang-Se Province have sent memorial to the
Emperor requesting His Majesty to make pub
tic announcement Of certain date for his re-
turn TO PekinS, in order to satisfy the people.
They assert that the Boxer troubles were en-
tirely due TO a few high officials; but as these
officials have now been ordered to be punished.
the Court ought TO return TO Peking, as the
palaces, tombs and other property are there,
and the responsibilities of two hundred years
cannot lightly be thrown aside.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
IoHN DE PEYsTER DoUw.

John De Peyster Douw died at his home at
PJuGhkecps.c yesterday aged eighty-eght years.
Ills father. John De Peyster Douw OF Albany
VAS ensign In the 9Th Regiment, Albany County
Militia, and an officer in the Commssary Depart
ment of the Army IN the campaign of l117 against
EurroyUc. lie that time only twenty years
Old having just been graduated from Yale College
with high hoHorS Professor H. = Johnston's work
on Yale In the Revolution" speaks of Volunteer
John DE Pcystcr Douw'' as very active in the
events OF is,I-',S." Mr. Douws grandfather Judge
Nockert Peter Douw. was Vice President of the
First Provincial Congress in ls15. and one of the
Committee of Safety In l1l5. well as commissary
IN l'9 Judge Douw a Son Of Liberty was very
violent In his opposition To the Stamp Act. and
was a chosen adviser and friend OF his cousin
General Philip Schuyler. After the organization OF
the state Government he made first Judge of
the Albany County Court. Mr. Douw's maternal
srandfather. Judge Leonard Gansevoort was a
sthnch patriot and member OF the convention
winch adopted the first Constitution Of the State
IN lT. Mr.. Douw's great-grandfather Colonel
hiiiaen Van Rensselaer,. had honorable war
record as any man In the Revolution
Mr.. Douw himself appointed Judge advocate
oI the Third Brigade of Light Artillery with the
rank of major in 1885; aide-de-camp To the ma jor
general, First Division, State of New-York in 1892
tisn @ WIN the Tank OF colonel of the First Di
Colonel Douw was born at No 50 state-st Al
naHy, december 10. 1872 and educated at the
Flushing dong isanD Military Academy. He
keepsie. lie had never engaged in business He mar
iIed on March l6, lS5i Marianne Chandler daughter
or Charles J. Lanman. Mayor OF Norwich Conn
descendant Of the Church Wolcott and Griswold
eaiiilleS d OF Connecticut As a boy. Colonel Douw
served as one OF the bodyguard to General La
iayette at the time OF his last visit to this country
Lafayette was a warm friend his father and
Mr; 4 DOW o1w had cane which was given him by
lafayette with the Marquse'S head embossed in
silver on the top Mr.. Douw was named for his
Sreat-grandfather. John De Peyster. Mavor of AL
oanN. There survive him four children Mary Ian
man Wlie OF Morris p. Ferris. secretary OF the Sons
or the revolution; Marguerite Livingston wife OF
Edward N Townsend; Helen l.. Douw and Charles
q. DOW; A. the time OF his death Mr.. Douw was
one one or the two actual Sons of the Revolution who
Revolution. the other being General Francis b
Pinto. ~ -
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31

The Assembly will be represented by
delegation of fifteen members. A special train will
bear the legislators and other State officials TO
Rochester
\ special election will be held in Senator Par
sons's district to fill the vacancy. Assemblyman
Merton E Lewis may be elected to the place.
Cornelius r. Parsons was born in Livingston
County, y. Y. His parents removed to Rochester
when he young, and he educated in that
city. After he had embarked in business career
lumber merchant he became interested In
politics and in 1861, when twenty-five years old.
elected a member of the Common Council,
where he served for seven years and became presi-
dent of the Board. In 1876 the Republicans elected
him Mayor. and by six successive reflections he
served the city in that capacity for fourteen years
lie elected TO the Assembly of 1891 by plu-
rality OF AIS In the same year he was nominated
for State Senator in the XLIIId District. including
the part Of Monroe County east of the Genesee
River. and received n plurality Of 5.l2l. He sue
ccedcd Senator Donald McLauEhtou. and held the
seat until the time OF his death. carrying his dis
trict by large majoTties in 1898. 1895 and 1895. He
served on the committees on Insurance, Railroads,
Commerce and Navigation and Public Education.
As Mayor OF Rochester Senator Parsons displayed
The qualities Of sound common and
business ability that had been shown by him in
his private affairs. His father In the Assembly
IN lssS and lu the State Senate In 1866 '6l
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
H4RRIW4N'S CHICAGO DEAL.
OF THE TERMINAL TRANSFER
RAILROAD COMPANY

Edward II. Hartman and Kuhn. Loeb & Co.. it
developed yesterday, some time ago obtained con-
troll of the Chicago Terminal Transfer Railroad
Company. through the acquisition of the holdings
OF the Deutscher Bank of Berlin. which was the
largest individual stockholder An interest closely
identified with Knhn. Loeb & Co. stated yesterday
that he knew the price paid the Deutscher Bank,
but could not make it public for several days. 1t
was reported yesterday that the figures SO for
the preferred aud l2 for the common. 1t said
that cash would be given for one-third the amount
of the purchase price. and notes for the rest.
The Chicago Terminal Transfer Railroad Com
pany has $50 900 capital stock of which SI7.0lOOOO
is preferred. The company Owls eighty-sx miles
OF track in and around Chicago and its total length
OF line IS 25s miles 1t controls 760 Of land,
owns the Grand Central passenger station and
$500 feet Of wharves the Chicago River
1t Is reported that the Chicago and Alton, in
which Mr.. Hartman and Kuhn. Loeb & Co are
liHuentlal, VIII soon make arrangements for using
the terminal facilities in Chicago of the Terminal
transfer company. Other plans which may be ad-
Nanceo Dy The acquisition Of the latter property
are FuTnored TO include the possible establishment
OF transcontinental line. of which the Wisconsin
Sentral, IN which Mr.. Hartman is important
factor and the Baltimore and Ohio may be links.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
DR. HOMER o. JEwETT.

Cortland, n. Y. Jan 80 (SpeciaD.-Dr. Homer O.
Jewctt, the Oldest physician in Cortlandt County
and well known throughout Central New-York died
at his home. in Cortlandt. this morning aged
nearly eighty-two years Pneumonia was the i'm
mediate cause of death. DR.. Jewett was of Nor
man descent. His ancestors emigrated from the
north of England and settled in Massachusetts I'm
the early part OF the seventeenth century His
parents moved to Lebanon, Madison County In
1906 where the doctor. who was the Youngest of
family OF nine children was horn on March 81 1919
During the winters of 1912 and 1873 he attended
the first two courses of lectures delivered in the
medical department of the University of New-York
City. and was graduated from that institution IN
March. 1S3. He had practIsed In Cortland since 1919
He was member of the Cortland County Medical
Society and was a member and one of the found
ers of the New-York State Medical Society He
was also member of the National Medical Asso-
citation and the New-York Medco-LegaI Society
For several years he president and one
of the counsel of the State Medical Association
and president of the Third Branch of this assocJa
ton He was a regular contributor to medical
Miss Mathilda ingalls,, of Somer Hill She and 1--WE
sons, T. s p. Jewett. of Utica, ". Y and a NJ
JeWett. of Cortland, survive him. -
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
AFRESH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONGER
FOLD HOW TO DEAL WITH THE QUESTION
OF INDEMNITY.

Washington, Jan. 30-Being Obliged by the
attitude of other Powers interested continue
at Peking the negotiations looking to a settle
ment Of the Chinese difficulties, IN spite of
most discouraging outlook for a favorable con-
clusion there the Department Of State has now
sent by cable 10 Mr.. Conger very precise and
detailed instructions for his guidance in treating
the question Of indemnity. The Ministers nave
finally reached this important topic which was
one OF two or three that the Department of State
earnestly desired tc have dealt with by other
agencies and at another capital than PeNing.
Hence il is found necessary to furnish TO Mr..
Conger such exact instructions will prevent
any possible misunderstanding TO the pur-
poses OF the United States Government this
subject. Realizing that IL is easily possible TO
destroy the Chinese Government and bring
about the partition of the empire, which all
Powers express themselves desirous of pre-
venting, by i'll judged effort to force terms
as TO indemnity, the Department Of State il is
believed, has adopted a lenient attitude, and
will lose no opportunity TO influence other
Powers accordingly.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
SENATOR PARSONS is DEAD
HE WAS MAYOR OF ROCHESTER, FOR
FOURTEEN MANIFESTATIONS TO
ATTEND HIS FUNERAL.

Rochester. n. Y. Jan. Ex-senator Cornelius r.
Parsons died at 1:3O O'Clock this afternoon at his
home, No. Arnold Park. after long illness from
a complication of diseases. He was hfty-eight
years old. The Senator had suffered for years
from acute stomach trouble, which increased in
violence until the end
Albany. Jan. 80 (SpeciaD.-The news of the death
of Senator Cornelius r. Parsons grieved his as
socates in the Senate to-day, for he was a man
of kindly disposition and greatly liked.
Both branches of the Legislature will adjourn
tomorrow until Monday in respect to the memory
of Senator Parsons. The seat in the Senate which
he occupied has been draped in black. On the desk
reposes a basket of flowers sent by George w.
Aldrdge of Rochester. State Committeeman for
the district.
The Senate will hold memorial service in the
morning. and the forty-nine Senators will attend
the funeral which will take place Friday after
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
SNOW AND RAIN IN NEw-MEXICO.
AN INTERMITTENT STORM FOLLOWS
WEEKS OF SUNSHINE-IRRIGATION
WATER PROMISED.

Santa Fe, y. NJ. Jan. 80 (SpeciaD.-After
twenty-five days Of sunshine without a single
cloud in a blue sky, intermittent snow and
rain storm lasting six days has just passed over
this section. followed this afternoon by clear
sky and rapidly falling temperature and increas-
ing wind The total precipitation these five
days was two inches OF snow and 30 inch OF
rain.
While the temperature ranged from - to 4G
degrees in the mountains, the precipitation was
much heavier. insuring irrigation water in the
spring The snow a great blessing since
the ranges were drying and cattle and sheep
were in a bad plight on account OF the drouth
The temperature this morning - degrees
at sunrise, and this evening at Il o'clock was
u degrees above zero. The velocity Of the wind
was twenty-four miles an hour
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
INDEMNITIEs TO BE DEMANDED.

Shanghai, Jan. 30.-The statement is made
here that Russia, besides indemnity, will de-
rnand the sum Of 100000 taels for restoring
Manchuria.
1t is also said that Count Won Waldersee will
demand 5000 900 taels as compensation for the
killing of Baron Won Ketteler, the German Min
lister
The Court is about 10 send an official TO Sing
apore End other points TO appeal wealthy
Chinese for financial assistance Contributors,
Il is said will be suitably rewarded.
The North China Daily News" asserts that
while quantity of Chinese gunpowder was be-
ing destroyed at Shan Hal Kwan there was an
explosion and forty japanese soldiers were
killed
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
RESIGNATION OF AN AGED DIRECTOR.

Kansas City. No. Jan 30.-Chairman II. II. Hun
newell Of the Board of Directors of the Kansas
City, Memphis and Birmingham road, has rendered
his resignation. 1t will be accepted at the next
meeting Of the Board Of Directors. Mr.. HunneweH
is nearly ninety-one years DID, and has chair
man of the Board since 1884. Prior TO that time
he had been president of the Kansas City Fort
Scott and Gulf. the predecessor of the Memphis
from 1876 to his election chairman OF the Board.
Mr.. Hunnewell is one Of the best known figures
among the pioneers of the railroad world In ad-
dition TO service the boards Of many roads west
Of the Mississippi, he also has been a director of
the Illinois Central Michigan Central. Detroit
Lansing and Northern Chicago and West Michi-
gan. and Detroit and Bay City
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
FREDERICK PORTER THAYER.

The news OF the sudden death of Frederick
Porter Thayer. in Glasgow. January % has just
been received in this city. Mr.. Thayer who lives in
Cambridge. Mass. sailed from this port the
steamer Oceanic, the last week in November. on
business. He export manager for Autman.
Miller & Co.. manufacturers of agricultural instru
ments. When he sailed he appeared to be in good
health, and letter received from his Charles.
who lives in London. dated January 10. contained
no suggestion of Illness. He over sixty years
old, and leaves a widow and sons. Charles
T., and Cranston. who is in Harvard University.
Mr. Thayer travelled great deal and had been
around the world three or four times. He had an
office in this city at No. 81 Pearl-st.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
]. EDGAR POWELsON.

New Brunswick n. j.. Jan. so (Specian.-J Edgar
PowelsOn. president of the Board of Trade of New
Brunswick. died at his home in this city last night
lie was son Of the late Cornelius Powelson and
was born I'm New-Brunswick on September r. 1850
Mr.. Powclson active Republican, and for
two years served In the MiddleseX County Board
OF Freeholders, leading his party In nstitutng sew
eral reforms. lie had been president Of the Board
or Trade for the last five years. and such de-
voted considerable time to the industrial progress
or the city. He was member of the First Re
formed Church and of New Brunswick Lodge No
g. l. o. o. f. widow and three children survive
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
KNIGHTS TEMPL4R AT THE WALDORF.
PALESTINE CoMMANDERY GIVES ITS ANNUAL
RECEPTION.

Palestine Commandery, No. IS. knights Templar
gave its twenty-third annual reception last night
at the WaldOrf-AstOria Three thousand five hun
dred invitations were issued and nearly that
ber of persons were present. At 10 o'clock the drill
corps of the commandery. under command of Sir
Captain John j. Cowdrey. marched into the ball
room
Sir Josiah \. Vesterveit, Eminent Commander of
Palestine received the following Knights: Sir
Charles n. Armatage. Grand Commander OF the
State OF York with his officers Sir William
Il. Pugh Grand Commander OF the State of New
Jersey and officers. and present and past COM
manders from many different States.
The venerable Eminent Sir a. ColovelOni. who, in
1851, served as the first Commander of the organi-
zation, was also received by the Commander. After
the inspection and review there dancing
Among those present with their wives State
Controller Erastus c. knight. General Stewart L.
WOodford. ex-Surrogate Rastus S. Ransom. Major
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
RECEPTION FOR MISSIONARIES.

The Presbyterian Union win give reception at
the Hotel Savoy next Monday evening TO Ameri-
can missionaries in China who survived the recent
persecution in that Empire and who
this city it's vicinity Between thirty and forty
OF these missionaries, well several of the
secretaries and officers of the missionary boards.
have signihed their intention to be present. Ad-
dresses will be made by the Rev. DR.. W. A. p. Mar
tin and others the outbreak in China from
their personal experiences. Consul-Cseneral John
Goodnow' OF Shanghai; General James II. Wilson.
of General Chaffee's staff, and Miss Grace Newton
also expected to speak. Music Will be fur
nished by the Misses kieckhoefer.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
HENRY c. DAVIS

Philadelphia. Jan. 3O.-Henry C. Davis a promi-
nent business man. died at his home here to-day
aged sixty-two years. He a grandson of
Lucretia Mott. the famous Abotionist, and devot-
ed considerable time and money to the improve
ment OF the negro race. He especially inter
ested in the Tuskegee Institute, to which he made
large contributions He born in this city, and
when thirty-ive years old went abroad He lived
in France and England for about ten years. and
upon his return to this country settled in New
York. About three years ago he came to live here
Mr.. Davis president of the State Line and
Sullivan Railway and the Pennsylvania Road Ma
chine Company He also the head of several
mining companies.