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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
GENEROSITY TOWARD CHINA.
THE UNITED STATES PROPOSES REDUC-
TION OF CLAIMS

Washington Feb. 25-The United States Gov
eminent has proposed to the powers concerned
in the Chinese treaty that they consent to a
pro rata reduction of claims so as TO maintain
the total within the sum of 100000 taels.
which the powers agreed TO accept from China
as full indemnity FOR the Boxer outrages. Ger
many has discovered that she placed her claim
too low, and has demanded an increase in al
lowaIce Of 100000 taels and if this is 10 be
met, the other signatoTy PAYERS must agree to
submit to the pro rata deduction of that sum
from their own original allOtments The United
states is firmly opposed to any attempt TO eX-
tort from China more than the 450,0OOOO0 taels,
and it will attempt to avoid the creation of
precedent 10 be followed by the other powers in
the allowance of this German claim
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
NETWORK CITY.

Judge Thomas C. Jones' of Montgomery whom,
President Roosevelt lately appointed United States
District Judge of Alabama, has accepted IN invita-
ton to deliver the Grafton Grants tomb on Me
mortal Day.
Major General Charles r. Roe will review the 7tb
Regiment. IN fun uniform at p. m. March
at its armory. In connection with the review
there will be parade in honor of the expert rife
men of the regiment. The officer OF the day will
be Captain James f. Schuyler
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
BOSTON WOOL MARKET.

Boston, Feb 25-ThA wool market here has shawn
only moderate demand this week weak
ness noticeable Manufacturers buying enough 70
meet their present demands. but show disposition 10
anticipate their future needs any The market
for Territory woods s firm. with prices ruling
good lots Fine mediums are quoted 4+a+5c secured
Tor good lots. with the cber
staple warrants Medium Territory
5sa 4oc secured, with fancy los going hzner
Fleece woods quiet and above ohio
are quoted az 27l3c. No l Ohio neeces hold rrr1 al
26a261zc, with &c asked. woods are hold
firm, but. under the small available offerings irads is
$40
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
GOVERNMENT DEFEAT IN COMMONS
BEATEN BY ONE VOTE IN DIVISION ON A
LABOR BILL.

London, Feb. 25-The government was de-
feated in the House of Commons tonight. Cap
tain Norton UberaD called attention TO the ex-
cessive hours of labor of railroad men, and
moved that the government should be en-
powered to demand returns from the railroad
companies of the hours exceeding twelve a day
worked by their servants.
After some debate. which was directed toward
showing that accidents arose from overwork on
the part of the railroad employees. Gerald Bal
four Conservative. on behalf of the govern
ment admitted that there some justifca-
ton for the motion, and that he was willing to
accept a modified form thereof. But the House
carried Captain NOrtons original motion by 155
votes TO 154, amid loud cheers from the Opposi-
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
GARGITLO SEES MISS STONE.

SHE WILL START FROM sTRUMITZA FOR SALON
ICA TO-DAY.
Constantinople, Feb. pa \. Gargiulo. the
first dragoman OF the United States Legation
here. to-day telegraphed the following message
from Strunlitza, Macedonia, where Miss Ellen
NJ Stone and her companion. Nine. Tsilka. ar
rived February % after their release by the
brigards who had held them in captivity:
Have seen Miss Stone. win leave with the
ladies for Salonica February %.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
HOME NEWS.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS A

7-'II-'T IN AItfI us At The HOTELS.
BUCKEYE Nc EIAM-ColoneI f. NJ Johnson. Of Bos-
Utrecht, Holland. GILsEY-Captain Henry He'd
qqft6ni II; A. HOFFMAN-Dr. W b. Grove, T. S n
AGinstePhsn 0I'MeaTa Of Boston, MANHAT-
~ 1A-TT -nra! William II. Seward of Auburn
WALDORF-Marvin Hughitt president If tha on
GasV ana Northwestern Railway, Of Chicago; p A
Agnus. of Baltimore ~ ~ H'iei"l reiiA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
THE FIRE RECORD YESTERDAY

s15 a m. No. $40 Columbus ave English; trhlns
Il as a m. No. 473 Pearl-st, louisa Canovs, $50
il m, 353 East hundred-a thirteenth
Amsto; 50.
2:a5 p. No 50 Morris ave, owner unknown. $50.
2:35 p. m. No. 1854 First-ave. John Huska 500
40 Forty second ST and Broadway; Reean.
trihnE
p. m. No. 2,ta1 Second ave. Annie HoIIavan 500
?. m. No 434 seventh-ave Isaac Schneidernan; SIS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
MESSAGE FROM MISS STONE
DISPATCH RECEIVED BY HER BROTHER
TELLING or HER RELEASE.

Boston. Feb 2I-The first message from Miss
Ellen NJ Stone. the missionary. to her family
and friends was received tonight by her
brother. Charles A. Stone. Of Chelsea. The dis
patch told Of her release by the brigands. ana
her warm welcome by bulgarian friends in the
village of Strumitza Prior to the receipt OF TINS
message Mr. Stone received a dispatch from
Salonica, from NJ. Gargiuo. first draSoman OF
the American Legation. rs follows.
Liberated Saturday night village Cir9 9is s,a
near Strumitza. where village Mayor held thet
9 o'clock Sunday. Coming Salonca to-nisH'
with House.
Then came the long looked for message from
the absent daughter and sister. It read as fol-
lows:
Ristovatz. February -, 1902
Charles \ Stone Chelsea. Mass:
Freed thank God! and we'll. after our captlv-
ity of nearly six months Yesterday. Saopatn
morning. Mrs. Tsilka and her seNen-WeeRS Diu
daughter Elena. and l. found ourselves leIi ny
our abductors near a village an houI ,lS y m
from Strumtza. For three hours We waited for
dawn. then secured horses and came 70 ms CllS.
Kind hearted Bulgarian trlendS ruSIeu ll'lIs
their house as soon as they caught glimpse OF
the strange appearing travellers, TOOK us III
their arms from our horses with tears ana
smiles and words Of welcome. and leo us into
their house. Word was quickly sent 10 the
friends engaged in their morning service az
church, and they came old and young. 10 greet
What thanksgiving 70 God for this PROOF
of His faithfulness TO answer their prayers. Tor
all-eVen the little Chlldren-had never ceased 10
pray for us. their lost friends.
Since that hour waking time has been
crowded with friends from the city and sur
rounding villages. who have brought US their
heartfelt congratula tions for our deliverarCe.
The Turkish Government did not fail TO cues
ton us as to our experiences. The Governor OF
the city, with his suite called this morning and
again this afternoon. after the arrival OF DR..
House and his from Salonica, accompanied
by NJ. GargiulO. the first dragOman of the Amer
lean Embassy at Constantnople The last three
have come TO accompany 10 SaloniCa to-
morrow. where Mr. Tsilka awaits his long lost
wife and their baby They have brought me
bundle of letters from mother and my brothers
and dearest friends Thus. with unspeakabl BILE
gratitude 10 God and to all friends who by
prayers and gifts have helped TO free us.
begin our life Of freedom. Your sister,
ELLEN NJ. STONE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
COMPLAINS or JNF4TR TREATMENT

London. Feb. 25.-The hearing Of the Of
Charles Bright. American engineer. who Is
alleged 10 have concealed loo0o OF his assets in
connection with bankruptcy proceedings re-
stunned at the GuiIdhau police court to-day. Coun-
sci for the prisoner. Newton Crane. retired from
N" case. after protesting 70 IN" court against
the action of the authorities IN impounding money
sent TO Bright from the United States FOR his de
fence. Bright made n long statement. IN which he
complained bitterly OF the treatment he had been
subjected to. lie said his mother and brother. who
were in the United states. had sent him money.
which had been impouuded. he deprived OF
counsel. ana his witnesses We're threatened Bright
concluded with saying
Il have been told that. being an American. do
not stand ghost of chance"
The magistrate thercupon interjeCtcd the remark
that the statement was not worth notice.
Bright attempted 10 continue speaking. but was
stopped by the magistrate. The prisoner aft, r
ward testified I'm Lis behalf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY p.
SHIPPING NEWS.

PORT or NEW oRK-TUEsDAY. FEB. 25. 1902.
ARRIVED.
steamer Exeter cts tBr. Watkins Bristol February =
the Bar a = A m " ~ +''''Ned
steamer Athos Ger Witte. Savanul, Fehruayv N
atthasena L Ireytovn Is and Port Lirnon rs Win
ndse and cabin passengers HAMBURG
Line Arrived az TIE Bar a. a m '- an
steamer Ctttl d Milano Utah OIivsri cze,o. E.h-,
ana NaniS@ ~ta mdse. cabin eos steeras. =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
LONDON WOOL MARKET

Itonaog Feb 25rhe arrivals Of wool for the second
series OF auction sales closed to-day
amounts resistered- New-south Wales 81 800 bales
Queensland. ls943. Victoria 81 ass South AtstraIis
lc,Ss2. West Australia u 073. Tasr,apts ~
Zealand 414o7; Cape Of Good Hope and Natal 81 0il
mere we're forwarded direct 10 spnners bales
including 2a"oo Cape Of Good Hope Natal The
les. 600 bales. a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
BoER DELEGATES ARRIVE.
THEY WILL GO TO WASHINGTON IN A FEW
DAYS

Among the passengers arriving yesterday the
Rotterdam from Rotterdam and Boulogne were
Messrs. Womarans and Vessels. Boer delegates,
and DR.. De Bruyan secretary OF the Boer En-
bassy. Montagu White met them at the Hoboken
pier. A reception committee OF which George n.
Van Hoesen the head. was also 10 meet them
but failed do So owing TO the early hour of
docking. Mr. an Hoesen said he did not known
the object OF the visit The delegates are to stav
II NewYork few DAVIS. and then go to Wash
inEton. They disappeared from view after landing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26

Kingston. Jamaica. Feb "a letter received
here from an important business house at Carta-
gena. Colombia says that larre number Of in
huentsl people including merchants. turning
70 the support Of the Liberals through conviction
that the present government Of Colombia is doing
everything possible 70 block the sale Of the Panama
Canal property to the United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
WANT INFORMATION AS TO RUSSIA
BRITISH GOVERNMENT ANXIOUS TO LEARN
TERMS OF NOTE TO UNITED STATES.

London. Feb. 25.-Great Britain is awaiting
with much interest the publication of the terms
Of Russia's reply to the United States note in
regard to commercial rights in Manchuria A
question the subject was asked in the House
Of Commons this afternoon, to which the Chan
cellor Of the EXchequer Sir Michael Hicks
Beach, replied that the government had no
official cognizance of Russia having recently re-
newed TO the United States her assurances that
trade
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
AIMS emeut5
METR OPOLITAN OPERA HOTsF7>
GRAND OPER SEASON I9nI-Isnl2


sisred and executed by Thoey for IRE gala perornas5,
VIII be retained for RE performance Tonight toor-
adams: SaIg-ac and Se5tti Conductor. Zion
TomorTow n1f a. In pFeei7s6er Rns ass
we'll Bauerueisrsr. and I-u,eane 49,.
' 49 BSE hsy TE ana a. iAND 5SP a59,a
Semhrich. Augusta tottow and SchunanH Heinz Journst
Fri BIG FEB = ar S-II. FLAUTO N4-rro -.
Magic FlUJsl SerbriCh Tsrui1a- FRITZ Schen am Fr,
Eanes Dippsl CamPsuari and 81 de R4szke Coasuct9
sat AFT. Mar } a. @-LOHENGRIN- Tsrnaaa ar4
and sass Conductor Dau1-os-h - ''l-A
SAT EvE, Mar / At S-LaSr PECULIAR SATURDAY Nigh.
Lucerrs BrevaI Louise Homer an1 suzaans Adams:
alvarez Gourmet. De0larv ard Edcuard d. Rsszks Con-
sun. Err. -Ia- . az sao-Gr7ut Popular Csaesr,
Sol7sts Sernbrirh Sagnac CaPanari ani Fritz Krssr
Cr-fssrrs 5,--4----r VI -ap7frTi ~ 49,
Mon EvT. Mar 3. A. s-5IDs E-r1s Earass ara
louise Homer. De Msrch Jou-ner and sc7r conductcr.
Tues Aft. MAJ = At 1.45 rrectsely-Dsr Ring les
ScnuHa1n iieiE Dip7eL RsThar. Reiss Blass and Van
lar Prices. LIZ CID. Lleenne Breval and sulanas
Adams. Aiyar7z Journet. Gilbert and FL ds Rsszs4
Wed Evs Ma : az 7i5-DoubIe BIZ - FILLEl
DJ REGIMENT daughter OF the Regiment Sen-bricl
TICANA Calvs B-ideTel. De Marcia and CanPanari-
N,ibeIungen- GoTTERDA NINIERtNG Ternina. Rzass-
bcles EritZ Sch@t Brd=y 81 1unlanl-Eisin. Van
tan- rovyszi BsPha7n. Muh-n-ann and I'd &c Reszss.
Thurs EFE-. Mar 5. a. Special Performance az
March, Jouraz- and CaHpanar Conductor, SsPpillL
Fl EvE MAJ : at s-LeSt sqbserptien N'ss;.
WEBER PIANO Used.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
4 REBEL FLEET SOUTH OF PANAMN

Panama Feb. ga steamer which arrived
here this morning reports having met the fleet
Of the Colombian Liberals off Punta Mala and
that these vessels undoubtedly intend TO begin
opera tons on the coast of the Province of
chirqu which is the richest district on the
iSthmus.
1t is believed here that the Liberal general.
Herrera, perceiving the strength of the govern
ment will not attack Panama. but will await
attack by the government troops
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
DIR. WEBB on A RAILWAY TRIP
TAKES a PARTY WITH HIM INTO THE WEST BY
SPECIAL TRAIN.

SPECIAL TRAIN.
Colorado Springs Col. Feb. . (SpeciaD.-Dr
William Seward Webb of the New York Central
and special train and party arrived at 2. from
Denver. and have taken elaborate apartments at
the Antl=rs Hotel for two weeks. The party in
cludes DR.. and Mrs. Webb. Miss Webb w. S.
Webb and Vanderbilt Webb. of Sherbourne, VI;
Mr.. and Mrs. John n. Purdy. MI and Mrs. J. A.
Burden, jr- Miss Metcalf and Mrs Dix. of New
York; James Lawrence, of Groton Mass. and Dr..
Bingham. Of Burlington VI. The train Is made
up OF New-York Central cars, common baggage
car and the buffet Pullman seepers Athenian and
Kansas. the private Ellsmere. dining car and
stock car The latter is occupied by thorough
breds and roadSters from DR. Webhs famous Sher-
bourne stables After a fortnghts sojourn here
the party will start for Santa Barbara. Cal. DR..
Webb says the trip is one of pleasure merely, and
not through interest in. the Vanderbilt other
roads. The Pixies Peak region. including Cripple
Creek, will be thoroughly visited The trip
Denver was made in forty-nine hours and nifty
minutes A two-hour delay prevented breaking
the record by hour
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
VAGSAR,N NORTHUMBERLAND NPE4krRl

Poughkeepse, n Y Feb 25-The following
members OF the senior class at Vassar College
were appointed speakers for commencement dav
June H. 1907 Elizabeth Moore, Fanny Proddow
simpson, Grace Luells Kent. Milicent Todd Bessie
Davis Wilson and Elizabeth Manley smith
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
CANAL In cnLoN1RIAN roLIrICs.

Punta Mala is about one hundred miles south
from Panama.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
OUTGOING STEAMERS.

TO-DAY.
vessel t7- Line Mails close Vessel
T~utonc Liverpool White a m u =,
iLftorla hernluda quebec 500 a 1000 m
Adirondack, Port-au-P Prince. etc. Hamb-
Am -.----- ------ $50 II 90 m
- Louis, SOUTHAMPTON. American. $50 1000 m
EreSland Antwerp Red star ----- 10 90 ~ ~ m
Princess anne NottolR. old dominion --- 800 m
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY p
Champagne, Hlvre French. 700 a N N IN -
,,lHt'IeN havana N y q IuhA 500 II 20 a m
eLCi,nIit -AI N 90 m 300
Tslal,'7H,l NoIIII9lA ga DOMINION 800 D m
- III WV ''iV''is' fVisdi'' .r''''-'' 800 N
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 2s
Colorado. Brunswick. Mallory -,
lrst-H' lNde- 300
10y or Nh@nnston Mexico. u 90 900 o m
It7h1tl hfzi -...--..-..- 500 1000 a m
ielrllcl, -(r"iolhnland Booth 10 90 90 m
i"listi'ih f7'irtlo7 etc Hen1Nrfra l2to m 800
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
a Announcements.
Poke effect in Collars.
SEWANEE L. q w SYOSSET.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

MINIATURE ALMANAC
Sunrise 6;37 pm Moons ago Il
HIGH WATER
\ Sandy lots 1o:47 HeU Gate L. 80
P.M.-Saudy Hook 1o:l4 Gov. Island III lu5
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
THE COLONIES AND THE BRITISH NAVY.
1T WILL BE SUGGESTED THAT THEY con-
TRIBUTE TO IT'S SUPPORT.

London, Feb. 25-During the course of the de-
bate on the naval estimates in the House of
Commons to-day the Secretary Of the Admiral
~, Mr.. Arnold Forster, said that at the ap-
preaching colonial conference in London the
occasion would be taken to ascertain the views
of the colonies on the question Of contributions
10 the strength of the British navy.
The Chancellor of the EXchequer said the
government would not approach the colonies as
a beggar, but in the belief that they desired 10
share as far possible the burden of the en-
pire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
COLORADO SPRINGS STOCKS

Closing quotations the Colorado Springs Min
ing Stock Exchange by the COUNSEL imam & Day
private wire from William p Bonbrisht & Co. OF
Colorado Springs,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26

Boston, Feb. 2.-The Rev. Horace Dutton who
was robbed in Italy, is well known in Boston and
vicinity. He is about sixty years OF age and had
abandoned ministerial work for the paper manu-
featuring business in Boston He is brother ~
2 z. Dutton, the New-York publisher and has tue
sons engaged in business in this city Mr. Duttop
leIt Sosten or Italy, accompanied by his daughter
early IN november, expecting TO winter in RonS
1no Florence, and return home in May ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
AMERICAN cLERGYnAys ADVENTURE
MP. pUrToX. OF BOSTON. ROBBED IN ITALY CT
ZOO LIRE

Rome. Feb. B-The Pew Horace Dutton. of Ros
ton, Was robbed OF 100 lire yesterday He was
bicycling IN the country when his machine broke
down, and he accepted the offer Of two men who
were driving in cart. 20 take him Rome. On
his arrival here Mr.. button started TO nav the
sers, when he found his purse had disappes red
lie accused the drivers, who thereupon whipped
i5' their horses and drove rapidly away Mr. Dur
AID tnen dropped the road considers hIv br1issS
oGt otherwise unhurt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26

CEBALLOS Il 60. TAKE ARECIBO LOAN.
San Juan. 7. r.. Feb 25.-The 10000 Arecibo
municipal loan has been awarded to J. NJ. Cebauos
* Co. OF Ncw-York The FIRMS Porto Rican mu-
nicipaI holdings now aggregate $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
LIBERT4DOR NOW THE BOLTTAR.

REBEL STEAMER APPEARS At DOMINICA, IN
THE LEEWARD ISLANDS.
st Thomas. Danish West Indies, Feb. %
The Iibertador arrived at Dominica in the Lee
ward Islands yesterday. This steamer is now
called the Bolivar. and it is reported that she
comes from Cartagena, Colombia She flies the
Colombian flag As she not provided with
a British hill of health the Bolivar was quaran-
tined. She is taking water and provisions, but
she not permitted to hold communication
with the shore
The name Ban Rign Aberdeen is crudely
painted across the vessels stern.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
EIGHTY PERSONS LOST AT SEA.
HOPE FOR A LONG OVERDUE FRENCH FISHING
VESSEL ABANDONED.

VESSEL ABANDONED.
Calais. France, Feb. 25-The maritime authori-
ties here have posted lost the sailing vessel
Jules Jean Baptiste, bound for ST. MaIo France
which has been long overdue. There eighty
persons on the vessel, including sixty passengers
mostly working people.
The only vessel named the Jules Jean Baptiste
given in the shipping books available IS a French
schooner Of seventy-three tons net register She
was built In 1880, and was owned by s NJ I.egasse
Ncveu q Co, OF st. Pierre Miquelon
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-27
GOES TO HAGUE COURT
Venezuela Dispute Will Be Settled
by That Tribunal.
PARTIES INTERESTEDA AGREE
Secretary Hay IL Preparing Note In
which the Administration An
nOuncos Its Hearty APPROX
al Of This Course.

Washington, Dec 27.-PresidentR oose-
veIt will not be the arbitrator of the
Venezuelan controversy. The whole
vsxatious subject will be referred for
adjudication to The Hague tribunal.
Epitomized. this was the situation as
1t had resolved itself at the conclusion
of the cabinet meeting. The meeting
was not 50 long as the sessions of the
cabinet usually are. All the members
except Secretary Root were present
The Venezuelan question was the prin-
cipal and practically the only topic of
general concern under consideration.
Secretary Hay presented the net re-
suits of his cable correspondence with
the governments at London, Berlin,
Rome and Caracas. In accordance with
the suggestion made several days ago
by President Roosevelt through Secre-
tary Hay, President Castro Of Venezue-
la was reported to have agreed to sub
NIT the differences between his govern
ment and the European powers to the
arbitration of the tribunal at The
hdSue' Inc HuiVPcdh po"cis HoI oniS
consented to submit the controversy to
arbitration, but while they had ex-
pressed preference for arbitration to
be conducted by President Roosevelt,
they had assented to his suggestion that
the matter be referred to The Hague.
Cabinet Members Heartily Approve.
The presentation of the case met the
hearty approval of the members Of the
cabinet. No fear is expressed by the
administration that the Monroe doc
trlne will be brought into the contro-
vsrsy in any manner that might result
In an embarra ssing situation for the
United States. Secretary Hay is pre-
pairing note to the powers in which
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-27
III! FIZZl FIZZl FzK!|
OUR SEDLrTZ POWDERS ARE FULL OFT
NOT THE DEAD KIND. Z - 4 4 4
DAVIS, 1.-THE Druggist, Morse Block

the qualification Of THIS government Is
expressed for the course agreed upon
by them in settlement of the pending
difficulties.
No intimation Is given Of the condi-
tions which may have been imposed
by the European powers or by Presi-
dent Castro precedent to the arbitra
ton. 1t is known that Great Britain
was willing to submit the subject to
the arbitration Of President Roosevelt
practically without conditions, but the
suggestion Is made that one and per
haps two. of the other powers involved
proposed some conditions which might
have proved embarrassing to the presi-
dent had he undertaken the RESPONSE
bility of determining the question.
1t is understood that some money
must pass, but it also is known that the
amount of cash to be required of Ven
: ezuela before arbitration is not nearly
so large as has been supposed. 1t is
not possible to learn either whether the
allies insist upon apologies from Castro.
and. while it Is assumed that the block
AIDE will be speedily raised, no arrange
ment to that end has yet been made
The energies of the negotia tors are now
being devoted to the framing of what
will he known as Il condition protocol
and it is hoped that. while this class of
document does not undertake to closely
define issues to be presented, it will still
contain Il provision for the removal of
the blockade.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-27

Schenectady. \. l.. Dec. -. -- The
Maxon block. an Wall street. opposite
the Union station. has been totally de.
strOyed by fire. The fire. which proha
bly, waS caused 10y az nverlleatpd chin
ney. WAS spectacular o,ir. Had there
ing could nave prevented the ma iOr
portion of the business section being
destroyed The loss is Sln0.tHH,