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New-York tribune., 1902-07-08
CANAL FULL OF DEAD FISH.
TEE STRANGE VISITATION WHICH THREAT
EMS a NEW-oRLEANs SUBURB.

EMS A NEW-ORLEANS SUBURB
New-OrIesns, July 7.-Harveys, suburb of New
Orleans, is confronted with remarkable epidemic
visitation, which has caused a suspension of
trade in that vicinity and at present is causing
the New-Orleans Board of Health no little worry
II is no more nor less than the sudden death of
thousands OF tons Of fish, whose putrefying bodies
are ltteTing Up the important Harveys Canal and
emitting such stencil that factories have been
forced close their doors and the employees to seek
safety in flight. Harveys Canal is one Of the
passages leading from the Mississippi River down
into the tangle Of hayous ard lagoons which
gradually widen into Barataria Bay. Several days
ago it was reported from Harveys that buffalo
fish rushing into the canal in countless droves
and soon the water of that waterway was almost
solid with fish The original intention was to nut
locks az the mouth OF the canal leading into the
river, but it carried out, so that the canal
was { eul de sac into which the hsh swarrned. The
visitation regarded with delight by the negroes
81 the vicinity and by hundreds from New-orleans
who quickly had news Of the windfall. The negroes
waded into the water and captured with their
hands as many ot the fish as they could carry
away.
But the condensation Of the hshy mass continued
ana BEFORE loLg the sawnnills along the bank eX-
Peraenced difficulty in moving their cypress RATS
through the FISH and the paddles Of steam boa Is
we're broken. Then the fish began TO die and ser-
GUS trouble set in at The surface of the water
lost all appearance OF hquidity, and became
reeiing pool Of dead fish foul beyond description
The canal is six miles long, and for that distance
the decaying fish I'll the air with the fright
ful odor To-day the stencil became so fearful that
the entire population OF the settlement is moving
The proprletors Of large cypress mill secured l25
men ana I'VE teams OF mules, and have made an
attack on ths fish. I ne men paid s. 30 a DAY,
but the men faint and have 70 carried from the
work The negroes are working at four different
points on the canal and their plan is TO form a
pen float of logs and drag many fish as IL will
hold into a heap and then pitchfork the rotting
buffalo TO the bank. where they are covered
with lime and carboiic acid. All the time two
white men in buggy are driving from gang 10
gang with big jugs OF whiskey, which the-y give 10
the negroes TO keep them up 70 the work. But mat
tiers are getting the fish are becoming soft
and break 10 pieces when touched with the pitch
fOrR
New-York tribune., 1902-07-08
AN AWKWARD MOHENT.
Philadelphia Times

from Ine rNlIdutIphId IIFIIts.
The friends of Robert J. Johnson, secretary of
the Disston Saw Manufacturing Company, tell
this story at his expense: few weeks ago
Mrs. Johnson giving reception in honor Of
her recently married daughter, and among the
friends Of the bridegroom invited was a young
New-Yorker, q stranger to most Of those pres
ent. After paying his respects TO the newly
welded couple and standing around for some
little while in the utter helplessness of man
without acquaintances. the New-Yorker wan
dered into deserted smoking room and lighted
a cigarette.
Shortly afterward Mr.. Johnson slipped into the
room TO have a quiet smoke.
Having good time?'' he asked the stranger.
Not BIT" was the response. "AwfuIly dull
affair, isn't it?"
Not to be outdone in boredom, Mr. johnson re
piled that IL was. There was pause for some
moments and then the NewYorker said:
Say, let's go home"
L can't; I live here" was Mr.. Johnson's grave
New-York tribune., 1902-07-08

SECRETARY SHAW EXTENDS A PRIVILEGE
TO FELINES OF ARIsTOCRATIC
LINEAGE
LINEAGE.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TR1BUNE.I


Washington July TN the purview of Leslie u.
Shaw, Secretary of the Treasury, what this coun-
try stands IN need Of just is a breed of cats
that does not caterwaul. The kind which inhabits
alleys and makes the night hideoUs back
porches is going to be out OF the country just
razorback hogs and scTubby cattle have been
compelled give way to Berkshires and Herefords
Secretary Shaw, who acquired great popularity
with the women OF New York. Philadelphia, Boston
and other seaports by promising relief from OBJ
jectionable baggage inspectors. has the right
and title TO fresh and enduring fame by extending
the frea list to cats of gentle birth and correct
habits, provided. OF course their pedigrees can be
established to the satisfaction OF any lynx eyed
customs inspector. Under this order hereafter long
haired and short haired cats with family trees will
be admitted to the ports OF the United States free
of duty for breeding purposes Cats of any scrub
or anonymous family must pay 20 per cent ad
Vuorem' and other family pets OF whatever variety
must pay the same duty. The formal notice to the
customs collectors for the free admission Of aris-
tocratic cats. includes among the long haired
variety Angora and Persian felines. Short haired
cats OF Siamese, ManX, AbyssInian Indian Rus
sian and japanese ancestry will also be admitted
free of duty.
While the official order bears the name OF Secre-
tary Shaw James Wilson Secretary Of Agriculture
Is also entitled to credit for, starting the move
tinction OF obnoxious cats in the United States
w w hen animals are brousht into this country for
vises with the Secretary OF the Treasury as m
what breeds should be admitted. and in this in
retary Wilson, albeit Secretary Shaw issued the
rules and regulations governing their admission
partment more than hundred societies that are
engaged In keeping straight the family lineage OF
rush to register Belgian hare societies Now the
Cat importers are having an inning
New-York tribune., 1902-07-08
ANSWER TO HETTY GREEN.
Mr.. cRAPo's PLEA FILED IN CIRCUIT
COI-RT Al BOSTON.

Mr.. cRAPos PLEA FILED IN CIRCUIT
COURT AT BOSTON.
Boston. July In the OF Mrs. Hetty r. Fl.
Green against w. w Crapo, executor. ct al. pend
ing in the United States Circuit Court the defend
ant. Crapo, has filed his answer to her bill. Mrs.
Green for accounting for sums of money
alleged have been lost her the life bene
hciary in the estate Of her father Edward NJ Rob
inson, through the alleged misconduct neglect
Of Edward D. Mandell. deceased. a trustee of the
WILL of whose estate the defendant. Crapo, is the
executor.
The defendant denies that his testator, Mr.. Man
dell, carried on the shipping business. in which
some money was, alleged, lost but that it
carried on by the New-York executors who were
authorized 10 do under the will. II Is alleged
that the accounts of the trustees of the WILL from
the beginning OF 1865 1881, were finally approved
by the New-York Supreme Court; that Mrs. Green
was q party TO that proceeding. and that the mat
ters contained in those accounts there hnally
adludicated. and cannot be inquired into here.
Further. IL is alleged that all matters complained
OF now by Mrs. Green were known by her in the
lifetime OF Mr. Manden. and that there
reason why she could not have brought this pro-
ceeding then.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-08
SAUSAGE WHILE YOU WAIT.
7roo The PhiladeIphia Record.

Another new waiter has come and gone"
said the veteran of the fifteen cent restaurant
he deposited a beef stew in front Of his ia
vorite customer. What was the matter with
him?" asked the favorite customer We'll. it
wasn't exactly his fault" explained the veteran
You see, the second day he was here a Gus
toner comes in and asks for brace Of frank
furters. Sausage is all out says the new wait
er, but if you wait awhile / think I can get
you some He was so eager to be obliging that
he was going to send across the street for 'em.
Wen, sir. as he went through the door into the
kitchen he happened TO tread on the dogs tail
The dog set up a howl. and the customer yeIls:
Hey, there! Never mind that sausage. guess
don't want 1t? Then he puts his hat and
goes out. The boss saw the whole thing, and
that night the new waiter was paid off, and
quit Pretty tough, wasn't it?"
New-York tribune., 1902-07-08
PURCHASE OF DANISH WEST INDIES.

STATE DEPARTMENT SEES NO REASON FOR REF
ERENcE TO HAGUE TRIBUNAL.
Washington, July 7.-The State Department off,
clas fail to any reason for a reference to The
Hague tribunal of the pending proposition 20 ac-
quire the Danish West India Islands, saying there
are no points of difference between the govern
ments of the United States and Denmark, the
only obstruction being found in the internal gov
ernment of Denmark, which could properly
carry itself before the tribunal It is confidently
expected that the Danish Rigsdag will approve the
treaty next September, and, having been already
ratified by the United States Senate. the annexa-
ton will be completed
New-York tribune., 1902-07-08
RECEIVER FOR ATLANTIC MATCH.
FRANK T1LFoRD's APPLICATION ALLEGES
THE CONCERN is LOSING 5000
MONTH.

Trenton n. ]. July CspeciaD.-Judge Kirk
patrick in the United States Court to-day. on
application Of Frank Tilford. Of Nev-York. sp-
pointed Henry L. Holmes of Camden. and Z j.
Patterson, of Plainfied receivers for the At
lantIc Match Company OF Camden. The liaoili-
ties are given at S1S0,o0o. OF which over $14o-
600 is past due. This is exclusive OF a mortgages
OF S2500O0 on the companys plant. The assets
outside OF the plant something like SoeuUp.
according to Mr.. Tilford's bill Of complaint
The company it is alleged. is being operated az
a loss Of about 81 900 month
New-York tribune., 1902-07-08
YALE ALUMNI FUND.
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

New-Haven, Conn, July THE board of di-
of the Alumni University Fund Associa ton
of Yale University In its twelfth annual report
just out. shows the total receipts to date from
contributors-expenses paid by directors not in
cluded-to be a42.Oss 81, which with s61s6 26 in
terest added makes total OF Sl4SS95 81. The Yale
Alumni University Fund was opened in June, 1880
its primary purpose being to secure a large num-
on mainly by class agents. and has been success
full. 1t is the policy OF the board 70 Appropriate
TO income $4,000 annually and TO carry TO the
principal OF the fund any yearly balance in excess
OF that amount
New-York tribune., 1902-07-08
PATROL BEACH FOR BODIES.
CAPTAIN HORN ALMOST BROKEN DOWN By THE
loss OF HIS WIFE, AND CHILD

CAPTAIN HORN ALMOST BROKEN DOWN By THE
loss OF HIS WIFE AND CHILD.
Fort Hancock Sandy Hook. y. J.. July 7-Men
Torked all day sweeping the bay bottom and
2rappling fo- the bodies OF Mrs Horn. wife OF
Captain T. N Horn, her daughter and Miss Alice
Mcmahon. of Nyack, who were drowned yesterday
by the overturnng of Captain Horns catboat The
beach was under constant patrol by men watching
for the bodies. and all the clam diggers and boat
men in every direction have been asked 10 keep
watch for the bodies.
Captain Horn is almost broken down by grief
and shock He slept none last night, and to-day
was constantly along shore out in a boat watch
ing the efforts TO recover the bodies. DIR. NJ :.
waterhouse and his wife. the former the post sur
geon were none the worse for their experience. and
to-day the surgeon started with his wife for her
home IN Nyack 10 try to comfort Mrs. Water
houses parents over the loss of her sister, Miss
Mcmahon. Captain Horns baby. who was saved
by him, Ill last night, but has recovered now,
New-York tribune., 1902-07-08
INDIAN TORTURE DANCE STOPPED.

Guthrie, Okla, July The Cheyenne Indians
near Calumet, in Canadian County. reported to
be holding a council OF war angry over an order
issued by Major Stouch Indian agent. prohibiting
them from practising the tortures so called Incl
dent TO their sun dance. The Indians are excited
and the whites near Calumet becoming fright
ened. Major Stouch has apprised the War Depart
ment of the situation. About two thousand Indians
took part in the dance last week in celebration
their religious festival. and the tortures were TO
have closed the doings. This is the that
the dances of the CheyenneS have been stopped bv
the government authorities.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-08
GEORGE ". CHILDS MANSIOy SOLD.
WHERE THE PHILADELPHIA EDITOR EN-
TERTAINED DOM PEDRO. GRANT
AND OTHER MEN
lRY rELeeRArH ro rHE rR1prNE.l

Philadelphia, July THE old George ". Childs
mansion. at the southeast corner of Twenty-sec-
ond and Walnut SITS, sold by the Sheriff to-
day for $4,000 subject TO a mortgage amounting
$4,000 1t was sold as the property OF William T.
Deakyne. MORTGAGE. and the Arlington Hotel and
Improvement Company, real owner. The purchaser
was William s. Divine. a lawyer. 1t was impos-
sible to learn to-day whom he represented
The lot measures 4S by AS feet inches. and Il
stands the handsome classic white marble man
sion. occupied by George w. Childs as his city
home during his lifetime, IL was the OF
many notable entertainments in Mr.. Childs's life
and there he had as his guests Dom Pedro, En-
peror of Brazil: General Grant and many other
notable in the world OF politics. literature and
the arts.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-08
long TERN F0R RARVEY BRrcE

Hudson. y. Y, July Harvey Bruce. who with
his three cousins. Willis. Burton and Frederick
Van Worraer. was indicted for the murder Of their
uncle, Peter a Halenbeck at his home in Green
port, last Christmas Eve, was arraigned in the
Supreme Court to-day before Justice James A
Belts Bruce testified for the prosecution at the
trial Of the Van woruers. and in consideration of
that fact A plea of guilty of manslaughter in the
FIRST degree accepted IN his case to-day. Jus
fice Belts then sentenced him 10 pennemora prison
for eighteen years. The Van wormers are now in
Tsunennora prison under sentence OF death
New-York tribune., 1902-07-08
PRIVILEGE EETENpED. TO cRLcAGo.

Washington. July 7-An order has been issued
by the Treasury officials extending 10 Chicago the
privilege now enjoyed by New-York commercial
interests of permitting the deposit of funds in the
sub-Treasury there for payment in New-Orleans
on telegraphic notice of such deposits. The object
Of the order is 70 facilitate transactions in cotton
operations thus avoiding the delay incident to the
ordinary methods Of making these payments.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-08
BIG FIRE AT PLATTSBU RG.
THE ENTIRE TOWN THREATENED-GooD
WORK OF REGULARS.
[Br TELEGRAPH 10 THE 1aIsuyE.I

TBT IEIEGRAFH 70 THE TRIBUNEJ
Plattsburg. N Y, July Fire broke out In
the basement Of Atting's variety store, in
Margaret-st., at o'clock this morning. and be-
fore it could be checked had destroyed seven
stores in the principal business section of the
city and three dwelling houses in a street ad-
joining The total loss is estimated at $125OOO;
insurance S6S0O0. The origin of the fire is un-
known. 1t had gained great headway before
being discovered. A strong gale was blowing at
the time and caused CONSERVATION among the
citizens as the entire city was threatened, but
the heroic work of the local Fire Department,
assisted by a detachment of soldiers from the
Odd Infantry saved the city and confined the
fire to one section. where it finally burned out.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-08
MANY STUDENTS AT CORyELL.

Ithaca. y. Y. July THE annual summer session
of Cornell University opened to-day with the larg-
attendance in its history. The number enrolled
is over fVe hundred The school covers q nsrioS
OF six weeks ending August 16. ~
New-York tribune., 1902-07-08

ment for use as quarantine station for smallpox
pa tents There already a surgeon and
rine hospital station the island, and, owing TO
the prevalence OF smallpox In Alaska il is deemed
desirable that regular quarantine station be es-
tablished the island.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-08
MRS. KNOWLTON KILLED.
TRAGIC DEATH OF MOTHER OF MAssA-

TRAGIC DEATH OF MOTHER OF MASSA-
CHUSETTS' EX-ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Arlington. Mass. July MARY s. Knowlton,
the mother of the former Attorney General. II.
NJ knowlton, was killed in a runaway accident
here to-day. She was about seventy years old.
Mrs, Knowlton. who lived at Winchester, came
10 Arlington on business this forenoon. AS she
was standing in front of the bank building
runaway horse came down the street. He
plunged upon the sidewalk near Mrs. KnOwlton.
The woman stepped back close TO the building,
but was not quick enough TO escape. The
wagon struck her She was picked up uncon-
sCious and before medical attention could be
given to her she died The horse was stopped
near where Mrs KnowltOn fell.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-08
WEST POINT IMPROVEMENTS.
COLONEL MILLS IN CONFERENCE WITH sEcRE-
TARY ROOT

Washington, July 7.-Coonel Mills. superintendent
Of the United States Military Academy had a con
ference with Secretary Root the War Depart
ment to-day in regard TO the improvement of the
academy. Congress authorized the expenditure of
s5500000 for the enlargement Of the academy build
ings and other necessary improvements. including
an increased water supply. A provision OF the act
however, limits the disbursements for improve
ments in the current fiscal 70 s. 0nn nOn
New-York tribune., 1902-07-08
ALASKAN QUARANTTNE STATION.

Washington. July 1.-The Secretary of the Treas
ury has asked the Interior Department to trans
fer ths jurisdiction of sledge Island, Nome,
AsssLa. from the Interior to the Treasury Depart
New-York tribune., 1902-07-08

Captain " H. WHITING, detached command the Inde-
pendence. Mare Island Navy Yard. July 23 naval
station, Honolulu, commandant.
Commander C. p. PERKINS. detached naval recruiting
rendezvous Chicago. to Newport for temporary duty
in attendance the course Of instructions.
Mdshiprnan r. l. BERRY. detached the Kearsarge, and
report corumandeI-In-chief OF North Atlantic Sta
duty staff.
Midshiprnan W. V. TOMB. detached Naval Academy;
home and three months sick leave
Gable from Rear Admiral Rodgers. Asiatc Sta
ton, Nagasah, Japan July 4:
Assistant Surgeon W. SEAMAN temporarily duty Yoko-
hama Hospital.
Lieutenant Commander A B. CANAGA. Cavite station,
home.
Mdshipman J. D. WAINWRIGHT. the Isa de Cuba 70
the Panay.
Mdship.nan c. E LANDRAN. the Panay to the Isla de
Cuba.
Lieutenant F. P BALDWIN. the solace command the
Psnay
Midshipnaan C. P. NIGHTINGALE. the soIaoe to the
Arayat.
Mdshipman A. G; HOWE. solace the Annapolis
Mdshiprnan r P CRAFT. the Soace 10 the Princeton.
Mdshipman E. p. FINNEY, the solace the Frolic.
Second Lieutenant P. Z. CHAMBERLAIN. the sosce 20
Cavits station.
E2nsign J. W. l. CLEMENT, Jr.. command the Pansy,
via the Solsce.
Ensign A F. II. YATES. the Arayat home
Solace.
Ensign c, H. Fischer the Annapolis. to home Via the
Soace
Ensign J W. GREENsLADE. the Princeton to home
the solsce
Ensign 7. :. sHAPLEY. the Frolic home the
Soace
Midshipman c. BEAN. the soaoe the Princeton
Ensign c. W. COLE. the Princeton. to home via the
New-York tribune., 1902-07-08

AMERICANS VISITING EUROPE THIS YEAR
will find The New-York Tribune for snts
at the boo~ stniis of the leading hotels
throughout the continent of Europe and
Great Britain, we'll on the Reudtne
Room tables. IL may also be obtained at
the principal railroad stations.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-08
CHICK TO NAVAL PROMOTIONS.

4 HITCH CAUSED BY THE PRESIDENTS ACTION
IN THD CASE OF PAY INSPECTOR RAND.
Washington. July THE rejection by the Presi-
dent Of the recommendation Of an examining board
for the promotion of Pay Inspector Stephen Rand
10 be pay director in the navy, has raised the dues
tion the Navy Department TO whether the
holding up of Mr.. Rand's promotion viii result
injuriously 70 the person who has claim TO
advancement Pay Inspector Lawrence G. Boggs
The department realizes fully the seriousness OF
sudden check to advancements which the Pres-
dents action appears to threaten, and if injustice
70 those peloW ray inspector hand IN rank IS the
ton to that officers advancement would he with
drawn.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-08
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS,
Washington, July 1.-The following army and
navy orders have been issued:
ARMY.

Captain JAMES ". LONG, infantry, is placed on the
unlimited retired list OF the army, in the class whose
disabilities result from wounds received in battle.
Contract Surgeon WALLACE Z. PARKMAN Is relieved
from the Department OF California, and will
Vancouver Barracks for assignment duty
Alaska
Lieutenant Colonel WILLIAM R. LIVERMORB corps of
engineers, IS assigned member Of the board Of
engineers, and will take station at New-York City
Major JOHN D. C. HOSKINS Major GEORGE =. 2.
HARRISON. artillery detailed members
of the examining board Governors Island, vice
Major Asher c. Taylor and Major William P. Duvall
artillery corps.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-08

In addition TO the foregoing amounts allowed,
the bill provides that the accounting officers of
the Treasury shall reopen and adjust the claims
OF Pennsylvania, Maine. NewHampshre and
Rhode Island the basis Of the claims OF the
States named. This means that every State
that fought against the Rebellion can bring its
claim before Congress for interest. discount and
the cost OF negotiating its war bonds and have
Il allowed.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-03-17
Should Remove Humphreys.

From all that the public knows OF the
facts. Attorney General Knox's report
to the President upon Judge NOyes of
the Alaska circuit is eminently proper
ment OF the recommendation of dismiss
sal will doubtless meet with the ap-
prevail of the country. Having given
an earnest OF his desire to purge the
Territorial judiciary. the President
should next turn his attention to Judge
Humphreys OF Hawaii. who has clearly
proved his judicial unfitness and whose
interference in Island politics has fur
Their diminished his usefulness as a
Star.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-03-17
FLAMES IN A.
WOODEN SHACK

fire broke out last night at $50
o'clock in an old unused frame build
ing on the Eva side OF AIakea street
bstWee Queen and HaIekauwila
streets. and threatened for time To de-
stroy not only that structure, but also
the warehouse sheds on the corner he
longing to the Wilder Steamship Com
pany. When the alarm was turned in
AZ the central station. the flames had
already shot out of the paneless win
dOws and the well seasoned lumber
was burning like shavings The chem
icaI engine arrived first and a stream
% chemically charged fluid was direct
I'd on the fire nearest the warehouses
In spite OF the firemen's active work in
this quarter the flames leaped across
the intervening space of about ten feet.
setting fire to the corner structure
Shortly afterward two streams of water
were directed on the makai side of the
house, and in a couple of minutes the
fire was practically under control.
A section OF corrugated iron roofing
set upright in the ground between the
two buildings at first prevented the
hremen from sending the streams low
down, until hose was carried around
10 tA4c Ae14 AAOHs WHICH point the nre
was extinguished- In ten minutes ey-
cry vestige OF the fire was gone and
the wooden shack saved from destruc-
don The structure Is owned by the
and has not been occupied
FOR the past two or three years. 1t has
probably been used of late by vags..
and IL is supposed that a cigarette or
cigar stump careIessIy thrown by some
one started the fire. In the warehouse
next door were a number OF landing
boats belonging to the Wilder steamers.
but none OF them were near the end
which was abiaze.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-03-17
Potatoes for Maui.

The movement on the part OF the
United States Agricultural Department
20 supply over forty new varieties OF
seed potatoes to Maui Is a good one.
and all the more creditable because
the department IN Honolulu Is without
funds Mr.. Sedgwick. who Is In per-
s0naI charge OF the enterprise. came
over practically without funds. but fun
OF grit and enthusiasm. 1t Is now up
90 the people OF Maui TO take hold OF
the enterprise and push IL through. He
has over 500 pounds Of potatoes, and
saws that he is going to remain on
Maui till those potatoes are all plant
ed. There Is no doubt but that the
p.opIe OF Maui will gladly finance the
euterprise.-Maui News.