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The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-03-20
BUILD
A BOAT

Local Interest Again Re.
! newed on . Boat for
the Upper Snake.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-08
CAPTURE OF SAN DOMINGO.
vAsoUEZ ENTERS THE CITY WITHOUT
FIGHTING-AMERICAN MINIS
TER'S ACTION.

San Domingo May 2-The Dominican capital
capitulated to-day to the revolutionary forces
commanded by General Horatio Vasquez, the
Vice President of the republic. President Ji-
menez sought refuge in the French consulate
and many government officers obtained shelter
in the French and United States legations.
The revolutionary troops entered the capital
quietly There was no enthusiasm shown by
the population here at the entry Of the victori-
Gus army.
The approach Of the revolutionists to the cap
ital was announced after two days heavy fight
ing between the government troops and the
forces of General Vasquez, in which many were
killed wounded both sides.
When it became known here that General
Vasquez threatened to attack San Domingo the
United States Minister. William F. Powell. as
dean of the diplomatic corps. requested the Do
minican Government to inform him regarding
the arrangements made to protect. the lives and
property of foreigners here. adding that in case
no precautions were taken he would consider
it his duty to take such measures to provide for
their safety as the situation demanded The
nature of the reply of the government was not
made public.
Intense excitement prevailed here among the
population and in government circles when the
news Of the approach Of the revolutionary army
became generally known.
MEETING OF CoNsULS HELD.
When the revolutionists were sighted. Minister
Powell called a meeting of the diplomatic and
consular bodies. at the United States Legation.
for the purpose of deciding upon the best means
Of protecting life and property and to prevent
injury to on-combatants in case Of assault
being made on San Domingo. with the result
that delegation. composed Of the United States
minister the French minister. NJ. Dejoux, the
Spanish consul, DR.. Perera Besa: the German
consul Herr Krosigk; the italian consul,
Sgnor Cambiaso and the British consul. Mr..
GosIing. was appointed to wait upon General
Vasquez and inform him that no attack could
be made on the capital. under the rules OF war.
until due notice had been given TO the diplo-
matte and consular corps here. messenger
was then dispa tched 70 General Vasquez, asking
him to select the time and place for inter-
turned with the reply that the revolutionary
general had appointed the following morning
for the interview. adding that in the mean while
he would suspend all hostilites il the govern
ment would agree to adopt the same course.
That evening. however. General Vasquez in
formed the government that he was shipping
munitions of war on a gunboat TO San Domingo.
and that he had sent troops to the river Czama
which rises in the central mountain range OF
the island. and enters the sea a San Domingo.
to take possession Of the port and prevent
steamers from leaving the capital Mr. Powell
New-York tribune., 1902-05-08

not know the inner workings OF the miners
executive committee. and therefore can make
no predictions. Wall Street is confident"
In reference to a reported statement made by
G. W. Perkins. of J. P. Morgan & Co. that
there would be no strike, Mr. Perkins said
have telephoned TO President Mitchell of the
United Mine Workers that I never said there
would be no strike. We all hope the matter
will be amicaby settled.
Frank P. Sargent, the newly appointed United
States Commissioner OF immigration. who is on
the arbitration committee of the National Civic
Federation. left this city for Albany yesterday
but is expected to return to-day. He had a talk
with Secretary Easley of the National Civic
Federation before his departure. but Mr.. Easley
said II was only an informal chat. Mr.. Easley
added that all the news would come from Scran-
ton. The Civic Federation had done all il could
Should strike be decided on, it is said the
decision will not be made public until the miners
have actually stopped work. President Mitchell
according 10 several people who him as he
started for Scranton. looked cheerful. 1t is
understood that the members Of the arbitration
committee of the National Civic Federation can
be easily reached in case there is any occasion
for their services.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-08
MINERS LEADERS PAUSE
UEETTNG ADJOURNS WITHOUT
REA CHING ANY DECISION.
MEN ARE READY TO GO OUT, BUT
UNION OFFICIALS HESITATE TO
ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY
FOR A STRIKE.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUxE.l
FOR A STRIKE.

Scranton. Penn. May THE conference OF
the executive board of the mine workers Of the
anthracite region of Pennsylvania adjourned
this afternoon until tomorrow morning. Presi
dent Mitchell on leaving the hall said:
The executive committee is cantassing the
entire situation very carefully, and has not
reached any decision. The committee will re-
convene tomorrow morning at o'clock. We
have heard nothing from the operators.
The conference. which was secret. began at 10
o'clock this morning with National President
John Mitchell In the chair. The morning was
spent in hearing Mr. Mtchelrs report OF the
conference between opera tors and miners in
New-York. The first session lasted two and a
half hours. Hundreds Of miners gathered out
side of the convention hall and they said that
II a strike were ordered every man employed at
the collieries In the Scranton region would 20
out. A. 215 ?. m. the executive board reas-
semhled and continued its deliberations until
80 O'Clock
II is impossible TO forecast the result Of the
conference, but it is believed the longer the
conference lasts the less Is the danger Of
strike. Public sentiment is solldly opposed to
te-up az the Collieries and the miners com
mittee fully realizes the responsibility placed
upon IL. Although the Shamokin convention
gave 70 the committee power to act the COM
m!ttee may decide 70 call another general CON
ventiou on account Of the delicacy OF the situa-
ton,
Secretary Mullahy Of the stationary fremen
said to-day that the 1remen had decided 10
stand by the mine workers in their demands
and TO go out II tie-up was ordered. 1t was
learned from what is considered good authority
that in anticipation OF the action OF the fire
men, the operators have non-union fremen
massed AT Buffalo and az other points who
will be brought to the coal fields in the event
Of a strike
1t is alleged here that P. H. Morrissey grand
master Of the Brotherhood OF AaiIroad Tratnmen
has offered ten thousand men 10 MI the places
OF the Lackawauna switchmen in case the
switchmen go out on strike of their own accord
or in sympathy with the miners
New-York tribune., 1902-05-08
WILL NOT YIELD TO DEMANDS
PRESIDENTS EXCEPT TPr-rSD,rr
MAINTAIN THEIR DETERMINATION
TO MAKE NO CONCESSIONS.

Philadelphia, May 7.-President Baer OF the
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
stlIl refuses 10 break silence regarding the
threatened struggle between the anthracite coal
miners and the opera tors. He is apparently IN
disturbed over the situation, and in reply to
questions concerning the probable outcome or
what was being done. il anything, 10 bring
about an agreement he said:
would be glad TO give some news but as I
ADVISED Mitchell not 10 talk il would not he
ponuc Tor me to say anything in connection
with the situation
From another source. which is deemed trust
worthy, it was learned that Chairman Thomas
Of the Erie and President Olyphars Of the Della
ware and Hudson were unyielding in their de-
termination not TO grant any of the miners
demands, while President Truesdale of the Della
ware, Lackawanna and Western was disposed
70 make some concessions. The attitude of
President Baer and the other anthracite presi-
dents was not stated.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-08
MANY RTUORS HERE.
MR. TRUESDALE SAYS HE KNOWS
NOTHING OF CONCESSIONS-DF
NAL BY MR. PERKINS.

There were more rumors in Wall Street YES
terday that there would be no strike of the
anthracite miners after all It was reported
among other things that advance of ) per
cent in wages would be offered and accepted.
None Of the coal operators confirmed these re-
ports. President Truesdale of the Delaware.
Laokav anna and Western Railroad. when seen
by a Tribune reporter, said:
I know of no concessions, and there is nothing
in tho Tumors of concessions. Until the news
comes from Scranton 1 will know no more than
you Co
Mr.. Truesdale repeated his denial that there
had been a conference of presidents of the coal
carrying companies in this city on Wednesday
Regarding the story that such a conference had
been held in the Office of the Central Railroad
of New-Jersey he said:
have not been in the Office of the Jersey Cen
trail Railroad for several days.
Are preparations being made for a striker
he asked.
There is nothing to say on that point" he
replied. THE mines are working"
President Olyphant of the Delaware and FIud
son. also denied that there had been any con-
ference.
Il have had no news from Scranton" he said
"aut am possessing my soul in patience I do
New-York tribune., 1902-05-08
NEW ARTILLERY INVENTION.
BIRKELAND's ELECTRO MAGNETIC CANNON
TESTED SUCCESSFULLY IN GERMANY.

BIRKELAND's ELECTRO MAGNETIC CANNON
TESTED SUCCESSFULLY IN GERMANY.
Berlin. May Professor X Birkeland the
Norwegian physicist has been in Berlin re-
Gently for the purpose Of demonstrating the
powers of his electro-ma gnetic cannon before
number OF experts in electrical artillery The
results of the demonstrations made by Professor
Birkeland have been so convincing that firm
OF artillery manufacturers has offered 10 buy
the invention from the Norwegian professor for
immediate use. provided that Professor Birke-
land will increase the length of the piece used
in the trials that IL Will throw a projectiIe
weighing two tons for a distance of twelve
miles The experiments with Professor Birke-
lands electromagnetic cannon have so far been
conducted upon a smaller scale
Theoretically, Professor Birkeland's device can
throw a projeCtile weighing two tons a dis
tance Of ninety miles, or even further bv suf-
hcienty prolonging the tube The principle
upon which the new gun acts has not been made
public, but II is known that the proiectiIe is
expelled from ar ordinary cast iron tube thickly
wrapped with copper wire. This tube can of
course. he made more Cheaply than the cannon
now In use No explosive gases result from the
discharge of the new gun.
Professor Birkeland's invention has stirred I'm
intense interest among technical observers. some
OF whom are of the opinion that the new gun
slSnlhes a greater revolution in fighting ma
tertal than that brought about bv the discov-
cry of gunpowder.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-08
PALMA'S SECOND ESCAPE.
HORSES AT SANTA CLARA RUN AvAY-No
ONE HURT-GENERAL WE'LL RECEIVED.
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tsY CARrE lHE TRIBUNE.l
Santa Clara, May I.-President-ele Palma
vas in another accident on his arrival here this
evening. The horses attached TO his carriage
became frightened and ran away. but they
were soon under the control of the driver, and
no one was hurt A special train took General
Palma from Cienfuegos. The enthusiasm at
the small towns whore he stopped was tre-
mendous. short distance from here he was
welcomed by two hundred mounted men The
Presidential party is accompanied by Governor
Gomez of Santa Clara Province. The President
received a hearty welcome from the natives OF
the town, who were reinforced by several thou
sand people from the surrounding country who
are here 10 honor the President and TO attend
the exposition. There was a procession vet
erans dinner. ball and reception tonight
At Cienfuegos this morning General Palma
was the guest Of the workingmen at breakfast
which was held at the river front on a covered
pier. He paid visits to the hospital and prison
and reviewed the school children's parade Senior
ouesada called on the foreign consuls and the
Urited States officials
New-York tribune., 1902-05-08
AUSTRIAN KAISER FOR PEACE.
SPEECH OF FRANCIS JOSEPH TO DELEGA-
TIoNs-BALKANs QUIET.

Budapest. May As in the past. so in the tut
ure the constant endenvor of my government VIII
be directed TO fostering close relations with our
allies as well as feelings Of confidence with oil
other powers thus contributing to the maintenance
and consolidation of European peace"
This was the most interesting passage IN the
replv of the Emperor and King. Francis Joseph To-
dav to the address of the delegations OF Austria
Hungary. at the reception held in the castle mere
this morning.
The Fmperor also made q brief but important
reference to the Balkan situation, saying
Our unvarying and friendly understanding with with
the Russian Empire concerning events IN Ins W NC -
Ea ast is conducive the continued maintenance ol
order and tranquility in those regions.
His majesty remarked that since the last session
Of the delegations the general political sltuau'n
had in no way undergone any material change
He maid tribute 10 the Austro- Hungarian forces
employed in the China expedition and reterred 10
the need for increased expenditure Tor the art"-
lerv for improving the naval stations. and Tor m
dspensah BILE increases in the personnel OF the meet
and for the construction Of ships
Subsequent 20 the meeting ~ N" deleeauohs
Count Gouchowsd the Austro-Hungarian Minis
ter Of Foreign A~airs in his opening address said.
Tho Arorroous rise and daily growing importance
~ the T-nitcd States from the standpoint "t lul
peral policy addition 70 our growing
in America. in connection with our al55s.tSsIIs -
residing there. show II rs no longer anNtSa.ee
daIsl- eleyatiuf, the rank Of representative |
Washington 10 equality with the representatives OF
the other great powers
The Imperial Foreign Minister was confident that
the delegations would approve Of this. since the
steps accorded with the wishes expressed TN both
the United States and Austria-Hunsary.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-08
WINE AGENTS IN RIVALRY.
SALESMAN THE BONE OF CONTENTION
HARRY LEHR's NAME BROUGHT IN.


HARRY LEHR's NAME BROUGHT IN.
An application by George A. KessIer & Co aes,,.
for Moet & Chandons wine for an injunction re-
straining Emanuel S. ChappeIle a salesman. from
leaving its employ and accepting a similar position
with Fred de Barry & Co. was made 10 Justice
OGorman in the Supreme Court yesterday
Edward Lauterbach counsel for Mr. Kessls-
argued that in 1893 Mr.. Kessler engaged ChappeIe
who at that time entirely ignorant OF tha
champagne business. and educated him in thar
business From time to time he increased Chan
peLe's salary and every year he doubled the
amount Of spending money allowed TO Chappelle.
in the first year he advanced in payment OF ex
penses incurred by Chappelle $4,000 In the second
year over $4,000. and in the present year the sx-
peuse account Of Chappelle was further increased
so that he had been spending Mr.. Kessler's money
at the rate Of $4,000 year. He declared that
this was done on ChaPpelles solemn engagement
70 remain in Mr. Kessler's employ for five years and
not in that time go over 10 any rival house.
Chappelle in his answer admits that he entered
into the contract, but declares that not for
any specified time. and he remained with Kesser
& Co. dnder IL until April 90 when he left because
Kessler that day refused allow him 70 cor
tinue in business with the company. and brought
the Injunction action While mourning expenses On
behalf OF the plaintiff which he considered neces-
sary. the defendant says. Kessler refused to per-
nit him TO make disbursements, and did insult
defendant and charge him with improperly dis
bursing moneys and reflected upon his integrity
and honesty, and further requested and demanded
that defendant write letter containing false and
untruthful statements. all Of which brought about
irreconcilabe differences and disagreements be-
tween the plaintiff and defendant" ChappeIIe de-
MED that when he entered the employ OF the plain
tiff he was unacquainted with the trade OF ths
nature OF the champagne business
ChappelIe refers TO the other salesnen IN Ksss-
Ter 5 employ and adds that among them is ''ons
Harry Lehr as I am informed and believe,
whose chief employment consists in advancing
the interests Of the plaintiffs champagne and
who Is furnished with money for that special and
only purpose
shares OF stock held by him IN the PLAINTIFF COM
solvent.
Mr. Lauterbach said the plaintitr wished 20 ascer-
TAN whether a salesman who had entered into
contract and become a stockhoider in the frn
could deliberately violate his agreement and 20
into the employ OF a rival firm
Justice O,Corman reserved his decision.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-08
SAILORS Not DISORDERLY.
CONDUCT OF THE CHICAGos MEN AT
TRIESTE PRAISED

Vienna, May Tt learned here to-day
that the facts Of the reported arrest at Trieste
of four sailors from the United States cruiser
Chicago for alleged disorderly conduct in a cafe
are as follows: Last Sunday evening four sail
ors from the Chicago were baited by a crowd
of civilians while ashore at Trieste. The police
interfered. and arrested one of the civilians The
Chief of Police at Trieste says that the conduct
Of the American sailors ashore was above re-
proach
New-York tribune., 1902-05-08

been there for years The first body placed in
the crypt was that of Archbishop Hughes. the
first archbishop of New-York, and the second
was that Of Cardinal McCloskey, who was the
second archbishop Of New-York and the hrst
cardinal in the United States. Archbishop Cor
rigan was the third archbishop Of NeW-f forK
II was recalled yesterday that he had conse-
Grated every Of the bishops in the arch-
diocese with the exception of Bishop McSQualo
Of Rochester. the senior bishop Of the province.
Bishop McQuaid is the custodian of the viii OF
Archbishop Corrigan. He said yesterday that
the viii was made in 1884 and was brief Bishop
McQuaid has a copy Of the viii, the original
document being on file in the office OF the New
York diocese.
THE ARCHBIsHOP's WILL BRIEF.
HThe contents OF the viii cannot he known," "
Bishop AIcQuaid said yesterday. until the VIII
ss opened and read after the funeral. Like all
good bishops. I presume Archbishop Corrigan
left all he had 10 leave TO the diocese
President Fornes Of the Board Of Aldermen. in
compliance with a resolution adopted al the
meeting on Tuesday. has appointed TO the com
rrittee 10 represent the board a. the funeral OF
the Arch bishop Aldermen Parsons Mccall. VII
let's Sullivan. Goodman and Shea
New-York tribune., 1902-05-08
"C4R AHEAD" ORDINANCE SIGNED
THE METROPOLITAN COMPANY PLACES
DESTINATION SIGNS ON ITS CARS.

Mayor Low yesterday signed the car ahead"
ordinance. passed few days ago by the Board OF
Aldermen NOW. II the surface railroads try 10
make passengers who have paid their fares get out
of car to take another car ahead or behind ex-
cept in case of accident. they will be subject to
fine Of 500 for each offence. The companies are
still permitted to cut short the trips of cars but
in all cases the car to be switched back must be
marked in front so that he who runs NAV read
The ordinance was introduced by Alderman Sulli-
van. 1t provides that every car leaving a shed or
station must carry in conspicuous place a placard
stating its destination. People who are inconVe-
nlenced by the companies breaking this rule NAV
go 10 Assistant Sorporation Counsel Arthur F,
Cosby, at NO. l9 NaSSau-st. The suit win be
brought by the city The METROPOLITAN Street Rail-
way Company several days ago began placing signs
destinations. N'' N'0 ~
New-York tribune., 1902-05-08
VOLCANOES ACTIVE IN INDIES.

St Thomas, D w L. May Gable communica-
ton southwark from ST. Lucia. in the Windward
Islands ceased suddenly this afternoon.
Fire and smoke from the eruption at St Vincent
are said be visible from St. Lucia, and distant
detonatlons are audible at Dominica, Antigua and
ST. kits. in the Leeward Islands, at Guadeoupe
in the French West Indies and here.
II is reported that the craJers on San Domingo
are showing signs OF activity.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-08

AMERICANS VISITING EUROPE THIS YEAR
will find The New-YOrk Tribune for sal.
at the book stalls of the leading hotels
throughout the continent OF Europe and
GreaA Britain, well the Reading
Room tables. 1t may also he obtained at
the principal railroad stations.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-08

was advised Of these movements and dispatched
another messenger TO General Vasquez de-
manding that his troops retire according TO the
agreement that he would suspend all hostili-
ties. The revolutionists however, already prac-
tically had possession Of the city, and the diplo-
matte and consular delegation, when it met
General Vasquez, the next day, May l. could
ducing the general TO send a committee 10
San Domingo 70 arrange with the government
the terms for the formal surrender Of the capt.
tai The general agreed TO this
GUARANTEE OF SAFETY.
Later on the same day however. the Haytian
Minister, L. Borno, and the Spanish Minister
communicated to the revolutionary commander
a message TO General Vasquez from President
Jimenez, consenting to the drawing up OF a
treaty OF capitulation, which was to provide
full guarantee for the safety Of the officials,
employees and defenders of the government. as
we'll for the security of personal property.
The President and the ministers, II was further
agreed, were not to leave the country before
the submission Of all the authorities of the diff
ferent districts of San Domingo had been re-
ceived. and all political prisoners were to be
liberated
The revolutionary army enter San Domingo at
IL a m the same day Friday) and took pos
session OF the government buildings.
The form Of the new government of Santo
Domingo has not been decided upon
No foreign warships have arrived at San Do
mingo though the United States cruiser Cincinnati
left Norfolk. Va. for that place on May T. and
should arrive there to-day
New-York tribune., 1902-05-08
DE CASTRO FORWARDS REPORT.
CONSUL GENERAL AT ROME SENDS TO
WASHINGTON DOCUMENTS RELATING
TO THE CHICAGO AFFAIR.

Copyright; 1902: b The Tribune Association)
Especial 10 The Tribune by French Cabel
Rome, May 7.-Mr. De Castro the consul
general al Rome. has collected the documents
relating to the conduct Of the officers of the
Chicago, including the police report to the Judge
and has sent them to the government at Wash
inPton
New-York tribune., 1902-05-08
NEWJERSEY CENTRAL MILEAGE.

Mileage books issued by the New-Jersey Central
Railroad Company can be used OH all branches and
DIVISIONS OF the Philadelphia and Reading Rail-
way ana Fnhodelphla and Reading meages are
will also be effective ' Si''ie ~
New-York tribune., 1902-05-08
BETTER NEWS FROM HOLLAND.
QUEENS CONDITION REPORTED TO BE
SATISFACTORY.

The Hague. May THE q m bulletin from
Castle Loo announced that the condition Of Her
Majesty was Satisfactory up to the present"
The continued hopeful tenor Of the medical bulle-
tins from Castle Loo is dissipating the anxi-
ETY. regarding the queen. The Prince Consort left
the Palace to-day for the first time since Sunday.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-08
REQUIEM IN AMERICAN COLLEGE.

(copyrisht; 1902: By The Tribune Association)
Especial The Tribune by French Cabel
Rome, May AT the American College here
a solemn requiem mass will be held. Bishop
Mcdonnell celebrating. on Friday, for the re-
pose Of the soul of Archbishop Corrigan Of New
York
New-York tribune., 1902-05-08
LAMsDORF NOT TO RESIGN.

St Petersburg, May THE reports that the Min
lister Of Finance, NJ de witte. and the Minister OF
Foreign Affairs, Count Lomsdorf, about to re-
sign unfounded