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New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
CHARITIES DEPARTMENT 0NIFoRAA
MALE EMPLOYEES WILL WEAR pIsr1Nc11Sl
CLOTHING. FURNISHED BY CITY.

MALE EMPLOYEES WILL WEAR DISTINCTIVE
CLOTHING. FURNISHED BY CITY.
schedule Of uniforms for the male employees
of the Charities Department has been arranged
by Commissioner Folks. to go into effect on Octo-
Der l The uniforms will be provided by the city
and the will be expected TO keep them IN
order Each will receive suit. an extra pair
Of trousers and a cap The employees have been
divided into nine classes. each class wearing
different uniform
The superintendents and other high officials will
a blue serge suit with the letters. in gold.
ID. P. c." on the coilar- Members of the house
stafs in the hospitals and institutions on WardS.
BiackweiPs and RandalPs Islands Will wear a Whlte
duck suit with the initials of the institution 10
which they attached on the collar, and a RED
cross on the sleeves. Those doing clerical duty
will wear blue annel suit Orderiies and attend
in the various hospitals. doing hard work
will wear white duck suits The Kitchen men ana
chefs will duck suits. The mechanics stokers;
gardeners and IabOrers will wear blue striped
jumper and overalls vii cap OF the same ma
teriaI and the deck hands on the steamers OF the
department will blue jean overals and
Commissioner Folks said that he believed the
uniforms would add 10 the efficiency of the depart
ment as well as the appearance or the EN-
ploves He said the superintendents and heads
of departments would be held responsible for the
condition of the uniforms. and that there would pc
an occasional inspection of the men OF the depart
.rY1av
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
INSANE WoNANrs MURDERoUs PRANK.

Cincinnati Aug. 29-While suffering from tenn
pora-y insanity yesterday Emma Bankhardt. a
spins.er forty years OF age. attempted kill her
mother and her sister Dorothy, and then commit
ted suicide at their home. four miles south of
Covington, KY
Mrs Bankhardt and Dorothy were asleep in sep
arate rooms at the time. and to each was dealt a
terrific blow on the head with some blunt instru-
nent their skulls being fractured. Both VIII prob
ably die Having dealt these blows to her mother
and sister, she saturated their bees WIN OF ana
applied a lighted match As soon as the names
began to spread she ran TO cistern IN the yard
a~ld Jumped in drowning before assistance could
reach her Hundreds of neighbors We're attracted
the Bankhardt home by the fire. and succeeded
IN rescuing the two victims OF the insane woman
before they were harmed by the flames. Emma had
been eccentric for several months, but me Iahll!
did not consider her dangerous, and had not re-
strained her
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
STEEL EMPLOYEES QUIT.
EIGHTEEN HUNDRED GO OUT AT AMERl-
CAN IRON AND STEEL WORKS

Lebanon Penn, Aug. pa committee OF the
striking employees Of the American Iron and steer
Manufacturing Company called at the office OF
General Manager IIerd to-day and demanded that
the colored union workmen from Reading and
other men who had been sent here be removed and
the old hards be taken back This was refused
The committee then returned and reported 'he
matter to their leaders. and few minutes later
the men still at work. about eighteen hundred,
told to come out. The order was obeyeo al
man. and promptly at O'Clock all lett
the big plant. Each carried small American mas
When the men filed out they were greeted by tnelI
friends on the outside In the crowd was iarse
number of women. Much excitement OF suodu5u
character followed the action Of the men Ohly
the foremen of the different departments ana d
few black smiths remained at work.
The plant when in full operation. employed near
ly three thousand men and boys. When the nrst
strike occurred, sixteen weeks ago, about elgnt
hundred men quit. The others remained at work
Now the entire plant is idle with the exception vi
that portion manned by the newcomers.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
A MILLION FOR FAIR HEIRS.
TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT WITH AHS'
oELRIcHs AND MRS. VANDERBILT

San Francisco Aug 29--By the terms on en0
apreen,ent made between the heirs OF the late ME-
Charles L. Fair and Mrs. Hermann Oeirlcns anu
Mrs W. X Vanderbilt. jr-. the former receive
more than 100000. OF this sum 100000 In ses
coin has been paid by Hermann Oelrichs, on oena'
of his wife and sister-in-aw- to MIS- Nelson Aiio
money was deposited in the First National Bank
where il now stands in the name of Mrs Neison-
Within a month the balance will be nandeo o'ei
to the heirs of Mrs. Fair. who will nave IN 'ne,i
own right more than 81 100000. In ADDITION 70 ar.ls
amount s still considerable sum leptrC
sented in the personal property OF Mrs an,
value of which cannot be determined until ne1 80
,sre is annraised IN however. estimated by poth
narts to be worth between $4,000 and s6oUt All All
rording TO A r Cotton. the personaI properly w.
be distributed by the Probate Court IN KUN
months. - r,t-. a.
This is the settlement made oy tns al ~eI
announced by Charles J. Smith and Abraham Ssa-
son brothers OF Mrs. Charles L. FAR
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
THE EARTHQUAKES IN M1NDANAo.
FEAR THAT VOLCANO IN THE INTERIOR
is IN ERUPTION

Manila, Aug. 29.-The scanty reports received
here regarding the recent earthquakes in the
island Of Mindanao show that they began on
Thursday, August p. The damage was wide
spread. but few fatalities were reported. No
reports. however. have been received from
parts Of the island. 1t is feared that serious
eruption of one volcano in that vicinity has oc-
Cured The most serious shock expert
enced the first day. 1t lasted one minute At
Camp Wears the shocks overturned cannon
and rolled heavy ammunition boxes about like
disks. Some of the soldiers were unable to
stand on their feet during the heaviest shocks
Many Moro houses were thrown down and
burned. and numerous landslides occurred In
some places the appearance of the landscape
altered
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.

Washington Aug 29.-The following army, navy
and marine corps orders have been issued:
ARMY.
second Lieutenant OTIS r. COLE 10Th Infantry is
ferred eth Infantry
First Lieutenant HARRY DALTON, 18th Infantry. is
assigned Company X
First Lieutenant EDGAR A. SIRMYER, Sd Cavalry. is
detailed profess Of military science ana tachcs at
Clemson Agricultural College South Carolha-
Second Lieutenant HENRY T. BULL. 18th Cavalry, Is
transferred from Troop II to Troop M
So much of special directing First Lieutenant HAY
WOOD ROBBINS 10Th Infantry TO JON MS company
upon arrival at its station in the United states Is
revoked
Gable from Rear Admiral F. Rodgers, Asiatic
Station, Yokohama, August %:
Paw Inspector J. r MARTIN navy pay Office. Manila.
in addition to present duties.
Pavmaster c NJ RAY, detached Manila: to Yokohama
Hospital
Second Ideutenants A C. ROGERS and G. BISHOP. ma
rine corps detached Marine Brigade; 10 Guam.
MARINE CORPS
Capain J. H. RUSSELL detached marine barracks. Ports
mouth: proceed TO navy yard, Mare Island. to COM
mand guard OF the Oregon.
Second Lieutenant J. LEARY. detached marine bar
racks. League Island; proceed TO navy yard, Mare
Island. duty with marine guard OF the Oregon
Second H D. SOUTH. detached marine bar
racks. Annapolis. command marine guard Of the
Franklin
Second Lieutenant j. SNYDER detached the Franklin
to barracks Mare Island.
Captain c. M PERKINS proceed to Sacramento and
Angeles ascertain most desirable location to
open recruiting Offices
Captain r. F. wYNNE detached the Chicago: to home
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
HEADQUARTERS CHANGED TO JAMAICA

Second Deputy Police Commissioner Ebstein. who
is in temporary command of the police force IN
the absence of Commissioner Partridge and FIRST
Denutv Thurston Yesterday afternoon announced
that the headquarters of the Eleventh Inspection
District had been changed from Long Island City
10 Jamaica The change was made because II is
con sIdered that Jamaica is OF centre or the
district than LonF Island City The 6oqndarlsS
are in no changed. Inspector W after II
sTbompson Is in command OF the Eleventh
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
SpRECKELS'S CANADIAN REFINERY.

Ottawa Ont. Aug. 29-Letters Of incorporation
to,,a haen granted TO the Fedora Sugar Refining
COMPANY with headquarters in Montreal and a
capital of 100000 The applicants were Claus A
spreckels and William w Cook of New-iork;
r B. McGibbon T. Chase Casgrain and T. +
surveyor of Montreal. a deposit was made Of
the 81 600 required by law The chief feature OF
Mr. Spreekeis's scheme is the purchase OF the
sugar refinery in Montreal controlled by Senator
DruumOnd and the Redpath estate. ana the estdo-
shnent of a refinery in British Columbia
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
NAN DIES FROM ST4RFATION

t4F, WAS FOUND ON A PIER AT BARCLAY-ST.
AND WAS UNABLE TO TELL HIS STORY
Thomas Donahue. the man who was found on
Thursday lying beside chest on the pier at bar
cav-st in a deIirious condition. died yesterday IN
The TIndson Street Hospital without having become
conscious enough to tell anything Of his story The
doctors say he died OF starvation.
The mystery OF how Donahue came TO be in the
pitiful condition in which he was found Is no nearer
solution than ever In a semi-conscous moment he
said that he had been locked in the chest for
fifteen days. but where he got into the chest and
Uhv he old so. ne did not tell.
The officials al the Hudson Street Hospital were
much interested in the and tried ali means
LnoU,p 10 science 10 resuscItate the starving man
He did not respond to treatment. however ana dlea
shortly before i o'clock yesterday morning
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
RoRRER HOLDS Up CHIEF OF POLICE

snokane Wash, Aug. 29.-Chief of Police Reddy
was a passenger in streetcar that was held up
last night by a highwaynan. The car had stopped
~ railroad crossing when a masked robber
with revolver in each hand, stepped aboard and
compelled the conductor to give up his cash: he
then commanded the passengers to contribute
Chief Reddy unarmed, and said he was pow
erIess Twenty minutes before this occurrence
arother car in the neighhorhood hailed by a
masked man but the motOrman threw on full cur
nd the by.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
no DREDGE ST. LAWRENCE RIVER SHOAL

POWER COMPANY REJECTS GOVERNMENT SURVEY
AND CLOSES PRIVATE CONTRACT
Ogdensburg, ". Y. Aug. "a contract has been
closed 10 dredge channel through the large shoai
in the ST. Lawrence Riyer at the head OF the
Nassena Canal to give greater flow of water to
the canal. The federal government appropriated
$50 900 for purpose. but The provisions attached
10 the appropriation were not agreeable to the ST.
Iawrence Power Company. which owns the Mas
sena Canal The government appropriation ana sur.
vev were rejected and route laid out
by' the company and private contract closed LOT
the work which Will be beSuI at once
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
REFUSES PRINCE HENRY'S GIFT.

Senior Inspector Moses w. Cortright has refused
m accent the gift which came to him through the
German Consul from Prince Henry of Germany
81 want il distinctly understood that l did not
acce,+ tho nresent offered me- the inspector said
yesterday. . - 1890, p,
''WilI you give the reasons for your refusal!
asked
reply. .. -,
The gift referred to cigarette box
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
n II SCHILLER GETS IMPERIAL GIFT
PROMINENT DEUTSCHER VfRElN MAN IKE
CEIVEs CIGARETTE CASE SOUVENIR OF
PRINCE HENRY's VISIT.

Among those who have received costly presents
from F9nneror William in connection with the
recent visit of Prince Henry to this country is Otto
T Schulier vice-presdent and chairman of the
house committee of the Deutscher Verein. No. III,
Central Park South. He has received handsome
gold cigarette case which is engraved the i'm
neriaI crown and the letter H" both mounted In
diamonds Mr. Schuler has been a hard worker
for many years in the interest of the Deutscher
Nerein
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
Rs11 FOR FORMER CORPORAL o'BRIEy

WASHINGTON Aug. 2a-Richard T. oBrien for
rnerly corporal in the 26th Volunteer Infantry VINO
has been confined In Jail accused Of perjury. on
occoun. of his testimony before the Senate Philip
pine COMMITTEES, during the last session OF Congress
uas arraIgned before Justice Anderson to-day. He
His trial probabl will occur in October
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
SAYS HOSPITAL WILL BE INVESTIGATED,
DR. WOODWARD DIsAGREEs WITH DIR. GAGE
ABOUT WORCESTER CMAssD INSTITUTION.

Worcester. Mass. Aug. 29.-Dr. Samuel B. Wood
ward one of the trustees Of the Worcester Insane
Hospital returned to-day from a trip to Europe
and announced that investigation OF the meth
o5s nursued at the hospital would be made once.
Such an investigation. DR.. Woodward declared was
due to the public and 10 the hospital alike. Dr.
Thomas II Gage another of the trustees, yesterday
took a very opposite view. saying that the condi-
tions at hospital were none OF the puohc pusl
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
CITES pFLTS TO UNION COLLEGE.

Schenectady. n Y. Aug. 9.-Union College has
received one of the finest collections of pelts in
the State from James E Benedict, OF the class
Of 1880 Mr. BenedicL is the Assistant Curator or
rha Smithsonian Institute at Washington. and the
presert was made by me authority of Director >
B. Langley of the Institute
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
A DUSKY STATESMAN

Emperor MeneIik AbyssInia has wisely
concluded grant concessions TO
foreigners. Some instances in which con-
cesssons of this kind have operated TO the
dfsadvantage of the weaker nations See
To-.ORROW's TRIBUNE.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
cenera1 Nargas=santos il was announced from

General Vargas-Santos. it was announced from
Washington August D. made an effort a few days
previous that date TO secure through the Colom-
hian LEGATION a passport that would enable him
To rass through the government Inns at Panama
ana have safe passage TO the revolutionary army
ar sI1a T)ce where the general said, he desired
to confer with General Herrera with view TO
erranging terms of peace between the revolution
ISIS and the Colombian Government The legation
declined TO issue the passport
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
UALLE4BLE IRON TRUS17
REPORTS OF TWENTY-FIVE MILLION poA-
LAR COMBINATION

Sharon. Penn Aug "a combination OF tns
foremost maIIeable iron concerns or the country
with Capitalization OF S25G0.Ooo is under consld-
Grafton and will probably be effected Accord
Ing to the reported plans the headquarters OK tne
combination will be in Chicago. where the Ma
tionaI Malleabe Iron Casting Company tne laissss @
concern of the kind in the Cnlteo otdtes. nrS 49,
home office Concerns mentioned IoT pIaGsS cnany ~
consolidaton are Illinois Malleable iron Soapeay
Stockholm Manufacturing Company, . DaVton
IeabIe Casting Company, all or Cnlca ,.ia;, 90
MaIeabIe Iron Company. DAYTON 0nio, nifatsS faach
MaIIeable Iron Company, Detroit; FratI .er.,,
worth Buffalo v Y: Northwestern and "iscons"
NaIleabIe Iron Works, Milwaukee
milwaukee, Aug 29-F. ". Sivyer. president OF
the Northwestern Malleable Iron Company, OF tnis
CITY continues to deny that his company mas any
connection with the proposed comDlnatl9n r A. -
1ndarstood that the Wisconsin Malleaole Iron Son-
Ganv is willing 10 transfer its plant only ZOE =
large cash consideration
Buffalo Aug 30. P. LetchWorth, or FEa8 -
Tetchworth said this afternoon:
Certain persons have of late been trying to seGms
options on the big plants in the country Iney aa0
a representative in Buffalo not long ago. u nay
be stated however. that they nave not got tno
desired number of options There IS no reason loH
believing that any combina ton OF Haleao Ole Icon
industries will be perfected in the near future
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
HEARTY EATERS.

How the Navy is fed. The liberal provision
Uncle Sam makes for fighters Photos OF
the men at mess, cooks preparing food. etc,
in TO-MORROH'S TRIBUNE.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
FIGHT AT CARUPANO.
REBELS ATTACK VENEZUELAN PORT AND
ARE REPULSED.

Kingston, Jamaica, Aug. 29.-The German
steamer Polaria, which arrived here to-day from
Venezuelan ports, reports that on Friday last,
August %, while at Carupano. State Of Bermu-
dez, Venezuela, seven hundred rebels attacked
that place stubbornly and got inside the town.
where they were met by thousand government
troops under General Velutini. Severe fighting.
lasting the whole day. followed. and ended in the
disorderly retreat Of the rebels. several Of the
latter being killed or wounded Bullets repeat
edly struck the steamer. and, the lives Of her
crew being IN danger. Captain Hoff, her COM
rnander communicated with General Velutini
and asked for protection. The general replied
.ha. the Poleria must clear out, she had no
right TO be there Her captain refused to leave
the port and telegraphed 20 the German cruiser
Clazelle, Captain Graforcola, at La Guayra, ask
ing for immediate protection. The Gazelle ar
rived at Carupano Sunday morning and pro-
tected the Polaria while the latter proceeded TO
take in cargo. This work was competed, on
Monday night. and the Polaria salled under IIne
protection Of the German cruiser, which also
left Carupano.
When the Polaria left Carupano the Venez.
uelan Government officials there were in rear OF
another and more serious attack on the pldCe.
Trade was completely crippled, and many atroc-
fties were reported
A dispatch to The Associated Press from Willen-
srad island of Curacao, August 25 announced
+bat details had been received there Of the reoc-
cupation of the port Carupano, Venezuela. by the
Venezuelan Government forces 1t was added that
General velutini with six hundred men, from the
island of Margarita (about fifty miles from Caru-
pano) reoccuped the port on Friday last & Angqse @
p without encountering any oPpoSltoa II rom ON me tlT
Venezuelan insurgents 1t would therefore apPed
that the fighting referred to oy me 1Ila to r
capture Carupano
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
VARGAS-SANTOS IN COSTA RIGA
COLOMBIAN REVOLUTIONIST WELCOMED Al
SAN JOSE.

San Jose, Costa Rica, Aug 29-General
vargas-S Santos, chief of the Colombian reVo-
lutionary junta in New-York, has arrived here.
There were many demonstrations in his honor.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
INDIAN MELODIES.

The score. some peculiar melodies che
North American Indians call music, In Eo-
MORROW'S TRIBUNE
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30
OPPOSITE BLACKwELL's ISLAND.

An unfSnproved City Park on the East River
front from 18th to 18th Street, facing the
"Is1nnd,' is a very popular resort for resi-
dents of that vicinity, and natural play
ground for little folks. TO-MOR-
ROWS TRIBUNE.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-30

NEW POSTMASTER AT DUNKTRK, " Y
Washington, Aug. 2e.-The President to-day ap-
ro;uted Frank B. Barnard postmaster at Dunkirk.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-06-07
Methodist.

Epworth ". E Church South corner
Seventh anu a Streets northeast, Rev.
William 5. Hammond. pastor-Sunday
school at 9:2G a. m; W T. Hummer.
superintendent: Oxford Glass for young
men. taught by the pastor. at the same
hour; special ChiIdrcn's Day services at
II a. m: Junior League at $50 p. M;
Senior League at I p. m: preaching at
8: midweek prayer meeting Thursday. s
p. m cordial welcome extended 10
all
st. PauI's Church. corner Fifteenth
and R Streets, George ". Miller, D. D..
pastor--9:30 a. m, Sunday school; II a.
IA, ch5Idren's Gay service by the Sun
cay school and childTen's sermon by the
pastor; p. m, Epworth League meet
ing; p n. sermon by the pastor on
Gods Call OF Childhood"
X Street Church. Rev William Lynn,
rastor Sunday school, $50 a m.
preaching. Il q n. by pastor: praise
service. 5 P. n; BpwOTth League. SIS
p m. leader. Mrs Leon Shelton ;
preaching. 7:f5 p. m. by Rev Hanson
Green; Wednesday prayer meeting, 1850
p. m; Friday, class meeting. led BY Mr..
John Gibson.
Ryland Church, Tenth and D Streets
southwest, Rev. Alexander BieIaski.
fastor-9:30 a N, Sunday school; II a
Ia. communion and address by pastor;
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-06-07
Calesthenics.

The "Epworth Herald" gives the fol-
lowing:
What is the relation of giving to
growth?
On what ground may we claim the
promise of II Cor. ks?
What conditions of strength are named
in II Cor. ix:10?
Was this intended TO have a temporal
or spiritual meaning, or both
How does gratitude develop US?
On what condition is God with US?
How does faith in God give US power
How does God strengthen US?
Should we lean entirely on God or
use our own best effort as we'll?
How does the Lord guide US?
What are the three chief elements
in growth in power.
What are the chief points OF spiritual
analogy in the watered garden? lisa,
lviii.1D.
In what do men falsely place their
confidence:
Why is God the only safe reliance2
How can we convert our weakness
into strength?
Do I constantly lift ny eyes to the
hills whence my help cometh?
Do enter my battles alone?
Am I driving away my heavenly help
ers by any sin?
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Secrets of Strength.
heartstrong

Strength is a gift Of God. it is a germ
Of goodness; for all Gods gifts are good.
The greatest secret Of strength is that
It comes from God. one Of his most
gracious gifts to US.
AD old teacher has said: The first
law of eIoquence is action; the second
law is action; the third law is action. +"
And it is the sams with strength, its
first. second, and third laws are action.
II We give OF our strength TO make 9th
ers strong, we are saving strength for
ourselves.
One Of the greatest secrets of strength
in character is concentration. Conse-
Grafton must be concentration on Christ,
who is the only true soul center.
We are as strong as the strength We
can avail ourselves of
Niagara Numbered for ages before ths
steeds Of strength harnessed it for man s
use.
The electric charges Of the skies
ieaped in play from cloud to cloud until
Franklin Iassoed them and brought them
down to minister unto man.
The man OF prayer is a man Of power
power to live, power to love, power
to serve, power to endure, these are the
fruits OF prayer.
Power comes through the promises
can be weak. but it must be studied to
draw inspiration and strength, no mere
reader, skimming over the surface will
ever gather strength from this great
source Of power.
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Selections.

Am using for God the powers he has
given me?
God gives every bird its food, but he
does not throw it into the nest--HoI-
land.
VIII you ten him frankly that you
cannot carry your load. and that you
need help 2-GIadden-
Paul gl0ried in his infrmitIes, not
because Of the infrmities. after the
fashion CT some men. but because OF
Christ. who conquered them.-Amos r.
Wells
A cniId's hand on the electric button
starts machinery which keeps hun
dreds Of men employed Slight strength
Vii work wonders. if God is behind all
The Kings Business.
And as feeble habcs that suffer.
Toss and cry. and will not rest
are the ones the tender mother
Holds the closest. loves the best:
So when We are weak and wrctched.
By our sins weighed down. distressed.
Then Il Is that Gods great patience
Holds rs closest. loves US best
SAKE Holm
Next week the lesson will be prepared
for Tie Tines by Nj. Owen P. Eeilar.
superintendent CT the Christian citizen
ship department of the District Chris
tian EndeavoT Union.