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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
DEBATE ON NAVY REDUCTION,
Sir Charles Dixie and Others Discuss the
Question in the House.

London, May 1.-THE question Of the reduc-
ton Of naval ornaments came up again to-
day in the course Of a discussion of the navy
estimates in the House of Commons. The
speakers suggested that the government take
the first step in proposing a reduction to other
powers. Sir Charles Dixie. Advanced Radical,
said he thought this might be possible. In view
Of the improved relations between Great Britain
and France those two nations might talk the
matter over, and subsequently approach Rus
sia- Even if Germany did not agree to a re-
duction the three powers might effect some
thing 1t was not necessary for Great Britain
to build against the United States 1t would
be as great mistake to count upon the United
States as an enemy count upon her as an
active ally, for the United States had always
been the great defender Of the rights Of neutrals.
Mr.. Arnold Forster. the Admiralty Secretary.
after having pointed out that 1t the duty
of the Admiralty to deal with facts as they
were, and not they might be, said that all
the great powers were increasing their maritime
preparations, notably Russia. According to the
available figures France and Russia together
were now building three more battleships than
Great Britain. AS the actual force in ships
which could be arrayed against Great Britain
ought to be the guiding principle. he denied
that the Admiraltys proposals were in excess
of the requirements of the county. The Secre-
tary added that he would not express any view
with regard to the position as affected by the
- United States-"that was a grave consideration
which in future would have to be considered
Whether European powers and the power across
the Atlantic might come to some agreement in
regard to the cessation of ornaments was not,
however the question he had to deal with. The
Admiraltys present duty was to give the ma
ton guarantee against attack, and, more I'M
portant still, against defeat by any combina-
ton OF the powers.
Sir Robert Reid, Liberal, formerly Attorney
General suggested that the government en-
deavor to obtain alteration of the laws of
naval warfare, making foodstuffs not contra
band of war, and exempting personal property
from capture. Such an agreement, he thought,
would withdraw all temptation for foreign ma
tons to build strong navies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
SAYS SHE FLEECED IN NOVEL WAY.
People Near Yonkers Declare Woman Said
She Had Wall Street Pull"

well dressed woman is held by the Yonkers
police on charges of fleeing persons of sums OF
money through Wall Street speculation ruse
Some weeks ago the prisoner visited suburb OF
Yonkers. known as Bryn Mawr. and there intro
duced herself as Mrs. Elsie Peacock of No los
Hudson-st Hoboken. She gained the confidence OF
the housewives of the neighborhoOd, and explained
to them 1t is alleged. that she possessed n great
deal of Wall Street experience She talked stocks,
bonds and margins. particularly margins. at rapid
rate.
Mrs. Agnes Blackburn says Mrs. Peacock got 500
from her Mrs. Agnes Barclay makes affidavit
that SIS came from her. Mrs. Mary London parted
with $50 and Mrs Agnes Snellie subscribed 500.
while her husband contributed something less than
that Mrs Peacock is an accomplished musician,
and She entertained them all on her visit.
The money. the people say, was TO be invested In
cotton and inside Information TO yield leo per
cent in mo time" Time elapsed. and Mrs Peacock
did not return. The arrest followed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
REVOLUTION SUBDUED.
Government About to Grant Amnesty to
Rebels and Prisoners.

Washington, May 14.-Sefor CoTea. the Mica
raguan Minister. has received a cable dispatch
from the Minister of Foreign Affairs at Managua
which fatty contradicts the recent reports of IN
surgent victories in Nicaragua Sefor Sanchez.
Foreign Minister, telegraphed that the steamer
Victoria had been captured by the government,
with all the revolutionists who made up her
crew. AS indication of the belief that the
revolution is completely subdued. Senior Corea
says that the government is to grant amnesty
TO the rebels and prisoners on July IL, the tenth
anniversary of the establishment of the present
Liberal government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
CHARGES COL. W. D. MANN WITH LIBEL
Editor of atlantis" Says He Got Order Tor
Editors Arrest

Scion ]. Vlastro. Editor OF "Auanus' d 6ieeA
rI,.a+tor and an importer OF No. rs Fifth-ave..
announced last night that he had brought suit ror
$50 Goo alleging libel, against Colonel william u
Mann editor of a weekly paper. He charges
Colonel Mann with lbelling him in an article IN d
recent issue of the paper, calling MIN an lnpos.'
= s.Tara 6nl.a. and other names and with declaring
him not a representative of the Greek people IN
this country, which, the article declared. ne haa
represented himself to be. Mr. vlasro said ne goe
ON order Of arrest for Colonel Mann from Justiee
T;schoff which called for $500 bail. He sald ne
also named Solomon Johnson. president OF larse
5istriSsIting agency as co-defendant because It
sent out the papers containing the article LOUIS
DovIe Mr. Vlastro's counsel corroooraleo nj
1Io.tro CoIoneI w d Mann would not be seen az
bts home No Soe West Seventy-second-st JUSTICE
Bischoff could not be found
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
WILL WELCOME CITY CHILDREN.
Binehamton Plans to Aid The Tribune
Fresh Air Fund Work.
InY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

Rinphamton N y May IA mass meeting OF
citizens interested Ii the fresh air Work was heid
here last evening for the purpose of outlining plans
for the coming summer and assisting The Tribune
in giving the waits of New-YOrk an outing. Much
interest is shown in the work. and it is thought
that 300 children will be entertained this year, as
against 200 last season w + seward was iaoe
president of the organization which will have the
matter in charge and subscriptions Will be re-
ceived toward the fund aiding The Tribune IN us
object. canvass of the city and SURROUNDING t s
persons who will take children for two weeks TINS
summer Last year when the trainioad OF cniI-
and II is planned this year TO provide eacL AaInIy
which wishes with fresh air enid Inns Inns
season a large number will be entertained at Ely >
Tower. Mount Prospect. the highest POM 2I., III
this section and IL Is expected that neighporlhs
towns will take a larger quota than last year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15

for one OF the most prosperous years in the las
decade very bright
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
CHEMUNG VALLEY VERY DRY.
Small Fruits Destroyed, No Grain, Hay or
Grass, and Milk Supply Short.
lay TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE-l

r-lr,ira Y V May IA dry April, followed by
-. a.. ,.,,s far has worked serious injury TO
IRONS of all kinds in the Chemung Valley during
Anril the rainfall was only PA inches Tar oelo"
tbe 1,s1,al amount for month. Thus far IN May
there have been but two showers. with only i. Vi
e, .nch rainfall. High dry winds have prevailed
,oy, have r,san detrimental to the fruit crop NO
nav is in sight and the grain which has been so"eo
has not received enough moisture to orlns il up.
Grass has suffered tn the same way, ana IL present
conditions continue for another week OF Two '.
-, = - I'll, he advanced two or three cents
o,ar+ as the COWS are giving little.
strawberries and all the smaller fruits are prac
,ioallv destroyed. not through frosts but through
the prevailing drouth. Conditions generally IN TINS
valley are such that unless fruits ana grams 60
- -. orl,, ", the season they amount to little.
and the gravest apprehensions are felt Win To- 10
Tlscc| an imnortant crop hereabouts, the pants
49, not Vet been set out and by the time they are
mi in the ground next month IT Is hoped thal
vastly different conditions VIII exist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
BoTE DRY AND COLD AT oGDENsBURG.
Early Fruits Damaged by Frost-Northern
NewYork Crops Suffer for Lack of Rain.
my TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE-l

Cedensburg N Y, May l-Excepting the last
two DAYS which were warm and pleasant recent
6avs have been dry. with practically no RAM ana
cold frosty nights prevailed until near the enc Oh
LAST week The conditions were generally faVoFa-
~ Cor rar-, work which is well advanced, seeding
oats being nearly finished, potato planting well url-
der way and corn planting in progress but the
ground Is becoming very dry too much SO In places
for good work and for wheat and rye. winch are
suffering for rain The weather has been decldedIy
-ol5 ana dry for grass, and it grows slowly, pas
lures being DOOR The hay crop is threatened at
present the precipitation in the last three weeks
being unusually light
The frost OF May was severe and greatly dam
aged plums early cherries, strawberries. pears
o1s neacbes Apples are probably safe. Hops are
BACKWARD and were damaged by frosts.
Forest fires are burning iercely in the aaron
dacks and surrounding country, owing TO the pro-
longe6 drouIh.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
ORANGE COUNTY PARCHED.
Hay Crop Seriously Damaged-Pasturage
Poor and Some Farmers Selling Their Cows.
Isx TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE-I

NewburR N Y May 1.-THE farmers Of this
vicinity are longing for good. soaking downpour
Of rain The drouth is becoming serious, and the
farmers are getting alarmed over the outlook for
crops There has been little no rain In this re-
zion for q month. The grass is drying up, and the
scarcity OF good pasturage is especially depressing
10 the farmers who sell milk and have large herds
Of cattle They are anxious about the hay
crop than anything else, and ii is likely to yield
but a light return. Corn planting is advancing
but the ground is becoming dry that some plant
ers find II difficult to get IL ready Oats begin
ming show.
In low places the recent frosts injured the fruit.
Strawberries need water, and unless rain comes
soon the crop Will be far below the normal. Nege-
tation is generally backward and suffering from
the long continued dry spell From some quarters
IS farmers discouraged by the out
look pssturage and for hay crop, are disposins
OF their COWS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
BEATEN TO DEATH WITH A BIBLE.
Hawaiian sorcerer's Effective Treatment for
Casting Out Devils.

Honolulu. May g. via San Francisco, May IL
"A case of a native Hawaiian. who was beaten
tn death with a Bible in the hands of a kuhuna,
OF native sorcerer. is reported from the island
of Hawaii.
The victim was i'll in bed, and, after being
treated by a regular physician. sent for the
native medicine man" The kuhuna declared
that the patient possessed by devils and
proceeded to cast them out by beating him over
the head with Bible. The wife or the SICK
man was also induced to do some beating, and
then the kuhuna resumed operations. The man
died as a result of the beating. The kuhuna has
been held for manslaughter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
STORES AT VALPARAISO REOPEN.
Strikers Return to Work-Damage by
Riots About a Million Pesos.

Santiago. Chill. May 14.-An the banks and
business houses at Valparaiso have reopened
their DOORS
The damage done In the riots Of the striking
dock laborers is estimated at about 100000
pesos
Complete calm prevails at Valparaiso to-day.
Arbitrator have been appointed to decide the
questions pending between the steamship com
panfes and the dock laborers. who have resumed
work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
LoNesHoREMEN OUT AT ST. JOHNS.

St Johns. n. f., May A-Following the recent
example of the longshoremen of Montreal the long
shoremen of ST. Johns organized a strike this
evening Five hundred men are involved and a
result several steamers idle at the piers. The
longshoremen expect to secure substantial advance
in wages There has been disorder. There is q
possibility OF the strike extending TO all men
gaGed In the handling OF fish,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15

Wilkesbarre. Penn. May 1.-THE employees Of the
Lehigh Valley Coal Company in this city and
ley will tomorrow receive ali their back wages
under the commission award The payment will
be made in bulk. and the men will receive from
so 10 $40 each The company will pay about
10000 on the back pay and $4,000 the
regular pay.
The Delaware and Hudson Coal Company will
also begin the payment Of the back wages here to-
morrow Nearly $4,000 will be distributed. The
men al Scranton win also be paid tomorrow, and
those at other points week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
VERONICA'S SEAMEN TO DIE.
Three of the Banks Crew Convicted of Muir
der and Arson.

Liverpool. May lotto Monson. Gustave
Rau. alias August Malahn and William Smith.
alias Dirkherlaar, seamen of the British bark
Veronica, from Ship Island, Miss, against whom
the grand jury May returned true bills on
the charges of murder and arson. have been
convicted and sentenced to death. Monson was
recommended to mercy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
FRUITS DAMAGED IN osWEeo SECTION.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBuNEl

lBE TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
oswego. n. Y, May 1A-Fruit growers in this
section report that crops have suffered great dam
age by the severe drouth. Excessive dry weather
IS unusual at this Of the year in this
ton. and the farmers regard the present drouth
the most serious in their experience. General
crops IN pretty poor condition at present, and
the outlook is uafavorable. Reports indicate
siderable damage 10 cherries, peaches and other
fruits. The strawberry crop VIII be much lighter
than last year. and growers Will suffer heavy loss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
FOREST FIRES NEAR CANADA LAKE.

Gloversve. n. Y, May 14.-Forest fires are rag
ing fercely about twenty-five miles north OF this
city and are within four miles OF Canada Lake
summer resort with several large hotels and
merous cottages. More than six thousand
have already been burned and nearly hundred
men Of the township are fighting the flames day
I'D ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
RUMoR OF PLOT TO KILL LoUBET
News Agencies, However, Say That the he
port Is Without Foundation.

Paris, May IA correspondent OF La
Patrie" at Fontainebleau says that local news
paper, the name of which is not mentioned as
serts that an attempt was discovered last MOI
day to throw from the track the train IN Which
President Loubet was travelling by placing d
large stone on the line at Montereau. oeSeiai
naxs agencies pronounce this story to be
I'd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
PROTECTION MOVE IN ENGLAND.
Meeting Held in London to Form League
for Organization of a Party,

London May Thames Lowther. Conserva-
tive member of the House OF Commons. presided
tonight at a meeting attended by number OF
members of the House and others, held in the
precincts of Parliament. Resolutions were
passed in favor of forming Protectionist
League in order to organize that large body of
n1rhiic opinion DESTROYS of the adoption of pro-
lection
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
ALL QUIET AT MONASTIR.

London, May 14.-The Under Foreign Score
tary. Lord Cranborne. in the House Of Com
mons to-day read a telegram from the British
Consul at Monastir. European Turkey. saying
that, while several Christians had been killed IN
the recent disturbances. there had been no
further trouble in the last few days, and add
ing that business was proceeding as usual
The consul also reported that the loss Of life
was exaggerated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
BUYING UP POWDER WORKS.

Scranton, Penn. May Il CSpecial.-The Dupont
Powder Works. of Wilmington. Del, is buying up
ali the independent powder works OF the anthracite
region II has already secured controlling interest
in the Moosic Powder Company. OF this city: the
Consumers Powder Company. of winton, and the
Oliver Powder Company, OF Laurel Run.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
EDWARD MAcDowELL IN LONDON.

London May 15.-The first recital of the Ameri-
can pianist Edward MacDowell. in London last
night was most successful He played his own
concerto with the London Philharmonic Society.
Mr. Cowen conducting The critics this morning
warmly commend Mr.. Mcdowell both a COM
and artiat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
PEACE IN NICARAGUA.

New-Orleans, May lit. NJ. Solomon & Co.,
financial representatives here of the Nicaraguan
Government. have received the following cable
dispatch from that government:
We have captured the steamer Victorio and
all the revolutionists Peace regns throughout
the republic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
BOMBS FOUND AT ATHENS.

Athens May IA number of dynamite
bombs have been discovered here in the cellar or
a Bulgarian shopkeeper. A number of Bull
garians have been arrested in Greece.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
DINNER TO YARMoUTH'S TENANTS.

London. May 1.-THE festivities in honor Of the
homecoming of the Earl and Countess Of Yarmouth
were continued at Alcester. Warwick. to-day. The
Marquis OF HEREFORD presiding at dinner to six
hundred tenants of the estates, said that the fam
lily welcomed the countess with the greatest cor
diality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
SCHENECTADY clsTERNs GO DRY.

Schenectady. y. Y. May l4--So severe has been
the drouth in this vicinity that many cisterns in
the euburbs have become dry The Fire Depart
Inent has arranged TO fill these csterns tomorrow
when lines Of hose will be stretched from the hy
crants nearest the receptacles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
GIFT OF A SITE FOR HOSPITAL

Manila. Nav 14-Benito Lagarda, Filipino
member OF the Philippine Commission has given
a site in Manila for the General Hospital winch
is being founded under the auspices or blshop
Brent. of the Episcopal Church in the Phirp-
pines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
SULTAN WARNS GOVERNORS.
Will Hold Them Responsible for Massacres
Occurring in Their Districts.

Constantinople, May 1.-The Sultan has
warned the governors of the provinces OF Eu-
ropean Turkey that they will be held personally
responsible in the event of massacres occurring
in the territories under their Jurisdiction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15

CoIored Labor Commissioner Leaves Manila
After Trouble with Police.

Manila May 14.-After a difficulty with tne
local police T. Thomas Fortune, colored, a spe-
cial labor commissioner appointed by the =" ar
Department to visit the Hawaiian ana the rhii-
ippine islands has left Manila for nome. n
companion of Mr. Fortune was arrested lot
nettv offence and Mr. Fortune accompanied
him to the police station, where an argument
led to a fight, In which the police cluboed MT
Fortunes secretary, and charged Mr.. Fortune
with resisting officers of the law. Mr. fortune
made countercharges. but later all the charges
were withdrawn.
T. Thomas Fortune is resident OF NeW-fo fk
and was the pubIisner Of publication devoted TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
MOBILIZATION TO PREVENT PLAGUE.

Manila. May 1.-THE Health Board Is pre-
paring to inoculate the Chinese colony or Mania
with bubonic serum in order to prevent spreao
of the plague It is estimated tnat theie aie
6ftv thousand Chinese residents here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
MRS. CHARLES T. YERKEs SAILS.

Mrs Charles T. Terkes, who injured in an
accident few days ago, sailed yesterday the
steamer First Bismarck. She assisted IN
boarding the steamer by Mr.. Yerkes Mr. Yerkes
when asked about his wifes injury, said that Il
was not serious-that she had hurt her ankle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
sEpITIoUs PLAYS SUPPRESSED.

Manila May 1.-THE government mas sup
pressed two seditious plays, one in Manila ana
one at Batangas capital Of the province OF thaS
name.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
TO UNITY TURKISH DEBT.
Plan of Ottoman Bank adopted by
Council of Ministers.

Constantinople. May 1.-THE Council OF MIN
listers has decided in favor of the proposals OF
the Ottoman Bank for the unifcation OF the
Turkish debt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15

The Veronica burned at on December 70.
The prisoners were charged with numbering Cap
tain Shaw ard six other members of the Veronica 5
crew.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
RAIN AT LAST IN ORANGE COUNTY.

Middletown. n. Y, May 1.-THE long continued
orouth was broken tonight by heavy rain through.
out this section. accompanied by terrific thunder
and lightning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
N. Y. GOAT LYMPH sANITARIUM ASS

II Lexington Ave. New-York. n. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-15
GOAT LYMPH SERUM.

and all It's train Of dsploraoe after effects: Parss.S
positively cured by Goat Lymph Serum
Read what prominent ph ysicians say OF r.
think great extent Goat Lymph serum mas
renewed His Holiness Pope LeO's ufs-'
Physician Pope Leo XIII
'HThe results obtained from the OF Coat Lymph
Serum beyond my fOndest expectations"
d S. Baldwin. Rome. Italy (ceebrated neurological
II heartily indorse Geat ISraph Serum IN all nervous
affections wasting diseases
D. White. New-York City specialist IN nervous
diseasesl.
be pleased have call az santtariurs
wonderful making We VIII not
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VIII bring you in contact with patients VITO have or
being benefited by treatment
In addition to fully equipped <antariuni we ma
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Cut this
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The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-27
NEW YEARS FOOTBALL GAME IN
CHARLESTON MAY BE CALLED OFF
AT NEW ORLEANS,

New Orleans, Dec. 26.-Big Ben, fav-
orite, scored easily in the New Orleans
handicap, worth $3.50 to the winner,
to-day. The favorite went to the front
at once. and was never in trouble,
though Robbins made a show of rid
ing him at the end. when Captain Ar
mold was coming fast. Summary:
First Race-One mile. Begone, Is
to 20, won, with Glass Leader, 9 to /,
second. and Russellton. 70 to /, third
Time LAG.
Second Neutrality-suspicious. six fur
longs. Harmakis. II to 10, won, with
Tower, 6 to l, second. and Chanley, 20
to l. third. Time lie 3-5.
Third Race-Five furlongs. Tioga. Il
to l. won with, Josette, IL to 10, sec
ond, and Eva Russell, 5 to 2, third. Time
1902 2-5.
Fourth Race-New Orleans handicap,
seven furlongs. Big Ben, even, won,
with Captain Arnold, 10 to l, second,
and Ascension, 10 to 1. third. Time
1929 9-5.
Fifth Race-Handicap, one mile.
bondage. Z to 5, won, with Footlights
Favorite, Z to 1. second, and Mounte-
bank, to 5, third. Time 1;44 is.
Sixth Race-One mile. Floyd X, 2
to .. won, with Malay, Is to l, second
and Pompano. 10 to 1. third. Time
FAB 2-5