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tfHE BBOOKLYN DAILY EAGLE. KE YOEK, MONDAY, MAY 22, 1899. MISCELLANEOTJS. CARGO OF THE PARIS A OF GOVERNMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES. Fastlnet Rook, one of heT cylinders collapsed.

After drifting for three daye she was picked up by the cotton steamer Aldersgate with all safe on board On February 12, 1S94, on a westward trip, her rudder stock was broken and she had to put back to Queeustown. February 13, 189S, she sank a small excursion steamer while docking at Southampton, but was not damaged and no lives were lost. March 29, 1896, while entering this port she ran aground on the west bank, but was pulled off and proceeded to her dock. In August, 1896, the Paris weathered one of tire severest gales ever known on the North Atlantic. She entered this p'ort with her bridge nearly torn away, the companion way doors smashed and the saloon flooded.

In October, 1896, she was obliged to make most of the eastward trip with only her port propeller working. January 13, 1897, bound eastward, she reached port seventy two hours late, having traveled several days under one engine. March 17, 1897, he ran aground on the southwest spit while leaving thisport, but backed off and continued her voyage. In April, 1897. she arrived at this port disabled and missed a trip owing to the injury, the same as the system now in operation in Cuba.

Like the Cuban system, the administration would be military in character, for the time being, at least, while conditions weTe unsettled. The authorities here are acting on the theory that, as in the case of Porto Rico, it will be for Congress to establish the permanent form of government for the islands. It was understood at the time Major General Lawton went to Manila that General Otis would become governor general, while General Lawton assumed active direction of military affaire. It is not Improbable that this plan might be carried out if the Filipinos accept the plan now proposed, thus making General Otis the first governor general, with General Lawton and General MacArthur occupying positions similar to those of Generals Ludlow and Wood in Cuba. The proposed advisory council is also similar to that in Cuba, where Governor General Brooke has the advice of a native council, as well as that of the military officers under him.

The main Idea of the system proposed In the Philippines is to carry out the assurances given In the proclamation issued some time ago, to maintain the sovereignty of the United States over the island and at the same time give the natives the largest measure of home rule. Sixth Infantry and General Grant to Sail for Manila To night. San Francisco, May 22 The United StateB transnort Sherman is undnr orflprc tn the two principal plans, of which one was to withdraw up the Sound within the defenses of New York; thence, to harass the enemy hi either entrance as opportunity afforded ami delay a decisive idow with our Heel, strengthened by the local coast defense monitors, against one of Ins detachments, if from any cause it should he temporarily weakened Several officers Mievod that Gardiner's Bay ought lo be held by our licet as its bust; of operations, and buttle accepted in the neighborhood of the place. The unanimous opinion resulting from the study ol the proposition was that in anv war of this character the main enguKeub nts would be In the vicinity of New York and Brooklyn, and it was therefore rei. oinrnejitlcil that a "thorough study the tactical possibilities of the water of that neighborhood should be made, an important part of the cotir.se thci eni'ior.

Another point developed by ilie problem was tile decision that tight lug ships drawing from IS to 2i feet, other things being eq'ial, will lie more valuable than those drawing from 21 to feet. Tho light draft vessels would have more scope of action, larger areas of good nnchorugu ground, and a choice of channels that would prove decisive in tactical operations. The college does not confine its studies of problems dealing only with American ports, one of tile subjects of a recent discus. ion being the possibilities, of a war China and Japan. The war games or exercises form very Important portion of the purl of the college course.

They represent in a practical way single ship combats, Meet actions, the melee after the closing of the fleets, and the largo strategical movements, like those of Cervera's fleet. Its consequent pursuit and incidental operations. These games or exercises are carried on by Individuals and by committees. In addition to this the course includes a series of lectures by the leading naval men in the service, and by acknowledged specialists from civil life. The subjects taken up are those relating to general strategy, coast defense, naval tactics, international law and naval history that are pertinent to tho problems of tho course.

Lectures are given upon matters allied to naval warfare and administration, and to the very important questions bearing upon the care of men and ships, the value of such care being demonstrated in every war and particularly in the war recently closed. IS No Attempt Will Be Made To day to Float the Stranded Liner. PASSENGERS LEAVE FALMOUTH. Start for Southampton to Await Sailing of Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse on Wednesday. Coverack, Cornwall, Hay 22 The cargo of the American Line steamer Paris wuj.iu I Watkins, which ran on the rocks off Lowlands Point, not far from here, at 1 o'clock Sunday morning, whilo on her way from Southampton by way of Cherbourg to New York, is being rapidly discharged from the two forward hatches.

It was high water in this vicinity at 8 o'clock thiB afternoon, but no attempt will be made to float the Paris this afternoon. The weather remains beautifully fins, the wind Is off shore and the sea Is smooth. Salvage tugs from Liverpool will arrive the scene of the wreck to night. It Is believed the next attempt to float the END 'S" heap BhAD rfffn THE DOTTED LINES SHOW THE COURSE OF THE PARIS AFTER LEAVING SOUTHAMPTON FOR NEW YORK ON SATURDAY LAST. FOR lit MANEUVERS.

Admiral Sampson and Commander Stockton Conferring at the War College. SUMMER STUDY FOR OFFICERS. A Sample of the Problems "Which tho Students Are Asked to Solve. Eagle Bureau, 60S Fourteenth street. Washington, D.

May 22 Admiral Sampson has been holding a series of important conferences with Commander Charles H. Stockton at the Naval War College at Newport, R. I. The two officers have been outlining a programme of maneuvers for the North Atlantic squadron to be carried out during this summer's cruise of the fleet under command of Admiral Sampson. A number of problems will be framed and given to the officers of the squadron for solution, and In addition to this It is proposed to Indulge In tactical operations on a large scale.

It is likely that these will include a blockade of some of the ports along the coast of Long Island and Massachusetts, with possibly sham battles along the line of the big war games played by the English navy every few years. This la the first time anything of this sort has been attempted by our navy since Admiral Bunce's maneuvers several years ago when a blockade of Savannah was instituted by a portion of his fleet while a number of torpedo boats endeavored to run the gauntlet of guarding ships. The practical solution of the problems will be aided by oral and written discussion of the questions Involved by a number of officers of the squadron, for arrangements have been made for the organization of a summer class at Newport during the next few months from among the officers of Admiral Sampson's fleet. As many as can be spared at a time will attend the course, and after a stated period they will be relieved by 1 another detail. At the same time the entire fleet will be engaged in working out tho schemes arranged for It by tho college.

The Navy Department officials believe that the extensive scale on which the war problems will be treated both by the men and ships, will result In great benefit to the service. The conferences now being held at Newport have drawn special attention to tho Naval War College at that place. Considering the vast importance of this institution remarkably little Is known about It. It Is a school for the lieutenants, commanders and captains, and although the rigid rules which are enforced at Annapolis are not observed there, the students are as much absorbed in i their work as the young cadets at the Academy. Instead of dealing with algebra, languages and seamanship, the members of the class at Newport engage in the consideration of the deep problems of warfare at sea.

Strategy in all Its forms Is studied, the handling of fleets In action, on the defensive, on the offensive, In blockading an enemy's port, in attempting to elude a superior force, the management of scouts, colliers and the auxiliaries of an operating fleet, and a multltudo of other Important things which will be of vital consideration In times of hostilities are thoroughly rehearsed. A naval officer is supposed to be sufficiently well posted on all matters of navigation with a few years of experience after leaving the naval academy, and when he enters the college at Newport he is engrossed In only such problems as will confront a commander In case of war. When given a problem the members of the claBs are supposed to take Into consideration every possible detail that would he Involved In an actual case of a similar kind. Except for the absolute operation of the vessels themselves, everything else Is undergone and every contingency provided Tor. The value of this year's work will be Immeasurably enhanced by the Tact that a dozen or so war ships will be available to aid in the practical solution of the proposi tions.

Owing to the limited number of officers In the American Navy It has always been a more or less difficult matter to get men who could be spared from active duty to attend the course at the War College. A class has been In session every summer, however, until last year, when the war with Spain of course demanded the active services of all able bodied officers. Commander Stockton, who was recently assigned as president of the college, has taken up the work with great vigor and it was owing almost entirely to his pemlstent efforts that the department undertook the elaborate plans of work now outlined. It was Commander Stockton's suggestion that the ships of the North Atlantic Squadron should bo supplied with problems Tor practical solution during their cruise this summer. The object of tho department is to send to Newport commanders or officers approaching command rank.

As a rule the classes are made up of captains, commanders. lieutenant commanders and senior lieutenants. Tho courses are held In the summer and usually extend through June, July, August and September. Upon the assembling of the officers ordered to attend a session, and after the opening address, which is usually made by the Assistant. Secretary of the Navy, the students are divided Into committees, usually three In number, with the senior officer of each committee in charge as chairman.

In the meantime the president, of the college, assisted by some of the older officers, has prepared a problem to bo worked out by the class. Portions of it are assigned to the various committees for solution, and certain periods or each day are sot. aside for consideration of the questions involved. Weeks are spent in discussing the matter, both in committee and In general assemblage, so that every mombor of the class in time becomes thoroughly saturated with every phase of it. The ultimate Idea Is to obtain the best solution of the problem, and although the committee reports are usually adopted as the most valuable, encouragement Is given lo the expression of individual opinions.

Every opportunity Is offered for original research and investigation, and technical and: historical books from tho library and the big supply of charts' on hand are dTawn upon for special information. In tne development of the problem a great mass of useful points are brought out which are Incorporated In reports and preserved for reference in the future. One of the problems discussed recently was as follows: "War declared October 1. October 20 enemy's fleet makes Sandy Hook entrance. Force is of the line, 10 heavy cruisers.

6 scouts, 10 torpedo boats. Forts and mines forbid present active attack. Coal ports, Delaware Bay, temporary rendezvous for enemy's colliers. Enemy's scout vessels watch force in Gardiner's Buy. Enemy also assembles at Halifax and force prepared to Ivan ud our coast between Boston and Now York with ultimate objective New York.

ThLs force will sail from Halifax November 10, consisting of 10 battle ships of the line, 20 cruisers. 20 torpedo boats. 10 destroyers, a scout class, and a corps of 30JOO of all arms In 100 transports. Our entire force, except local defense vessels at New York Bay. the entrance to the Chesapeake and elsewhere, assembles at Gardiner's Bay and New London and organizes by November 10.

This force is a uf t.h; line, 5 heavy cruisers, 10 light cruisers. 1 ram. scouts, 2 dyr.aiulters, 10 torpedo boats. The enemy's probable plan being ultimately to approach New York with Its Halifax fleet, via Long Island Sound. Prepare plan of meeting this demonstration and show best disposition of our force." strategists thought of this problem, and what solujtlons were offered after several weeks' study of It.

The greatest divergence of vleys was in regard to the method of dlspos ingpur fleet upon the approach of the superior 1 enemy. There was a general agreement upon of a 1 4 in A A cmrablo l.ittiia Compound EMERSON'S Rheumatic Cure I.l i in i ii cs rir. Arltl, In en line ol" TiiTrt, SO a At iiiiii fa tnrftil ly liultim. rs, Md. Proprietors ol lirumu rSeltzur.

FOiB DM II IIS CELL Zimmerman, Locked Up for Intoxication, Had a Compound Fracture of the Skull. THE CASE IS MYSTERIOUS. Ho Told a Friend Earlier in the Week Tliat He Had Been Struck by a Trolley Car. John Friday A. Zimmerman, who was arrested on night.

on Decatur street, between Howard ami in toxical! uutoga avenues, on the chargo and was found In an uncon scions condition in a cell of the Ralph avenue station on Saturday morning, died at St. Mary's Hospit.nl, nt. o'clock yesterday morning, from a compound fracture of the skulL Zimmerman was arrested by Patrolman Mas terson. The officer found the man lying on the sidewalk in an inser.si.d condition and removed him tn the station house in the patrol wagon. When before Sergeant Sutton, who was at the desk.

Zimmerman waa able to give his name, but could not tell where he lived. It was believed at the time that he was intoxicated and he was locked up. On Saturday ir.orring. when Doorman Ma lono was making his rounds of the cells, he found Zimmerman lying on the floor of his cell and breathing hernlly. Malone reported the man's condition to tho sergeant and Zimmerman was carried Trom the cell and an ambulance was summoned.

Ambulance Surgeon John J. Collins or St. Mary's Hospital responded. After a superficial examination, he gave it as his opinion that tho man had received a paralytic stroke. He also said at the time that be believed the man had been drinking.

Zimmerman was. however, removed to the hospital, where House Surgeon Fitzceralfl and lir. foliins found a small niece of adhe hjv plnster on the man's iVr. hond. lust to tho jeft 0j th frontal bone, which, when removad.

disclosed a wound sunie days obi. The wound appeared to have been stitched, but the had been removed. Further investigation disclosed thru the man sustained a compound fracture the skull. Zimmerman at no time uftorwanl regained consciousness. It has since been learned that Zimmerman lived at r.sl Flushing avenue, where ho boarded with Mrs.

Sophie Yoagur. Mrs. Yeuger said, when that Zimmerman left the house on Tuesday morning to go to business, but. that returned at about 11 o'clock with bend bandage 1 and said that ho had boon struck by a trolley car at Larimer street I'trondway I ived an injury tn his head, which was ntt ndo.l to by an ambulance stirgenn. That night ho suffered great pain in hi: head, on '1 hursday he left the house, saying that he was going to hava tho stitches taken out.

Mrs. Yoager claims that lie returned the same day and went out on Friday. She did not hi'nr anything about him until she received word that ho waa dead. The police have no record of the trolley ac ci.letit. but Sergeant William? of the Sixty third Precinct says that on Tuesday night Zimmerman was picke! up at the corner of liron lwny and Lorltner street on the charge of intoxication and was In the Ewca street court the next morning, whero Magistrate Brisrow suspended sentence, because, it Is said, somn friend Intercede', for the prisoner and told the mn pis irate that he was respectable.

There wore nn bandages, it Is claimed, on his head at that time. At St. ratharlno's Hospital it was said that an ambulance "nil whs ar.s' verod on Tuesday from llroa Iway. which was attended to by Amb'tiatice Surgeon who reported that he attended to John Zimmerman, who was suffering from ale holism, v. r.o was not rnniov Nothing on the report refers to any injury.

REVENUE TAX DECISIONS. Methods of Collecting on Legacies and Modified Rules for Benefit Societies. Fnlted Stab Blotter G. W. rulings Wilsr nal Revenue Oomrnls has made a few new revenue law, pome of lit to 'irnoklyn who st.

communities of bene untry. Upon this tople says, in modification of th which will be form ore of th fit socle! in the 'omnilssloniT Wils former decisions, of money, lodge or ci' ry floes not that "an order for the pay drawn by one olllccr or a upon the t.r. asurer thereof, to stamped if presented re tly to nsurer by th f.p.or sail or It is drawn, ashed by bank, or other for payment parly in wh but if the ord wise negotiated ttrer for puynn nt by a part one In whose favor p. was it equip two nt ed to tne treas other than tha drawn. As to the mod.

lure in cases where an ev. tribut. by law. such a en mn and ost sue to a or trustee, has dls an on which 'a: has accrued, first paying lega tax require! i 'ornui i. co Wilson says, whea the or a The a ra iu or dlstri srnenrs ib" 1 1 1 or all tax, Interest b.

com. i. ispt.a the property The proper course to pur teover such cases mid be by di or by a proce. lag in th. Unlt.

Sta i court of tha case Insiruc thl. i' the Comoro! should dis angrrig to the ex bmr.d. as this possible, audi In t. ic latter had fro: bt 1'. can be wherot should fir.

in Issloncr's i otlio trait: upon any editor, wn method i prefer should tie fall I executor, to lite! any property of tha upon, he may pro coed, under Ins'rtb suit in th. United frorti this olllee. by circuit or district rsoa or persons as custody or pos Stat, p. or personal estate, i 'aali subject such. ati.

or any portion upon the judgment, or ut dec: or sucli lb" may also. such th" us from office, pro Ol.ra or an 1 lsi's. In rsorrs 1 rator or he penalty ot 1 of the act of rusti lsl'S. In ca or refusal or neglect pro iu books, papers, of he collector, c. ') iic.

I. rtb sh Mich p. rsuii refuse or glecl i prclu 'c hooks. when sum rhe pro; verb':" ofl'icor, he make himself liable for the act of June 111. interna! rov PI C.1SOS." form tempi.

et.tie lrr. i 1 W. aisu rules that "ln rune ipp.r.r.c are not conipe teii. "fierce arris pnbes Also ship companies ias v.eil as otle pcrsoasl who hob! them I selves in to seil foreign exchange, ar. arc so kno.vn to the public, ur I to pa' special lux as brokers." Governor General and All Judges to Be Appointed by President McKinley.

LARGE MEASURE OF SELF RULE. Draft Submitted to Filipino Envoys. Hebel Officers Desert Luna Military Operations Continue. Manila. May 22, 3:30 P.

M. Professor Schurmann, head of the United States Philippine Commission, has submitted the following written propositions to the Filipinos: "While the final decision as to the form of government is In the hands of Congress, the President, under his military powers, pending the action of Congress, stands ready to offer the following form of government: "A governor general to be appointed by the President, a cabinet, to be appointed by the Governor General, all the Judges, to be appointed by the President, the heads of departments and Judges to be either Americans or Filipinos, or both, and also a general advisory council. Its members to be choaen by the people by a form of suffrage to be hereafter carefully determined upon. "The President earnestly desires that bloodshed cease and that the people of the Philippines, at an early date, enjoy the largest measure of self government compatible with peace and order." The United States Commission prepared the scheme and the President cabled hU approval of the form of tha document. The Filipinos have made no definite proposition, except for a cessation of hostilities until they can present the question of peace to the people.

Professor Schurmann told tho Filipinos they had no means of gathering the peopla together, as the Americans control most of the ports. He also reminded them that a liberal form of government was offered and pointed out that It was better than the conditions existing under Spanish rule. Gozaga, president of the Filipino Commission, replied that nothing could be worse than Spanish rule and admitted that the form of government proposed was liberal. The civilian members of the Filipino commission have declined to co operate with the other members of that commission, as the former consider Aguinaldo's latest demands to be preposterous, after Major General Otis' refusal of an armistice, referring to his wish for time In order to consult the Filipino Congress. After a conference to morrow with the United States Commissioners, the Filipino commissioners will lunch with Professor Schurmann and will afterward visit the vessels composing the American fleet.

In spite of the presence of Filipino commissioners in Manila the military operations continue with unabated vigor. The visitors are apparently oblivious to the true condition of affairs and are enjoying their visit here. They were immediately in undated with invitations, day and night, and! express surprise at the state of affairs within i our lines. They were led to believe that everything was chaotic and are delighted at the reception accorded to them. Reports received from persons who have arrived from the interior show that no troops are left In the northern provinces.

They were all drafted south after the outbreak of war. The villages on the west coast are almost deserted and the Ilocanos. especially, are desirous of joining the Americans If only for the purpose of crushing the Tagalogs. Many natives of Binguot and Ilocos said that If tho Americans had not arrived civil war would necessarily have ensued, owing to the friction between the Tagalogs and the Inhabitants of other provinces. It is added that the only Filipino troops now left are 7,000 men under General Luna at Tarlac and about four thousand under General Plo del Pilar.

Even these are demoralized and short of arms and supplies. Many of their rifles are disabled and the Filipinos are unable to repair them owing to the lack of mechanics and materials for so doing. A coasting steamer which has arrived here reports that the Spanish garrison at Zambo anga. Island of Mindanao, is holding the rebels in much the same manner as the Americans held them while they were in the vicinity of Manila. Every night the Spaniards are subjected to an ineffectual fusllade, and if they are not soon relieved they will be reduced to the condition of the Spanish garrison at Iloilo just previous to its evacuation of that place.

Conditions as Reported hy General Otis. Washington, D. C. May 22 The War Department has received the following cable gram from General Otis: "Manila. May 22.

"Adjutant General, Washington: "Conditions as follows: In Bulacan province troops maintained at Quinga, Balluag, San Miguel. Lawton proceeding down Rio Grande River from San Isidro. Has driven enemy westward from San Antonio, Carlao and Arayat, where he was joined yesterday by Kobbe's column. Will reach Santa Ana and Candaba to day. "MacArthur still at San Fernando and will occupy cities south and westward.

Insurgent forces disintegrating daily. Luna's forces at Tarlac much diminished. He has destroyed several miles of railway In his front. A number of officers of rank have deserted Luna and few have entered Manila for protection. "Iu Papmanga and Bulacan inhabitants are returning to homes, only fearing insurgent troops.

"South of Manila insurgent disintegration progressing, though large force still maintained. Conditions improving daily. "Send battalion troops and gunboat lo Negros to morrow to allay excitement In southern portion of Island and west coast Cebu. "Have denied request of Aguinaldo'a commissioners for armistice. (Signed; "OTIS." The War Department has also received the following cablegram from General Otis: "Manila, May 21.

"Adjutant General, Washington: "Transport Warren, arrived 18th no casualties. (Signed) "OTIS." The Warren sailed from San Francisco April 20, with headquarters, and Sixth Artillery and detachment recruits; total 25 officers and 1,205 enlisted men, under command of General E. B. Wllllston. Proposed Form of Government Is Military in Character.

Washington, D. May 22 The report from Manila that a form of government has been proposed to the Filipinos, Including a governor general, cabinet and advisory council, is confirmed at the Stale Department, whera It is said this is the general line of action on which tne authorities here and at Manila are proceeding. The plan Is the outgrowth of numerous cable and mail mis between President Schurmann of the Philippine commission and Secretary Hay, as wtll as advices from General Otis and Admiral Dewey. The proposition to have a governor general and cabinet appointed bv the President is substantially which was to her starboard: screw. At the outbreak of the war with Spain tho urnmeni.

uuarteren. ice 1 u.ns anu TI 1..., I ui.1 a. cl uiuiaui. idol i Lii liuui auiaiiu had been made with many lookouts on the watch for Spanish warships. In the war.

as an auxiliary cruiser, she was armed with five six inch guns and four six pounders. She was commanded by Captain W. C. Wise, Captain Watkins being the executive officer. OPPOSED TO GERMAN PRIEST.

Catholic Church in East St. Louis Guarded by Irish Parishioners. St. Louis, May 22 News was received from Mgr. Martlnelll yesterday to the effect that the papal delegate had instructed the bishop of the diocese to avoid scandal in his selection of the priest for St.

Patrick's parish. The Church of St. Patrick in East St. Loui3 is constantly guarded by the Irish parishioners against the entrance of the newly appointed German priest, Father Cluse. Leaders of the opposition to the appoint ment claimed the news a3 a signal victory for their side and ordered the big American flag raised to the top of the staff in the ehurchyard in honor of the news.

The parishioners are more determined than ever that Vicar General Cluse shall not enter the church. The guards have been increased and are paid by the parishioners. OBITUARY. Mrs. Lavantia Densmore Douglas, wife of Joshua Douglas of Meadville, died on Saturday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs.

John Crawford Burns, 125 East Fifty seventh street, Manhattan, at the age of 72 years. She had submitted the winter to a surgical operation for a malignant growth and had recovered almost completely from its effects, when a little more than a week ago she broke one of her legs. Death waa caused by the 6hock of this accident. Mrs. Douglas was married on October 4, 1853, to Joshua Douglas, a young lawyer of Meadville, and had lived in that city with him until the time or ner death.

She bore to him Ave children, one son, who died in infancy, and four daughters, who survive her. The daughters, beside Mrs. Burns, are Mrs. Cornelius Van Home of Buckley, Mrs. Marian Douglas Lane and Mrs.

George William Douglas of this borough. She was a sister of Dr. Emmet Densmore, also of this borough, and a sister of William Densmore of Erie, and Mrs. Elizabeth Densmore Dewey of Blooming Valley, Pa. She was a woman of unusual culture and refinement and was interested in the literary and charitable societies of Meadville.

Charles L. Hill, president of the Bridgeport Drain Company, died Saturday, of heart disease, at his home, 315 Garfield place. Ho was In his 62d year and was born In Goshen, Conn. Mr. Hill was formerly connected with the Ansonia slate works.

He had lived in Brooklyn eleven years. He is survived by his wife and three daughters. Sidney Cornell died Saturday at Newtown, 'in his S3d year. He was formerly a hardware merchant of Brooklyn and was in partnership with his brother, Samuel L. Cornell, at the corner of Pearl and Fulton streets, Manhattan, where his father started a store in 1S02.

He also had an interest in a store on Court street in this borough. For many years be was a resident of Brooklyn. He was a director in the Brooklyn Bank and the Long Island Safe Deposit Company. He was receiver for the Long island Rail road Company in 1872 and 1873. Susan A.

Wood, one of the oldest residents of the East New York section of the borough, died last Wednesday at the home of her nephew, C. Frank Colyer, at 02 Wyona street. She was 84 years old and had lived In East New York for over fifty years. Miss Wood was born in Oyster Bay, L. and was the daughter of Joseph and Loretta Wood, whose ancestors settled on Long Island In 1G 15.

She was active In church work in tho Twenty sixth Ward up to a short time before her death. The funeral services were held from her late home and the interment was In Evergreens Cemetery on Saturday. Deceased was an aunt of former Supervisor C. Washington Colyer, C. Frank Colyer and Joseph H.

Colyer, and two nieces, Mrs. Charles B. Rowland and Mrs. P. H.

Reld. also live in Brooklyn. GOTTO STILL ALIVE. Jersey City, N. May 22 Francis Gotto, 2G years, of 31 Front street, Brooklyn, whose skull was crushed by an Iron crowbar, on Sat nrday afternoon, was still alive in the City Hospital, this morning, but no hope is enter tained for his recovery.

Rafael Fernl and Philip Franzillo, who are suspected of having inflicted the injuries, were before Judge Nevin to day, and were held without bail pending the result of Got to's injuries. Gotto was employed with a i gang at work at Ninth and Provost streets, and quarreled over the question as to who should get the cup first In order to get a I drink of water. FUND FOR NEEDY VOLUNTEERS. 1 Chicago, 111., May 22 A fund of $160,000 drawn from a dividend on 4OG.02S shares of I World Fair stock is being set aside for needy and sunenng memoers tne various III! nojs volunteer regiments of Cook County who I served in Cuba. Funds are reported now on hand to pay a 4 per cent, dividend on the stock and a relief committee will be appointed from the Society of the Army of the Santiago to act with a committee of colonels of the regiment to secure the dividend.

DATES FOR TWO HEARINGS. The committee on streets and highways of the Council will hold a punlic hearing next Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the City Hall on the proposition of establishing a municipal asphalt plant. At 2 o'clock on the same day the council manic law committee will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed ordinance to require payment of a license fee of $500 for each department of the department stores in the city. fmTfi sail for Manila to night with the Sixth Infantry and a number of soldiers assigned to various regiments. General Fred Grant will go on the Sherman la command of the expedition.

Deaths Reported by General Otis. Washington, D. May 22 General Otis reports the following deaths: Dysentery, May 7, Stephen Burdall, private, M. First California; 13, William Fahrenwald, private, First South Dakota. Typhoid fever, 14, John B.

Elliott, private. Twelfth Infantry: John Corbett, private, Twenty second Infantry. Diptheria, 16, Herbert L. Keeler, private, Thirteenth Minnesota. Nephritis, William Hart, corporal, Fourth Infantry.

Suicide, 17. Chrlstof Lost. Twentieth Infantry. Erysipelas, Frank Has saurek, second lieutenant, Seventeenth Infantry, 9:45 P. 19th, at Manila.

FORTY'S ANNEX NOT OPENED. The School on Seventeenth Street "Will Not Resume Until All Possible Danger Is Passed. It was announced that the annex to Gram mar School No. 40, on Seventeenth street, would be opened for regular class work today. Such, however.

Is not the case, nor will the school be opened for another week, at least, and not then if there is any question about the sanitary conditions of the building. This is the school in which Miss Parker, who was recently reported to have had a case of smallpox, but which statement is denied, taught, and which was closed on May 4. Dr. A. J.

Dower of 380 Union street Is chairman of the local committee of the School Board, having this school In charge. He said to an Eagle reporter this afternoon that the school would not be opened until tho building was placed in a proper sanitary condition and until the Health Department had destroyed every article from which any possible contagion could be carried. "I will have all the books destroyed as soon as possible," Dr. Dower continued, "and when every precaution has been taken we will open the school, but not until then. As soon as the vaccinations of the pupils have given satisfactory evidence of nroernss we will tnke care of them temporarily in either 40 or 60 When everything Is in good condition again we will open the annex.

Of course Miss Parker will teach as formerly, but not until the Health Department and the committee are satisfied that all danger is passed." NEWS OF THE WOMEN'S CLUBS. Mrs. John Lewis Childs Arranges a Day in the Woods in Honor of Brooklyn and Manhattan Guests. Floral Park. L.

May 22 The Floral Park Woman's Club. Mrs. Jchn Lewis Childs, president, has arranged as a closing event to Its first club year "a day In the woods," In honor of Mrs. Dimies T. S.

Dcnlson, president of Sorosis. The invitations sent out for next Saturday to thirty guests include beside Mrs. Denlson, Mrs. Jennie C. Croly, honorary president of Sorosis; Mrs.

Helen M. Backus, president of Brooklyn Woman's Club; Mrs. William Tod Helmuth, president of New York State Federation; Mrs. Mary E. Trautman, president of Woman's Health Protective Association of New York; Mrs.

Scrimgouur, president of Woman's Health Protective Association of Brooklyn; Mrs. Ada M. Brown, ex president of Chiropean Club, Brooklyn; Mrs. Julia M. Parsons, president of Long Island Society of Daughters of the Revolution; Mrs.

Margaret Welch of Harper's Bazar; Mrs. Cynthia Westover Allien of Woman's Page, New York Tribune; Mrs. Emily M. Smith, president of Jamaica Women's Club; Miss C. Grace Hinds, first vice president of Hempstead Woman's Club, and other equally prominent club women.

New York guests leave Long Island City on the 11 A. M. train and Brooklyn guests take tho 10:54 A. M. train at Flatbush avenue, others joining en route.

The picnic is to be held at Lakevllle, conveyances starting from tho home of Mrs. Child. Floral Park at 12:15 P. M. Lunch will be served under the apple trees by the entertaining club.

The entertainment will consist of vocal music by a male quartet from New York City and by the Floral Park mixed quartet, humorous recitations and impromptu speeches. ASIATIC OIL MARKET. Standard Company May Compete With Foreign Countries. Los Angeles, May 22 The representatives of the Standard Oil Company are making a thorough Investigation in Southern California of the oil districts. The exports of refined oil from the United States have fallen off greatly within tho last few years.

Other countries, notably Borneo, are supplying the Asiatic market. The intention or the Standard Oil Company It is now asserted Is to secure oil property in Southern California and establish refiner ies and enter the Asiatic market. Ever since the first discovery of oil In Southern Califor nia the development of the fields has been steadily increasing and new lieJda are being found from time to time. SI CONSCIENCE MONET. Controller Coler received to day from Secretary McMullon of the Manhattan and Bronx School Board a one dollar bill received as conscience money from a former girl pupil In Public School No.

87, Seventy seventh street and Amsterdam avenue. LONG ISLAND NOTES. A horse chestnut tree at Mlllbtirn Hall, which Is now 20.) years old. Ik now In lia full springtime beauty ami covered with blossoms. The pay car made Its semi monthly trip to stations alonR thj Montauk division on "Thursday.

Scutlot tangagers, a bird common In tho South, but almost unknown North, have made their appearance at Westhumnton. They are the size of a sparrow anil in color an; blood red with black tliiH on the wlnics. The Woman's Sewing CT.isb of St. East Ipllp, has forwarded S23 to St. John's Hospital.

Brooklyn, it belnn the amount of Its labor during the past winter. The Freeport Fire Department will hold a Hpeclal meeting on the evening of May 25. to dlm uss matters of Importance concerning the annual parade In the vi.laije and the town tournament at Hempstead. D. H.

IJ. Mott Post. G. A. of Freeport.

will have unusually tine ceremonies on Decoration Day. Plans for un elaborate programme are under way. The First National Hank of Hempstead, at the close of business Saturday week, had deposits amounting Hl.fi.'.f.. 12. The bricklayers who have been employed on the Bates at the entrances of the Frederick Ltourne, Oakdale.

property, struck for live cents an hour hicher wages, A reception will be irlven this evening in Lnnon's Mock. Jsllp, under the auspices or the women of St. Mary's Church, East Isllp. The members of the class are required to make notes on these lectures and to render short summaries of the most valuable points, contained in them. Here are a few of deductions which resulted from the lectures and etudiffl of one year's course at the college: Men of war of each class should be more alike.

In order that tho squadrons may be homogeneous. 2 Tho limit of tilze and cost for ships of the line seems to have been reached and passed by modern navnu. 3 Our fighting ships shouid draw lets water than those at present In porvioe In modern navies. A recommendation for extreme high speed fighting ships. fi The weight of guns and projectile should not be allowed to incrc aso unduly.

Officers should navigate frequent and for long perl ds the channels, sounds and hays of the coast; they should become expert pilots for heavy draught ships in such waters a prom ice to become tactical strongholds and centers of strategical effort, such as New York Gardiner's Bay and Nantucket Sound. 7 Preparation snould bo made during peace for the organization in l'econic Bay. when war is imminent, of great flotilla of gunboats, torpedo boats, and rams, improvised from tip floating reserviw of the coast, and for similar eiinaller flotillas in New York. Nantucket Sound and other favorable points. A system of lookout signalling and transmission of Information should be perfected during peace, and Include naval reserves, revenue cutter service, ligiu houtio anil life saving stnt.inns, with complete plans of location of telegraph and telephone lines, ft The Importance of a ship canal from Buzzard's Bay to rape Cod is apparent as well as tne strategical importance of a canal across the northern part of Florida connecting the Atlantic with the gulf.

tnese suggestions, were maoe t.ouio time ago, it will be observed tnat ttn were tne mam aosotciety correct. uui uig tue v.ai i with Spain the Navy Department followed the recommendations in regard to the organization of flotillas from the numerous steamers. tugB and yachts about the various largo seaport towns, and the instructions In regard to tho establishment of lookouts, signalling and transmission statlonn by utilizing the life saving and light house stations were followed to the letter. Ofllcers who have taken the course at Newport and who afterward served on vessels engaged In the blockade of Corvera's fleet in Santiago, say that the training and information gained at the war college was of immense benefit to them during that long siege. The Naval War College at Newport Is strictly nn American institution, having been established in 1SS0 through the efforts of a number of leading spirits in our Navy.

Admiral Luc" Is generally credited with being the father of the college, as he was indefatigable in working up and developing the original proposition. Captain Taylor has also been prominently Identified with the growth of the school. For eign navies have, appreciated the value of this college and are gradually falling in in imitation. Sweden established a school modeled on the same genera lines, and Croat Britain naval officers have openly advocated a similar establishment for their service, partic ularly since the war with Spain. A.

B. A. THE COURT CALENDARS. Supreme ''ourt. F.

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.0 i rtnt rap! Is assail!" GARDINER'S SEMI CENTENNIAL. Cardiner. 22 Car r's cert ntt. hoard of trade c.i tonr.Ia! celebration nival, which began during 'lie tttirc most pleasing dit crnor's day on the pt lay k. was 'gramme is tr r.

lie It Jft. ll TllltnK' Ferry Service Iti'liv i West Tw. iblrd sir. it and i Introduction or the NVw rila the Pftnrif ylvanla rtrtllroad has in' r. ased ih Icf between West Tweri ty tblM street ana Jersey CUy a trip tvery rtfferi ralnut.

Adv. of i I 1 I i 1 I I Paris will be made on Wednesday. Everything at present seems favorable to success. Falmouth, Cornwall, May 22 The North German Lloyd steamer Bremen, which left Southampton on Saturday, arrived here this morning under Instructions to embark for New York the saloon passengers of the Paris. I But tho passengers are not ready to proceed on their voyage, many of them still suffering from shock, so the Bremen continued on her passage westward.

Quite a fleet of excursion steamers are taking holiday makers from this port and Plymouth to see the wreck. Many passengers of the Paris took the train for Southampton this morning, where they will await the sailing of the North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, which is scheduled to sail from Bremen for New York on May 23, touching at Sou'Jiampton on the following day. BROOKLYnTmEN ON THE PARIS. Charles C. Bowen and Louis Rhead Were Passengers on the Stranded Steamer.

A number of Brooklyn and New York people were aboard the steamship Paris when she stranded. Among the Brooklynites was Charles Clement Bowen of 21 Montgomery place. Early yesterday morning Mrs. Bowen received a cablegram, dated Falmouth, which read: "Paris aground. All safe." Mr.

Bowen is well known in Brooklyn club life. He is a member of the Montauk, Riding and Driving, Lincoln, Crescent and Brooklyn Whist clubs. He is a manufacturer and re taller in men's furnishing goods. Another Brooklynite on the Paris was Louis Rhead, the well known artist, who re Bides at 72 Ocean avenue, Flatbush. Last night Mrs.

Rhead received the following cablegram from her husband: "Paris grounded; landed at Falmouth." Mr. Rhead was returning from a six weeks' business trip, having visited London and Paris to arrange for the sale of his publications and drawings. He sailed on the St. Louis soon after returning from a pleasure trip to the West Indies, made in company with his wife and stepson, S. S.

Yates. Mr. and Mrs. Rhead were passengers on the steamer then known as the City of Paris when she was wrecked off the coast of Ireland in March. 1S00.

ilr. Rhead is expected to sail for home on the next steamer. Ex Judgo William H. Arnoux. Mrs.

Arnoux and their daughter, Mrs. John B. Arthur, and ner inrant weTe also among the passengers. Judge Arnoux is a member of the law firm of Arnoux, Rich Woodford. It is believed that the body of Miss Helen Arnoux, who died in Paris recently, was also on the steamship.

Judge and Mrs. Arnoux and Miss Arnoux sailed from New York last December last shortly after the return of the peace commissioners, to join Mrs. McArthur in Paris. Mr. MacArthur had been acting as assistant secretary of the peace commission, and has since gone to Manila as secretary of the Philippine commission.

During tho term of General Woodford as United States minister to Spain Miss Arnoux was a guest at tho home of the Woodfords in Madrid. General Woodford said yesterday that he had received no word from ex Judge Arnoux as to the time of his sailing, and that a woman friend of the judge had received a cnuiegram irom mm saying mat the party I would sail on the Paris. The passenger list of the Paris included 85 first class, 109 second cabin and 192 steer age' RECORD OF THE PARIS. Had Many Mishaps Since She "Was Launched in 1888 Was Used as Auxiliary Cruiser. Tho Paris was launched on October 23, 1888, et the yards of J.

G. Thompson, Glasgow, Scotland. She was originally the City of Paris and was built for the Inman Line, which has since been purchased by the American Line. In 18S9 she was put In commission and her first voyage was from Queenstown to this port. April 4 1.

On her westward trip, ending here May 9, 1SS9, she lowered the Atlantic record, making the trip in 5 days 23 hours and 10 minutes. On the next westward trip ebe lowered the record to 5 days 19 hours and 18 minutes. In May, 1S89, she brought the eastward rec OTd down to days and 29 minutes. In October, the Paris made the trip from Queenstown to this port In 5 days 14 hours and 24 minutes, her average hourly speed having been 20.70 knots, something not equaled by any other record breaker. In July, 1893, she broke the Southampton record, making 3,052 knots in days 9 hours and 37 minutes.

The Paris received an American register in February, 1S93. This steamship has been the victim of a number of accidents. In March, 1590. when 216 miles west of I I i i.