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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-14
HITCH IN A CABLE SCHEME.
THE PROJECTED ALL-BRITIsH PACIFIC LINE
GETS AN IMPERIAL SETBACK

THE PROJECTED ALL-BRITIsH PACIFIC LINE
GETS AN IMPERIAL SETBACK
Montreal, May 10 (speciaD.-At the eleventh hour
a hitch has occurred In the project Of building an
all British cable from Canada TO Australia and
New-Zealand The understanding has always been
that the line was to be built by the combined ef-
forts of the Imperial. Canadian and Australasan
Governments. Last August, after much delay, the
colonies at the antipodes agreed TO contribute
eight-eighteenths Of the cost Canada. by resolu-
ton now before Parliament. has bound herself TO
contribute fve-eighteenths. ard IT only remained
for the Imperial Government to supply the remain
Ing five-eighteenths to have , the whole question
OF the construction settled. The Home Govern
fers merely to bear fve-eghteenths Of any loss of
revenue which may result from operating the cable
are carried for half price AZ this upsets the basis
upon which both Canada and Australia have been
working. there is great disappointment here. ana
vigorous protests TO Downing Street The action OF
cree with officaldom possessed by the Eastern Elk
tension Telegraph Company. whose cables reach
jecting an alliance with an American organization
is irving to prevent the construction of the Cana
disn-Australian cable until II gets IT'S own INES ,
mer scheme will collapse. and tine Eastern com
many will have complete monopoly OF the cable
Two members OF the Canadian Government.
speaking in the Senate recently. openly attributed
me ao of fbe 81 Eastern COMPANY Mr. Mills said II
epprehend that for hundred years there has been
n neoise Colonial interests than this attempt 10
create a monopoly and restrain and cripple the
The Province Of British Columbia, IN which
cost or nearly 81 10000 formal offer to this ef-
feet has been made TO the Dominion Government
by the Finance Minister Of the British Columbia
Government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-14
FREDERICK DIELMAN'S CAREER.
HIS ELECTION TO THE PRESIDENCY OF THE
NATIONAL. ACADEMY OF DESIGN.

p-xnressions of qualification we're heard on every
hand IN art circles last week over the election OF
Frederick Delman TO the presidency OF the Ma
tional Academy OF Design. With the retirement
OF Thomas w. Wood from the presidency wn,cn
he has so long and so honorably held, the eiecuoh
OF Mr. Dielman and his associates In control repre-
senting the youns and progressive as oppose. ~
az oorsarva,,ve element In the institution. was
generally recognized as full OF significance ana
promise for a most prosperous future Tor the
Academy Of Design.
The Younger element has been trying TO elect Mr.
Dielman president for some Time and three years
ago he was defeated by Mr.. Wood by only one vote
The dividing Issue heretofore between ,he pios,e'
IT, cd the conservative elements was whether
the Academy should remain downtown or go up
town. The progressive element won' and the prop
erty on Morningside Heights was purchased To
buid on that site the beautiful structure which has
been planned by the architects VIII cost about
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-14
WASTE LAND AGAIN PLANTED.
WORK OF THE COLLEGE OF FORESTRY IN THE
ACKNOWLEDGES.

WORK OF THE COLLEGE OF FORESTRY IN THE
ACKNOWLEDGES
Ithaca ~ Y. May l3.-The first fifty acres OF
Adirondack burned lands have been planted with
valuable tree growth. mainly white pine and other
conifers by the New-York State College OF For
estry this spring. A number Of woodchoppers, who
in the winter turned three million spruce trees into
logs were under the instruction Of the manager
Of the college, FilIbert Roth. turned into expert
tree planters At the same time nursery has
been started, with enough seed TO furnish three
million seedlings which. when two years old
be set out and will suffice TO cover twenty-five hun
dred acres.
II is expected that the college will plant every
year at least five hundred acres. and possibly the
Forest Commission may be induced to follow suit
and use some OF the material TO reduce the insight
ly wastes which the State owns In the Adiron-
dacks and which should be made TO grow a valua.
bic crop. instead Of weeds and useless brush. With
inexperienced labor and plant material bought from
nurserymen as In the present year. the work is too
Extensive but with the plant material grown at
home and trained men. Director Fernow thinks the
cost an acre for the work can be reduced 10 50
and less
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-14
AGREEMENT BETWEEN SISTERS STANDS

The peculiar arrangement made between Matilda
Everdell and her sisters, Catherine and Mary l..
Everdell that they should each make will leaving
her property to her surviving sisters and that the
last survivor should bequeath the estate TO all her
nieces living at the time OF her death. again came
nm IN the supreme Court yesterday, when Justice
Scott handed down decision holding that this
agreement was perfectly legal. and practically re-
yersed a decision OF former Surrogate Arnold, who
admitted the will OF Mary L. Everdell. the last sur
viving sister. TO probate although she had Ignored
the agreement entered into by her with her sisters
and lef, the bulk OF her property to two women
named Ill., with whom she had gone to live some
years before she died. Miss Eyerdells will was
Contested by several OF her neces who contended
that their aunt unduly influenced. and also that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-14
PLACE WENT TO TAMMANY MAN, HE SAYS.

r.c,s,on was reserved Friday by Justice Scott
q, the supreme Court. an application for a per
smptory writ OF mandamus asked for by John l.
Daly to compel Henry g. Kearny. the Commits
s,oner OF Building Lighting and Supplies. to REIN
state him in the place OF carpenter IN ne criminal
~ ises. on the ground OF lack OF work,
N'baiy uho is n Republican, says that he passed a
c,,u Service examination in one OF the competitive
classes in 1895 and was appointed on February "a,
,,sos lie says that there was lack OF work when
bs WAS removed but that he was discharged In or
der 10 provide a place for Richard Duncan Tam
,, na the commssoner Of Highways. Daily alleges
ne, Duncan boosted several occasions prior to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-14
STRANGE DEFENCE IN A MURDER TRIAL.

Joseph Mullen, who is charged with murder In
shooting and killing his wife Johanna on June 4,1sss
a, No Ssl West Seventy eighh-st.. put on trial
before Judge Cowng and jury in Part l. OF Gen
eral Sessions Friday morning. After the police
had testified TO the shooting and the attempt of
Mullen 10 commit suicide by shooting himself In
the mouth, Mullen himself was placed on the stand
lie then went on 10 state that he did not kill his
wife but that by preconcerted plan she shot him
and then shot and killed herself The original plan
he said was for him 10 shoot her and then kill him
self but he had not the heart 10 kill the woman,
and so she said she would kill him and then kill
herself afterward, which he agreed TO. Then his
wife shot him In the mouth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-14
MEETING or GOOD GOVERNMENT GU

The Good Government Club OF the XIXth As
sembry District will meet at the Sherman Square
Hotel Seventy hrst-st and the Boulevard. on
wednesday. at s15 p. m The following have been
invited to give an account OF the political social
and philanthroplc work that Is being done In the
XlXth Assembly District The Rev Henry T.. Cobb.
the Collegiate Church; Cyrus Clark. the West End
Association; William Dean. Calvary Baptist Branch;
Miss Mabel Weeks the Riverside Association:
Father Doyle. the Paullst Fathers: Assemblyman
Robert Mazet. Alderman Howard +, Dixie. Sena tor
a. ". Plunkitt. Mrs. Miriam Sutro Price, the
League for Political Education and outdoor Play
ground. Mrs. F. ]. Stimson the West Side Branch
OF the Public Education Association; the Rev. 3.
Delaney Townsend, All Angels Church, and Pro-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-14
THE GROWING OF MALIEroA

group OF white-robed native pastors their
hands and feet bare carrying huge black nm
brelias and fans quietly take their places at one
side OF the Royal residence. The special bodv
guard take up position IN 'front.' and the air hoI1s
the SAVIOR OF their one and only COMMUNICATING
OIL. In the distance Red Caps cluster There ia
the gimmer OF white uniforms, and the glitter ~
firearms Then. TO the sound OF martial musjc
arrives the procession. the gorgeous drum ma To-
leading. The British and American troons foiioy.'
and Maletoa's men bearing the Samoan banns.
bring up the rear All form into square an The
base OF the flagstaff ~ '"o
On the level grass just beyond the palace num-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-14

she had no right to will her estate away from them
on account OF the arrangement between her and her
sisters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-14
HOTELS IN GERMANY.
The Black Forest.

Elevation above sea level about 5000 feet magna-
cent views OF large portion Of South Germany and the
Alps Astounding in the most romantic composed
OF ancient moss-covered rocks. waterfalls. mounain
brooks rushing down into the many beautiful valleys and
the interesting mountain railways perfect paradise
for the fisherman or hunter. Mineral SPRING. both hot
and cold abound. while the heah-giving pure atmos-
phere is adapted convalescents and the most delicate
people An spot break ones Journey In In going
10 or coming from Southern Europe and Italy. Valleys
renowned for and fire roads and ootpaths 10
all attitudes and the waysds Inns and Hotels are Kept
by an Intelligent. honest, kindly people. and offer accom-
odaons adapted 70 the rich and als? h9se q modest
THE SOC1EII,
Hornberg Black Forest. Germany, VIII send free full 70,
formation the routes, mineral waters ana
baths information relative to the Black Fores
Country OF Wurtemberg
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-14

EUROPEANS AND TRAVELLERS WILL FIND III
CONVENIENT PLACE TO LEAVE THEIR ApVEH-
TrsEMENTs AND SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE TRlB-
UNE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-14
CRUSADE FOR CLEAN STREETS.

For the last month the downtown streets have
been visited every windy day by regular simooms
or dust storms. The sidewalks in places have been
covered an inch deep with deposits Of dry dirt and
store sweepngs Every gust Of wind Allied the air
with this refuse with the result that clothes were
ruined and many people almost blinded. Under the
stimulus of o crusade started by the newspapers
the police have taken the matter up and every
morning this week large number Of people have
been arrested for sweeping refuse into the street
or leaving garbage where 1t can be blown about
by the wind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-14

Another hot. breathless day opens az usual IN
this, the rainy season In downpour Of rain While
at breakfast In the wardroom officer comes In 10
ask II we would like 10 see a Samoan transport fuil
OF warriors, and we hasten UP TO look at them from
the SPONSOR The boat, large one Captured on
the previous day by the Porpolse is laden down 10
the waters edge with Malietoa's men in fuli war
ton tied around the head scant lava-lava reaching
midway from waist 10 knee and daubs OF black or
have donned garlands Of leaves. and the whole OF
them are heavily armed with wonderful variety
OF muskets, and carry the terrible Samoan head
knives. ~
All are tattooed from waist to knee. for no sa-
moan Is esteemed 10 have any claim TO the nrIvi-
leges pertaining to manhood until he has undergone
the long and exceedingly painful ordeal of beine
deliberately tattooed. Indeed, great argument
brought by Mataafa's supporters against Mailefoa;s
succession that he could not be considered n
man. as he was not yet tattooed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-14
STREET RAILWAY CONSOLIDATION.
IN THE STREETS

The consolidation Of the North and West town
street railroad systems and the Northwestern anu
Lakes-st elevated roads. all Yerkes properties.
under the control OF an Eastern syndicate. IL gen.
orally believed here to be practically consummated,
though the details not made public. on the
In and large selling of both North and West Chi
cago stock II is understood that II the consohca-
zion goes through per cent will be guaranteed
upon the stock OF West Chicago and u per cent
on North Chicago. The consolidation would permit
large economics in the management OF the two
systems thus insuring a handsome profit TO the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-25
SHEVLIN'S HOPELESS TASK.
He Sets Out to Settle fractional SquabbIe
Among NrOOkIyn Denlocrats.

Bridge Com IN issioner John l.. Shea. although
Chairman OF the Democratic Executive and
Campaign Committee in Brooklyn. has only
nominal charge at the Thomas Jefferson head
quarters Ex-Warden James Shevlin has this
year emerged from tho seclusion OF the auction
room in Wiloughby street and as the chosen
and recognized representative OF the Hon.
Hugh Mclaughlin has assumed chief control
Of the management OF the cam paign. thus leav
ing Mr.. Shea In 4 merely ornamental position.
1t 10 the first time in a great many years
that either Mr.. Mclaughlin or his first
lieutenant has taken hold Of the executive
political rsins. for even in the last Presidential
and Gubernatorial contest their functions in
the organization were regarded as advisory"
The situation affords a forcible Illustration OF
the complete subordination of the Kings
County Democracy to one man power. for Mr.
shevlin is neither member Of the County.
Executive or Campaign committees. 1t is said
that Mr. Shea would have been allowed to run
the campaign In his own way. as he did last
year with remarkable success. had IT not been
for the alarm occasional by the widespread
cratic strcnghelds.
shsy. hai ans 9ppts1p q, being
took Off his coat and settled down at headIuar-
ters. resolved. II possible. to bring the boilers
beyond his diplomatic powers and is deeply
rhagrinsd TO fnd that the troubles within the
organization are becoming more serious each
day as the cam paign advances.
1t was announced with much glee at Demo-
cratic headquarters yesterday. that Edward N.
Sn o ago
methods, had agreed to take he STUMP for the
St opaSn 's has IT.
advocacy OF their cause will prove more hurt
full than otherwise. and theyhave advised that
II be confined. at least to Mugwump
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TO TRY ELECTION CASES.
Gov. Roosevelt Will Assign Justice Werner
to Hold Court Here.

ALBANY. Oct. 24-On his return from his
stamping tour in Maryland in a few days Gov
Roosevelt will issue proclamation converting
an extraordinary term OF the Supreme Court
in New York city on Monday. Nov 20. to con-
sider violations OF the Primary and Election
laws. This much was decided this afternoon
and the announcement was also made by
William }. Young Secretary to the Governor,
that Justice William T.. Werner OF Rochester,
of the Seventh Judicial district. would be des-
ignated to preside at the Extraordinary to rm.
The proclamation was not issued to-day be-
cause II was found that nothing would he
gained by issuing it before the Covernors re-
turn. The idea that it was intended to convene
the court before election day was an error.
The Special Grand Jury to whom will be pre-
sented for indictment the cases OF the violators
OF the Primary ard Election laws in New York
city cannot get to work until after twenty DAYS
have elapsed. In section 226 OF the Code OF
Grim ina Procedure 1t is provided that the Jus
tics designated to convene the extraordinary
term Of court may give an order for the draw
ing OF n Special Grand Jury and that il the
order 10 made by the Justice it shall be entered
in the minutes OF the court and copy filed
with the County Clerk at least twenty days be-
fore the term for which the Grand Jury is
ordered. Section l,O99 Of the Code OF Civil
Procedure provides that the County Clerk shall
between twenty and fourteen days before the
term Of court Ia convened. set In motion the
machinery which will bring the Special Grand
Jury into being.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-25
MAzg1,s FIGHT A LIpELY ONE.
The Tnmnnny-Citizsns' Crowd Set Up =
KetilnR pnnl-McCnllRRh Tnkea Hand.

The Tamnany-CitiZsns' Crowd Set Up =
Betting Pool--McCullREh Takes Hand.
Tammany Hall has twenty-five speakers at
work in the Nineteenth Assembly district. and
Mr. Maaet has az many state Superintendent
OF Elections McCullagh has as many inspectors
at work In the district as there are speakers
for both sides. and Mr. McCullagh
SAYS that he Ia uncoverinR a great deal OF IL
loyal registration there. and that there's a hot
time in store for the Tammany Hall
Citizens Union combination that 10 fight
ing Assemblyman Mazet. The campaign
there has reached the betting stage. and
u good deal OF money is being waEered. The
friends OF tho Citzens' Union and Tammany
Hall candidate. the Hon. Perez NJ. Stewart.
have formed betting pool. which has head
quarters In Healey's restaurant at sixty
sixth street and Ninth avenue Bets re-
ported there so far are one OF 1000 to $1,000.
one OF 81 900 to $3.50. and another OF $1,000
against 81 300. the Ma2et men taking the
sho[' end Of it ,af IN time Ihs o Go sn%
art to fight the workers for MaZet that are fur
nishcd by the West Side Republican Club Tho
in the dstrict ia putting NJ. the fight OF his
life The Nineteenth district IL the only district
in which mammHny hs' bi WI noa any y,t se
tIon outside OF the ratification meeting itself.
The second big Republican, ratification meet.
third street john Proctor Clarke: the
S%s sfa' Ford a"a BaHse 5 S,T"" G.
Wilton and David NJ. Holmes made speeches.
Several hundred dollsrs worth Of Fireworks
it was found that the necessary police permit
had not been obtained
Mr.. Nazet called at Republican County head-
quarters Yesterday and talked over the situa-
ton with the leaders. He assured them that
he thought he would be successful.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-10-25

Bar Association Committee Urges You to
Vote for Amendment No. 4.

Bar Association Committee Urges You to
Vote for Amendment No. Z.
At a meeting on Monday Of the Bar Associa-
tons Committee on the amendment OF the
law. the following resolution was adopted
-" ReSolred. That In view OF the crowded con-
dtlon OF tho calendar OF the Court of Appeals
OF this State. which now involves a delay Of at
lenst two years IN reachinE cause in its rcgu-
that in the interests Of the speedy adj.
ministration of justice there should
be sons relief afforded to that court to
and that the proposed amendment to
Section Z OF Article VI Of the Constitution Of
the State. being amendment No. 4. to he votet
upon at the coming general election on the It'll
OF Novem Der. 1909. and providing for the tie M
porary designation by the Governor. upon the
than four justices Of tho Sipreme u" "ourt o re-
serve as Associate Judges Of the Court OF An
peals should be adopted. and this committee
earnestly urges upon the voters OF the State to
cast their votes in favor OF the proposed am end-
ment.'
The members Of the committee are Cephas
Brainerd. chairman: William Il. Horn blower
/. Burnham ,Moffa,t, William, J. Curtis, Frank
Charles H. Young and Charles H. HubbeIl.
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sHRIEVALIrY NOMINEE wITHDRAWs.
Republican Candidate of Essex County,
n. j., Has Nervous Prostration.

Republican Candidate of Essex County,
n. j., Has Nervous Prostitution.
John H. Bonnell. who was nominated by the
Republicans Of Essex county. n, j.. for Sheriff.
has decided to withdraw from tho contest. He
is suffering from nervous prostrntion and feels
unable to undergo the trials Of II political cam
paiGn. His friends and political associates
tried to prevail on him to remain in tho fight.
letting them attend 10 the work OF the cam
raiGn, but he refused, He took to his bed two
days before the nominations were made and
has grown steadily worse ever since. He has
not slept Tor a week. II Is said.
Yesterday afternoon Henry W. DOremus
Acting Chairman OF tho Republican County
Committee. received letter from Mr.. BonnsIl
in which he said he would have To decline the
nomination and he, urged that some ono
PHYSICAL y aGlc be selected in his place The
convention appointed IL committee to I'M
vacancies which may now nN upon Mr.. Bon
noll's successor. although it was said yesterday
that special convention might b" called to
settle upon the new candidate for Sheriff by
ballot.
Mr. Bonnell was one Of six candidates for the
Shrievalty nomination. and won after Il hot
fight.
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nOOsEVELT,s MARYLAND TRIP.
1t VIII Occupy Two Days and 1t viii End
in Baltimore.

BALTIMORE. Md. Oct. 24.-In forty eight
hours. counting from might. Gov. Roosevelt
will have made circuit OF the extreme western
and some OF tho central counties. besides max
ing at least fifteen speeches before returning
to Baltimore city for the Music Hall meeting
on Thursday night Gov. Roosevelt arrived in
Baltimore tonight and was met by Senator
McComas. United States District Attorney
John c. Rose. Chairman Thomas ]. Shryock md
Attorney General George r; Gather At Wash.
ington the party was Joined by Gov. Lowndes
and Congressman George A. Pearre. Pied
mont, Va. will be tho first stopping, place, and
State will begin istopping and speaking at
Dayton, Ocean city. Frostburg. Mount Savage
and Cumberland. After attending a large
meeting at noon in Cumberland tho party will
journey to Hagerstown. stopping at Williams
port and Cum berand Valley station.
Frederick will be reached on Wsdnes ,lay
plight about I o'clock; 4. this place Gov.
and Congressman George a. Pearrs will ad-
dress large meeting. The guests will be
+. Mutt at his home just outside OF Frederick.
On Thursday night Gov Roosevelt will address
a massmeeting in this city at the Music Hall.