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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
STAMP ROBBERY ARREST.
HOUSE OF A BROOKLYN LAW 1Eh
SEARCHED LAST NIGHT BY
THE POLICE.

Thomas Kelley, thirty two years ola, was arresteu
in Brooklyn last night on the charge OF being I'M
plicated in recent robbery OF internal revenue
beer stamps Detectives Ruddy and Kellar. of the
Adems-st station. made the arrest. Kelley dehed
any knowledge of the crime and was locked up
in the station.
Frank Moore an internal revenue agent, called
on him afterward and had long talk with hlm
Moore said that in spite of the mans deniais ne
had positive evidence against him. connecting MIN
with the stolen stamps He also said that when
the detectives called Mrs. Blaneys house at NO
ss1 Jay-st 1t the prisoner, Kelley, who opened
the door.
Moore accuses Kelley OF visiting certain office
buildings and offering sell the stolen stamps
When Moore in Manhattan one day last week
he saw ReiIley In company with Blaney. leave. but
the men escaped
It was said in Brooklyn that lawyers house
had been searched by the police last night and
that a considerable amount of revenue stamps had
been found The lawyers identity was not dis
closed but it was broadly limited that his arrest
might follow
Internal Revenue Agent Frank G. Thompson late
Yesterday admitted that Thomas Blaney. the Brook
lyn barkeeper who was arrested on Wednesday at
the Aston House with internal revenue beer stamps
worth SO COO which had been stolen in washington
and Chicago, in his possession, had made a state
ment which implicated a former criminal prose-
cutor In Brooklyn. we'll as Kelley, in the trans
action which was prevented by his arrest and the
seizure of the stamps.
Baney's story is that Kelley owed him So, and
said that he would pay the money If the bartender
would carry a bundle of revenue stamps TO the
Aston House. where they were to be sold TO
brewer fer 81 600. Not suspecng anything, Baney
said he consented but at the Aston House he falied
to find Reilley or the brewer and finally ar
rested. The prisoner intimated that he was the
victim of conspiracy, and alleged that for years
he had been prosecuted by Brooklyn official VINO
threatened to have him lose the house he owned
and the two liquor stores which at the time he was
running.
Thompson says that Blaney's story about the
stamps does hold good in view of the fact that
the agent has evidence to show that the bartender
and the man known as Kelley were together IN the
sale of another lot of stamps.
Blaney has employed Colonel Robert A. Ammon
defend him. and at the examination to-day be-
United States Commissioner Shields, II is sald
there will be further developments. Thompson says
that while the Washington and Chicago robberles
only amounted $4,000, there were some time ago
two other robberies of the sort which aggre-
gated 600 1t Is said that the beer stamp thieves
who have been operating for the last three years
in the United States have stolen altogether stamps
worth 100000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
FRIENDS SEARCHING FOR HIM.
YOUNG PATTERSON MAN WHO HAD BEEN
sANDBAGGED SUDDENLY DISAPPEARS.


twenty-five men. all friends of Edward H
Cadmus of Paterson, N j., were securing the
city last night in search of him. and they at
last caused a general alarm to be sent out from
Police Headquarters for him. Two of these
friends one of whom was w. E Mclaughlin,
went to the Church-st police station late last
night and leaving their address, asked that II
any letters or messages came from the others
who were hunting for Cadmus they be for
warded Mr. Mclaughlin is treasurer of the
J. H Bonnel Company, of No. 20 Park Place,
and is a warm friend of the missing man.
Cadmus he said was twenty-one years old
and the sole support of his widowed mother,
with whom he lived at No. 40I Graham ave,
Paterson On Monday night last young Cad
mus was on his way home from making call,
when he was sandba gged. He was taken TO
his home and since then friend has constant
ly been with him.
Yesterday morning his friend was waiting for
him to come down to breakfast when Cadmus
disappeared out the back door. He has not been
since.
Cadmus's friend told the others that Wednes-
day night Cadmus had talked great deal in
his sleep. He had referred to different plays
which are running in this city. and it
thought possible that he had come here to at
tend some performance, general search OF all
the theatres was made last night.
The missing man is described of abstemi-
habits When he disappeared he wore
black coat and waistcoat, patent leather shoes,
rubber Overshoes, salt and pepper checked trou-
sers, black tie with red spots, and a brown
Fedora hat. He is five feet six inches tall clean
shaver, and his face is full and round.
1t is believed that Cadmus took the S:2S train
on the Erie Railroad from Paterson to this
city yesterday morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
UNIVERSAL BROrHERHO0D c0yGRFss

All the lodges OF the Universal brotherhood
throughout the world will participate in a W.,
Cycle Unity Congress to-day Tomorrow and SIN
day. There will be congresses in nearly every
large city in America Europe Australia Nav
Zealand and other parts of the world. But az the
Tour principal centres OF the Universal Rrother
hood special congresses will be held-at Point -,
San Diego Cal. the international HEADQUARTERS. AZ
New-fork City. the American Headquarters. AZ
London, the European headquarters. and AZ stool
holm the Scandinavian headquarters. Three OF
the meetings In this city will be open 70 tho ,,,,
,lo..uoIrow az p m. there will be a chdren's en-
@ az the headquarters. No. la Madison
ave 10 which admission will be free To-mNrr",,-
evening" nj the same address. there viii he an CIV
ter,aIhment Tor adults. Greek svmn0shInn -.
when an admission fee OF 80 cents will be charps
Inc principal meeting viii be held en- s;,,n'ta,.
evening at sl5 O'Clock. ut the Carnec. hsr'ir!s
I Husic iall Where there Will be addressss on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
LUDLOT'S WORK AT HAT4N4 PRAISED

Washington April Fin making the order for
consolidate" of the provinces of Havana and Pinar
del Rio under General Lee and the relief of Gem
eral Ludlow at Havana. the Secretary Of War has
paid the following tribute to General Ludlows adj
minis ira ton:
In disseminating the Department of Havana CON,
situted by the order of December ID 1898 the
cent desires to express his high appreciation OF
me I5lthtui and efficient service rendered bv
ACKNOWLEDGMENT William Ludlow as Militarv Gov
ernor Of Hayana during the existence of the De-
partment The maintenance of order attendnc
and following the withdrawal OF the Snanis6
forces, the organization OF city government The
reduction in the death rate and exemption from
epldenllcs, reflect credit Upon the responsbla otfcar
in command and his assistants and upon he naac
loving and aw abiding people OF the civ of
Havana N''' VI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
POPULAR ELECTION OF SENATORS.

washington, April IA Senate bill which will
permit the dependent mothers of soldiers or sail
ors or the Spanish war. even though they married
Confederate soldiers. to receive the benefit of the
General Pension law, was passed by the House to-
day. The latter part of the session was devoted
to debate on resolution from the Committee on
Election of President e-President and Represen-
tatives in Congress for constitutional amendment
empowering the Legislatures of the States to de-
cde whether United States Senators shall be elect
ed by the Legislatures or directly by the people
A substitute offered by the minority Of the
committee which differed from the majority reso-
luton in giving the States option. but providing
that in all States the people should vote directIV
for United States Sena tors ~ ''S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
10 KEEP PLEDGES MADE BY SPAIN

offered the following amendment to the spooner
Philippine bill:
ptfrrGGNaed That in conducting government in the
f iiinppt pr Islands the President shall execute in
iaFoT OF the people there. the pledges of the Snsn
between Sn In the treaty of Biac-na- Bato
ppet"eeh SPAN and the revolutionary party In
Euzon which treaty the Government Of the T11ited
Spajn al recognizes b ti as having been obligatory on
opaI al me tlre OF the acquisition of the Philip-
pine Islands from Spain. so far as said treaty Is
VI '''eieisii'y over the
This treaty provided among other tb,nos to
the expulsion or secularization of the religious
orders amnesty for all rebels. the freedom of the
press IN denouncing Official corruption representa-
uon OF the philippines in the Spanish C;overnment
political suspects po' 'a'ioii Vi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
PORTO RICAN'S PETITION DENIED.
THE SUPREME COURT DID NOT PASS UPON
QUESTIONS OF JURISDICTION.

Washington April f2-The Supreme Court to-day
denied leave 10 file the petition OF Ramon Baez.
citizen Of Porto Rico for wrts of habeas corpus
and certicrari IN the proceeding against him for
violation of the Porto Rican election law by the
provisional courts Of that island, Baez being now In
confinement under this proceeding. The decision
announced by the Chief Justice. who made
brief explanation OF the Courts attitude. The
or decide any Of the important points raised
by the petition
The Chief Justice said in his explanation that the
application was not made to the Court until March
&c, on the eve of two weeks recess. This delay
from December II TO apply for relief. Further
ton had not been signed by Baez. Assuming, how
ton. the Court would have been. he said better
satisfied if there had not been so much delay in
bringing the matter to its attention. any
Il the delay had been accounted for. Because OF
have been unaYailing if il had taken jurisdiction
II the writ or habeas corpus had been issued
April 9. the next court day after the petition
presented to the Court, the Imprisonment would
have expired six days afterward. and DAYS
before the person having him in custody would be
required to make his return Thus. before the
prisoner would be no longer in custody. The Chief
Justice then went to say that then the grave
questions OF public and constitutional law involved
in the case would have become merely moot Ques
lions. far the rights OF the petitioner could be
affected. Before he could be communicated with
and brought before the Court. he would be freed
fore definite action could be taken. Justice Fuller
said in conclusion that the Court was not to be
understood as intimating in any degree opinion
on the question OF Jurisdiction or other questions
raised by the petition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
CANAL COMMISSION TO REPORT SOON

A PRELIMINARY STATEMENT LIKELY TO BE MADE
AT THE PRESENT SESSION OF CONGRESS
Washington. April FIT is probable after all
that the Isthmian Canal Commission will make
preliminary report 10 Congress before the close OF
the present session. 1t was Admiral Walkers belief
when the Commission returned to this country that
II would not be possible to make A report at the
present session of Congress owing to the enormous
amount of data TO be digested the further fact
that the original explorations have not been COM
pleted the Darien party being still engaged In sur
Eeylng the passage across that isthmus The
PRESIDENT: however. strongly urged on the Com
mission the value OF such report a it might be
Snle 10 make at this stage. and IL is believed that
the preliminary report can be submitted by MAJ Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
An EIGHT HOUR LAW URGED.

ARGUMENT OF SAMUEL. GOMPERs BEFORE THE
HOUSE COMMITTEE ON LABOR.
Washington, April 12-President Gompers of the
Federation of Labor made argument before the
House Committee Labor to-day in support of
the proposed Eight Hour law. Mr.. Gompers said
the movement had secured some measure Of success
in the States and municipalities, and 1t desired
have the Government recognize il by the enact
ment OF the present measure. Through some mys-
ferrous means. he said. the words upon public
works were put into the Federal Eight Hour law
of 1892, thus combining II narrow limits and rob-
bling II OF the value its advocates expected. The
present bill he said the result of five years
thought study and effort. He urged the reduc-
ton OF the hours of labor demanded by every
interest Of the Government. which should be as
much concerned in the physical nd mental strength
OF the workmen as in the tensile strength of the
steel and armor furnished 10 il. Mr.. Gompers also
presented a number of letters and statements
showing the widespread interest of labor circles In
the subject. "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
NEW ARRfTALS AT GEOLOGICAL PARK
TWO LARGE PYTHONs IN THE LATEST CoNsIGH
MENT OF EAST INDIAN ANIMALS

TWO LARGE PYTHONs IN THE LATEST CoNs1Gv-
MENT OF EAST INDIAN ANIMALS
By the steamship Afridi which arrived last Fri
day. came valuable consignment of East Indian
animals for the New-York Geological Society Tho
collection had received excellent care on the vow
ege and arrived in fine condition.
The most important items were two reticuIataJ
pythons of enormous size and unusual beauty R1,
actual measurement made in the reptile houss he
fore the snakes put into their cage one of
them measured q feet inches Being rather
chilled by the ten mile ride from the pier II Wa
possible to stretch the snake out and Law ,ana
line upon 1t. This specimen is a female The naIs
OF the pair is very light colOred. and having but
recently shed its skin it shows I'D finely in its
new quarters 1t is almost equal in length to The
female. but 1t was not possible 10 measure 1t yea
terday.
These snakes came 10 the Geological Society as a
sort OF consolation prize in place of the foot
python which died last fall during the cold snan
which came before the heat was turned on in the
reptile house. - " 'iiS
The male python was considerably irritated bv
Its journey and subsequent handling and when
taken out and put into his cage made a sIIrh,
disturbance. More by accident than by design Re
threw coil around one OF the keepers but n wa :
instantly thrown off by the other men who were
assisting In handling him. Al o'clock he Law on
the sand quite contented. and keeper was a, vorL
In the cage as II he had Always known the snakes
full list OF the new arrivals is : follows: Two
retculated pythOnS. four cassOwaries two dorcaS
binturong. two moor monkeys, two ciyet CATS go
squirrels, one slow lemur and two nicobar pigeons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13

Washington. April II (speciaD.-A general o-dar
has been issued to the Army announcing tina. IN.
President in exercise of the authority vested a.,
Rim by the statutes. has increased the allowance
OF component parts OF the standard ration for
troops serving In Alaska account of the SEVERITY,
or the climate, follows: Bacon issue one pourd
per ration, instead OF three-quarters OF a pouna
now allowed: fresh vegetables. one and a hal,
pounds per ration instead OF one pound non 81
lcwed; sugar Issue twenty pounds per hundred
iations. instead OF fifteen pounds. now allowed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
DEMOCRATS AND THE SHIPPING Bill

DEMOCRATS AND THE SHIPPING RrTJ
Washington, April f2-The Democratic r,an,hars
OF the House Committee on Merchant Marine Ria
conference to-day to determine the general lines
OF the minority report the Shin Subsidy biu
Ihis report will be extensive review, of the on
ie subject ana IN order to assemble the material
an extension of the time for nresenttr, :. ;, '
asked until April q; The minority will recommend
an antitrust amendment drawn by Renres ttHa
Chaner, of New-York in place of The r,aforit
provision on this matter The minority assert thai
me provision they have drafted will he mora affant
I've In practical operation in preventing shipping or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
TO RELIEVE BROOKLYN FERRr coup4Nr

Washington April u (SpecaD.-During the morn
ing hour to-day Senator Depew called up his hill
for the relief of the Brooklyn Ferry Companv Son
ator burrows yielding TO him for the purpose and
thus deferring the Quay case to that further ex-
tent. The Senate passed the. measure with the
committee amendment striking costs and in
terest AS heretofore stated in The Tribune the
bill allows the company 10 take a claim for dam
ages In collision last August to District Court
OF the United states for the Eastern District of
Ney-Yor 'O'''''N' Va
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
TO CONSIDER THE ALASKAN BILL.

Washington April I2-An agree mont was reached
AFTER the Senate adjourned to-day by which the
Alaskan Dill is TO be considered. Mr. Lodge in
charge or the Philippine bill. will ask that il be
ialu ASIDE informally. and If objection is made
VIII move the consideration of the Alaskan bill
After IL is passed the Philippine bill will he made
me diminished business again. Senator Carter has
,aoe the suggestion and it is regarded with favor
~ MI iodge' 10 make the PHILIPPINE bill a part of
IN me Mintary Appropriation bill. If this is done
II heeo not De again made the unfinished business
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
GAS ENGINES FOR SHIPS
EXPERIMENTS BEING CONDUCTED nv
BIG MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

Washington, April 12.-The Navy Department has
been called upon to supply technical information
for an interesting and important set of experiments
no" being conducted by one of the largest manu-
featuring corpora lions in the country The purnosa
is to demonstrate the feasibility and advantage OF
propellng ship through power derived from gas
engines supplied by gas generated on the vessel
itself Thus the coal, instead of being consumed
under the boilers to make steam will be roasted
in retorts aboard the ship drive out the eas
which would supply the engines The coke TINS
produced. it is estimated, would furnish all the
frel needed to roast the coal. The purpose of the
experiment is to ascertain whether the weight OF
the gas producing plant and gas consuming engines
would be so much less than the ordinary plant OF
steam boilers and engines and the saving of space
sufficient to warrant the adoption of the new svs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13

his second term he declined denomination on
account of business affairs. He was. however, IN
cuced accept the nomination for Governor
against William f. Russell in 1891. but was de-
feated
When Theodore Roosevelt resigned to organize
the Rough Riders Secretary Long induced Mr.
Allen TO become Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
He entered Office on May 9. 1898. In spite OF the
important duties that office especially during the
Spanish American War. Mr.. Allen managed 10
maintain his business connections. At present he
is the head of a firm which manufactures wood
preservatives. the president of one bank, director
In another. and is largely interested in the manu-
facture of high grade pa per.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
JURY FINDS AGAINST MRS. LUSK.
SPECIAL TERM OF THE SUPREME COURT TO
DECIDE HER HUSBANDS SUIT.

Mrs Isabella Lusk. who is charged by her col
der husband with having been too friendly with
their boarder, Richard Kenworthy, during her hus-
bands absence Camp Black with his regim ent
in the recent Spanish American war, finished Civ
ing testimony In her behalf before Justice
McAdam and a jury in the Supreme Court yes
terday. Shortly after Lusk returned from the
front he and Kenworthy tried TO kill each other
in the parlor Of the Lusk apartments at No asl
West Sixteenth-st. Lusk shot in the arm and
Kenworthy in the breast.
After celebrating for hour and a half the
jury returned a verdict in favor OF Iusk The
jury returned verdict on the question of fact,
finding that Mrs Lusk guilty of improper con-
duct with Kenworthy. This finding will be sent To
a special term of the court. and upon the finding
a decision will be rendered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13

Henry Lewis, forty-one years old q well dressed
man VINO told contradictory stories about his
was afra'shed before Magistrate Brann IN
Jefferson Market Court yesterday on the Chez, -,
attempting to steal an overcoat from the F,f,h
avenue Hotel on Wednesday night Lewis entered
'he hotel and walked TO the guests dining room
" VIZ. ne a'e y meal Upon leaving he took
coat valued $50 owned by a Mr. V,lso, -.
OF the MOTEL The attendant az the coat counter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
ARMOR FOR THE WISCONSIN ACCEPTED

washington. April IA test was made at Indian
Head yesterday OF plate representing 800 tons OF
the turret armor of the ba.tleship Wisconsin The
1i-inch plate was attacked by ;0nch gun The
smell was smashed on the face OF the plate. which
received no substantial injury 40 the lot was ac-
SeDted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
on THE LEGISLATIVE R1,1

washington April 12.-The conferrees of the two
houses reached an agreement to-day on the Jeoie
latfve. Executive and Judicial Augmentation hin l.
carries an appropriation of 1879 Most of the
senate additions were retained including thar for
me continuance of the Court OF Private I ava
Ciains FOR two years more. The salary OF the -
oraran or Congress is raised from g 600 to ss 66o
aho the Library force is increased 10 l06 persons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
NO CHANGE N TIE ARMY cAyyEEy

Washington. April R-Relative 10 a published
statement ascribed to Bishop Hurst TO the effect
that the President has ma de substantial change
In the Army canteen, IL is learned the War De-
partment that no change whatever has been made
IN that institution. and according to Secretary
Root, no change is contemplated in existing
methods. e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13

John W. Smith, the superintendent of the me-
nagerie in Central Park, is having erected a build
ing in the rear of the deer paddock foY n hosutaI
Tor SICK deer The building will have six stalls 4
separation In the eagle house is be made so thai
the eagles and vultGreS. which constantly fvbt
ing cannot get into trouble. In the animal house
a small building to be used as n hospitaI for sicx
lions. tigers eopards. hyenas etc is 10 be erected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
NEW DEPARTMENT or JUSTICE BUILDING
ALL THE BIDS LARGELY IN EXCESS OF THE APP
Preparation.

Washington. April 12-Blds were opened at the
Department Of Justice to-day for the construction
OF the new Department of Justice Building for
winch an appropriation Of 81 ,c00CO made at the
last session OF Congress. The eight bids onened
ranged from $4,000 1914. 600 in excess Of tho
apProprlatlon The Attorney General it is said
VIII pace these facts before Congress and ask for
an additional appropriation to meet the increase
II the prices of building materials as Indicated bv
the bids. 49, N"No" ny
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
rO IMpROVE WESTCHESTER cREEK

Washington. April 10 tspecaD-Mr. Levy has in
troduced in the House et Representatives bill
appropriating s25o.ooo for dredging and deepening
York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-13
CAPE COD CANAL BILL DEAD
MASSACHUSETTS SENATE DEFEATS MEAS
URE BY CLOSE VOTE.

Boston, April 1.-THE Cape Cod Canal hin
was killed in the Senate this afternoon by vo,,
OF 10 10 H. with five pairs. The vote on m.
measure was a tie. and the president voted IN
the negative.