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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-23
A TANnANY STRIKE AT B. r. T.
FOR VENGEANCE ON WILLIAM r
SHEEHAN AND OTHERS

However much inclined the Tammany admins
tration, at the behest OF Richard Croker may be
to retaliate upon William F. Sheehan for the sup
port he has given 10 ex-senator Hill II is doubtful
If they can reach him through the medium of the
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company. for which he is
counsel The resolution introduced in the Board of
Aldermen at it's last session, which aims at COM
pelling the company to place its wires Underground
is, In the opinion Of the officials Of the company
not worth the price Of the page of the minute
book upon which the resolution has been entered
Men representing the principal interests In the
Brooklyn Rapid Transit refused to comment Upon
the situation yesterday. William F. Sheehan was
seen by a Tribune reporter IN his office No 80
Nassau-st.. yesterday afternoon. but he would say
only that he had been correctly quoted as saying
that in his judgment the city authorities of New
York had not the power to compel the Brooklyn
company TO put It's wires underground Mr.. Shee-
han is upheld in this opinion by the principal stock
holders OF the corporation, who have sought the
advice OF the best lawyers in New-York as to the
power Of the municipal government to enforce the
resolution which was passed by the Board of Alder
men. II is said that these lawyers are unanimous
in declaring that the local authorities are power
less, and that the State Legislature is the only
body that can compel change in the motive sys-
TEN.
While Richard Croker and his allies IN the r,c
tonal fight in the Democratic party in the State
will not admit that they are behind this raid upon
Brooklyn Rapid Transit and other corporationq NJ
similar character. It is perfectly evident N man,
that Mr.. Croker and his friends are trying to get
even with William +. Sheehan Anthony N Rradv
4 mo. others. Mr. sheehan. Mr.. Brady and their
aatlehds VINO are interested In Rr00kIVn Ranid
agsat supported Ravd B. m in his recent fight
Transit is taken TO be simply a method ~ re-
priSal. II Is evident that Tammanv intends to
m MAKE Re crusade against overhead wires not oniy
N n BTT9ookiyn but also in The Bronx and against
York Telephone companies ~ -''"
TINS is nterpreted by politicians as a strike at
anthony N Brady William f. sheehan, ex-M ayor
Hugh ). Grant and other foes OF Ianlil'at--, -
is the intention 10 enforce the law against tha
street railway and telegraph and teenbona 80
panies through The medium Of the office of Corpo
that TAmmany's crusade VIII fan for he ~ u 60 .
/ 10 change motive power railroads IS vested a.,
the State Railroad Commission, and this C'onov,i
sion cannot force the road 10 the undereroi,nd
system unless the State Legislature SO dirscts
/ " ME I3nmany viii wage this ,..-aTs ~.
believed mat the whole matter viii In the end 10y
; vert 10 the legislature "a NN ie-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-23
STORM SCARREDALAMO HERE
CAPTAIN HIX TELLS HIS OBSERVATIONS
OF THE GALVESTON DISASTER.

The steamer Alamo of the Mallory Line winch
was blown the Pelican mats IN GaIVes'o , Drs
NV che hurricane which devastated the city, ar
rived in port yesterday, wearing the marks OF hel
experience She arrived at her pier at O'Clock
in the morning and Immediately began the ans
charge of her cargo. which had been stored IN her
holds before the disastrous storm
1,ho vessaI was in practically the same condition
as when she was pulled from the flats where she
had lain several days by the stout tug Wlmot' Oh
New-Orleans. The black paint was SCARED III
many places on both sides The port DO" was
hcnt in and the overhang of the stern on inc
80 s,de was crushed in like letter V. The
damage to the stern suggested that the nun was
of tin instead Of iron. Besides the external dam
age a few of the frames Of the bow were penl 'iie
forward deck was started and the caoln at
aft smashed into fragments.
&C., +bo docking Of the boat careful exam
nation Of her injuries was examined every plate on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-23
NEED TEMPORARY HOUSES.
MISS BARTON SAYS MONEY is NEEDED
AT ONCE FOR THE HOMELESS
IN GALVESTON.

Although it was two weeks ago yesterday that
Galveston was torn with the tornado. the oeneVo-
lence Of this city in relief of the sufferers aoates
little from day day.
The Galveston relief fund which is being raised
by the Merchants Association has almost reached
the 100000 mark. Yesterday $l,l0S 81 was contrib
rited TO this fund swelling the grand total re-
ce!ved thus far TO $99523 ST. Among the contrib
utors yesterday were Cheney Brothers, $500; the
Association OF Master Plumbers. City of New
York $3.50. and Keck, Messer & Co, $780,
X c + Koch & Co. of West One-hundred-an and
twenty-hfth-st. gave notice the Citizens Relief
Committee Of the association that they have sent
10 the Mallory Line two cases. containing wearing
apparel such as suits skirts. Jackets hats, etc.
as their contribution for the relief OF the Galveston
sufferers
The Mayors relief fund increased by $500 70
10 S2627 81 Among the contributors were the
Greenwan Theatrical Circuit Company, 1927 20; the
Brooklyn Volunteer Firemen's Association $780, and
the XXIXth District of New-York County, through
D. J. Qugley $50 telegram was received from
Mayor Jones of Galveston acknowledging the re-
ccipt of 5000 from the Mayor of New-York on
Friday.
The Chamber of Commerce fund was increased
BY SS23 swelling its fund TO i,SSl Among the con-
trfhutors were the Woren's National Relief Associa-
tirn Sso3 and Frank Lyman Bronson Winthrop,
Brookleld Glass Company and John Harsen
Rhodes. each Of whom gave 500.
The following telegram was received yesterday
by William Willard Howard, general manager OF
the Red Cross Texas Relief Fund. at No l56 Fifth
ave from Miss Clara Barton, who is now in Cal
weston:
First shipment Of supplies received assorted and
being distributed. The Galveston Central Commit
tee received our cooperation gratefully, inviting
Us to become part OF themselves and direct me
distribution Warehouse established in large bulLu
ing near railway station. Upper floors being ntteu
as q temporary asylum for orphans and destltuLtee
children generally. There from SIX 10 elshtt
thousand homeless persons in Galveston many OF
whom have lost their employment Money shoatt 4
be Immediately forthcoming with which 10 erect
Temporary suitable dwellings for these
reople Large and excellent donations OF supplies
have been received from the New-Orleans REQ
Cross and relief committees and substantial none!
contributions from Topeka and elsewhere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-23
BRYAN IN AN AUTOMOBILE.
WHOM HE CAN REACH
NEAR HIS HOME.

Lincoln. Neb.. Sept. 22.-William ]. Bryan to-day
continued his OF the list Congress District
in this State. He started out early in an auto
mobile, intending to make three speeches before
returning to lincoln late tonight. The first stop
was made at the little town Of Waverly in Ian
caster County. where he spoke at u:50 o'clock.
In his speech at that point, which is only twelve
miles from Lincoln the Presidential candidate
talked in a familiar strain to old neighbors.
He was greeted personally by a large number Of
people.
Mr. Bryan did not attempt to deliver formal
speech but he talked to the people for half an
hour more concerning the issues. dwelling es-
pecially on Imperialism and Mitarism." He said
that the Republicans not united upon the ques-
ton of supreme Importance in the campaign, some
OF them giving that place to the tariff and others
to the financial issue. There could not, however,
according to the speaker, be any doubt that the
question of the form OF government is more i'm
portant than either OF these. He then proceeded
to argue that the Republican party is seeking to
establish mperialistic practices in insular
possessions thus subvertng our present democratic
form Of government. and in the end bringing un-
told evils the people"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-23
PARIS MUNICIPALITY SNUBBED.
WARFARE BETWEEN THAT BODY AND THE
GOVERNMENT.

WARFARE BETWEEN THAT BODY AND THE
GOVERNMENT
Paris. Sept "a state Of open warfare exists
between he Municipal council and the Govern
ment THIS was made apparent to-day by the
publication Of a letter from the Premier, NJ. Wal
deck-Rousseau, declining all direct communication
with the Council. The conflict has been simmering
since the Nationalist victory al the late municipal
elections and the choice OF the militant Socialist
NJ GTebauval. as President Of the Council The
latter began hostilties shortly after he assumed
Office by offering overt affront to President
Loubet and NJ Waldeck-R Rousseau IN ostentatiously
leaving the gymnastic festival in the Gardens of
the Tuileries. at which they present. The Ma
tionaist press warmly approved this action on the
part Of NJ Grebauval.
The Governments first reply was Its failure TO
invite representatives of the municipality to attend
the unwilling Of the Washington and Lafayette
monuments in this city, and other incidents Of a
like nature followed. Then the municipalities pro-
jected fetes in honor Of all the mayors of France.
in connection with which President Loubet even
refused to receive the town officials who to
offer him invitation. the fete obviously
intended a demonstration against the Govern
nent The latter, moreover, through the medium
Of the Projects Of the Seine and Paris, strangled
the fete by informing Mayor Grebauval that Re
had authority TO issue invitations, except con-
jointly with the Projects. NJ Grebauval, thus
Inundated, and finding that most Of the replies to
his invitations refusals in which the writer's
roundly reproved him for working 10 undermine
the republic, abandoned the fete. The Government:
cleverly retorted by announcing that the people
OF Paris would not lose by the abandonment, for
the arrangements begun by the municipality would
be carried through under the auspices Of the EX-
position authorities.
The next development in the duel was renewed
bid for popularity by deciding that the original
~ allocated for the expenses of the maporal fete
should be distributed among the poor Of the vari-
Gus wards Then. il is stated, the municipality
asked interview with NJ. Waldeck- Rousseau in
order that they might discuss new municipal bill
which would make the municipality indie
pendent This application WIS made by the Vice
President. and N. Waideck-Rousseau's response,
published to-day is the last and serious phase
of the struggle between the two bodies. II. Wal
deck-Rousseau did write 70 the Vice-Presi-
dent direct but TO the Project Of the Seine, whom
he asks inform the Vice-President that his ap-
plication IS refused The Premier points that
~ GrebauvaI has broken all relations with him.
He says il is difficult allow the municipal coun-
ell 70 be represented by the Vice President when
IL desires TO enter into communications with the
Government and by the President when II is a
question of insulting it. NJ Waldeck-ROusseau con-
Guides by instructng the Project receive all the
Councils communications the Government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-23

the mort side being examined and marked with
chalk II was estimated by C II. Mallory * Co.,
the owners Of the steamer, that the repairs would
cost between $4,000 and $4,000 and that 1t would
require about six weeks to make them The
place where they will be made had not been de-
cided upon yesterday
The voyage from Galveston which was begun
a week ago, was without incident.
Captain Xix Of the Alamo is hurricane vet
eran, having passed through nine such storms lie
was very busy man yesterday, and 1t with
great difficulty that he induced to talk Of the
AIamo's experience By talking with him and
others aboard the vessel the following story was
obtained:
Captain Xix. about o'clock in the morning OF
the day OF the hurricane, noticed that the barom-
eter was falling rapidly. Thinking the rapid fail
presaged a storm of than usual magnitude
he went ashore and visited the Weather Bureau.
Deciding that heavy storm was on the way: the
captain pressed into service every haWser al ms
command. The tide rose beyond the normal height,
finally reaching twelve feet As the tide rose the
Alamo rose with II, grinding the WhaTl 10 pieces
and finally mounting % its top where she rested
Other steamships were leaving their moorlngs
and drifting about the bay, four Of them striking
tho Alamo one of them. the Red Cross smashing
n tha port side Of the stern. The next day the
Alamo slid off the wharf and shifted half a mile
across the bay. where she went aground TO stay
several days No was injured on board.
On her way out OF Galveston Bay, bound Tor
New-York. a week ago, although nearly week
had elapsed since the storm, the steamer passed
thirty-seven floating bodies
Captain Xix says he saw the four thousand ton
ship which has been already referred TO In dis
patches crashing up the bay through the railroad
bridges. A strange thing about the disaster, he
saws was that the substantial blocks OF the CITY
suffered more than the rickety shanties. When ne
left port Galveston was rapidly recovering the
only serious need being pure water. He thought
would be going usual, and that the Gal
weston would be far superior TO the old one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-23
ITALIANS SAY THEY WERE SWNDLED.
PIER BY CAPTURING TWO FELLOW


Giuseppe and Francesca Greco. brothers Of No.
1ol Mulberry-st caused the yesterday at the
North German Lloyd pier, the North River, OF
Antonio Martinse and Natalie Demova, who were
about to embark on the Kaiser Wilhelm II for
Italy They charged the. men with having swim
died them out of $3.50.
The Greco brothers decided to pay a short visit
to their native land. and after purchasing steerage
tickets on the Kaiser Wilhelm they had $34O
On Friday, when near the entrance to the Brook
lyn Bridge, they met two men, fellow countrymen,
with whom they got in ton. They were
surprised find that the not only lived in their
locality in Italy, but that they, TOO, were about to
return in the steerage of the Kaiser Wilhelm H.
The four adjourned TO a nearby saloon, and after
several drinks one Of the suggested that.
they were fellow countrymen and about TO return
to Italy on the same steamship, 1t would be good
plan If they put their savings together and gave
them to one man to keep. One of the men pro-
in which to keep the money. All put their money
in the box, which, after few moments. was hand
ed TO one of the Greco brothers. After few
minutes conversation first Of the strangers
excused himself, and then the other. After sitting
for some time and neither of their found
friends returning. the Greco brothers opened the
box. The money was gone.
Yesterday, hour before the sailing of the
Kaiser Wilhelm II. the (irecOS arrived at the pier
determined to find the two men. A half hour after
they got there Detectives Moody and Leonard. who
detailed for duty on the steamships pier,
noticed excitement among the Italians, and
upon investigation found the Greco brothers hang
ing onto the arms of two men, surrounded by
about fifty Italians. all talking at They
arrested Demova and Martinse Martinse gave
his address as No 975 DeKalb-ave.. Brooklyn and
he was a shoemaker, and lived in Providence r. l.
Sewed In Demovas shirt detectives found $27O
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-23
.STEA MER.S CRASH IN THE BA }
rtrE NARTELLO AND THE MESABA IN
COLLISION. AND THE FORMER
BADLY DAMAGED.

The Wilson Line freight steamer Mar'eiio
Captain Jenkins, bound for Hull ana Tue
lantic Transport Company's steamer MeSa'"
Captain Segrove. bound for London came NJ
oI;.,o, or the junction of the Swash and Bay
side channels Yesterday morning as they were
hound out to sea- The Martello was so serl-
ously damaged that she was obliged 70 come
hack to port The Mesaba. after heaving 10 TOT
a. short time after crossing the Bar proceeueu
to sea. apparently not seriously damaged Ihe
MarteIlo was locked at the National Line pier
at Houston-st, where a diver examined her' anu
men were set at work taking out rivets 1or the
purpose of replacing five plates which II was
found were damaged. 1t is believed thaI the
nTo-+oI,o will not be able to sail for week in
consequence Of the accident.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-23
MORE SUPPORT FOR KEMPNER
THE STANDARD DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION
ENDORSES HIS FIGHT FOR CoLER-

More evidences Of revolt in the Democratic or
ganzation in Brooklyn on account of the high
handed tactics used by the bosses in turning
down" Controller Coler's candidacy for the nomi-
nation for Governor revealed In a letter which
has been received by Otto Kempner from the
Standard Democratic Association OF the XXth AS
sembly District, which has headquarters at No.
4T4 Central-ave. 1t indorses the stand he took In
it says met the approval of nine-tenths OF the
Kings County Democrats. The association prom
ises 10 aid him in lighting the arbitrary will Of the
bosses. The letter is follows:
Borough of Brooklyn. New-York Sept 10 1900
My Dear Mr. Kempner I was ordered at "a a meet
ing of the above association Monday night last
You took at the State Convention and II is pleas
ure tnat TINS duty has deyolved on me, and one
such state that the voice of the people is passed
by R s Sf @ % VI o nd when
Sent 70 convention 70 voice the OF their
hehest Of one or more so-caed leaders. who pro-
who 70 ahh e to sRa 6ay the Of
MN or not II Is nearly time to let these indvid-
who dispiace them from the pedestais thew tbe1
CGGGpy and where they pose as Second Daniels
would be similar to that of yours I'm throwing off
voice that would clash in any way with their own
/ can only say, In addition, that the courage YOU
DEMOCRATIC party in this county. despite the pro-
neStS OF the other deiegates. shows You TO be
their wishes, despite the orders of any so-called
ton Of the wishes of the voters OF this and other
an3 s6od fsb o y9H OF the hearty support
'O' sT2RDAR ARD sb3 EMGK {9qT Assoc1A1o
THEODORE SCHAEFER, Secretary
The officers OF the Standard Democratic AssocIa
ton are: President, Frederick C. Drescher; first
ylce-president Peter b. Knapp: second vice-presi-
dore Schaefer financial secretary, Henry Acker,
treasurer; Frank f. Let's and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Of about two hundred and nifty " mp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-23
BOY KILLED BY FIRE TRUCK.
CRUSHED IN FRONT OF HIS HOME BY
APPARATUS RESPONDING TO ALARM.

Truck No H. on it's way to a fire at No 31S
Ninth-ave last night over and instantly
killed six-year-old Frank A. Laurens in front Of
his home. at No $50 Elghth-ave. The truck
did not STOP The driver. Thomas Sheridan, Of
No 316 West Thirty-sixth-st, was arrested at
the fire by Policeman WiIlense. and locked up
in the West Twentieth-st. station
The child with his brother was in the middle
Of the avenue on his way to the other side. His
brother, an eleven-year-old lad, ran away, leav-
ing the little fellow IN the path Of the truck.
The child was crushed under the wheels. The
horses leaped clear over the lad. but the heavy
wheels ran him down. The childs grandfather
saw the accident from his window.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-23
A UNION OF THE DISUNITED.
THE PROPOSED CLUB OF DIVORCED MEN
A HIGHLY IMPRACTICABLE SUGGESTION.

a dispatch which printed in one of the
papers yesterday provokes the suspicion that some
body has been playing joke on the correspondent.
This last word should be carefully distinguished
from Correspondence The dispatch was from
Cleveland and It said that club about to be
formed there. to consist of who were either
divorced or parties to divorce suits The name Of
the club said be the "Conca tenated Order of
Has eens and Wiu-Bes' The title is obviously
carelessly chosen by the joker. Does 1t mean that
the members have been and will be husbands, or
that they have been and will be divorced men? If
the former the title should be "Eas-Beens and
StiT-Ares'; if the latter. II should be, "Now-Ares
and WilI-Bes.' But it suggests the wise remark
that it is better to be has-oeen than never
was.
The whole thing, has been limited is probably
an imposture the person who sent the dispatch,
and the notion is not even new. Several actors
here in New-York had 1t in mind to form just
such an organization, to be called The Trouble
Club but they finally gave 1t up and Joined the
Lambs. Such "A club would be undesirable. Where
would be the flavor of the spice Of wickedness in
a club when there nobody TO object to your
going 10 it? And how would a club probably
bond of sympathy was that they all quarrel
some? is a curious fact, which has been noticed
many times by players Of the ancient and melan-
Choly game of anagrams, that the words united
and united" composed of exactly the same
letters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-23
MAY PORTO RICANS TOTE HEREg
BALTIMORE POLITICIANS DIVIDED ON THE o1yrs-
TIoN-To BE AN ISSUE of THE CAMPAIGN.

BALTIMORE POLITICIANS DIVIDED ON THE CUES
TIoN-To BE AN ISSUE OF THE CAMPAIGN
Baltimore. Md. Sept % (SpeciaD.-The Repub-
lican regsterers, acting under instructions from,
the State Committee and the advice of counsel
will refuse to recognize DR.. Del Vale and his son
of Porto Rico citizens of the United States
Notwithstanding the decision of the Board ~
Election Supervisors that they are citizens and en-
titled to vote. The Porto Ricans will appeal ~
the courts.
Former Attorney General George r. Gather Re-
publican. takes issues with the supervisors and
their counsel, who is Democrat Mr. Gather
says that by the terms OF the Spanish Treaty the
United States distinctly refused TO accent the In
habtants of the coded territory as citizens until
their political status determined by Congress-
He feels convinced account OF the posItive
language of the treaty apart from the interesting
question as 10 whether the Cons Tuition apnes
generally to a territory or not. The state Court
eide that the Inhabitants OF Porto Rico have NOT
acquired as yet such rights as American citizens
as VIII enttte them 70 participate in suffrage
Mr.. Gather and members the ReDnhlico N
Committee further declare that the Democra rio
counsellor of the Board Of Supervisors has given
an opinion which Is largely Democratic Campaign
document and Ia intended TO be looked upon as an
official stamping from Maryland of the BRYAN
doctrine as 70 the status OF the residents OF Porto
Rico. The contest viii he made a feature OF ths
campaign in Maryland by the committees Of both
parties. - e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-09-23
A STORM SWEEPS OVER BERMUDA.

Bermuda. Sept ia very severe gale ragged here
September II. which it was feared at time would
develop into repetition Of last years hurricane
The falling barometer Sunday gave warning that
rough weather was approaching, and prepare tions
were made 10 secure boats etc. The storm only
began in earnest Monday morning. and by noon
was at its height. Several houses were unslated
and suffered n other respects, and many trees were
uprooted or had their limbs broken off The great
est damage was done at the oockyard and on the
north shore OF Pembroke Parish Telegraph. com
rnunication with st. George has been INTERRUPTED
10 how that town Jared " -
This storm was slight in comparison with the
hurricane o. laEt September but next 10 thar n
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