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New-York tribune., 1901-07-16
1T DOESN'T PLEASE BRYAN.
HIS CRITICISM AND COMMENT ON THE
CHIC PLATFORM

Lincoln Neb.. July 15.-In extended comment on
the platform adopted by the Ohio Democratic Con-
vention. w j. Bryan crticises the convention for
Its failure TO reafirm the Kansas City platform
and for what he regards the weakness of some
OF the planks it did adopt Mr.. Bryan insists that
the convention made mistake in making himself
an issue, and says:
Mr. Bryan is is not candidate for any office. and
as an Endorsement of him for office The vote
indorse the platform Of last year and then not one
could have excused his abandonment Of Democratic
The convention not only failed but refused in
from the manner in which the gold element has re
would suppose that the main object of the conven-
tion was not to write new platform. but to re-
paign was fought
The gold papers assume that the convention re-
contained a silver plank II So, IT would have
the gold standard If the gold standard Is good it
ought to have been indorsed; If bad IL ought to
have been denounced. To ignore the subject en-
=, The money question is not yet out of politics.
Republicans declare that 1t is dead but they keep
working at it.
Mr.. Bryan comments on parts Of the platform.
especially those referring to State and municipal
affairs. He indorses the nominees of the conven-
Senatorial fight and the reported candidacy of
John r. Mclean, he says:
Did the leaders ignore the money question in Or
qer 10 & % oSe m @ w0 e m qUes fb MT MT Nc
publican financial question in case of his eecton2
He closes follows:
If any of the Ohio Democrats feel aggrieved be-
cause their organizing element of the party tri-
umphed at the convention, let them visit their
disappointment upon the State ticket, but rather
lives who viii select a Trustworthy Senator Let
them see to 1t also that the State platform is made
vention.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-16
BALDWIN IN THE RACE.
ATTORNEY A CANDIDATE FOR THE
VACANT JUDGESHIP

E c. Baldwin. Assistant United States District
Attorney, at his Office in the Federal Building
yesterday. attending 10 his duties. Mr.. Baldwin
returned from Europe Saturday. When he went
abroad It expected that he would remain until
September. His sudden caused
prise until it became known that he avowed
candidate for the office of Judge of the United
States District Court made vacant by the resigna-
ton of Judge Addison Brown.
The advent of Mr. Baldwin a contestant for
Republicans. Senator Platt. before he went TO the
know that he favored George c. Holt for the place
Left vacant by Judge Brown.
General Burnett IS backing his assistants cam
didacy, and It is the latter's personal friendship
with the President that is looked upon as a strong
factor in his favor and to be taken into ac-
count. Mr.. Baldwin said yesterday:
Yes. 1 am a candidate for Judge Browns scat.
but don't rest my claims for the appointment on
movement in my favor was begun by several law
yers of high standing in this city and was entirely
without my knowledge.
There others mentioned for the office, but it
is believed that the appointment lies between Mr..
Baldwin and Mr.. Holt. Senator Patt does not ex-
pect that President Mckinley will appoint Judge
Browns successor until he returns to Washington
from his vacation at Canton, which will be in
week
ofhceholders for New-YOrk City, other than Col
Iector BidwelI who has been reappointed 1t is the
opinion Of those the confidence OF Senator Platt
that the President has decided to reappolnt Post-
Sharkey Internal Revenue Collector Treat and
Pension Agent Kerwin.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-16
WANT TO SAVE THE CITY MONEY.
COMMISSIONERS OF ACCOUNTS THINK THERE is
AN ovERCHARGE FOR CHILDREN IN
CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.

The Commissioners OF Accounts think that I'M
proper charges are being made by charitable in
stitutions for children committed to their by
the city courts. In a letter 10 Corporation Counsel
Whalen they said that 1t had been the practice
to charge the city for children committed and in
trusted the of charitable institutions after
they had attained the OF sixteen years and
the bills paid by the Controller. The COM
mittee read the law providing that the term OF
commitment should extend beyond sixteen
years
The Commissioners OF Accounts want 10 know.
quoting four specific and number OF cases
taken at random. whether they We're proper charges
against the city the children had attained the
age OF sixteen years.
The Corporation Counsel holds that the term Of
commitment does not necessarily expire when the
child shall have attained the OF sixteen years
but that the duration OF the retention depends
upon the order of the committing magistrate lie
holds that institution to which child is regu-
lary committed is entitled TO pay FOR It's and
keeping untu told In writing by the Commissioner
the committee that the Commissioner OF Charities
is fully powered to act on the question and that
II they know OF any children confined or retained
In institutions who not proper charges against
the city they should inform him.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-16
THE CANON LAW INVOLVED.
MARRIAGE ANNULLED BECAUSE MAN DE-
CEIVED HIS BRIDE IN SAYING d.
VORCED WIFE WAS DEAD.

Justice Maddox of the Supreme Court. yester-
day annulled the marriage between Josephine
Millang Breuer. of Bayside. Long Island. and
Charles Breuer of Great Neck. Long Island The
suit involved the canonical laws of the Roman
Catholic Church against the marriage of divorced
persons whose former wives or husbands are still
living Mrs. Breuer in her application, set forth
that she was wilfully deceived by Breuer into the
marriage. he having told her that his first wife.
from whom he had obtained divorce, was no
longer living
Mrs. Breuer is a member OF Father Donnelly >
church. in Flushing. on June 25 1900. she was mar
ried Breuer in the City Hall in this city by AL
derman Rothman. On the way to Great Neck.
where they were TO be married again by priest.
Breuer informed her that he could not go TO the
priest for the that his divorced wife was
still alive. and that no priest would perform the
ceremony. She Immediately left him.
In speaking of the yesterday Emanuel NJ.
Friend who appeared for the plaintiff. said:
There was no question the legality Of the
marriage ceremony performed by the alderman. nor
were there any grounds set forth for divorce based
The point involved settles the question that the
court had right TO separate a couple because OF
in the wooing of Miss MiIlang. He told her his
divorced wife Was dead Sn In order to secure her
fectly legal under the civil laws OF the State and
the question that the misrepresentation made
prior to Miss Millangs consent TO marriage was
one made in fraud. The case is the first of the
Bishop j. NJ. Farley. when asked about the case
yesterday said
/ not intimately acquainted with the civil
law concerned in the case. but in accordance with
the canon law contract, TO be valid. requires that
each party offer no mpediment to it's consumma-
ton. These conditions did not exist In this case.
since an impeachment existed In the fact that Mr..
Breuer's wife, though divorced was living Miss
to the best of her ability made careful inquiries
prior to giving her consent. was guilty OF no vio-
laton OF the canonical law of the Church, and
therefore was not communicated. but. the
contrary, was always a communicate. Had the
marriage been performed by Protestant minister
instead OF by layman. as In this case. she would
have been subject to communication and would
have been reinstated only by special dispense tiou
from bishop. AS 1t Is. absolution can be granted
by a priest.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-16
ABUSES IN THE HOUSE.
SHARP CRITICISM BY THE NATIONAL CIVIL
SERVICE REFORM LEAGUES COMMITTEE.

The committee of the National Civil Service Re-
form League appointed to investigate abuses IN the
sppointment of subordinate officers and employees
OF the House of Representatives, has made re-
port the council OF the league, showing II says
"a glaring illustration Of the evils of the spois
system" While the subordinates in these places,
the committee says, nomnally appointed by
their superior oficers-the clerk. the doorkeeper,
etc.-the places really apportioned as patron
age among members of Congress- mostly those be-
longing TO the party in power. Persons appointed
and paid TO perform certain duties. the committee
asserts have been transferred and set to work at
entirsly different occupations and many ap-
pointees have been absent without justification and
yet received pay. Many specific instances are cited
by the committee to prove its charges The report
says:
service s of the House of Representatves are
heFe are to be performe but
for which there to Is m a8d TO the be
inevitably presents itself whether honest legs-
thus guilty Of withdrawing from the Treasury of
the United States these numerous small sums for
public virtue in larger matters POSSIBLE In body
larceny has been for many years an established in
stution? Thai there are many gentlemen in the
with such system, and who would you'd gladly aid in
sn te Th IT OF saes @ Services which
are not performed is only part OF the evils Incl.
public plunder. well the honest employees. be-
themselves the victims of extortion at the
hands of others. II is shown by the testimony that
many of the holders Of these places subject to
various forms of blackmail in the shape Of political
assessments and demands for the division and dis
tribution of salaries for the benefit of other ap-
pointees and sometimes for the benefit of those
who not in the public service at all.
The entire force in which these abuses occurred
consisted Of J57 persons, and their aggregate
nual compensation about 100000 The ques-
ton presents itself TO your committed: II such
abuses can exist in force of this size, what would
be the effect of the restoration of the patronage
system the IS 900 places which subject To
competitive examination and merit tenure?
The members Of the committee making the re-
port William Dudley Foulke. Richard Henry
Dana William A. Aiken. Charles Richardson and
George McAneny.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-16
STUDENT STILL SEEKING WORK.
MEMBER OF THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTI-
TUTE OF TECHNOLOGY FINDS NO
EMPLOYMENT.

George C. Danforth. a Massachusetts Institute
OF Technology student, who says he has been cast
off by his father. prominent engineer in Maine.
spent yesterday in futile search for employment
He returned TO the Tenderloin police station IN
Thirtieth-st.. yesterday afternoon. and had an
other talk with Sergeant Todd who shared his
Sunday luncheon with the stranded student.
Have you had anything TO eat tO-day?' asked
the sergeant noticing the hungry look in the boy
eyes.
Nothing since was here yesterday" replied the
young man. who prefers just TO call himself
Danforth. although that is his
Take quarter and go out and buy square
meal" said Todd. handing over the money.
Tears came to the boys eyes, but he did not take
the money.
Take it, insisted Todd
II can only take II II you will consider IL a loan
replied Danforth and they let IL go at that
In hour the student returned TO tell the officer
how good the dinner felt. He said he would go 70
his room No. $50 East Forty-eighth-St.. and
rest until this morning when he would renew his
search for work
THAT chap is all right said Sergeant Todd 10 a
Tribune reporter last night. He has been foolish
with his money. and he realizes 1t. He is honest
and | hope he gets job. If you hear or any
thing that he could do. let me know l like him
and to help HIM.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-16
NOT DISCUSSING CANDIDATES.
JOHN c. sHEEHAN URGES THAT ANTT-TAM-
MANY INTERESTS SHOULD ORGANIZE.
CONSOLIDATE AND soLIDIFY BE-
FORE A TICKET IS NAMED.

The leaders Of the Citizens Union favor having
al conventions Of ant1-Tammany organizations
which Will nominate the fusion anti-Tamrna nv
ticket held upon the night in September IL
possible Colonel Willis l. Ogden. chairman Of the
auti-Ta-nmany conference. said yesterday that II
would be a good thing II this could be done He
Will soon confer with the leaders of the different
delegations IN the conference regarding plan for
having the conferrees meet early In September He
thinks the earlier IN September the better
John c. Sheehan, leader of the Greater New-York
Democracy. was in the city yesterday and said
that he didn't think It necessary to have all
the conventions upon the same night. He declared
that his own organization would nominate the fun
fusion ticket and obtain sufficient signatures TO the
petition to insure It place upon the official ballot
MI. Sheehan said that the candidate was the last
thing 70 be considered.
Tho naming OF any now as a candidate for
Mayor upon the fusion ticket" he said, would
cause 3ealousies and heartburning Better organ
ize, consolidate and soli6ify and then get candi-
date. Ever since Senator Platt came out for the
nomination OF a good. independent Democrat the
eyes Of the politicians have been looking for such
man. Walter B. Atterbury, of Kings, has come
out for an Independent Democrat"
New-York tribune., 1901-07-16
BLACK FOR PLATT'S SEAT.
THE EX-GOVERNOR is BEING PUSHED
By HIS FRIENDS FOR THE
SENATE IN 1903

The definite announcement made some time
ago by Senator Platt that he desired to round
out his present term in the Senate and would
under no circumstances be a candidate for re-
election has opened lively prospect in the Re
publican camp. There are dozen men who
think, and each individual of the dozen has a
number Of friends who coincide with him in his
belief. that he is just the to succeed Sena-
tor Plat. The names OF these men have been
printed in the papers from time to time and all
seem to take it for certainty that a Republican
legislature Till be hand in 1903 to elect a.
Republican Senator. 1t was declared yesterday
that systematic and well organized campaign
had been started to secure the election of ex-
Governor Frank S. Black. of Troy, as United
States Senator to take the seat when Senator
Platt retires-
Tine organization Republicans were saying yes-
terday that Senator Platt viewed the scramble
for his shoes with dsinterested complacency
IT was declared that at least for the present
he had no personal choice. but was inclined to
allow matters TO develop and watch with latent
interest the efforts of those who desire the place
II was added that Mr.. Blacks friends had made
Senator Patt aware of their intentions and that
the Senator had said nothing. The relations be-
tween Senator Platt and Mr.. Black have rot al
ways been OF the most friendly character In
1898 Mr.. Black felt that he should be renomi-
naled tor Governor and Senator Platt thought
1t lhore expedient to nominate Theodore Roose-
welt Mr. Black made struggle for the nomi-
nation against the Platt forces but was defeat
ed In this contest Mr.. Black was dignified and
reserved, although bitter words passed between
his lieutenants and the neutenants of Senator
Platt- In the campaign, after Mr. Roosevelt
was nominated, Mr.. Black made one or two
speeches for Mr.. Roosevelt 1t has been said
that at the time Senator Platt urged upon Gov
ernor Black that he withdraw as a candidate for
the denomination for Governor and take the seat
IN the Senate now occupied by Chauncey NJ
Depew and tnen about TO be made vacant by the
retirement OF Senator Murphy. Mr. Black de-
clined this offer and preferred to fight for the re-
nomination for Governor In the course of the
ooeI campaign Ex-Governor Black and Senator
Platt were entirely in accord, and to-day the re-
lauons petween them are OF the most harmoni-
Gus character, and Mr.. Blacks candidacy for the
seat or Mr. Platt is viewed with interest NV thu
politicians, many OF whom think that he has an
excellent chance Of being successful in the con-
test. ~ ~ ~
New-York tribune., 1901-07-16
FOUR YEARS PAST CENTURY MARX.
WILLIAM EARL COOK. OLDEST FREE MASON
IN THE UNITED STATES. IS DEAD.

Newport r. l.. July Is (speciaD-Wlam Earl
Cook. OF Portsmouth, five miles from this city died
this morning at the phenomenal age of l0i years
months and 10 days. He the Oldest resident
OF his town and State. and probably OF NewEng-
land He was also the oldest Free Mason and
Methodist Episcopalian In the United States.
Mr.. Cook the Of George and Sarah Earl
Cook grandson of Matthew Cook. great grandson
OF Joseph Cook the first member OF the Cook fam
ily in America, and born IN Portsmouth. jan
uary 26, 1897. He early apprenticed 10 a black
smith in Portsmouth OF whom he learned the trade.
which he followed almost constantly for SEVENTY
five years. In 1919 he went to Cuba. where he was
plantation boss for the De VOLTS of Bristol for
about two years. Returning. he united in mar
riage to Miss Eunice Sherman. OF New-Bedford.
who survived until December IS. 1890 In 1919 Mr..
Cook made member OF the st. Adams Lodge,
A F. and A. M. Bristol. He was an active mem
Der OF that body until Eureka Lodge. OF Ports
mouth. was instituted. when he became charter
member. He had held several offices since he was
admitted to Eureka Lodge.
In 1921 he Joined the Methodist Episcopal Church.
where he had since been devout member and
until his death officer Mr.. Cook had the re-
spect of his neighbors a man whose profession
OF Christianity idle boast.
The dead man leaves one daughter Sarah Earle
Cook. who married in 1899 to Philip b. Chase.
Town Clerk OF Portsmouth. who died at his home
in Newtown February 10. 1900. Mr.. Cook is sur
vived by two great-grea grandchildren. nineteen
great-srandchidren and nine grandchildren.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-16
MRS. LORILLARD COMES TO TOWN.
RUMOR REVIVED THAT AN EFFORT is TO
BE MADE TO BUY RANCOCAS FARM
FROM MRS. ALLEN

The return Of Mrs. Emily Lor1llard. widow OF
Pierre Lorillard, TO her city home. at No. Wash
ington Square North, yesterday, revived the rumor
that there be a conference Of the Lorflard
family In regard to Mr.. Lorillard's will. II was
said that the particular question which the heirs
OF the family called together to consider was
the disposition of the Rancocas stock farm. which
Mr. Lorard wiIled to Mrs Lillian B. Allen his
friend for many years. II is said to be the desire
OF certain members Of the family TO keep this farm
among them, and, Furthermore that they are ar
ranging 10 buy the farm from Mrs. Allen The
Rancocas stock farm would entail a heavier ex-
penditure for its maintenance than Mrs. Allen
might TO meet ii is said.
From friend of the family 1t was learned last
night that no action had yet been taken either by
the family by Mrs. ALLEN toward arrange
rnent for the purchase Of Rancocas.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-16
PORTO RICO PROSPERS.
JACOB HOLLANDER, TREASURER OF THE
ISLAND, GIVES A GLOWING AC-
COUNT OF ITS FINANCES

Jacob H. Hollander. Treasurer OF the island Of
Porto Rico. arrived here yesterday on the steames
San Juan In reviewing the financial condition OF
the island Mr. Holander said 1t compared IA
vorably with that OF any State Territory in the
Union. adding:
The island has no funded or floating indebteds
habltants than upon the residents OF any other
portion of the United States. The nsular treasury
that should supply all necessary expenditures. and
with surplus large enough TO afford security
against any Unforeseen contingency
ne annual expenditures of the island are about
100000 OF which about One-half IS devoted to
scnoolS and roads. ANY deficiency in current re-
celplS VIII De supplied from the reserve funds OF
IONS COLLECTIONS on Porto Rcan exports into the
united states since May l. 1900 aggregates $500 900.
no part OF which the insular government has
time
OF the s2,eoOOGO that Porto Rico spends annually
slSoeo accrues from customs duties and excise
system of the island has been satisfactory as
its results. In the beginning unfamiliarity with
the law excited some alarm: but feature afters
feature OF the system has been put into opera
accepted II cordially. and the only criticism comes
from those who are opposed not 10 any but to alt
spanish system Of heavy indirect taxes upon neces-
sary consumption and inadequate taxation entire
escape OF property and capital
Mr. HOllander has a leave of absence until Oc.
tober I. He is assistant professor OF finance In
Johns Hopkins University. and sent to Porto
Rico by President Mckinley TO formulate a revenus
system. He says he has home to attend to
some personal business. Concerning the rumor that
he would not return TO Porto Rico. but would boz
sent 10 Manila. Mr.. HOllander said he had no In
formation TO that effect He could give no idea Of
his future movements.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-16
MEET, COURT AND WE'D QUICKLY.
TAMMANY POLITICIAN AND PHILADFHsr
PHIA GIRL MARRIED IN LESS THAN :
FOUR HOURS AFTER BECoM- Ii
ING ACQUAINTED q

Asbury Park, n. J., July 10 (SpeciaD.-Harryl
Kuhlke, Tammany politician from the Tenders.
loin district of New-York. last night marrieds
Miss Irene Meyers. the daughter OF George L.
Meyers. Philadelphia grocer, at Long Branch
The ceremony performed by the Rev. Drs
Robert N. Blackburn. according to. the ritual
of the Presbyterian Church. with d. w. ODon-
nell of New-York City, acting as best man.
and Miss Matte Schick. of Philadelphia, as
bridesmaid Mr. and Mrs. Kuhlke left Long
Branch for New-York this morning.
Kuhlke met Miss Meyers on the board walk
Sunday night, in company with Miss Schick.
1t was case of love at first sight, so far as
the Tammany man was concerned. He intro
duced himself to Miss Meyers. and in less than
two hours. it is said. he proposed marriage and
accepted.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-16
ARM Y ORDERS.
Washington. July 16.-The following army orders
have been issued

Washington. July 1s.-The following army orders
have been issued
A board OF survey to consist " FUREY.
Suarternasters Department.: Ma HENRY B.
MOON. 10th Infantry. and Captain GEORGE NIX
WILLIAMSON. Quartermasters Department. is
pointed TO meet at Philadelphia depot the Quar-
termasters Department for the purpose fixing the
accountability for twenty-sx gnrrison flag halards
Which have been carried the of quarter
masters supplies of Lieutenant Colonel Charles A H.
McCauley, deputy quartermaster- general, and were
found 20 be short when the property turned over
TO Captain Robert Sewe. quartermaster.
First Lieutenant CONRAD II KOERPER assistant
geon. VIII report at Washington barracks for tempo
rary duty.
First Lieutenant ELEUTHEROS H. COOK 10Th Inran-
try is relieved from further at Pitts
burg and will Join his regiment Fort Crook.
First Lieutenant WATTS c. VALENTINE. 10th Infantry.
VIII proceed Philadelphia report recruiting
officer for recruiting duty.
Contract Surgeon WILLIAM c. I.ECONPTE proceed
TO Fort Niagara for duty.
Major ABRAM L. HAINES, surgeon will proceed to San
Francisco route to Manila he will report
for assignment to duty.
The following transfers Lieutenant
SPENCER M. BOWMAN from the 2d Infantry 10
tne Z5h Company coast artillery; Second Lieutenant
FREDERICK c. DOYLE the 2lst Infantry to
me 18th Company. coast artillery.