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New-York tribune., 1901-04-15
CALLS PRISONS CRIME SCHOOLS
CHARLTON T. LEWIS MAKES AN ARGrsfE~r
FOR INDErERMINArE SENTENCES

Charlton T. Lewis delivered address befor.
the Peoples Institute. Cooper Union last nigh, =,
THE Treatment OF China by the State" IN. "A
dress was an argument for indeterminate sen-
tences. He said in part:
There has always been a class Of persons vh,
are enemies of society. whose aim is not bv
their own industry, but by preying upon others
minarion of this class Yet under the present sys.
tem with all our vast and complicated arrange
compIishng absolutely nothing toward the eijns as
tlon OF crime As matter OF fact; practically the
the present time. has had the effect of fostering
l do not hesitate to say that society would be
better on richer purer and safer if every prison In
present system (Appiauseo For prisons to-dav saT
are not agencies for the prevention of crime-they
ing of criminals The State of New-York .pena.
hundreds of thousands of dollars-for whate In
are qualified TO prey upon the community BY rea
son Of the training they have acquired in State in
If man were found to have mania for run
ming around town and killing people indiscrim-
of physicians should order his confinement Tor
for that matter l0 a yo Would Pc lDI nT
absurd for health officers to order the confinement
a fixed and arbitrary period In each case th.
maniac or the patient should be kept away from
other people so long as he is dangerous. and no
treatment of crime. For habitual criminals there
u.s. they should never be released so long as the
criminal character remains. But experience has
shown that other offenders may safely have the
key of the prison in their own pockets 20 speak
The parole system is now working satisfactorily
in twenty-five States of the Union. and in seven
States there are experiments in progress in the
system of iadeterrninate sentences. But most i'm
por,ant OF All is the probation system. under which
those convicted of crime are not sent TO prison at
once, but put under the supervision of proba-
ton officers This system has been thoroughly
tried in MASSACHUSETTS, and has been adopted in
New-Jersey, and jus; recently in New-York- The
only practical difficulty is in the selection of pro-
bation officers and of officials who shall have au-
thority 10 release from prison. But fail to see
that il is any more serious matter to determine
when a man shall be released from prison than
when he shall be it. and that does not seem
10 worry people much under the existing system.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-15
POOLROOMS MAY OPEN TO-DAY.
COMMISSIONER MURPHY SAYS THEY WILL
DO so AT THEIR PERIL.

Police Commissioner Murphy. well many
other people has heard persistent rumor that more
than n few pool sellers will quietly open poolrooms
to-day in this city This is the first day of racing
Aqueduct for this season. and a large number OF
sporting men from the Bennings track and the
Southern tracks will swarm into town; and tip
has been circulated by that II viii he safe
to reopen poorooms If they very cautiously.
Mr.. Murphy said yesterday that he ready FOR
these men. He had warned his captains TO look out
for them and he had detailed number Of trusty
watch the precincts Independently OF the
captains and report to him personally. Captains
found delinquent in arresting pool sellers and
breaking up poorooms need expect mercy from
him he declared
New-York tribune., 1901-04-15
TO RESTORE BUREAU OF STATISTICS.
A-EFT OUT OF THE CHARTER REVISION BILL AS
PASSED BY LEGISLATURE

PASSED BY LEGISLATURE
Albany. April 14-Assemblyman Julius Harburger.
New-York City Charter Revision bill. now in tho
! Municipal Bureau Of Statistics and Records has
sbeen wiped out entirely by the legislature.
THE charter reyisionists thought well Of the
bureau" said Mr.. Harburger that they increased
the appropriation from $4,000 to $4,000"
Tomorrow night Mr.. Hamburger will introduce a
sbill to the Municipal Bureau Statistics
for New-York City.
Under the provisions of the bill said bureau is to
ccopsist OF commissioner OF statistics and records
70 be appointed by the Mayor. annual salary
of $50 and such assistance may be found
gary for properly carrying the work Of the
bureau
The commissioner shall devise and carry out plans
1or the collection and publication OF statistical
data relating TO the city shall be deemed OF
SItty interest TO the officials and citizens the
city The heads OF departments upon demand from
the commissioner shall transmit him such statis-
tical data OF the department he may require in
getting out mis- annual report. The commissioner
shall publish annually, with the approval OF the
Board OF Estimate and Apportionment, a volume to
be known as The Municipal Statistics of the City
OF New-York," which shall contain the results at
together with the statistics relating births
riages and deaths and other general information
pertaining TO the city.
The expense of such publication and all other ex-
penses OF the bureau shall be included in the an
= nual budget The total expense OF maintenance is
not TO exceed n any one year $4,000 unless other
, portionment and the Board Of Aldermen '
{ This act is TO take effect on January l. 1902
New-York tribune., 1901-04-15
NEW.YORK AND NICARAGUA CANAL.
OILS OF WESTERN WORLD TO WHAT
WILL GREATLY BENEFIT HER.

OILS OF WESTERN WORLD TO WHAT
WILL GREATLY BENEFIT HER.
New w-Orleans. April IA (SpeciaD-The current
issue Of Southern Industry the Industrial
journal recent established In this city. has its
leading editorial this week the following appeal
to New-York for active influence in behalf Of
the Nicaragua Canal:
Ever since the inception OF the project for con-
structng an interoccanic canal across the Isthmus
of Darien New-York City has exhibited a strange
strange want of interest In II. when the remainder
of the entire commercial world sees more OF direct
benefit that city from it than perhaps TO all
Others combined. Why is this thus? Ordinarily
commercial leaders among the greatest Of
either continent hence II is the more surprising
10 find indifference where there should be the
keenest interest among all classes OF her citizens.
York's interest is In the Nicaragua Canal. Liver
pool IL at present the commercial metropolis OF the
world. She holds this position by virtue OF one
fact alone viz, she is the nearest to the leading
ports OF the world. For illustrations II twenty
one ships of equal speed and tonnage should leave
simultaneously the ports OF Liverpool and New
York for the twenty-one leading ports o! the world.
those leaving Liverpool would arrive frst AT their
destination; not only this but they would In the
aggregate have 81 600 miles their credit
those leaving New-York But construct tho Nicara-
qua Canal and the position is at once reversed and
New-York becomes the nearer port by some seven
thousand miles. In view Of this fact Is it not
astounding that NewYork should be asleep to this
great enterprise? Had New-York been actively aid
matter what difficulties or obstacles had been
placed In the way. II she viii now only wake up
to her own interests In this 1Atter We shall soon
see the canal an accomplishO fact for with the
New-York tribune., 1901-04-15
THE WEATHER REPORT.

YESTERDAYS RECORD AND To-DAY's FORECAST
slowly from Eastern Georgia to the
Virginia intensity, and the rain
extended Pennsylvania and New-Jersey. In the
Atlantic rain has been followed by clearing
weather. while in the Ohio Valley rain has
fall There have also been rains and in
Montana Eastern Colorado.
Temperatures are below average al
country the Rocky Mountains
though they generally risen, except upper
Ohio Valley eastward they have fallen six sixteen de-
from Montana westward West OF the Rocky Noun
tains the weather has been fair. with
temperature except in the middle plateau.
There will Monday the Middle Atlantic
States, New-Eneland region
probably continuing Tuesday In the latter
Mountains the weather will generally Monday
and Tuesday. that local rains
Southwest and rain or the portion
on the New-England and middle Atlantic coast the
displayed from Delaware Breakwater 10 Eastport.
FORECAST FOR TO-DAY AND TUESDAY
For New-EngIand. rain day and probably Tuesday:
brisk high north winds.
Eastern New-York to-day; cooler, excep. in
extreme southern portion: brisk high northery winds;
Tuesday probably rain
For Eastern Pennsylvania rain to-day cooler
portion; brisk high northerly Winds Tuesday fair
| in southern probably rain in northern portion.
New-Jersey. rain to-day: brisk high northery
| Off Western New-York rain and collier day; Tues
For western Pennsylvania. to-day. followed by
clearing probably warmer in southern portion; Tuesday
/ fair: fresh northerly winds.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-15
BARON RUDOLPH DE WARDNER DEAD.

Baron Rudolph de Wardner died yesterday at
his home No 35s Lexington-ave, from pneumonia.
after an Illness of only week. Baron de Wardner
was born in Austria about 1851 and came to this
country about 1865. In 1856 he married Miss Ga
brieIle Saportas Of this city For several he
connected with the American Sugar Refining
Company He member OF the Rockaway
Hunt Club. A widow and three survive him.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-15
CAPTAINS MAY BE TRIED TO-DAY.

1t is expected that four police captains Will be
placed trial by District Attorney Philbin before
Magistrate Cornell this week-perhaps to-day. The
charges will be permitting illegal resorts TO
flourish their precincts after being officially IN
formed OF their existence. Rumor says the defend
will be Captains WeStervelt, Thomas, Dono-
hilna and her cno
New-York tribune., 1901-04-15
BRIDGE TROLLEYs AT sTANDsTILL.

THEY STOPPED AT MIDNIGHT-REPAIR TO ROAD
WAYS TO BLAME. OFFICIALS SAY.
All trolley traffic suspended the bridge at
midnight last night, to the great inconvenience of
those who wanted to reach Brooklyn, and who
were compelled to use the old bridge cars. from
which they were transferred in Brooklyn. So
large the number travelling that within few
minutes from the time the troeys stopped
the elevated platforms were congeSted, and 1t re-
quired the presence OF several extra policemen to
prevent accident.
The officers of the trolley road declare that it is
impossible for them to operate their while the
roadways being repaired, and for that reason
suspended all travel the bridge from midnight
to o'clock this morning.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-15

that body
The measure was reported favorably by the
Senate Committee Taxation and Retrench-
ment, and may therefore pass that body. In
the Assembly the objection is made to the bill
that rural localities might be able to collect
as much money from the banks they now do
under present laws
New-York tribune., 1901-04-15
soLACE To SAIL FOR GUAM AND MANILA

SOLACE TO SAIL FOR GUAM AND MANILA.
Vallejo. Cal, April 1.-THE naval transport Solace
will sail Tuesday for Guam and Manila, carry
ing a large cargo Of provisions clothing and stores
There is board a quantity of machinery, incud-
ing large Coriss engine. several huge boilers and
shaftings and two 35-foot fywheels. which add
&c. pounds her weight. These will be taken to
Manila. For Guam there is a large quantity Of
provisions and clothing and five hundred good
sized orange trees. Fifty officers will go on the
ship as passengers A number of them will be
com pa MED hy their wives The Solace is weighted
down with old guns and chains, taken along as
will arrive from the East Monday to take pas
sage the Solace
New-York tribune., 1901-04-15
GOVERNOR RETURNS TO ALRANy

Governor odeli returned to Albany yesterday
afternoon Before he left the city he had brief
talk with Senator Platt, but nothing OF moment
was brought up The decisions on LEGISLATION
reached on saturday and outlined IN The Tribune
yesterday morning still stand. Senator Plat, wa =
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel all day and few Re-
publican leaders called on him, but no questions
OF importance were taken I'D. '
New-York tribune., 1901-04-15
AUSTRALIA WANTS KERGUELEN.

Melbourne April 15.-The Federal Cabinet has
decided to request the imperial government to
gotiate for the acquisition of Kerguelen Land, or
Island of Desolation the Indian Ocean, which
annexed by France in 1893.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-15
STATISTICS ALARM ANTI-SEMITES.

Vienna April 15.-The Hungarian census shows
the population OF Budapest be 7o3, AS The Jews
number 1S6000. This represents increase Of 62
per cent in the Jewish population during the last
ten years. The aru-Semite journals note the fact
with alarm
New-York tribune., 1901-04-15

In ihis dia5ram the continuous white line the
changes IN indicated Trbuues self
recording barometer dotted line shows ths
turs as recorded at Perry's Pharmacy
Tribune once. April II. m.The weather yesterda
was cloudy The temperature ranged between A and
degrees the degrees lower than that
corresponding date OF last year - " "e
Tho weather to-day will be rainy ana cooler.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-15

aid OF New-York at the present stage OF pers,.
that this enterprise has made power on earn
can stay Its speedy Inauguration and cornnle,;a."
In vulgar narlance. the canal is up to New-YosSa
will she do her duty by it7 -
New-York tribune., 1901-04-15
RAIDS ON BILLIARD ROOMS.

Captain Lantry, of the East Fifty-nrst-st. sta
ton, assisted by Detectives Burns and McCauley
made raid on two billiard and pool rooms yes
terday and took thirtyseven prisoners
The first raid at No. SIS Thrd-ave Seven
teen prisoners including the reputed proprietor
Gustave Curey, of No. AIS Pleasant-ave were
taken the station. The prisoners ranged from
fifteen to twenty-five years old. and most Of them
were bailed out.
At 6 o'clock the captain descended on another
billiard and pool room at No. 951 Second-ave kept
by TONY" Treon of No. 324 East Thirty -sixth-st
The patrol wagon took twenty prisoners to the
station.
Captain Lantry received an anonymous letter
several days ago from who said that her
son frequented the Second ave. billiard room and
spent all his money there
New-York tribune., 1901-04-15
TWO REGIMENTS RETURN.

San Francisco April 1.-THE transport Thomas
arrived from Manila tonight with seventy cabin
passengers and 1.644 members of the 2Sth and 35th
regiments of volunteers.
New-York tribune., 1901-04-15

Albany. April IA (SpeciaD.-The bill taxing
bank shares is meeting with opposition in the
New-York tribune., 1901-04-15

TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.
The age-herald., 1901-08-15
STEEL STRIKE STILL RAGING
 WITH BOTH SIDES MAKING GAINS
PHILADELPHIA MEN ARE
 READY FOR THE CONTEST
Rival Democratic Factions Camorng for Recognition by the State Convention Which Meets in Harrisburg Today
 Repeated Attempts Made to Restore Peace.

Harrisburg. August 14-The contest be- tween factions of the Philadelphia De- mocracy for recognition by tomorrows Democratic state convention is attract ing more than usual attention. Both fac- tions have filed complete lists of dele gates, and the leaders of each are pre- pared to defend on the floor of the con- vention their right to admission. Re- peated attempts were made today by prominent party leaders outside of Phil adelphia to restore peace between the dlscordent clements. but all their eff forts were in vain. The list of delegates certified by the regular city committed and known as the Donelly-Ryan men has been placed on the roll by Chairman Greasy This places the delegates certi- fled by the young Democracy of Phlla- delphia in the position of contestants and forces them to take the initiative in the convention for recognition.
 Ex-Governor Pattison Is chairman of the city committee, and will defend the right of the delegates to seats on the floor Ex-Judge Gordon of Philadelphia
The age-herald., 1901-08-15

will be substituted as a delegate to rep resent the young Democracy.
 There Is no contest for places on the state ticket and 1t Is expected that the nominations will be quickly made and without friction. Judge Harman Iokss of Doylestown has no opposition for su- preme Court judge, and his friends pre- dict hIs nomination by exclamation.
 The nomination for state treasurer seems to be going begging. Capt. William Hasso of oil City and Representative An drew ]. Paln of Meadville were given the honor by party leaders and there Is proposition to effect fusion with the in- dependent Republicans on the state ticket by nominating Representative E. A. Gray, Jr. of Lucerns for state treasurer. It Is conceded, however, that the nominee for this office will be a straight Democrat
 The platform will be similar to the plat form of the Ohio Democracy and Will treat almost entirely of state issues. The last Legislature will be condemned for the passage of the rapid transit bills and the Capitol bill. It is expected that those Democrats who declined to vote with the anti-Quay Republicans at the organiza- ton of the House of Representatives Will be censured.
The age-herald., 1901-08-15
sloNoR cRlsPTs FUNERAL.
1t Was an Imposing spectacle-Troops
 Lined nou.e.


 Naples, August 14.-The funeral of Signor Crispf today was an imposing event. Cordons of troops lined the route, which was through the principal streets, and presented arms as the funeral car passed. The car was drawn by eight black horses with sable trappings. The cords of the pail were held by the mayors of Rome, Naples, Palermo and Rioera' Sciclly, Crispfs birthplace, the yice-presi- dent of the chamber of deputies and other State officials. A caisson draped with flags was followed by cars piled high with floral tributes. The procession included King Victor Emmanuers aide-de-camp representing the king; the German con sul, representing Emperor William; sen ators, deputies, ministers, generals, ad- mirals, patriotic societies, Garibaldian veterans and military and naval detach- ments Immense crowds occupied the streets, balconies and windows. All pres ent uncovered as the coffin passed. At the arsenal the remains were taken on board the cruiser Varese. where there was a short SC vice. minute guns being fired in the meanwhile. The ship sailed at midnight, escorted by the armored cruiser Marco Polo and the Elettori con veying the family of Signor Crispi and the government representatives.
The age-herald., 1901-08-15
SPANISH GUNS GONE.
Taken to Forest and Broken Up as old
 Metal.


 Santiago de Cuba, August 14.-Sev- eral days ago it was discovered that the two modern six-inch Spanish guns comprising the Punta Gorda battery, which commands the entrance to the harbor of Santiago, were missing. This battery and the guns of the Sacopia battery were the only modern cannon employed by the Spanish against the United States warships, with the ex- ception of those landed from the Span ish cruisers. Today the harbor police discovered the guns had been carried to a forest on the other side of the bay and been broken by explosives, ready for shipment as old metal.
 Several Spanish ships have been searched by the police, who had ex- pected to discover that the guns had been shipped by the Spaniards to Spain. The sentries guarding them were removed six months ago. It was considered impossible to carry off the guns. and there was no fear of mali cious destruction.
 The thieves are now in jail.
The age-herald., 1901-08-15
Trottina Races.

New York, August H.-The New York Trotting Associations principal event to- day was the s5o00 stake. Dolly Bidwell led in the first heat nearly all the way round. but Onward Silver caught her at the wire and beat her by a neck.
 Onward Silver won the fourth and fifth heats but with little to spare.
 The unfinished 2:06 pace, of which Capt. Brino had two heats to his credit yester- day and Dick Econ one. was won by Capt. Brino, the favorite.
 The 2:24 pace was a short and sharp race and was won in straight heats by the favorite, Shadow Chimes.
 The 2:06 pace was a win for Hetty c. In the 2:24 trot Albert D., the favorite proved to be a counterfeit, as Easter won the first heat and Capt. Bracken the next two.
 2:24 class pace, $500 purse: Shadow Chimes, b. B., by Chimes Charmer by Mambrina King. (Geers). won. Best time, 2;10A.
 The Bonner Memorial. 2:12 pace. purse 5000; Onward Silver. oh. s., by Onward Sylvan Maid by Aberdeen, (Geers), won. Best time. 2:09A.
 Corneia Bell, Dolly Dillon. Dolly Bid well. Confessor. Frank Creamer, Dr. Book. Elsie s.. May Allen, Lady Ger aldine, Metallas, Caprun started.
The age-herald., 1901-08-15

Glen Falls, N. Y. August H-News was received here tonight that the Blue Mountain stage was held up by masked robber about noon today at North River. The scene of the holdup cannot be reached by telegraph or telephone tonight but the following facts regarding the rob- bery have been received: The stage, which was stripped, connects with train which reached North Creek. Warren County, station on the Adlrondacks and Hudson Railroad at 1O:3O o'clock a. m. When it left the station the stage contained seven men and women, besides quantity of ex- press and mail matter for Blue Mountain.
 When the stage was one and a half
The age-herald., 1901-08-15
LONE HIGHWAYMAN ROBS
 STAGE AS IN OLDEN TIMES

miles north of Dunlap's Hotel at North River, masked robber suddenly ap- peared. His first move was to shoot one of the horses. He then ordered the pas sengers to hold up their hands and alight. Six of them immediately took to the woods the remaining man staying with his wife, who was relieved of $2o, but the robber failed to find larger sum. which was in another pocket. The highwayman then rifed the mail bags and plundered the express boxes, taking everything Of value He then disappeared into the woods, and searching parties up to dark have been unable to find any trace of him.
The age-herald., 1901-08-15
vicKsRURe SHOOT.
Tournament Begins With Some of Best
 Crack Shots Present.

Memphis, August 14.-A Scimitar special from Vicksburg, Miss, says:
 The tournament of the Vicksburg Gun Club commenced here this morn ing, with about one hundred visiting shooters present. The tournament lasts three days.
 Some of the best shots in the coun- try are present. Frederick Gilbert of Spirit Lake, La., the champion shot of the United States is among them. 9th CTS here are w. D. Thompson, A. J. Quayer, Abe Frank and Ed Brady of Memphis W. E. Erwin, Lake Washing ton, Miss; Dr. Hamberlin, Malcom Cameron, M. Sinai, Rolling Fork, Miss; w. G. Blake, w. H. Negus, Greenville, Miss; s. P. Cameron, Canton, Miss; and J. R. Livingston, Birmingham, Ala.
The age-herald., 1901-08-15
Famous VIII Case.

Chattanooga, Tenn, August 14.-A special from Winchester, Tenn, says:
 Judge Mcconnell delivered an opin- ion today in the Tennessee Milling Company. case, which is of considerable interest. The mill in controversy is located at Estille Springs, in Franklin County. The April creditors of the mill filed claims against it for $99. .000, and R. J. Riddle was made receiver. Some of the stockholders filed peti- ton to have him removed. <.
The age-herald., 1901-08-15
FIRE AT cHIPLEY.
Property Was Destroyed, Amounting
 To S1o0, ,oo0-Much Excitement.

Pensacola, Fla, August 14.-Fire today at Chipley destroyed property worth s10o ,ooO The following general merchants were burned out:
 Ball & Co.,, Harper Bros, L. E John- son. c. c. Allen, McGeche & Co.,, Wills Bros, J. B. Williams, J. s. Garfield, F. M. Farrier Mccormick & Johnson, and the livery and feed stables of F. W. liar vey.
 The fire is believed to have been of in- cendiary origin. fhis is the third fire that has visited that town within the past sixty days. The citizens will offer large reward for the apprehension of the in- cendiaries. There is considerable excite ment
The age-herald., 1901-08-15
BIG BASEBALL DEAL.
National and American Leagues May
 Soon Se Established.

Chicago. August 14.-The Inter Ocean will say tomorrow:
 One big baseball league for next sea- son. Ten clubs, Jas. A. Hart or Ban Johnson for president; Ban Johnson or Jas. A Hart secretary and treasurer; Andrew J. Freedman main wheel of the board of directors.
 Such Is the deal which will in all proba- bility be carried through
 The rival clubs of Boston. Chicago and Philadelphia will be consolidated. The circuit will be Boston, New York. Phila- delphia, Washington, Baltimore or Prov idence or Brooklyn, Chicago, Cincinnati, Pittsburg, St. Louis and Detroit.