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New-York tribune., 1901-08-17
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Washington Aug 16-The centre Of the Gulf storm
this evening is q few miles south Of Memphis Tenn
having moved norhward 175 miles in twelve hours
1t is attended BY heavy three inches having
auan ar Memphis in the hours and brisk -
high winds The centre OF the storm covers rather
small area and the region high winds is correspond
tnelv small The maximum winds TO-DAY were forty
miles per hour at Atlanta. Ga. thiryeght al Chatts-
oogs thirtysix at Memphis and Jacksonville and thirty
s- Nashville The rain has not extended Tar IN
front Of the Storm precipitation having occurred north
F the Ohio River except Southern Indiana ard south
arm TIInos Along the Gulf Coast fair weather with
lirbt winds has prevailed The storm will move north
norheastvard during Saturday and Sunday giving brisk
ror-heas+ 70 north winds rain in the Middle Missis
siri and the Ohio valleys. the lake region ana the west
~ r,ions Of the Middle Atlantic States Nsw-ErE-
land The winds the New-Ensland and Middle Allan
tic coasts Saturday be light TO fresh southvestsry
,rohabv bacorntng brisk southeasterly sunday On
Souh Atlantic Coast fresh southeastery winds viii dn
fsh in force Fresh 70 brisk north 70 northeast wlnas
arn horizons of Lakes Michigan and Huron Saturday.
Storm warnings displayed on Lake ET1e and the
sTs which depart Saturday European Will have
fresh southwesterly winds and showers to the Grand
Banks
FORECAST FOR TO-DAY AND SUNDAY
For England and Eastern Ne'v-York. fair to-day
Increasing cIoudness sunday with probably rain and
cooler: fresh southwestsrly winds; becoming variable
For Eastern Pennsylvania Nev-Jersey and Delaware.
increasing coudiness to-day, probably without rain rain
and lower temperature sunday light. variable winds be
coming fresh southeasterly.
For Maryland Virginia cloudy, with rain this after
MON or tonight clearing and warmer sunday fresh
soltheasterly winds increasing the coast.
Fer the OF Columbia, cloudy. with rain this
afternoon or tonight; clearing and
warmer Sunday: fresh southeasteriy winds
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17
E. P. CHICHESTER

Edward Parker Chichester. for many years
identified with fraternal insurance. died on Thurs
day his home. No. 736 Macon-st, Brooklyn
He had been suffering from kidney complaint
and had been visiting friends in the Catskills-
He became seriously Ill last "Wednesday. and re-
turned home Immediately.
Mr.. Chichester was born at Hunter, N Y.
sixty-six years ago. He was engaged in business
with his sons Richard n. and Allen P Chiches-
ter at No 1T CanaI-st. He was one Of the found
ers of the Home Circle and was a member of the
Brooklyn Council of that order. He had been
also one of the earliest members Of Long Island
Council Royal Arcanum. a widow. two sons and
a daughter survive him. The funeral Will os
held tonight S o'clock; The Rev Alpheus
Andrus a missionary TO Turkey, who IS relative
of the family will conduct the services The
burial will be in POUghkeepsie.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17
BIG GROWTH IN CITY'S DEBT
ALDERMAN GOODMAN GIVES OUT SOME
ADDITIONAL FIGURES.

Alderman Goodman. who vigorously opposed the
adoption Of the Tammany tax rate reported at the
meeting of the Municipal Assembly Wednesday
ing light on the tax On Wednesday Alderman
Goodman introduced report for the minority
which he explained was incomplete. Yesterday he
said
Il had hoped the Muni-ipal Assembly would
readily assent to the adjournment and investiga-
ton proposed. when I would have pre-
sented all the information in my possession
These the additional figures:
Assessments of real and personal property for
the year 1881
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17

Among the arrivals last evening the steam
ship AIler from Genoa, Naples and Gibraltar. were
William Jarvis. OF New-Hampshire, United States
Consul at Milan. Italy; James A Smith. OF Yer
mont United States Consul at Leghorn italy; E C
Brown. OF Los Angeles Cal; DR.. o. P Rex, OF
Philadelphia; DR.. ]. W. Dostai. DR.. ". ), Hector
DR. Moore DR.. A Muller, Professor Bishop, Ru-
dolph Aronson and DR. Robert II. Nesbitt, OF this
city and Professor and Mrs. Csrpi. OF Bologna
Among those who will sail on the Urnbris for
Liverpool to-day are Pierre Bons dainty, n. c
Benzfger Captain Battine Mr. and Mrs. J. W
Bell, Horace Clark NJ. Drey. 7. D: Lewis. the
Rev P J. Marshall. the Rev. W Mosher r. h.
Pierce the Rev. ]. j. Roche and p. G. Black.
On the Columbia. which arrived yesterday from
Cherbourg and Southampton, Mr.. and Mrs
Meyer Auerbach Mr. and Mrs. John ". Buckley
the Rev Edward J. Hanna and the Rev. NJ II
Milne-
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17
WORN OF TIE PRINTERS CONVENTION

Birmingham, Ala Aug ls-At to-day's session OF
the Interna ional Typographical Union convention a
resolution offered hy Mr.. Govan. Of New-York, 10
take away the photo-engravers charter was de
feated After considerable discussion 1t was deter
mined 10 harmonige the differences between the
photo-engravers ana the typcgraphlca, union II
also was decided 70 send ou men 20 ciganlze the
photo-engravers IN thc South and West PROPOSE
tons for special assessment for organization and
defence purposes and empowering the secretary to
TX the time for holding the annual conventions
and 10 compel all union printers to subscribe to
The Typogra aphical Journal were voted down
The action Of the board OF trustees relative the
investigation Of the printers nome a Colorado
Springs was Endorsed A supplemental report by
the secretary-tFeasurer showed resources of S2S,
79. and expenditures of S2g 705. 4 resolution
adopted calling the government not only to
continue the exclusion of Chinese from this
try. but TO bar out japanese and Malays-
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17
ISTHMIAN LINE GUARDED,
TRAINS CROSSING WITHOUT MILITARY
ESCORT
scARRIsoNs AT THE STATIONS TO REPEL
REBEL RAIDERs-A LULL IN
HosTILITIEs.

Colon. Colombia, Aug. 16.-Since yesterday
trains have been crossing the isthmus without
military escort Several stations along the line
have again been garrsoned with small detach-
rnents OF troops.
The situation yesterday was quiet everywhere.
the government Offices being closed in comnem-
Grafton OF the Feast OF the Assumption
FRANCOIS Morn a hrst-class torpedoist on
board the French second class cruiser Suchet.
died on the voyage between Martinique and
Colon. Many French residents OF Colon at
tended the funeral service and the interment
at Mount Hope Cemetery.
The Prefect OF Colon and other officials have
exchanged visits with Commander Lebris of the
suchet, during which the usual salutes were
fired
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17
NEPHEW TO CONTEST UNCLE's WILL

HI ASSERTS WORDS WRITTEN ACROSS THE DOC
1-NfENT's FACE MAKE ITS PROVISIONS VOID.
Formal objections and notice Of contest TO the
probate of the will Of Frederick Akers were fled
in the surrogate's office yesterday by George H.
Jeneries a nephew of the testator. The contest
ant declares that it is not the last testamentary
writing of his uncle and was rendered nun anu
void BY the action of the testator himself
Written across the face of the will and codlcu
under contest are the words, This will and codicil
is hereby revoked" The words. according TO Mr.
Jetferies are in the handwriting OF the testator
Mr. Akers who died some time ago was well
known in turf circles The stallion Idle Gilt was
his nropertv In his will Mr.. Akers gave the stall
lion 10 his friend James P. Niemann. The estate Is
divided among various friends and relatives put
tbe name of the nephew is left out Mr.. Akers
provides that no member Of the Wilkinson family
shall share in his estate
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17
WORKINGMEN TO FIGHT TAMMANY
TRADES UNION POLITICAL LEAGUE TO CO
OPERATE AGAINST THE TIGER

Anything to beat Tammany'' is TO be the slogan
OF the Trades Union Political League, which was
organized about two months ago by representatives
OF unions in the building trades. The league met
Yesterday in Brevoort Hail. Fifty-fourth-st. and
Third-ave. Philip Weinseimer, of the Amalgamated
Society of Plumbers and Gasftters, presided.
Reports from the different Assembly districts
showed that the organized working people were
forming anti-Tammany clubs affiliated with the
league in all the districts. discussion took place
as 10 the nominating of independent candidates
It was decided wait what the other anti
Tammany organizations would do in the way Of
nominating candidates before making nominations
If any of them nominate candidates for city and
county offices who are considered good men by the
league, the league viii indorse them In cases IN
which candidates the league does not approve are
nominated the league will make independent nom
nations An influential member of the league said
yesterday:
We want good clean city government, and are
ready 20 cooperate with any party which is Hke!y
TO bring II about. The league is ready TO nominate
independent candidates or indorse good candidates
who nominated by any other body which is op-
posed to the present city government. We are NOT
looking for prestige The object of the founders OF
the league is to help in bringing about what New
York much needs-namely, clean. honest city
government.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17

BETTS-On August Is. al his residence. No a
EIl-st.. M0-rist-vn y T.. Frederick BALDWIN bet1a'
in th4 sath year Of his Funeral private
ROWERS-On August 16 1901 sarah T. Bowers. aged
p years Relatives and friends invited % altend
the funeral services the Methodist Episcopal Chr
Horne. e2d-st. am Arnsterdara-ave, On Monday al
11:3o o'clock
COOK-on the 18th inst Ann r Cook widow of
Frederick daughter ~ Asher Riley, deceased
in year O age. Friends and relatives
kindly funeral 70 be held
Marble Collegiate Church corner OF 5t1-ave and
2athst. SATURDAY the nth inst AZ II o'clock a m
COWENHOvEN-At No. IS Madison-ave August Is.
1901. Margaret Redmond, daughter OF the late John
Covenhoven- Funeral private.
DCER-At Liberty y Y on Wednesday. August -
John Duer of the late William Duer- Funeral
private.
GRANT-SuddeuIy. Falmouth Heights Mass. Mary
Oakley daughter OF Jessie Grant and the late
James Grant OF Summit. y J. Funeral services az
teran Church. the arrival OF the train from
Eew-York
HooK-At Schenectady. Y, august 16. 1901, after
lingering illness Gulan Hook OF city in the 18th
year q his
AASON-At Great Darlington. Mass. 12th insts
Henry Hobart Mason. Funeral Jarnes's Church.
Great Darlington FRIDAY. 10th inst. at D M
Southern and Western papers please copy
sMITH-At Northeast Harbor Ne. on Tuesday. August
l3 George " Smith, OF this city. aged g. Funeral
for friends will be attached leaving Grand
Central station e35.
The WOOdlawn Cemetery
Borough OF Bronx. New York city.
once 20 Easr 2sd Street. Madison square South.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17
HOLDING ON IN PEKING.
REASONS WHY THE TROOPS OF THE
POWERS ARE NOT wIrE4rR AVN

REASONS WHY THE TROOPS OF THE
POWERS ARE NOT WITHDRAWN.
Peking. Aug. 16-The troops of the powers
have not yet evacuated the public buildings
The British and Americans propose to occupy
the Temple of Heaven and the Temple Of Agri-
culture until their barracks are ready
Sir Ernest Satow, the British Minister. thinks
il would not be wise TO withdraw before the
protocol has been signed. in conjunction with
the Chinese plenipotentiaries. withdrawal
would remove the chief inducement TO the Chi
nese to sign
The japanese still hold the northern section
Of the city. It is considered significant of their
relations with the Chinese that a japanese
colonel has been selected to command and or
ganize the Chinese police.
The opinion is growing that the court will re-
fuse TO return long as the powers maintain
such large forces in the Province Of Pe-Chi-Li.
The protocol does not provide for the de-
struction of the forts, the ministers of the pow
ers having failed to agree on this point
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17
". J. FLAHERTY.

William J. Flaherty. a Democratic politician Of
the Eastern District Brooklyn. died yesterday at
the home of his mother. Mrs Mary Flaherty, No
SO5 Bedford-ave, Brooklyn. Mr.. Flaherty was
born in Laurel Hill thirtyseven years ago. In prt-
mary contests he was the opponent Of Warden
Patrick Haves leader OF the Vth Assembly Dis
tric+ and was the organizer of the Columbian Dem
ocratic Club, the anti-Hayes organization Mr..
Flaherty assisted in the election Of James r
Howe the Republican candidate for Register. TIVE
years ago. refusing TO support the Democratic
candidate J. Morrissey Gray.
Mr. F1abertv was charter member Of the
BROOKLYN Athletic Club. the Lilv Social Club, the
Seymour Democratic Club the Columbian Gu ?
ana was a member of Court Eve. ForesterS OF
America His mother, a sister and two brothers
survive him.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17
BANTPY BAY LINE TO BURN TEXAS OIL
MoRF DETAILS OF THE NEW PROJECT MADE
PUBLIC BY Mr. FRAZER.

MORE DETAILS OF THE NEW PROJECT MADE
PUBLIC BY Mr. FRAZER
London. Aug 16-S. G. Frazer, the Dublin
engineer who has prepared the plans for the new
harbor al Berehaven, Bantry Bay, Ireland, in
connection with the proposed steamship line
which is 10 have steamers capable of crossing
the Atlantic in four and a half days, informed a
representative of The Associated Press to-day
that the line will consist initially Of six large
steamers four for the New-York and two for
the Canadian trade. II is the intention TO burn
Texas oil. The Canadian port will be Sydney or
Halifax
By building sixty-fve miles OF railroad and
connecting Berehaven with all the Irish lines
the new company will be able TO take passengers
and mails from Berehaven 10 London in twelve
hours, thus landing passengers in New-York and
London in five days. The English port viii be
Liverpool or Southampton until the new works
at Dover are completed. Austen Chamberlain,
Gerald Balfour and George N'yndham (respec-
lively the Financial Secretary TO the Treasury,
the President Of the Board of Trade, and the
Chief Secretary for Ireland. besides Lord James
Of Hereford Chancellor Of the Duchy or Ian
caster actively supported the bill and advised
silence on this side Of the Atlantic until the Dill
was passed. Mr.. Frazer says much American
capital is interested in the scheme.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17
HOW ABOUT THIS, MR. KE4TING9
THE ACTING MAYOR WANTS TO KNOW WHY
THE CONSOLIDATED GAS COMPANY
HAS FENCED IN a STREET.

Acting Mayor Guggenheimer has written letter
TO James P. Heating, Commissioner of Highways.
asking why Twentieth-st is closed from Avenue 3
TO the East River Complaints have been received
by Mr.. Guggenheiner from residents of that dis
trict who have to take the East Twenty-third-st
ferry that the thoroughfare is closed, a large
fence being erected at that point
The Consolidated Gas Company property
in the neghborhood. and has fenced in the street.
thus compelling persons TO walk up Avenue B TO
T1geuty-third-st if they wish take the ferry.
The acting Mayor, in his letter, demands quick
reply explaining the for closing the street
Neither Commissioner Keating officials OF the
gas company could be seen last night in regard 10
the subject.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17
OBITUARY.
WILLIAM VAN sTEENBERGH.

William Van Steenbergh died at his home. No.
242 Mount Pleasant-ave., Newark. yesterday. He
was sixty-one years old He was senior member OF
the firm of Van Steenbergh Clau, dealers in blue
stone and contractors. Mr.. Van Steenbergh was
born in Ulster County this State. where he
married. He moved TO Sullivan County where he
operated a quarry with the late Jacob Clark. and
twenty-one years ago they went Newark and
began the blueStone business.
He was twice elected TO the Newark Common
Council a Republican, and active in city
politics. He member of the North End Club
and Of a number Of other organizations. He leaves
a widow and four children.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17

Assessments of real and personal property
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17
GIVES WAY TO YERKES.
THE cHIcAGoAN IN BUDAPEsT-HAvING HIS WAY
TON-OONc

London Aug. l6-At the semi-annual meeting Of
the District Underground Railway to-day the chair
man. J. S Forbes referring to the deadlock re-
ssrdtng the electrical equipment of the road re-
marked that Mr.. Yerkes. with his engineers. was
now al Budapest. and from what he knew Of Mr.
yerles he (the chairman would not be surprised
- The Chicagoan brought back CAM the originator
Of an electric system OF railroads, in his pocket
Nv Forbes also announced his own resignation
and the selection OF Mr.. Yerkess attorney. Robert
" Perks NJ p. 10 MI the chairmanshtp
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17
The population Of the cities Of Canada by munich
pal boundaries is as follows:

The result. an increase OF less than l0l2 per cent
in ten wears IS sorely disappointing, and already II
is hinted that in many parts of Canada the census
win have 70 he taken over again. In fact. mem
bers Of Parliament outspoken in their deter
nination 10 compel the government by legisa-
ton next session 70 have the census retaken
The increase in Canads's population from 1871 TO
1881 52553, over II per cent. and from 1881
10 1891 the increase was sos 429 II per cent
The Increase therefore. from 1891 10 1901, less
than either OF the previous census results.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17
TTALYS CROPS ARE GOOD.

Rome Aug l6-Favorsble crop reports through
out Italy indicate tho wheat prospect as slightly in
excess Of last seasons harvest OF 100000 hec-
toitres.
The wine outlook is also promising. there being
M disease affecting the vines. For the nrst time
in several the olive crop VIII be sooo' ana
hSrnp corn and rice uniformly bright
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17
GERAIAN CRUIsERs ZOE LEE CARIRBEAN

Berlin. Aug 16-The South American diff
Guilty is attracting considerable attention here.
The German cruiser Vineta left Bahia, Brazil
on August y for Trinidad. where she will await
orders
The "Tageblatt' says the new German cruiser
Nioae is going TO Caribbean waters after the
autumn InaneuVres, and that she Will remain
there permanently. II is also expected that the
German cruiser Geier viii go 10 the Caribbean
eea, when she can be spared from her station
81 China
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17
TO SEND HER NECKLACE BACK
AND RETURNED TO HER. THEREBY
SAVING ON DUTY

After careful search Of the records. the local
customs officials were unable yesterday to ascer-
tain whether or not the teweIled chain possessed
by Mrs. W. z D. Stokes when she returned from
abroad on the steamship Oceanic last Wednes-
day ever paid duty in this country AS a re-
suit Mrs Stokes viii probably avail herself OF
a clause In the law which viii allow her TO send
the chain back TO Europe. there 10 be dismounr-
ed by the maker The chain will then be refm-
ported. and in the dismOunted state will pay
duty at 10 per cent the diamonds. 20 per cent
on the pearls and so per cent on the setting.
Intact the chain would call for an even duty OF
so per cent on each Of the Items mentioned
The foreign value Of the chain IS about $5.4gD.
Mrs. Stokes who Is the divorced wife OF w Z
D. Stokes. is acquitted of any attempt to de-
fraud the authorities. On her last trip from
Europe she brought in a quantity OF costly ap-
parel. jewelry and trinkets which she paid
duties amounting 20 $500
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17
THE IOWA HURRIEs TO SAN FRANCISCO
OFFICERS AND MEN THINK IT INADvIsABLB
TO SEND HER TO IsTHAIUs
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
San Francisco, Aug. 16.-The battleship Iowa,
Captain Thomas Perry IN command. arrived
here this evening from Puget Sound. having
made the trip IN three days and seven hours
The hurried trip Of the battleship was due d.
rectly TO alarming reports from Panama. but it
was evident from what Captain Perry said that
he had received no orders. He was very eager
10 get news OF the Panama situation. Officers
and men seemed 10 think that II would be mad
Vlsable 10 send so large g ship TO the isthmus.
Admiral Casey shifted his flag from the Iowa
10 the Wisconsin last Monday, the day before
the Iowa sailed. The Iowa has been absent
from san Francisco since June %. She visited
several ports Puget Sound, and at Port An
geles had fighting efficiency" drill for the first
time IN her history.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17
TEEN DAYS.

Commander-in-Chief Booth-Tucker and Brigadier
John Ransom Caygin. of the Salvation Army tosk
out their final papers in the Naturalization Bureau
Of the Supreme Court yesterday. They have COM
piled with the law by being in the country i've
years II will be fourteen days before they are
sworn in. and they could not vote at the impend-
ing election II theY desirsd 70
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17
CONFESSED TO CRIME IN VAIN.
MACDONALD UNABLE TO GET TRANSPORTATION
TO AMERICA

London, Aug. 16.-At the Mansion House police
court to-day James Macdonald, who on August
was charged in that court his own con-
fession. with robbing the Office Of the Western
Lumber Company, al Portland, Ore, last De-
cenber was discharged the officials of the United
States Embassy announcing that the Washington
authorities did not desire his eXtraditiOn. The
prisoner was greatly disappointed al not securing
transportation home.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17
WAR NOT YET DECLARED.

THE COLOMBIAN MINISTER EXPECTS TO
RETURN TO HIS POST IN CARACAS
to-day issued the following:
The Department Of State is advised by a tele-
gram from Mr.. Russell, Charge d'Anaires in
Venezuela, that the departure Of the Colombian
minister from Caracas was voluntary, and that
he has the intention Of returning TO his post.
8Ir. Russell has taken charge Of the Colombian
Legation property and archives during the min
listers absence. Mr.. Russell does not state that
he has assumed charge of Colombian interests
he was authorized 10 do If requested, and
with the assent Of the Venezuelan Government.
It IS inferred that he has not been asked TO
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17

The Office Of the Western Lumber Company. at
Portland, Ore, was robbed by four men. who held
up the cashiers office on a pav day, securing
about $500 and escaped. Macdonald. in his con-
fession, said he spent his share Of the proceeds
OF the robbery in Chicago and Germany, and was
anxious TO be repatriated The officers of the
lumber company said they knew nothing about
MarTo0aF5
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17
THE NEW CHINESE TARIFF.
NOT TO BE EFFECTIVE UNTIL TWO MONTHS
AFTER THE PROTOCOL is SIGNED.

London Aug. 16.-The Parliamentary Secre-
tary OF the Foreign Office. Viscount Cranborne'
informed Mr.. Yerburgh Conservative in the
House of Commons to-day, that the new D per
cent tariff in China would not be effective until
two months after the signing Of the protocol
An exemption was granted in the case or all
merchandise shipped 10 China within ten days
Of the signing If il appears that hardshlps
arise from this arrangement the British Gov
ernment viii consider whether furtner rela1a-
ton should not be made.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17

HOURS: Morning

TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS,
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17
FIRST PRIZE AT FIFTEEN

Mile. Pierat, the young Partisan actress.
who First Prize in Comedy at the Con-
servatOry in that city. SEE THE SUNDAY
TRIBUNE TOMORROW.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-17
vENEzUELAN-coLoMBIAN SITUATION.
MANY BELIEVE THAT IT WILL END IN A
WAR BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES

Colonel z. Gonzalez Esteves yesterday said 10 a
Tribune reporter:
The Caracas Government has been officially in
formed by the commander Of army San
Crstobal that among the troops which invaded
Venezuela were the Colombian batIaions Sucrs,
E0mbola, Glradot, Nencedores, Tenerife and sew
en-eel more, commanded by government off,
Some OF these were Gasparini, Pedro Aeon
Canal and Riascos. My adYices also say that the
CeEC. wounded and captured the uniform Of
the Colombian army. Two Of the prisoners wore
the insignia Of the Crenadiers Of Cucuta.
The Venezuelan authorities the frontier have
ordered close Investigate ton, and il is expected
thar 81 viii yield some further telling evidence Of
COl0mbia's completely 81 the two unsuccessful
rslCs territory.