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New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
"LIEUTENANT BRUCE IN COURT.
ENGLISHMAN WHO PASSED BAD CHECK AT
HOTEL NETHERLAND HELD.

Lieutenant Richard Bruce. r. NJ who ar
rested Friday for passing worthless checks
drawn on j. Pierpon, Morgan and the Fifth Avenue
Bank. taken to Jefferson Market court yester-
day morning and arraigned by Central Once de-
tectives When arragned before Magistrate Mayo
the prisoner said his correct Henry
Bridges. and that he the son of the Rev.
Henry Boulson Bridges, of Kttering. Northampt
England. He said he had uncle named Stuart.
who is a baronet living at Victoria and a major
In the Yeomanry.
He also said that he was married eight months
ago. his wife living with her solicitor. C. NJ.
Hnl. at No "a Elm Tree Hill. ct. Johns Road
London.
The prisoner gave a sketch OF his life 10 the re-
porters and said that he entered the training ship
Britannia In 1893 and sent to the China station
In 1895. He was appointed lieutenant in the Royal
Navy in 1899. and sent to South Africa on the
battleshp Powerful. but was not member of the
landing party. Being transferred TO the Doris. he
returned TO England and was honorably discharged
December 70. 1901.
The specific against him the passing OF
a worthless check the Hotter Netheriand for
s2n drawn on the Fifth Avenue Bank Other
and ieweiler, and drawn on j. Pierpont Morgan.
were also in evidence:
the case. said that when the hotel authorities
oa Of the British Consul and ns informed %
there was no Lieutenant Bruce in the Royal Navy.
found in massage parlor at No. East Thir-
tieth-st
Detective-sergeant Herlihy also said that the
Bruce came TO this country to esca pc
prosecution for passing bad drafts in England.
The prisoner denied this saying he had been un-
der restraint for so long In the navy he merely
broke loose and came here to enjoy himself. and
got in further than I imagined"
AS both the proprietor and manager of tho Hotel
Netherland were OF town. the was sd-
journed until tomorrow morning. Bruce was held
In 800 bonds. He unable to furnish them
and was committed to prison.
Bruce told the reporters at Jefferson Market
court that he had sent cable message TO his
friends London difficulty
soon. Sergeant Herlihy said he understood that
II the money paid the hotel authorities would
drop the
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
WOMAN TAKES POISON.
SHE is FOUND GROANING IN HER ROOM
IN THE STURTEVANT HOUSE
AND IS ARRESTED.

Mrs. Violet Butler who for five months has
occupied a suite OF rooms on the second floor of
the Sturtevant House. Twenty y-eighth-st. and
Broadway. attempted to commit suicide last
night by taking arsenic pills. She was revived
sufficiently to enable her to walk to the West
Thirtieth-st. station where she was locked UP.
The woman's husband is travelling sales
man. and is at present in Mexico. II was said
at the hotel that her mother lives in Asbury
Park. ~ j.. but that mother and daughter had
had misunderstanding
One Of the servants was passing the rooms
last night. when she heard groans. The night
clerk was called. and the woman was found
lying on the floor in agony. Dr. Dunton Whit
ney. the hotel physician revived her A police
man was then called in. and. accompanied by
DR.. Whitney. walked the woman to the station
house.
Later man and woman called at the sta
ton. and inquired concerning bail for the
woman's release. After seeing Mrs. Butler they
decided 20 allow her to remain. but requested
that she be sent to hospital This will proba-
bly, be done.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
KEGS THROWN INTO CAR
THREE WOMEN PASSENGERS INJURED
IN A COLLISION WITH A BREWERY
WAGON

Four persons were injured last evening in a
collision between southbound Third-ave. troll
ley car and brewery wagon at One-hundred-
and-twenty- -second-st. The injured
FRIsCH Mrs. Minnie. twenty-six years old. Of No. 25l
face and head.
SoI1psMiTH Mrs Tie fifty -four years old. of No. c5l
East One hundred ar -nfth-st Of Mrs.
Frisch; con'usions Of the shoulders.
WAGNER, John. twenty-one years old. driver Of the
wagon: scalp wound and bruises.
WALKER. Mrs. Carrie, twensy-four years old. OF No
i,6a2 Third contusions and decorations the
legs and shock.
The injured were attended by Ambulance Sur
geon Bivings, OF Harlem Hospital and went
home with the exception Of Wagner. who was
taken to the hospital. Later he went home.
The wagon. which loaded with beer kegs
was crossing the tracks when the car struck it.
Wagner was thrown to the pavement. Several
OF the beer kegs were tossed into the car which
was an open one. and some of the passengers
were injured slightly by them. All Of the pas
sengers were thrown from their seats.
Although a large crowd gathered and traffic
on the southboupd track at a standstill
from One hundred and sixteenth to One hun
dred nd-twenty-nn at for more than an hour
the police Of the East One-hundred- -and-twenty-
sixth-st station. in which district the accident
occurred, reported soon after midnight that they
knew nothing about It,
Wagner lives at No. 800 Columbus-ave Mrs
Walker is the wife Of the conductor Of the car.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
SIR CHARLES DILKE's CRITICISM

London. July 13.-Sir Charles Dixie advanced
RadicaD. member OF Parliament speaking at
Forest of Dean Gloucestershire this evening.
said:
Mr.. Chamberlain must indeed be an optImIs,
Having entered Parliament as an Advanced
Radical twenty-five years ago. he has been ad-
Vanclng ever since. II is a difficult task for a
patriot to be an optimist at present when the
failure OF the government 10 finish the war is
so disastrous TO the interests OF the country I
have never recognized party obligations in CON
sidering the interests OF the army II will be
necessary TO conquer both parties In solving the
am convinced that this will occur sooner or
later. vi
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
AMBASSADOR MEYER COMING HOME.
IN LONDON HE DISCUSSES RELATIONS BErwrrN
THE UNITED STATES AND ITALY

IN LONDON HE DISCUSSES RELATIONS BErwrrv
THE UNITED STATES AND ITALY
London. July 13.--George Won I, Never. Irn,,ed
States Ambassador TO Italy. is staying a few davs
in London. his way to Boston In conversatior
to-day Mr.. Meyer said:
Before leaving Rome had On hours audience
cordial friendship toward the United States hut he
surprised me by his intima te knowledge of onr tn %
sututions The conversation happened to turn 70
comparison Of the United states f-ons.it,,,.uu "
with those OF other countries and soon found ths
the King knew almost much about ours aa :
ereign. s"' eoN-
Naturally, cannot say much about the potenty
aty or the likelihood of the continuation Of the
,p Triple Alliance. believe the treaty expires in
Signor Zanardelli the Premer) fas certainly sur
prised every one by his outspoken utterances He
arrears to have met the political crisis with re-
Vatican and the Quirnal continue as they have
done for thirty years The last time saw the
Pope ne looked wonderfully we'll '"'
The question of the Philippines excites kesn in
terest In Rome. Archbishop Chapelie who I he
lieve is stil there. has given the Vatican the bene
NJ OF his extended experience in those islands and
questions which puzzle the Catholic authorities
Archbishop Chapelle will return to New-Orleans IN
about month. "
Regarding American business prospects Mr..
Meyer said:
The home coal interests making strenuous
Efforts to get their product into italian ports with
apparently fair chances of success which are not
coal tax, though American coal is still greatly
Handicapped by lack OF merchant marine
Mr. Meyer will sail for the United States next
Wednesday.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
THINKS INSURRECTION NOT OVER
CAPTAIN ALLEN SAYS UNITED STATES
WILL HAVE TO WITHDRAW FROM
PHILIPPINES

Indianapolis July 13.-Captain d. f. Alien
OF Frankfort. commanding Company 1, 3stn
United States Volunteers, which returned home
a few days ago. said to-day that the Philippine
insurrection will continue. He believes the
United States will eventually have to Withdraw
from the Philippines. He says he can see no
other solution for the Philippine problem
The insurrection is not broken. he declares. II
the Fpnos could shoot straight 1t would De
impossible for the United States troops to with
stand their attacks. Captain Allen believes
Agunado will take the first opportunity 70
make his escape and get into the mountains, ana
that he is 1ust as much an insurgent as ever.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
GERMAN TARIFF CHANGES.
AMERICAN EXPORTERS SHOULD ASCERTAIN
IN ADVANCE HOW THEIR GOODS
WILL BE CLASSIFIED. =
IBr rELEGRArH TO THE rRIsuNE.I

INT rELEGRAPH THE TRIBuNE1
Washington. July ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Frank II.
Mason at Berlin. says In his latest report To the
State Department:
AS examples OF the exceeding sharpness with
which the German customs officials now
scrutinizing imports OF manufactured merchandise
the following rulings and reclassca lions OF recent
date will serve illustrate what may happen
whenever any manufactured article Is made OF two
or more component materials.
There is a certain snap hook known to the trade
in America the covert snap. in Germany
''carabinerhaken' which Is made OF malleable steel
or iron, coated with tin. These have been imported
for under duty rate OF 81 3S per 100 Kilograms
The snap hook has latch I'm the form OF a sliding
bolt which is thrown by small spiral spring of
brass or bronzed wire wholly concealed within the
shank OF the hook. Recently Jealous in
spector has dissected OF these snaps, removed
the bolt and discovered the hidden brass spring
weight Of the article whereupon the American snap
has been reclassihed brass goods dutable at
Competition. pr0n''"0's IN race OF domestic
Another case OF reclassincatIon is that OF Ameri-
can Ice cream freexers. which, being superior to
anything OF similar nature made In Europe, have
OF recent years found large and Increasing sale
In Germany They are made of wood. hooped.
hitherto been classified for duty as 'ironwsre in
combination with wood" and dutiabie at 50 IS per
cream freezers have been reclassined wooden
ware In combination with iron which makes wood
the duty to s. IL per 100 Kilograms
These changes are noteworthy. not because the
reclassihed duties are abnormay high. but TO show
the Importance to American exporters before con-
tractinf to deliver large quantities OF manufactured
goods In Germany. OF ascer,ainirR BY actual tria.
how they will be CLASSIFIED on passing the German
similar ones which have been previously reported
have had the natural effect of rendering German
esn goods which are necessarily made OF several
component materials.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
MR.. BooKWALTER PREDICTS 4 CRISIS

THINKS AGR1cuLruRIsTs WILL FIGHT AGAINST
CONCENTRATION OF CAPITAL IN CITIES.
London July l3-John w. Bookwalter. of Ohio
who sailed for the United States the Hamburg
American Line steamer Columbia yesterday. spent
a few days in London this week. after two
thousand mile bicycle trip through Southern Eu-
rope. IN which he traversed Italy almost from end
TO end crossed the Apennines. went over the ST.
Gothard range and wheeled the mountainous
roads OF Switzerland. Mr.. Bookwalter spent the
greater part OF his time among and closely study
ing the peasantry. and he is convinced that a
CRISIS Is Imminent between the urban and rural
populations OF the world. IN the rise In the price
OF grain he the beginning of a struggle OF the
AGRICULTURAL element against the concentration OF
capital In cities This movement. he believes. Will
begin IN America where, he declares. the economic
condition. are inferior TO those OF Germany and
France especially the latter. which, he maintains.
is the soundest country In the world owing to the
distribution of wealth between the agraran and
METROPOLITAN classes.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
SOLDIERS HURT IN A FIGHT.

DETAIL OF REGULARS CALLED TO RESTORE
ORDER AT SOUTH REACH
detail of soldiers from Fort Wadsworth were
turned out last night for duty South Beach to
aid the police OF Richmond Borough In clearing
the beach of a crowd OF drunken soldiers One
soldier who threw piece of Ice at a woman in a
peanu, stand hit the head with bottle
and carried TO Fort Wadsworth In an ambu-
lance.
pr,etors began at midnight Friday night when
walters at Hergenhans Hotel attempted to eject
some soldiers VINO fighting. general fight
followed, in which clubs and chairs were freely
used. Several persons were injured, and two soi-
diers were sent to the fort hospital. guard OF
soldiers under command of a lieutenant and
squad OF police were on duty at Hergenhan's la at
night to prevent further trouble.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14

vessel At Dutch Harbor the United States gun
boat Concord. from Manila. which had been In port
about two weeks and sail on July for
Point Barrow with supplies and to assist the reve-
nue. fleet. The Concord may take herd OF REIN
deer from Siberia to various points the Alaskan
coast All steamers bound for Nome had left
Dutch Harbor. including the transport Warren
which left the harbor about the middle OF June
DR. Newhall medical missionary. who, with his
wife. has been stationed among the Aleuts for
several years, has requested General Randall IN
command OF the military station at Nome, TO have
the Warren call at Cnalaska Island her way TO
this port and take board about thirty Aleut
children who are to be sent to the Indian school
at Carlisle, Penn
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
BERTRAM O'NEIL MURPHY IN COURT
HIS FORMER WIFE SUES HIM FOR A1IMoNY-oLp
STORIES REVIVED

London, July i3.-Bertram O'Neil Murphy, a son
OF the late San Francisco millionaire. and brother
of Lady Wolseley. appeared in the Bankruptcy
Court yesterday. the pettioning creditor being his
f,rmer wife, who has judgments against him ag-
gregating f5yOo.
With respect to the alimony allowed by the
court when the couple divorced In 1894
Murphy I'm the course of his examination. said that
never since his divorce had ne paid penny toward
the maintenance OF his wife and child. and al
though until June last mis- brother In San Francisco
had given him allowance Of 1850 yearly. his
father had disinherited him. Murphy also said
certain solicitor in London supporting
him and he denied the use OF aliases. although he
admitted he might have been known by the name
OF Nude
The newspapers are using the occasion of Muir
phys appearance In court to reprint the stories
OF his clandes:ine marriage with a daughter OF
Field Marshal Sir Donald Stewart. and the kidnap-
ping OF his child IN 1894.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
VERDICT FOR THE EARL or ROssLYN

London Jul, I3.--The Earl OF Rosslyn appeared
to-day IA new role-that OF a travelling salesman
Hts ,ordship has been filling in the time between
his recen, employment a correspondent In South
Africa and his approaching return TO the stage as
q member or MIS- l.anetiys company by travelling
unsuccessful that his employers ended the engage
ment and his lordship sued them for six months
wages. The Earl attired In the pink of fashion,
entered the witness box and got verdict In his
flvoT.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
ANDRADE DENIES RUMORS.

SAYS HE rs NO LONGER CONCERNED IN vENEz-
UELAN POLITICS.
San Juan. Porto Rico, July 13.-Ex- President An
drade OF Venezuela, who arrived here on Thurs
day from NewYork. denies the story circula ted
in the United States that he had been interested,
with other Venezuelans, in raising fund for po-
lticai purposes. He said he longer con-
cerned In Venezuelan politics. that his property
was mortgaged. and that he must work for a
living. he had done before he President of
Venezuela
When asked II he not interested In a revo-
lutionary movement in Venezuela Andrade replied
Yes; change OF government is Indispensable and
or two revolutions DO not inJure country"
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
NAN LOSES LEG BY TRAIN

Nicholas Gersmann. thirty years old. had his
left leg taken OF at the knee at the uInionville
station last night Gersmann. who Is cooper by
trade works at Tuckahoe and lives at Sherman
Park He attempted to board the Lake Mahopac
special AZ Unionville at sf35 p while the train
was in motion. He lost Ills footing and fell. The
last trucks OF the last OF his leg. The
train stopped md the injured man was taken
TO the White Plains Hospital. 1t is believed he
cannot live. Drs. Hart and Knapp attended him.
gained CONSEQUENCES when taken N at the ho0ptai
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
CHANGES IN BOLIVIAN CABINET

Lima Peru, July ls.-Rumors reach here from
La Paz Bolivia. OF approaching change In the
Bolivian Cabinet 1smael Montes the present
Minister of War, is said to have been selected as
the organizer OF the new Cabinet. He Is reported
as having offered the portfolio Of Foreign Affairs
10 HeyheTto Gutierrez who has declined the post
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
TWO DEFEATS FOR THE BoERs

Pretoria, July 13.-General Methuen had a
successful engagement with the Beers on July
northeast OF zeerust. in the Transvaal Colony
ured.
The Boers daringly attempted TO raid cattle
ranch near here. They We're driven of with
loss, gun butts being used in the encounter
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
COLORADO FUEL AND IRON.

STOCK INCREASED FROM s2soto.OOo TO $4,000 oSo
Denver, July l3.-The stockholders OF the Colorado
Fuel and Iron Company. at special meeting held
In this city to-day voted increase the capital
stock OF the company from $250o0O0o ~ 100000
and authorised the directors to issue uAooaooo .
per cent gold dshentuss boads convertible nte CON.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14

mon stock OF the 25oOeo shares of stock ou'ssa.a
ing. 2ssoOo were represented and were Voaeu
imousy In favor of increasing the rrna s1rer
az Os1 ON President j. c. Osgood ana iroxIeA
John T. jerome OF the company heid al. .ss s 10 the
n la proposed 10 make extensive aduttvn s.a wira
Pssserner plants at Pueblo ana 10 ou'iu ~
rod and tin plate mills.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
COMPELLED TO LEAVE COupAyyOy 70 MN

STORY OF TRIAL AND SUFFERING IN A1.sr,x
wILDS.
Seattle. Wash. July l3.-The most pathetic s,or
that has come out Of the North this year ia ,o,d h
Jack" Panno in affidavit sworn at ryroo,
Alaska 1t Is the first news OF the supposed de,th
of Albert Campbell, whom Panno was forced TO
abandon the Sushitna River after their sunn,,es
had been exhausted and they had eaten all their
dogs save one
Campbell, worn out by his sufferings could M
longer proceed. As last chance he Insisted tha,
Panno should push on and try to obtain assistanna
Under protest, Panno abandoned his partner and
continued the night for life After intense suffering
from hunger and cold he finally staggered into a =
Alaskan native settlement where he was nnrsed
back to life. As several weeks had elapsed bafnra
his rescue. IL useless to try 20 hacL &c
Campbell. who could not have lived Longer thu -
three four days. ''
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
"PAT' GROVE IN SOUTH AFRICA.

ALLEGED CUDAHY KIDNAPPER SENDS FEE TO
COUNSEL IN HIS TRAIN ROBBERY CASE
st. Joseph. Mo. July B-State Senator A. w
Brewster to-day received draft for $3.50 sent to
him by Pat Grove. from Johannesburg South
Africa TO pay an attorney fee Grove had been
owing a number OF years. Groves name has been
connected by allegation with the kidnapping In
Omaha OF the young son OF Edward Cudahy the
packer, who paid ransom OF 5000 gold to re-
cover his boy. Several years ago Grove was under
arrest In st Joseph on the charge OF train rob-
berry. He employed Brewster TO defend him. The
charge was finally dismissed. the was not
q strong -
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
CHARGES AGAINST CAPTAIN ROWAN.
CAPTAIN INGALLS, SAYS THEY HAVE BEEN MAG
NIFIED

Atchison. Kan. July 13-Captain Ralph ingalls,.
son OF former United States Senator John j. In
gals who has Just returned from the Philippines.
says the charges against Captain A. s. Rowan. Of
Atchison. for burning a Filipino town. have been
magnihed. He says:
I do not think the dana amounted TO $50. and
the whole town. which consisted simply of huts.
could be rebuilt In a day. Knowing Captain Rowan
do. feel safe In saying that he would not
have destroyed the town II he had not had sufi-
cient cause.
General Funston is the central figure In Manila
The natives flock around him wherever he goes TO
get a good look him. Before Funston captured
Aguinaldo American not safe away from
the protection OF the soldiers in Northern Luzon
but the capture verified the situa-
ton changed Americans are safe anywhere.
Captain Ingalls, served In the Commissary De-
partment in Northern Luxon.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
MRS sCHALK-BURGER A PRISONER.

London. July l3-"The Sum Is informed that
Mrs Schalk- Burger. wife OF the acting Presi-
dent has been captured near Waterfall. In the
Transvaal. and sent as prisoner OF war 70
Pretoria The Suns informant says the MILL
tary authorities attach great importance to this
capture
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
SPANS COINAGE AND BOND PLANS

PROPOSALS OF THE FINANCE MINISTER TEN
PoRARILY SHELvED.
Madrid. July 13.-The Budget Committee, after
a prolonged and critical discussion, has decided
to shelve for the present the proposals OF the
Minister OF Finance suspending the coinage Of
silver except In the case OF and two peseta
pieces and authorizing the negotiation OF treas
ury bonds at three six nine and twelve months,
according to the demands of commerce.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
CANAL NEGOTIATIONS.
NO DEFINITE PHASE REACHED-MR
cHoATE NAY NOT BE CONSULTED.

London July 13.-The Associated Press is ofh-
cially informed that special cable dispatches an
nouncng that the Nicaragua negotiations had
reached definite phase. and that United States
Anlba assador Choate was comforting with Lord
Pauncefote and the Marquis OF Lansdowne. are
utterly without foundation. According to this
official information. the only stage reached is
that OF consultation between the Marquis OF
Lansdowne and Lord Pauncefote, and Ambassa-
dor Choate will have TO see the Foreign Minister
a coed many more times before the affair is
ready to be put before the Cabinet. 1t is also
said that Mr. Choate has not been and is not
likely to be consulted at all.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
BrsB0p sCALABRTNI COMING HERE

Rome July i3.-Bishop scalabrini. OF Piacenza
will sail from Genoa on July is, the italian
steamer Iiguria, make of the Italian
colonies and the mission establishments In the
United States.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
LIEUTENANT C. r. RAMSAY DEAD.

Washington. July is-General ChaYee. at Ma
Mia, has informed the War Department OF the
death this morning OF First Lieutenant Charles r.
Ramsay. 2Ist Infantry. who died from wounds re-
ceived I'm the action at IIps, Luzon. June 10
Lieutenant Ramsay a private In Company A.
9th Maryland Volunteers. In the with SPAIN
and was appointed a lieutenant In the regular army
july
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
FERDINAND HIRSCH DEAD

Ferdinand Hirsch. president OF the ,h
Hirsch Company. manufacturers oi ,,.a-
,.n,o,, An E,or,da and an ONCE at No. g Bro.
way died at Edgemsss l. T., yes'ss1Asyh ~ sha -
6avoH. He had . family. -
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
ALEUT CHILDREN FOR INDIAN ScHOOr
TO BE BROUGHT FROM UNAf.AsKA Israxn -,
.rp ANSpnPT >U,pp1N

San Francisco, July I3-The steamer Ho,oar
which arrived direct from Dutch Harbor AIasL.
sailed from here last spring with supplies for the
scaling stations at Dutch Harbor and on 81 p.u,
ard ST. George islands, in the Pribyloff group On
the day Of departure Tor this port July the only
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
THE PHILIPPINE TARIFF.

FIRST YEARS REVENUE ESTIMATED AT
SoUoOW-THE OBJECTS IN VIEW.
Washington. July 13.-Onicials who have had
In charge the preparation Of the Philippine tariff
estimate that it will bring in revenue OF
S1OO0O,OOO the first year. The adjustment of
the rates has been made with the view OF lower
ing the duties on necessities. SO as to reduce the
cost of living in the islands, and also with the
idea Of opening the doors of the Philippines TO
American trade as far as possible.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
ANOTHER INsURGENT SURRENDER
REBELLION IN NORTH CAMARINEs PROV
INCE ENDED.

Manila, July 13-Colonel Sautos, with forty
men and thirty rifles has surrendered at Ligao,
in Albay Province.
The insurrection In North Camarines Province
is practically ended