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New-York tribune., 1901-09-05
THE V4RIAGS SUCCESS
CZAR PLEASED WITH AMER1r.x-
CRUIsER-FIREs IN RUSSIA

RUSSIA
St Petersburg. Aug. 2O.-The Emn.-
pleased recently to express his great satiss.-'as
with the first class cruiser Variag. whI.r I'''n
built at the Cramp shipyards various Vas vas
Gus stories were circulated about tbis
when it arrived here. but results have SIS. e'Sel
them. The newspapers declare the Vari.-.-'ssd
the fastest vessel in the Russian navv s !"
maximum speed of twenty-five knot, 1sins
capable of making the run to vladivostoo. -
which station it is about to depart, witbor. 'O'
cOaling. re-
1t IS stated that a polar expedition :.
financed by noble. is being prepared bara
will be absent four years
Before the rains few days ago ST ps..
burg was enveloped in smoke from burn,nr -
beds. and the newspapers still report fires - -
parts of Russia. Villages and towns -
and peat beds. lumber yards and factoria. -
been burning for six weeks. The peasan,s =,
are the principal sufferers, are utterly tre,u.,1
OF resisting the hames-that is inteIlect,.rS
and morally incapable. They continue brrs,~
their villages in the same fashion. with 49,
wooden thatched huts close together and a, =
usually only when a forest or peat fire ba,.-
to threaten village that any effort is n,ada :.
exttnguish the flames. The fires ravages bo,.
been unusually large this year. Thev ara ~
casiOning considerable comment in the nam,
papers.
Prince Mestchersky. in the "Grajdanin" s,v,
that in the matter of rural architecture and nro
lection against fire Russia has made little prog.
ress. Much is said of the burden of taxation
continues the writer. yet the direct and iDd,-
rect taxes are nothing compared to the damages
sustained annually from fires In the last can.
tury Russia lost through fires at least 2OOOo
100000 rubles. And Russia burns on ar a,
expense of 100000 rubles year. Poor Russia
The roads have not become one whit better sine.
Rurik, and the villages are as mean as a tbou.
sand years ago. With good country roads Rus
sia would be half billion richer every year"
in the Venezuelan Colombian sqUabbIe though
it cannot be asserted that all the newspaper,
approach the subject intenigently The "Ex.
change Gazette" which probably has the largest
circulation of any Russian newspaper. yesterday
remarked that the United States was now prs.
pairing to extend" the Monroe Doctrine to South
America and that England. on account Of her
South African engagement is unable to resist
this expansive tendency
A writer in the "NOvOe Nremya" believes that
the policy Of the United States is TO acquire
interested in the development and the commerce
of the British colonies. and will therefore never
consent 10 the diSmemberment OF the British
Empire This writer does not attempt to say
when the protectorate will be fact, but is sure
n is coming.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-05
pPoGREsS on BOSTON TTyyEL.

Boston Sept (speciaD-The tunnel under the
harbor. through which trains Of the elevated lines
will begin TO run in about two years, is making
satisfactory progress. The bore is completed from
Maverick Square, in East Boston. 10 the harbor
front at the OF LeWs-st., and the miners have
pushed their huge construction shield fifteen or
twenty feet beyond the high wtaer mark, and are
now building the tunnel arch. under the ferry slips
where the South Ferry boats tie up. The tunnel
passed through belt Of sand before II reached the
harbor and then struck a layer OF blue clay which
is almost water proof downward grade IS still
maintained. At the end Of about four hundred feet
from the harbor line the tunnel will be twenty five
feet deeper down. but at that point IT will begin
a
New-York tribune., 1901-09-05
HE MUST Not LEAVE THIS COUNTY.
A REAL ESTATE MAN REQUIRED TO STAY
HERE NINETY DAYS UNDER \ BOND

Matthew /. q. Larkin. OF the real estate firm Of
Iarkn & Co No Wall-st.. cannot go outside
New-York County within ninety days without for
feiting bond for $1,000. He is practically held
prisoner within the limits OF the county for that
time for failure 10 pay a Judgment OF about SiS.
This judgment obtained against him by the
estate Of Luke Clark. who for many years a
well known builder "A complaint setting forth that
I.arkin owed that 10 the estate account.
Mr.. Larkin appointed some months go agent
Of a number of hathouses I'm Harlem belonging 70
estate. The estate alleged that he should have
turned over to the heirs larger as rentals
than he did. He sitting in his Office Tuesday
locked up over night In Ludlow Street jail and
released yesterday under bond of 81 900
4 member OF the firm Of Wilder e. Anderson
counsel for the estate. said last night Tribune
reporter that II Mr.. Larkin unable TO satisfy
the judgment executed against him he could swear
at the end OF ninety days that he pauper
and be released from the bond. EX SURROGATE
ONeil of Hudson County y. j.. is OF the
trustees Of the estate. Clark lived in NeW-Jersev
at the time OF his death
New-York tribune., 1901-09-05
BITTER ROOT FARM FOR CLARK.
SENATOR PLANS TO BUY THE LATE
MARCUS DALY'S FAMOUS MON
TANA RANCH.

Putte. Mont Sept. 4-The announcement is
made that Senator W. A. Clark Is about to be-
come the owner Of the famous Bitter Root stock
farm. founded and brought 10 perfection by
the late Marcus DAILY. II is stated that Mrs
Daily is anxious 10 dispose of the property. and
Senator Clark has sent a personal representa-
tive to examine it,
The ranch is famous having been the
former home of such noted horses as Hamburg
Tammany MOntara, Ogden Lux Casta anu
r,rrv others II consists of $4,000 acres. OF
which about 10000 acres are under cultivation.
Mr. DaIy, during his lifetime. spent sums esti-
mated in the millions IN improvements upon
tba nronerty IL is stated that Senator Clark's
Intention is 10 cultivate sugar beets IN the
ranch
New-York tribune., 1901-09-05
GETS COLORADO FUEL AND IRON
UNITED STATES STEEL WILL BUY THE
CONTROL AT $40 a SHARE.

Chicago, Sept. I CSpecian.-Thc United states
Steel Corporation viii acquire control Of the
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company at $40
share This announcement carries with II al
most absolute confirmation. Representatives OF
the big steel company are in the city for the
purpose Of taking up negotiations that all
but concluded before they opened
John j. Mitchell who has the goods 10 de-
liver. is at Lake Geneva. and on his return to
the city the conference will commence. and It
is expected that the trade VIII be completed at
the Illinois Trust Bank on being assured that
the information Of a sale pending was practically
indubita BILE John Lambert one Of the leading
stockholders, said: Il give you my WORD thAt
there has been no sale of the Colorado Fuel and
Iron control. There may be in ten minutes but
there has been none So far
However" Mr. Lambert added, there are
some things that we cannot talk about
New-York tribune., 1901-09-05
coyspJRAcY rs CHARGED.

Michael F. O'Rourke. Of Brooklyn. whose Jaw
was broken by policeman six months ago. mas
declared that there was conspiracy TO shield the
offending policeman While ORourke was pa
tient in the Seney Hosrstal for several weeks the
books al the police station contained no reference
10 his injury, but there was recorded statement
that he had been arrested by Pstrolman Callan,
on the charge OF ntoxeation but had not been held
On the charge. since the trial OF Policeman Callan
and the dismissal OF the complaint against the
policeman by Deputy Commissioner York, o Rourke
has been receiving letters saying that some OF
chose who appeared for Callan were perJured wit
nesses. and miles away fiom the scene Of
the assault the time Il committed.
C'Rourke has declared that he will try 10 get proof
that perjury was committed and have another COM
tlsint made against Callan
New-York tribune., 1901-09-05
MOSS.s FIERCEST J4B AT CROKER.
HE COMPARES HIM AND TWEED TO THE
TWO THIEVES OF THE CRUCIFIXION.

HE COMPARES HIM AND TWEED TO THE
TWO THIEVES OF THE CRUCIFIXION.
The FIRST man that foreigner thinks OF in
nection with America" said Frank Moss, speak
ing In Fordham last night 'is George Washington;
the second is Tweed; the third is Croker. 1t is a
sort OF crucihXion, you see with Washington in
the middle
The audience startled and seemed 10 hold its
breath for a moment. Then there was faint APP
plause
Mr. Moss speaking 10 the followers Of eX-
County Clerk Henry d. Purroy, who have organ
tied Citizens Central League. to take up the hsht
against Tammany in The Bronx. The meeting was
at No 25H Wehster-ave Enoch Nreeland presided.
Thanks 10 Richard Croker" continued MI
Moss citizenship in New-York City is not held
In high esteem Go 10 any foreign country; go
even to India and say you are a citizen OF New
York City. and they will point the finger OF scorn
at you, because they have heard OF Richard
Croker even away out in india.
speaking OF the alleged system whereby city en-
nloves are blackmailed of part Of their sal
aries Mr. Moss said that many employees. although
credited with an increase of wages declared they
were no richer and no better off than before.
THAT puzzled at first" he added. nut then
7 realized that there are a number of men with no
visible means of support. but who are living Ike
princes and preparing for citizenship III io'e's"
Mr. Moss told about a fireman who had gone to
him recently and said he s was Des sged be vas
bapcamse he would not 'rut up" This fireman had
wanted TO go before the grand jury, put MI; MOSS
kad r,arncd him that he would lose his job. ana
tbat he had wife and three little ones to care TOT
lie also told of a policeman who had been sent 10
oH re 1l mn a gang OF thugs and who had been un-
fortunate enough to shoot one OF CommiSsSSner ms Sa
NagIe's followers. When this policeman had peen
nloced on trial charges his captain hau t1 Ssi1
that If any Were to be transferred or PuisTSa %
a. 'sbouId he himself. and not the patrolman Inc
captain had been transferred 10 Long & Island i ,h
ebdart time later this same captain had been IN me
ssm,oI room al Police Headquarters with button
s his coat unfastened. Deputy Commissioner OeV-
ery had publicly reprimahue" MIN io' 9
e11s 1etnrnng TO the system of protection MT Moss
said: -. .,,o-,, IittIe fellow has TO nav
49,. t-aTv business man, large or small mas 70 pay
nd every white Ivered rich man has 10 put up 10
TammnIny ny HdacIared that Mayor Van Wyck was
tta noon companion of Frank Farrel
New-York tribune., 1901-09-05
TAUNTS LEAD TO POISON.

PUMPMAKER WHO WOULD WORK HARAssED BY
STRIKERS TILL HE DRINKS CARBoLIC ACID.
Brooklyn, was in the Butler-st police court yes
terday charged with attempted suicide by swal-
lowing carbollc acid. He had been employed In
the Worthington Pump Works for the last six
years Last May the men there went out on
strike. few weeks ago Mclaughlin returned
to work since which time he has been harassed
by the strikers. who urged him to quit work and
rejoin their ranks. They taunted him so much
that he decided 10 Kill himself
George McCabe. Of No. 81 Woodhull-st.. who
was employed in the same establishment, did
commit suicide a few weeks ago because the
strikers annoyed him. Mclaughlin was held for
examination
New-York tribune., 1901-09-05
JOHN D. LANKENAU's RICH LEGAcIES.

THE PFTLANTHRoPIsr LEAVES si.5Ooooo TO RE d.
VIDED BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA CHARITIES.
Philadelphia Sept 4.-"The Times" tomorrow
will say that John D. Lankenau the well known
philanthropst and member OF the Drexel family,
who died last week and was buried yesterday.
left upward Of Sl.500,000 to be divided equally
between the German Hospital. Of this city and
the Mary J. Drexe Home for Aged Patients OF
the Hospital. The estate is estimated to be
worth little more than S1.500000. Paintings
valued at S150O00 are bequeathed TO the Drexel
Institute. founded by Anthony ]. Drexel and
about $4,000 is divided among surviving rea-
tives Mr.. Lankenau was president of the board
Of trustees Of the German Hospital. and was the
founder of the Drexel Home
New-York tribune., 1901-09-05
WOMAN MURDERED IN MAINE.
sTPANGLED AND DRAGGED TO THE SPOT
WHERE HER BODY WAS FOUND.

Kittery Me. Sept 4.-The body or Sarah
WaIdIon. bearing the evidences OF murder was
found to-day in the vicinity Of the old fort at
City Point The woman apparently had been
straneled 20 death. and there were indications
that the body had been dragged to the spot
where it lay The woman was about thirty
years old.
An Italian who had been employed for num-
Ter Of weeks on the new drydock at the Ports
mouth Navy Yard was arrested at noon, as he
was about 10 take a train for Boston. He is
PssQuale CaviCho. sometimes called Tony" by
these who know him. The police allege that
the victim had been in the habit of frequentng
evil resorts. and that the suspect had been seen
often in her company.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-05
o'NEILL FINDS FRIENDS.
ABLE COUNSEL WILL DEFEND HIM-oF-
FER OF A SALARIED PLACE IF
HE is DISCHARGED.

DEVELOPMENTS in the case OF Patrolman Ed
ward O'Nefll yesterday showed that he is 10 oe
ably supported when he appears for trial on
the charge Of characterization made by Deputy
Commissioner Devery. O'Neill's case is on the
calendar at Police Headquarters for this morn
ing and Deputy Commissioner York has been
assigned to preside at the trial. but it is prob
able that there will be postponement- Henry
De Forest Baldwin, of the law firm of Lord,
Dav e. Lord became counsel for ONeill yes
terdav and il was understood that the law firm
had volunteered 10 defend the policeman Mr.
Baldwin will appear this morning. and at the
reouest of the Merchants Association of New
York Frederick W. Garvan, Of the law firm OF
Din & Baldwin, the associations counsel, will
also be al Police Headquarters 10 watch the
proceedings The Merchants Association has
determined 10 see that ONeill is protected
O'AleiI yesterday signed an affidavit telling
al about the attempt TO get money from him
for a favorable transfer The name Of the po-
liceman who asked for the money is in the af-
hdavit but the officials in the Criminal Courts
Building will not allow the affidavit to be made
public at present because the investigation into
the "shakedown" methods of transferring po-
licemen. partly described by O'Nell is to be
continued.
o'Nein said he was disappointed because none
Of his brother policemen had come forward 10
back him up in telling OF corruption in con-
nection with transfers. He said he had received
plenty OF letters from patrolmen. but they were
afraid 10 come forward and openly back him.
He had also received letters from clergymen
professional men and business men, commend
ing him for his independence. One letter as
eured him that IL he lost his place on the force
the writer would see that O'Neill was pald an
amount equal the amount he shad palo
into the pension fund. and would also give him
a life place at a salary equal 10 that he was
receiving The writer is fully able TO make
good his promises. go
When O'NeilTs case comes 10 trial DeVery VIII
have 10 appear as a witness against the patrol
man There viii be an opportunity then. per
haps 10 make Devery tell something about MS
methods of transferring policemen
New-York tribune., 1901-09-05
SCHOOL OFFICERS IN CONTENTION.

Lakewood, y. Y. Sept. AT the session OF New
York State school commissioners and superinten-
dents to-day. Commissioner Erwin 3. Whitney.
of Broome County. spoke Should the Teach
ers Quota Be Decreased?" Commissioner +. F.
Mcdonald of ST. Lawrence County. led ami
mated discussion Superintendent John Kennedy
OF Batavia. spoke of the system of individual in
struction in vogue al Batavia.
The election OF officers resulted: President. Ed
win F. Mcdonald. OF St. Lawrence first vice pres,
ident Miss Cora A Davis. Of Whitesboro; second
vice-p president. +. f Whitney. OF Broome; secre-
tary Miss Adelaide Harris OF Niagara Falls treas
urer. Willis E. Leek. of Johnstown. transportation
agent, James S. Cooley. Of Nassau
New-York tribune., 1901-09-05
TRIES TO LAY IT TO PRILBLN.
MURPHY'S LAST STATEMENT LEAVES
THAT INFERENCE-O'NEI TRIAL
TO GET EVIDENCE" OF
CORRUPTION

Police Commissioner Murphy yesterday made
haste TO answer the second letter Of y. LIE Roy
Dresser the president Of the Merchants Associ-
alton reminding him that the association could
not Join hands with him in removing the causes for
rolice scandals but wanted him 10 do his duty as
an official and declaring the belief Of the associ-
alton that the present police administration Is not
eficient" There has been intimation that II
Commissioner Murphy continues 10 procrastnate
and make excuses the association will lay his case
before Mayor Van Myck, and demand change in
the police administra ton. In his letter Of yester-
day Commissioner Murphy tries 10 unload responsi-
bility on District Attorney Philbin. follows:
have furnished the District Attorney, Mr. Phil
bin. with all Of the books. orders and any other
references that might be required 10 probe 10 the
District Attorney is now and has been, investigat-
ing the charges made against the Police Lepart- p9p
trfct Attorneys stan has been engaged almost
daily in Investigations and every aid that / can
give them am giving
An official at the District Attorneys ONCE who
read Commissioner Murphys letter said yesterday
that the Commissioner had given what he did not
dare 10 withhold. but he was not suspected Of
hearty cooperation in the investigation Of police
corruption any more than Devery was trusted.
Commissioner Murphy's letter to Mr.. Dresser
closed with the following statements. which were
regarded surprising, considering their source:
The officer whom you TefeTred to in your tiG;, hrst
that money was asked from him for lrsnSfeP r.s 70
cast through the community. and in order TO get
The evidence in the case, if any. the Deputy COM
missioner (DeveryD has preferred charge against
this officer Of insuboTdination On this tral II Is
possible that may be able to get facts which VIII
Justify in putting on trial officers Of any grade
We have been under the impression that Murphy
was aiding Devery in bounding ONeill- and trying
10 prevent him from making disclosures. said the
oficlal in the District Attorneys office and IT is
great surprise have the Police Commissioner
disclose himself as helper in the investigation Of
trial on DeVerys charge of INSTRUMENTATION is going
10 make other policemen tell what they Know
bout coercion and blackma by transfers is little
hard 70 understand. one might imagine that such
a trial was calculated 10 frighten other policemen,
and keep them from, telling what they know
Commissioner Murphys method Of helping DeVery
o informa tiOu about 'ehakedOWn transfers Is
the more surprising because the Commissioner has
the power 70 summon any number of policemen be-
fore him, put them oath and compel them 70
testify. He might adopt that course IL he were
really anxious 10 know the truth
New-York tribune., 1901-09-05

ioompicsted. Had several good physicians but kept
getting worse Had boep confined my bed 1--WE months
When wrote 20 YOU received your repy very soon and
osnisseo my physician and began taking DIT Pierces
medicines took eight bottles of his Favorite Prescrir
tion and Golden Medical Discovery and began get
better al once In two months could sii IN chair and
kept getting better In four months could Go all my
work, including washing and sewing"
DIR. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser
paper covers, is sent free receipt Of 7r one-cent
stamps 10 pay expense Of mailing oTLy or if cloth
bound book is desired send ~ stamps Address
DR. r. " Pierce, Buffalo, n. X. -.---
New-York tribune., 1901-09-05

And when some fireman rescues
a woman from the flames, the
streets echo with applauding
shouts.
And yet il that woman had
perished in the fame. il is
possible that she would have
suffered less than she suffers
almost daily from the inhara-
nation which disease has
lighted in the delicate
wouanly organism.
That FIRE Of inflammation
can be put out. The gnawing
ulcer can be cured. Doctor
Pierce's Favorite Prescription
not only establishes womauly
regularity and dries enfeebling
drains, but il heals inflamma-
tion snd alterations and cures
female weakness. II makes
weak women strong and sick
women we'll.
sI suffered for fou: wears with
what four physicians pronoupcod
liberation aud prolapsns Of the
uterus writes Mrs. Ada Brooks, Of
Kirbyvsllc, Taney County, Missouri.
Also Inflammation Of Bladder and
urefrr Nv c1s~ Vvae rls.offs~ ru<
New-York tribune., 1901-09-05
". c. P. BREckwRIDGE TO TEACH LAW

Lexington. KY. Sept. AIT a meeting Of the
trustees Of the Center University. of Kentucky.
Of Madison County the Central University buildings
and certain other privileges was ratified. this being
the last obstacle TO the consolidation The follow
ing faculty for the law department was elected sub
iect to acceptance: W. c. =. Breckinrdge Of Lex
ington: r. T Qusenberry and c. H. Rhodes. of
T)snyilie and T. p HILL Of Sanford. Ky. EK-GOv-
ernor Proctor Knott retires from the faculty.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-05
TURNS OUT TO BE SUICIDE CASE.

Boston. Sept. 6peciaD.-It transpires to-day that
Ferdinand Abraham OF Roxbury. whose death was
announced yesterday as due TO heart failure"
committed suicide. He found with a bullet
hole I'm his temple. II is said that he was worn
out with business matters and temporarily de-
ranged. The counsel for the family does not think
Abraham's finances are extensively involved. An
investigation, now in progress will determine how
much. Mr.. Abraham had tobacco store i'm
Fourth-st.. Boston, which apparently did a good
business He was also member OF the school COM
New-York tribune., 1901-09-05
MAY INpICT CANNON NEXT.

There was a report at the District Attorneys
Office yesterday that effort would he made be-
fore the close Of the week to secure the indictment
OF Police Captain Cannon and two OF his ward
men, Turey and Sweeney. The indictments II
was reported would be asked for account ot the
failure of Cannon and his men to suppress vice IN
the Webster Hotel which successful raid
was 10y representatives OF the District Attor-
recentlN.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-05
HOWARD GOULD HERE FOR YACHT RACES.
SECRETARY OF THE ROYAL ULSTER YACHT CLUB
HIS GUEST

Howard Gould returned TO this city yesterday in
his steam yacht. the Niagara, to see the yacht
races He has been abroad since July cruising.
Mr. Gould left Southampton eleven days ago. He
reported that he had met fine weather, and said
that he had sighted large iceberg near the Banks
OF Newfoundland. II. c. Kelly and his bride, who
Miss Ethel. daughter OF the late Sir Arthur
ForvOod. are guests OF Mr. Gould. Mr. Kelly is
sseretary OF the Royal Ulster Yacht Club, 10 which
Sir Thomas IaDton belongs
New-York tribune., 1901-09-05
SLAVE TRADERS BEATEN IN FIGHT.
CONGO FREE STATE TROOPS CAPTURE VALUABLE
BOOTY AFTER HARD FIGHT.

Brussels Sept 4-Advices from ha'aIsd' Ce".l"'
Africa. report a fierce fight between twenty-five
,rooD ~ the Congo Free State and 200 slave trad
ers well armed resulting in the defeat OF the save
traders and the capture OF $50 rifles. and an I'M
mense quantity of merchandise
New-York tribune., 1901-09-05
N,rAI- WANTS MORE LAND.

Pietermaritzburg. Natal. Sept. THE Premier
Of Natal in an election speech here to-day an
nounced that the Natal Government was ad'o-
eating a considerable expansion Of territory .!
the addition of large areas Of the Transvaai anu
Orange River COLONY.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-05
SINGULAR CLAUSE IN A WILL.

Boston. Sept. (speciaD.-singular requests in
wills are often noted hut few more than the one
occurring in the last expressed wishes OF William
e Bakerman, Of Gloucester. whose will was filed at
salem Yesterday. In IL was a provision for S25 for
meeting the expense Of burying his pet rabbit Bon
ME" beside the testator.
New-York tribune., 1901-09-05
MATCHING SPIES AT CAPE TOWN.

London. Sept. THE going to and fro Of GER
tain persons between London and Cape Town
IS 20 be stopped by the government The Pal
Mall Gazette says that the mails OF other sus-
peCted persons have been examined and tnal IN
portant correspondence has been seized
New-York tribune., 1901-09-05
sIx OF CoLLESsiES CREW DROWNED

Conception Chill. Sept +-Later intortna''on -
rseard ~ the British bark Colessie, Captain Aud
from, Newcastle n S w. on July 9. for Val
naraiso which was recently lost OF Colcol POM. ONT
Shows that the captain and five or the ere" "e'S
drowned and that the rest were saNeu-