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New-York tribune., 1901-03-14
SLIGHT OUTLAY; GREAT BENEFIT.
A FEW DOLLARS TO RELIEVE
OvERCROWDING.

How easy II is to relieve the congested conditions
of traffc at certain points on the Manhattan Ele-
waited Railway, If a little money is spent for the
purpose. is demonstrated by small improvement
recently made the Cortlandt-st station of the
Ntnth-ave. line, the uptown side The plat
form capacity of this station restricted that
the vast crowds which flock 10 it every weekday
evening endured great discomfort while waiting for
trains. Many times persons narrowly escaped
being pushed upon the tracks by the throng be-
hind.
All this time the station had large waiting room
which was little used. except for a news stand
This waiting ROOM by the expenditure of a few
dollars, has now been made into open shed The
ticket choppers box has been moved back, and
large space has thus been added the area of the
Platform. This improvement follows so closely
the agitation set on foot by the Chamber OF Com
merce for Fetter passenger transportation faclltleS
that IL might well be of cause and effect, but
Nice-President Skitt of the Manhattan Railway.
said yesterday the improvement had been "c0ntem-
plated for some time That what Russell
Sage said when after years OF newspaper urging
the State legislature compelled him TO remove the
malodorous oil lamps from the cars and put IN
gas.
Ex-Mayor Hewitt said yesterday that although
the Chamber of Commerce committee might make
suggestions, IL really rested with the city authorl-
ties relieve overcrowding. The city, in his opln-
ion could compel the railroad 10 adopt any trans
portaton methods it desired.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-14
BRTAN VISITS WASHINGTON.
TALKS FREELY ABOUT HIS PAPER. BUT
WON'T DISCUSS POLITICS

Washington, March IS (SpeciaD.-William Jen
nings Bryan arrived in Washington shortly after
midnight this morning unheralded and unhonored.
He at the railroad station by friend in
automobile and conveyed to the friends house
for rest during the remainder of the night After
early breakfast and with his face unshaven he
strobe up Pennsylvania ave along the route which
on his last visit TO Washington, in the campaign,
a-futter with political banners and filled with
surging crowd Few pedestrians who him
to-day apparently recognized him. He went to
the house of Senator James X Jones. of Arkansas,
chairman of the Democratic National Committee,
and, unescorted, trudged the Arlington Hotel in
search of a newspaper friend. Not finding that
friend there. Mr.. Bryan then called at the Rich
mond Hotel to see Senator Culberson of Texas.
Failing to find the Texan in, the somewhat sub
dued leader of the distracted hosts of Democracy
then sauntered down toward the Treasury and
patronzed dairy Iunchroom which is the rendez-
vous chiefly of department clerks and newspaper
for his midday repast
Il am one of you now, and feel that I am en-
titled TO eat at this place. said Mr.. Bryan to a
group of newspaper who greeted him.
On politics Mr.. Bryan could be induced 10
talk On his venture into weekly Journalism he
was voluble enough. Il am doing mighty we'll
with The Commoner. he said, so well. in fact.
complete the equipment of the office When I left
home The CGmmoneT had nfty1two iry thousana
Earter Pair TP subscribers Is not ''a' 'S' rate S
When it was suggested to Mr.. Bryan that the
rialism in the closing days Of the session because
they expected get the River and Harhor bill
and a few other local appropriations through he
merely smiled broadly and said, is that sO@' He
would neither affirm deny the report that
when 1t was evident the Democratic Senators We're
going lay DOWN he burned the wires with tele
grams Jones, Tillman, Teller and others urging
them 10 fight TO the last ditch" 1t is regarded
$ significant however. that when a friend in
formed him that Senator CulbersOn was one or
the few Democrats who wanted 70 make tight
and force extra session of Congress Mr.. Bryan
eagerly asked for the Texans address and struck
OUT post haste to find him. Mr. BRYAN left Wash
ington evening train for Nebraska.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-14
YOUNG MEN FOR FIRE AND POLICE FORCES

Mayor Van Wyck yesterday morning gave a
hearing on the Ahearn bill relating to the Civil
service examination for patrolmen and fremen,
winch amends the law that those on the Civil
Service list be appointed while the list is active
even II they reach the age limit of thirty years
AS the lists are good for only year. the amend
ment practically increases the age limit of the men
10 within one day of thirty-one years. Mayor Van
Wyck said that he opposed to Increasing any
age limit He said
think the men on the force of those departments
should be young men, After serving twenty years.
by the new rule they may be fifty years old. They
may think they are good younger men, but
they probably
The Mayor said he would look into the bill.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-14
TO STOP BEFORE CROSSING FIFTH AVE.

H. H. Vreeand. president of the Metropolitan
Street Railway Company. yesterday sent an.
swer to Randolph Guggerheiner, president Of the
City Council. who complained that Twenty-eighth
and Iwerty-rlnth st. cars crossing Broadway ana
FifJh-ave ENDANGERED the lives of pedestrians.
Mr.. Nreeland saws that he has ordered that the
crosstown cars a full stop before crossing
either of these thoroUghfares. Gong ringing. he
says is serious question with the company Store
proprietors and people living adjacent tn the cross
iEgs assert that unnecessary ringing of gongS i'm
pairs the value of their property. On the other
hand, in case of accident at crossing. Mr.
Nreeland SAYS at least ten witnesses can be pro
duced the subsequent trial who will swear that
the motorman did not ring his gong. Mr. Nreeland
says the company is doing its best.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-14
HEARING ON BRANCH TO BROOKLYN

The City Council Committee on Railroads VIII
give a public hearing in the council chamber to-
morrow afternoon to those who oppose the proposed
extension the rapid transit tunnel to Flatbush-
ave, Brooklyn.
The Committee on Streets and Highways OF the
Board of Aldermen will listen to objections to
Alderman Dowlings scheme to Insure safety
against runaway horses The ordinance provides
that strap shall he fastened to the horse 5
neck when standing. from which strap shall be
suspended a heavy weight. This fastening, II is
proposed, shall become compulsory. There is con
siderable opposition. some hOrsemen say that IL
will njure the horses.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-14
TO CUT ROAD THROUGH CALVARY.

At the meeting of the Board of Public Improve
ments yesterday resolution providing for the
opening of a new avenue through Calvary Gene
terry and the closing OF Bradley-ave opposed by
Borough President Bowley of Queens. The secretary
read communication from the trustees of Cavalry
offering to defray the cost OF opening the
avenue which would be known 5 Review-ave., nj
of removing the two thoL sand more bodies
New-York tribune., 1901-03-14
SECOND SALE OF Tunnel sTOCK.
THE CONTROLLER WILL OPEN BIDS FOR
s25oooco OF SECURITIES ON MARCH 25.

Controller Coler will open bids for issue of
10000 of 3a per cent corporate stock of the city
of New-York on March 25 The proceeds of the
bonds to go toward the construction OF the
Rapid Transit Railroad. The stock is exempt from
taxation in this State except for State purposes.
and the interest and principal payable in gold.
the former May and November Of each year.
and the latter on November l. 1850
This will be the second sale of city bonds for the
construction of the Rapid Transit Railroad, The
first was for 81 10000 Both the interest and prln-
cipal are paid by the contractor. the city issuing
the bonds guaranteeing the same. The CONDITION
attending the sale the same as in all other
issues of corporate stock.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-14
STRIKERS SAY THEY WILL NOT RETURN.
PAINTERS WHO QUIT WORK ON BROOKLYN
[BY TELEGRAPH TO The rR1BUSE.I

PAINTERS WHO QUIT WORK ON BROOKLYN
BRIDGE REJECT OFFER OF EMPLOYERS.
notice posted yesterday morning the
door OF the New-Jersey Steel and Iron Company. at
Kent-ave. and South Fifth-st., Brooklyn, stating
that the fifty painters who quit work the New
East River Bridge, Tuesday, were no longer IN
the employ of the company but that If any OF
them wished work yesterday
discussed later.
The strikers. who ask for increase of wages
OF 81 25 TO 81 so day. declare they will not
return to work under these conditions. and will
organize themselves into union. OF the fifty men
who struck on Tuesday only twelve union
New-York tribune., 1901-03-14
FOE COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS.
GENERAL JOHN PALMER SUGGESTED BY sENA-
TOR DEPEw AND REPRESENTA-
TIVE SOUTHARp.

Washington, March Ex-senator Depew and
Representative Southard of New-York to-day pre-
sented TO the President the name of General John
Palmer. of Albany, candidate for Pension
Commissioner to succeed Colonel II. Clay Evans
General Palmer is a former commander-in-chief of
the Grand Army of the Republic. and was twice
Secretary of State of New-York. General Pamer's
name presented the suppOsition that there
to he a change in the head of the Pension
Office. The President. however, II is understood
gave direct ntinatiOn OF his purpose of appoint
ing a successor TO Colonel Evans.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-14
CHRISTIANS KILLED IN CHINA.
ESTIMATE OF TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY
FIVE FOREIGNERS OUTSIDE PEKING
AND THIRTY THOUSAND NATIVES

Berlin, March 13-Inquiry in official circles in
this city to-day developed the fact that nothing
is known here officially regarding the report
contained in dispatch from Washington that
Prince Ching and Ii Hung Chang have asked
the United States and other powers TO induce
Russia to abandon the Manchurian convention.
The Peking correspondent Of the "Lokal
Anzeiger'' gives statistics to the number of
foreign Christians killed during the troubles ex-
elusive of the Peking siege. He enumerates us
Englishmen, 40 Americans, Swedes and Nor
wegians, 26 Frenchmen, II Belgians, 10 Italians
and Swiss and l German. He estimates that
thirty thousand native Christians perished
New-York tribune., 1901-03-14
STUDY OF ARCHAEOLOGY IN ATHENS

NJ CASTOR Deschamps. Editor of the Paris
Temps delivered his first lecture at Columbia
University yesterday, The French School of
Archaeology at Athens He traced the history
OF the school from its foundation under King
Louis Philippe in 1916. He said the school had
been started under great difficulties. but that
despite its hard beginning, IL had reached a pin
racle of success Through the support of French
literary men the school had been aided greatly. as
all interested in unearthing CIrecian art
treasures and specimens. To-Day the most inter
esting remains in Greece were the Greeks them
New-York tribune., 1901-03-14
[ LOVING crp FOR. FRANK D4uRoScH

After the rehearsal last night for the concert
of the Musical Art Society. which Is take place
in Carnegie Hall this evening. Frank Damrosch
was presented with a silver loving cup by the
members of the choir. George NJ. Boyuton, one Of
the bass singers who had been active in the on
New-York tribune., 1901-03-14
ACTION AT PEKING

Peking, March 13.-The foreign ministers to-
day sent 10 the Chinese plenipotentiaries list
of the towns and cities in China where examna-
tions for The civil service would not be per-
mitted for period Of five years
They also requested these Chinese authorities
TO appoint commission to act with man ap-
pointed by the ministers TO assess the value of
the private property taken for legation purposes
New-York tribune., 1901-03-14

necessitatsd by the work. The resolution directS
that the chief typographical engineer shall prepare
a map and that upon its presentation TO the board
a public hearing shall be granted. The resolution
adopted.
The board by vote TeSC1nded It's dcticfl
OF last week recommending the cutting OF new
street from Broadway to Lafayette Place. oppo-
site Waverley Place. Another hearing on the prop
osition TO open the street viii be given one wees
from next Tuesday
New-York tribune., 1901-03-14

belonged to the railroad company for some
years, which they consider may possibly lead to
unpleasant complications. While approving the
action of General Barrow. British chief of staff
in Pekng, who ordered work on the siding in the
disputed ground to be continued. with the assis
tance Of an armed force if necessary, they
think the incident proves that the harmony or
the nations is liable at any moment to be dis
turhed
New-York tribune., 1901-03-14
coNSUL-GENERAL STOWE SAILS AWAY.

Among the passengers who sailed for Europe on
the steamer st. Louis yesterday was James c.
Stowe, United States Copsul-General at Cape
Town. He IS his way 10 his post. He has been
in this country on a furlough At the time of his
arrival here he was accused of being in sympathy
with the British cause. and when he landed at
Southampton from South Africa he was given a
demonstration on his arrival mere he refused to
discuss the situation and went at once TO Wash
Louis sailed he said: 1T is known that my posi-
ton in South Africa of strict neutrality"
New-York tribune., 1901-03-14
COMMISSIONER DUELL TO RESIGN.
THE HEAD OF THE PATENT OFFICE WILL RESUME
THE PRACTICE OF LAW

Washington March 13.-Gharles II. Duell. Com
missioner OF Patents VIII tender his resignation TO
the President in the near future. Air. Dueu con-
templated retiring head Of the Patent Ofcc last
fall. but the request OF the President he
mained through the first administration. He will
resume The practice OF patent law.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-14
THE TROUBLE AT TIEN-TSTN

London. March 13-The afternoon papers ex-
press some alarm over the friction which has
arisen at Tien-Tsin between the British and the
Russians over piece of land alleged to have
New-York tribune., 1901-03-14

terprise Of providing testimonial of the admira-
tion which the singers felt for their leader brought
out the cup, made by Tiffany & Co. and said:
Mr. Damrcsch on behalf Of the entire cnoir of
the Musical Art Society of New-York. a very
pleasant duty deVolves upon me tonight. 1t IS to
express our respect for you a musician and
director, Fluctuations upon your distinguished
achievements in the world of music, and our af-
fection for you as man The cup we give to you
tonight is filled to the brim and Overlooking with
these sentiments, and trust that no matter
how many times the same may hereafter be filled
with liquid cheer. you will never forget its first
contents. 1t affords US all pleasure TO pre-
sent 10 you this token.
Mr. Damrosch responded in fitting terms prasing
the feeling of friendship which existed in the So
ciety and which made its artistic achievements
possible Afterward the cup was filled with cham
pagne and emptied the success for wears 10 come
of the society's concerts.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-14
DIES IN ELEVATED ROAD STATION.

WEALTHY ENGLIsHMAN sUCCUMBs TO HEART
DISEASE AFTER RUNNING FOR TRAIN.
Edwin c. B Garsia sixty-fve years old, an Eng
lishman, living with his wife. son and daughter at
No 255 West Eighty-eighth-st died suddenly yes
terday morning the downtown station of the
Ninth-ave elevated road. at Seventy -second-st.
Heart disease caused his death He was the for
eign representative of the Havana Commercial
Company.
II is believed that Mr. Garsia ran for an elevated
road train to the Ninetythird-st. station on his
way downtown. He became i'll at Eighty-second-
St. and passengers on the train helped him. DIR.
Charles B. Paterno. of No. 5O7 West One hundred
and-tWelfth-st. and Dr. Embury, of No. las West
Seventieth-st.. took him off the train at Seventy
second st. and made him comfortable as posi-
BILE in the waiting of the station. He died in
a few minutes.
Mr.. Garsia was wealthy. and lived in a hand
somely furnished house. He had travelled all over
the world. and his home was filled with curios and
works of art. A widow and son. Edwin, jr., and
a daughter. Mrs. Alfred H. Platt. survive him.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-14
MAJESTIC ARRIVES A DAY LATE.
sIGNoR MARcoNI OF WIRELESS rELEGRAPHY
FAME. ON BOARD

The White Star liner Majestic from Liverpool
and Queenstown, which sighted southeast of
Fire Island at 1884 o'clock this morning almost
day behind her schedule time, has on board Signor
Gugielmo Marconi' the inventor of the Marconi
of The Casino Girl company
New-York tribune., 1901-03-14
WoMAy STRICKEN IN BROOKLYN CHURCH.

Mrs Mary Fryer. fifty-fve years old. of No.
121 Fifteenth-st.. Brooklyn was stricken with
paralysis last evening while attending prayer
meeting at the Greenwood Baptist Church,
Fourth-ave. and Eighth-st., Brooklyn. She was
taken in ambulance to Seney Hospital. where
the physicians said her condition was serious.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-14
HIS LATER YEARS.

General Harrison was renorninated at Mime
ePoAs in 1892, but defeated in the ensuing
elecuon Upon retiring from the Presidency, he
vas engaged 10 deliver a course Of lectures on
eS.Llsttutlonal law before the students of Leland
stanford, Jr, University and be fulfilled his
tIsdgennent in the winter of 1S93-94. In 1899
d d appeared as counsel in the Anglo-V Venezuelan
a,oChoary Arbitration Commission finishing his
S-s S--su[nent Tor Venezuela in Paris September
-, General Harrisons law practice was ex-
s.isiEe and kept him busily occupied, but he
.ouno time 70 devote great deal OF his energies
- church and philanthropic work; he was a
go a.Sii.Ihent member Of the Presbyterian Church
80 Wss several times delegate to the General
rsssst@ihply, besides being member of the COM
.Ituet on creed revision. He was one of the
arbitration
an IN April, 1896 General Harrison married Mrs
-rs.ttS scott Lord Dimmock, OF NeW-York, who.
LII one child, Elizabeth. survives him He
n 90 me author Of This Country of Ours" and
rSnfiouted a number Of articles TO magazines
hshed ~ P
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-09-12
Baptist Association.

The Rogue River Baptist association
met last week in Medford, holding three
days, September to 7. The meeting
was opened on Thursday, at the First
Baptist church, Arthur Conklin Of
Grants Pass, past moderator, occupying
the chair.
The following officers were elected:
Moderator, Rev. A. NJ. Russell OF ASH
land; clerk, Leon Howard Of Medford;
treasurer, Arthur Coukin OF Grants Pass
Rev. J. Merley OF Medford delivered
the opening sermon at II a. m. Thurs
day. Rev. Alexander Blackburn gave a
sermon on Thursday evening and Presi-
dent IL. l.. Boardman OF the B. Y. p. u,
on Friday evening. Addresses or papers
were contributed by Arthur Conklin,
Mrs. :. l. Bennett, Rev. L. A. Russell,
II. L. Boardman, Leon Howard, K. NJ.
Eberle, Rev. ]. A. Slower. The meeting
was full of interest and profit to those
who attended.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-09-12
Series of Entertainments

A course of five entertainments will be
given in the Opera House this fall, un-
der the management of Rev G. W. Hays
for the benefit of the public schools.
These entertainments will consist OF
three lectures: One by Thomas \
Boyer; one by Rev. VIM. RAIDER, of San
Francisco, on "Uncle Sam; one by
Prof, j. W. Hudson, the Shakespearean
student and editor on "The Golden Age
OF 0ratory;" one Concert by the Boston
Concert Company, and one Electrical
Exhibition. This last will be decidedly
interesting to every one, especially those
interested in the wonders Of electricity.
Over $4,000 worth of apparatus will be
used in the exhibition Crookes tubes,
X-rays, Electrical Geysers and other
maryels will be shown and explained.
The first lecture will be given Wednes-
day Sept. 25th, by Thomas A. Bower, at
s O'Clock z. NJ. The second one will be
October Sth, by Prof. Hudson. The 9TH
er entertainments will all be given be-
tween Oct 25th and Dec. 18TH, 1901.
The purpose OF this course, is not to
make money, but to furnish our people,
especially the young people and pupils Of
the schools, with high class instructive
entertainment. Should there be any sur
plus, as 1t is confidently believed there
will be, it will be put into the hands Of
committee OF citizens to be expended
for the benefit OF the schools. The school
board has promised to co operate with
the committee.
Tickets will be given to the pupils Of
the high school and the eighth grade to
sell to their friends, and thus earn a free
admission.
Tickets for the five entertainments will
be sold for one dollar to the general pub
lie, and fifty cents to the pupils in the
schools. Any pupil selling five dollars
worth Of tickets will be given one school
ticket free. Pupils may sell as many
tickets as they can and will be allowed
10 per cent, on what they sell, to be paid
in tickels. Pupils who wish to sell tick
cts are requested TO meet Mr.. Hays al
the Presbyterian church after school on
Friday afternoon, Sept. 18th.
On and after Wednesday Sept. 18th
tickets will be on sale at Cramer Bros.
hardware store, slover's drug st re an,
the Office Of the Water Company. Re
served seats for the course will be 2
cents extra Tor every person, and can b.
secured at Clemens drug store, Saturda.
Sept. q, at A. n, and on 1uesda.
aud Wednesday following. The order o
choice Of reserved seats on Saturday
morning will be determined by lot
each person drawing a number from
a covered basket, the one securing tn,
lowest number to select seats Grst. Onl,
six seats will be given to one person a
one time, Reserved seats for single en-
tertainments will cost fifteen cents, an
can be had only at the ticket window 0
the night Of the entertainment. The aC
mission 10 a single entertainment will b
25 cents each for the lectures and 3
cents each for the concert and the ele
trical exhibition.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1901-09-12
Local happenings

DIR. Flanagan,
Resident Dentist.
Go to Coron for Plumbing.
Whips, 10c to $3.50 at Hackett's.
Cash for Gold Dust at Cramer Bros.
NJ. Clemens, Prescription Druggist.
Bee Hives and Bee Supplies at Hair
Riddle Hdw. Co.
Air-tight Heaters from s2.75 upwards,
at Crsmer Bros.
A splendid line Of Royal Charter Oak
Ranges at CoIon's.
Harness Of all Kinds, Grades and
Prices at Hackett's.
The Draper mill near Selma has
finished cutting lumber for the season.
@ Mf D Sherman Williams Paints.
y. II Hair Riddle Hardware Co.
Meals 25c; counter lunches &c up,
at Brirs restaurant. Williams block,
Front street.
Anti-Rusting Tinware-every piece
guaranteed for three years. Sold by
Cramer Bros.
A first-l lass surveyors transit for sale
cheap at Marshall & Davis secondhand
store on Front street.
Lion Cement has no superior for
mending articles Of every description.
Made by B. A.williams.
George Ferry, who has been working
during the summer at the Draper mill
is in town and is nursing a badly
damaged hand, a log having rolled on II
while he was working at the carriage in
the mill.
The city council again failed to hold a
meeting last Thursday evening, owing
to the absence on account Of illness ol
both mayor and chairman and incident
ally to the want Of quorum in attend
ance.
DR.. W. s. Holt of Portland occupied
the pulpit at Bethany Presbyterian
church last Sunday both morning and
evening, DR.. Holt is a live, able and
forcible speaker and his sermons were
brim full OF interest to the listeners.
Scott Griffin handles Ashland flonr
Utah alfalfa seed. Oregon red clover
seed, winter oats, large Russian white
rye, new crop timothy seed, wheat fol
seed also Wheat Hay, Alfalfa, Tim
othy Hay, 0at Straw, Chop Barley
Corn, Wheat, Oats.
Brit's restaurant in the William'
brick on front street, is the place to gel
a good meal. Everything in order ant
prompt attention given.