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New-York tribune., 1901-11-10
NJ S. r. SAID TO HAVE B. r. T.
REVIVAL OF THE RUIOR OF THE CON
SOLIDATION OF THE TWO SYSTEMS.

sudden rise in the last hour Of trading yes
terday in Metropolitan Street Railway and a
similar movement in Brooklyn Rapid Transit
caused a revival of the rumor which from time
to time during the last three years has been
heard that these two big traction systems were
to be consolidated. The advance in Metropolitan
followed closely upon the announcement Of the
dissolution of the Third Avenue bond underwrit-
ing syndicate which formed prior TO the
purchase of the Third Avenue early in 1900 by
the Metropolitan.
The stock Of the latter road on the afternoon
OF Wednesday. the day after election, sold as
low 1921, it was supposed the theory
that Justice Jeromes election District Attor-
ney would be detrimental to the company's in
terests. 1t closed on that day, however, at
1874 Yesterday it touched 164, a maximum
rise Of liz points from the low level of Wednes-
Gay. and closed at 1925, a net advance for the
day of 51s per cent. a large part of the ad-
vance since election is attributed to covering
by the shorts among whom James r. Keene is
reported TO occupy position of prominence.
Metropolitan this year has ranged between LOO,
on May 8, the Northern Pacific panic day. and
III, June "a Brooklyn Rapid Transit yes
terday made a net advance of 31S points. clos
ing at 67ss. It's low point for the year Dos
touched on October L During the week
just ended it advanced AS points.
There is reason to believe that Metropolitan
interests have been buying into Brooklyn Rapid
Transit at the prices recently prevailing, and
it may be that they have acquired enough to
give them control. just as they secured control
OF Third Avenue after it had been forced down
to around 30.
The rumor that the Metropolitan company had
secured a controlling interest in the Brooklyn
Rapid Transit Company denied by H. c.
Du Val, vice-president OF the latter. last night
Mr.. Du Val said that there nothing in the
story far as he knew.
The large stockholders of the Brooklyn Rapid
Transit Company said Mr.. Du Val, men like
H H. Porter. E. H Hartman. Anthony n.
Brady and Anson r. Flower are thoroughly
satisfied with the companys prospects. They
believe, and l believe, that with the improved
transit facilities the tunnel and East River
bridees will afford there will be building up
of the suburbs. and the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
is bound to become one of the best properties in
the country. These gentlemen are satisfied with
their property, and there is no reason that L
know Of why they should sell it,
A director Of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Com
pany, when seen last night, said the reported
approaching consolidation had been rumored
about for good many months, and would prob
ably stand little more shuttlecocking before II
became fact" He would not positively con-
firm or deny the story, but by his manner of
speech contradicted the truth of the report.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10
TO PURIFY EAST SIDE.
PREDOMINANT FOREIGNERS FORM LEAGUE
AND WILL TRY TO WIPE OUT
CADET SYSTEM.

A number of the respectable voters in the NliIth
Assembly District, consisting OF Russians ana
Austrians, and also Russian. Polish and Austrian
Hebrews who American citizens nave lorfheo
the Independent Citizens League of the With
Assembly District to aid in the publication OF the
East Side The league announced yesterday that
II has established headquarters at No 274 Grand
ST where IL will hold meetings every FRIDAY Inc
membership Of the league consists Of lawyers
physicians and respectable merchants anu "orA-
ing people who say they want TO have removed
from the East Side the evil that 1T has acquired
under Tammanys sway. The president or the
league is Meyer London. and one of its hrst pro-
rnoters IS Dr. Leon Cherurg. of No 81 Eloriose-sI
DR. Cherurg made the following statement yesler-
day:
There are now three hundred meHoers IN tLle
league and we propose organize branches IN the
IVth Xth XIIth and XV1th Assembly uisirIcts.
While the With District had such oao nam
under the rule of Martin Engel ana olheIs ot hiS
class the majority OF the voters are reSpectdoie
men who want the taint removed from us repu-
tation. The who now members or tiie
league worked heart and soul Ior tne eIectioi % u
fusion ticket. though they olq lot NC
noise about IL The respectable element in the DIS
trct has been scandaliZed by the existence OF the
terrible cadet system and al! IFS atteiudh esId.
We will now conduct a campaign OF euuc-itIC'; u.
and do what can TO bring ABOUT suGh d -oiiIj L
tion of affairs that II Will be lnpoSSlble oT FliSh
a man as Martin Enge! to controi alialtS herS
The league when il is organized IN an tne 81,
trct will fight the election OF undesirable leaders
at the primaries and on Election Dayt NIal,S " %
its members are Democrats, but voted for ana are
heariiIv In sympathy with the present adninlStra-
ton and the league may join the greater New
York Democracy.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10

BRIDGE TRAIN CONDUCTOR MEETS PAINFUL
ACCIDENT.

Henry Palmer, twepty-six years Old. of No S'o
Iexinston-ave.. a conductor the Brooklyn
Bridge, had his right foot crushed to pulp yes
terday afternoon between the bumpers OF the last
two cars On train No 1l3 The accident happened
on the north track the Manhattan tower
Palmer was standing the forward platform or
the The train gave a sudden jerk ana
Palmer's foot slipped between the cars and De-
fore he could recover his balance and extrcate his
foot the cars together.
The train stopped. backed and started again
several times before the unfortunate mans ioot
could be drawn from between the cars. HIS race
turned CHASTITY white and he almost tainted G,,, ne
hore the pain, however, without a murmur. Wnen
the train reached the Manhattan side Of the Briose
palmer was carried down to the Office, where ne
was attended by ambulance surgeon II IS
thought that it win be necessary to aInputale tne
foot Palmer has been employed on the bridge as
a conductor since last June.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10
PHILIPPINES DIVISION REoRGANIzED
FOUR DEPARTMENTS CONSOLIDATED INTO
TWo-vIGOROUs CAMPAIGN AGAINST
INSURGENTS

Washington Nov. 9.-On the recommendation
of General Chaffee, commanding the Division OF
the Philippines Secretary Root has issued Or
ders for 2 reorganization Of that division UP
to this time the division has comprised the De-
partment Of Northern LuZon, commanded by
Major General Lovd Wheaton: the Department
of Southern Luzon. commanded by Brigadler
General ]. F. Wade; the Department Of the
Visayas, commanded by Brigader General R. P
rghes, and the Department of Mndanao ana
Jolo. commanded by Brigadier General c. w
Davis.
In accordance with the action of the War
Department to-day the division Will be divided
into two military departments instead of four
to include within their limits the entire Philip
pine archipelago They will be known as the
departments of North and South Philippines
The Northern department will be commanded by
Major General Wheaton, and will include the
islands of Luzon, Mindoro and Masbate, and all
the intervening territory. The Southern depart
ment which will be commanded by Brgadler
General Wade. will embrace the remainder or
the archipelago. and include the large Islands OF
samar Panay. Mindanao, the Fisayas and Jolo
The consolidation of these departments is IN
accordance with General Chaffees plans to in
stitute a vigorous aggressive campaign against
the insurgents. who recently have become active
and troublesome in the islands of Samar ana
Leyte and the extreme southern portions OF
I.uZon 1t is understood that large bodies OF
troops to be concentrated in the districts
where outbreaks have occurred, under the com
rnand of officers of high rank with the fuli
purpose of promptly stamping out the spirit OF
insurrecton. 1t said. furthermore, that the
reduction in the number of the departments IN
addition u making the military forces more
compact and efficient. will result in reduction
Of expenses.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10

MAJOR WALLER HAS DESPERATE EN-
GACENENT ON THE ISLAND OF SAMAR

MAJOR WALLER HAS DESPERATE EN-
GAGEMENT ON THE ISLAND OF sAMAR.
Manila, Nov 9-Advices from Catbalogan. cap
ital of Sanar Island, report that Major Waller
attacked force of insurgents occupying a
strong position at Sojton two 3-inch guns be-
ing used to shell the rebel stronghold Through
out the first day the insurgents held the
place. but yesterday Major Waller renewed the
attack and after desperate engagement car
ried the position. Two marines Of the attacking
force and twenty-six insurgents were killed.
Major Waller destroyed the cuartels and seventy
houses
General Smith has issued orders forbidding
the purchase of hemp in the island of Leyte, ex-
cept in small quantities for food. which pur-
chases must be under the supervision of the MILL
tary authorities All the ports in Leyte are
closed and traffic is forbidden where it cannot
be supervised by the military.
Washington. Nov. 9.-Rear Admiral Rodgers.
at Manila, to-day cabled the Secretary OF the
Navy as follows:
Privates George Lynch and E. 4. Klonan
killed in action Sajopan. near Basey. Samar'
on the 7th inst.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10
OLD OFFENDER ARRESTED

A who, The police say, is one of the best
known burglars in this State was arrested on Fri
day. He gave the name of John Roberts but is
said to be better known under the names Of
Dutch Henry and John Hall. Roberts is twenty
nine years old He released from Trenton
prison, where he has served a four years SEN
tence for burglary only five days ago. Previously
the police say. he served other terms in prison
His picture is No 5.174 in the Rogues' Gallery.
When Roberts was searched, a jimmy and some
keys were found In Centre-st- court Magistrate
Cornell held him for the grand jury on a charge
&C CARRYING burglars tools-a felony when a nerson
has served in prison.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10
OBITUARY.
GEORGE E. MOGER-

George E. Moger. receiver of taxes for the town
of Rye Westchester County. died yesterday at his
home In Port Chester Westchester County, from
pneumonia. Mr.. Moger is the fourth receiver of
taxes in ten years TO 0ie in Office. Thomas
Jordan. whom he succeeded, died a few months
ago, and Purdy G. Sands. who Jordan's
predecessor, stricken with apoplexy while
at his desk and died his way home. Mr..
Moger born in New York City, and had lived
in Port Chester thirty-three years He a lead
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10
CONTEST OVER ALDERnANIC ELECTION

Elizabeth, \. J.. Nov. 9.-The Republican leaders
here have decided to demand q of the vote
cast for alderman in the Ninth Ward where Fran
els Enge leader of the Democratic majority in
the board of which for ten years he has been a
member was declared elected by vote over DR.
victor Mravlag. Republican Half a dozen disputed
tickets were thrown out the groUl.d that they
were marked ballots. 1t is said that if disputed
allots are allowed to be canvaSSed by the court
the Republican candidate will
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10
EFFECT ON EUROPEAN NATIONS.

There is another question that might be asked
In connection with the proposition to establish an
american customs union How would It anect
our relations with European countries? Would II
be regarded favorable unfavorable to Euro
pean trade with the countries entering the union?
Obviously ii would affect European trade relations
unfavorably al first. especially those of Great
Britain with the Dominion of Canada. but as its
ultimate effect would doubtless be greatly to in
crease the wealth Of all the countries in the union
IL would increase their power buy in European
markets such articles the latter could best FUR
nish.
And So from whatever point of view the PROPOSE
ton under consideration may be looked at, trust
your judgment will be in favor of its early adop-
ton. and that n the end il will benefit mankind
large well ourselves and commercial
al
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10
BIG WATER TOWER FALLS.

ew-Bedford Mass. Nov. (SpeciaD--Fair
Haven's $4,000 water tower containing nearly Tour
hundred thousand gallons of water and being two
hundred feet high fell late this afternoon across
the public highway outside Fair Haven Henry H.
Rogers of New-York. gave it. with the entire
water system to the public library of the town
The structure built OF steel. and was the nTst
of its kind ever constructed, being pyramidical
instead OF horizontal The bottom gave way.
washed out the earth around the structure and
fell
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10
OPgJTEOLOGISTs TO MEET.

The nineteenth annual congress OF the American
Ornthologists' Union will be held at the American
Museum of Natural History, Seventy -seventh-st
and Eighth~ave., Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday The morning sessions Will be devoted to
+be ton and discussion OF technical papers
the afternoon sessions TO more popular ublects in
Guiding stereopticon illustrated descriptions O..
naturalists' travels in many lands
ON Thursday morning there will be a conference
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10
moNsIGNoR sBARETTI LEAVES HAVANA
HIS DEPARTURE THE OCCASION OF A POPULAR
DEMONSTRATION

Havana Nov 9.-The departure OF Monsignor
Sbaretti the retiring Bishop Of Havana. who
left Havana to-day on board the steamer Mex
leo route for his new post. that Of Apostolic
Delegate Extraordinary to the Philippines, was
the occasion Of a great demonstration. Thou
sands attended at the Cathedral to receive a
farewell blessing Numerous religious societies
went in procession to the wharf, and the CIVIL
military and ecclesiastical authorities accom-
panied Monsisnor Sbaretu board the steamer
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10
CANADIANS CELEBRATE THE DAY.

Halifax. y. S, Nov. 9-The Kings birthday was
celebrated here to-day by royal salutes fired from
the citadel and ships of the fleet in port The flag
ship sailed this afternoon for the winter cruise to
Bermuda and the West Indies. and she is not
pected to return here, Admiral Sir Frederick
Beoford's term OF service this station expires
shortly, and he viii return to England Lord of
the Admiralty Douglas is expected to succeed Sir
Frederick.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10
ALBERT &. WILLIAMS.

Washington. Nov. s-Albert K Williams well
known bookseller of this city. killed here by
trolley last Tuesday. He sixty weight years
old and native of Rutland VT. In 1862 he came
here from Chicago. and opened the first second
hand book store in this city His customers in
cluded Senators. ConSressmen and many leading
public men of the country.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10

Of the Audubon Societies Of America. and Thurs
day afternoon joint meeting of the Audubon so
cieties and the Ornihologists' Union, at which the
report OF the unions Imittee bird protection
will be presented This viii include special reports
from the wardens appointed under the Thayer Fund
to protect the sea birds on their nesting grounds
along coast, and will be fully illustrated by
lantern photographs showing the birds in their
hauntS.
These meetings are open to the public.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10
KING EDWARDS BIRTHDAY.
THE BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY SPEND THE
ANNIVERSARY AT SANDRINGHAM

London, Nov 9-The King is spending his
bir1 hGay at Sandringham with the Queen, the
Prince and Princess OF Wales and the rest Of
the royal family. There has been no official OBJ
servance OF the day with the exception Of the
CT stolnary salGtes at Windsor and at the naval
and military headquarters and the ringing Of
church bells
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10

profits Of our tropical neighbors and Of our trade
with them Since the Spanish War. our relations
with the tropics much closer than ever
before. while if anything, they not close
with the european nations Is 1t not therefore the
part OF wisdom for draw them still closer
along the lines of least resistance, rather than
fritter away our strength along lines of increasing
resistance?
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10
MARTIN l.. LEFLER.

Saratoga. n. Y, Nov. (SpeciaD-Martin l. Lef-
ler. prominent citizen, was Frustrated with
gina pectors this afternoon and died inside of
hour Late in sixties and early in the seventies
he was well known in railroading and mining cir
cles in Chicago and Kansas City, Mo He
sixty years old and leaves a widow.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10
sCuooLMAsTERs CONGRATULATE CITY.

At the monthly meeting of the Schoolmasters
Association yesterday resolutions were passed re-
gretting the Withdrawal of Seta Low from educa-
tional work but congratulatinG the city on the
victory for puhlic good which had been won with
his election The hope was expressed that 1dI.
Lows power for good would be felt in the pupilc
The resolutions were introduced by PROFESSOR
THOMPSON of the Sachs Academy.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10
Mr.. LOWS APPOINTMENTS.
WANTS MEN OF THE WARING TYPE FOR
HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS-TO
RETURN TO THE CITY
TOMORROW.

Great harrington. Mass. Nov. 8 (speciaD.-
Mayor-Elect Seth Low said to-day that he ex-
pected to return to New-York on the train
leaving this place at o'clock Monday morn
ing. He drove to Pittsfeld to-day with Mrs.
Low, to call on Mrs Lows aunt. Mr.. Low has
accepted an invitation from the City Club to
attend dinner at the Madison Square Concert
Hall on next Thursday at Z p.
Mr.. Low is not taking any into his conf
dence with reference to the Police Comrlis-
sionership. He said to-day that he was in the
Berkshires for rest and would not seriously
undertake the task of considering appointments
of heads of departments until after his return
to the city. One of his Pittsfield friends said
to-day that Mr. Low would endeavor to pick
out men for the important departments
of the type of Colonel Waring and Alfred T.
White.
Mr. and Mrs Low will attend service to-mor-
at st. JamcS's Protestant Episcopal Church,
of which the Rev. Mr.. Dumbell is rector
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10
VAN WICK AND WHALEN GOING ABROAD
MAY SPEND YEAR OR so ON THE OTHER
SIDE AND FORM PARTNERSHIP
ON THEIR RETURN.

Mayor Van Wyck and John Whalen are the latest
additions to the large class of Tammany leaders
who intend to spend the next year two travelling
in Europe for their health. The Mayor, soon as
his term of office expires intends TO go abroad for
indefinite period possibly year or more. John
Whaen has agreed to accompany him. Van Wyck
has rounded up large fortune in ice trust stock
and other ventures, while Whalen has made great
deal of money in real estate speculation along the
line of the rapid transit road. Both are com
fortably fixed and afford to rest for year or
two. On their return to this country 1t is said
they will form partnership and practise law.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10
ENGLISHMEN GATHER HERE
MARK TWAIN HAS FUN AT THE EXPENSE
OF HIS ANCESTOR

To celebrate the sixtieth birthday of King Ed
ward VII members of tie various British societies
in this city last night gathered at dinner Del
rnonicos. The affair held under the auspices
Of the British Schools and Universities Society.
organization composed Of graduates from various
British institutions OF learning. DR.. ]. a. Irwin.
president Of the organization. acted postmaster
The guests numbered ninety.
After the deaths Of Queen Victoria, the Dowager
Empress OF Germany and President Mckinley had
been referred TO, silent toasts drunk their
memory Toasts to King Edward and President
Roosevelt were drunk, accompanied by the ma
tional anthems Of both countries
Sir Percy SanderSon, was the first speaker,
referred the fact that the names of many Ameri-
inscribed the rolls of English uni
versities.
DR. Irwin. in introducing General John R. Brooke
L. S. a, proposed the toast General Kitchener
and the Troops in South Africa. and General
Chaffee and the Troops in the Philippines It
drunk
General Brooke spoke OF the in the Philip
pines, saying:
bonna s Pae e qean a a % @ angsr ay our westefo n
US, we heeded their cry and we are now sowing
which 1t seems TO me Almighty God has left in our
keeping.
General Brooke was followed by the Rev. DR.. D.
Parker Morgan. who responded TO the toast, The
Day We Celebrate" The next speaker the
Rev Dr. F. L. Patton. president Of Princeton Uni
versity, who spoke on The Aims of the Modern
University
Mark Twain was the last speaker responding to
the toast. las 1t Strikes Ne" He said in part
couple of years ago young student who
searching English history began looking for my
ancestors. For hundred years he could
find any. But when he got about three hundred
years back 10 the days of Elizabeth he found one.
He was pirate. told him TO stop. He wasn't
much Of pirate, anyhow. 1 insisted that he could
go no further. !, 10 speak, called it off
Now, there are only two ancestors of mine that
| an? keeping track OF. One is Adam and the other
is Noah I don't think much of either Adam
lacked character; you couldn't trust him alone
with apples. Noah lacked judgment. He pretended
to be navigator, and he ran his ark to shore
the only shoal spot there Now l will devote
myself TO posterity. will let them know that they
have had one ancestor at least
IN HONOR OF THE KINGS BIRTHDAY.
Many OF the vessels in the harbor flying the Eng
lish flag decked in bunting yesterday. at
tracing considerable attention Many people did
not know that il the anniversary of the birth
Of King Edward VII The Cunard steamer Cmbria,
which sailed yesterday decked from prov
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10

Kingston, Jamaica, Nov. 9.-The American YES
sells this port displayed bunting to-day in honor
of King Edwards birthday A royal salute was
fired at Port Royal Monday will be a public
holiday.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-10
IN HONOR OF THE KINGS BIRTHDAY.

IIO-NOII INI-N'
Many OF the vessels in the harbor flying the Eng
lish flag decked out in bunting yesterday, at
tracing considerable attention Many people did
not know that il the anniversary of the birth
Of King Edward VII The Cunard steamer Cmbria,
which sailed yesterday, decked from prov to
she left her pier.
Richmond daily palladium., 1901-10-21

A striking example of the magical
effects capable of being produced by
any one conversant with the laws of
sound was shown by the late Professor
Tyndall in one of his lectures. He
placed on the floor of the room an ordi-
nary guitar. No one was near, and yet
some unseen hand drew sweet music
from it SO that all could hear. The
guitar was replaced by a harp, with
then substituted, and even from that
issued mysterious harmonies.
The marvellous effect was simply due
TO the sound conducting quality of wood.
In room beneath and separated by
two floors was piano. and connecting
the rooms was tin tube containing a
deal rod. the end of which emerged
from the floor. The rod was clasped
by rubber bands so as to close the tube.
and the lower end OF the rod then
rested on the sound board of the piano.
AS the guitar rested upon the upper
end of the rod the sounds were repro
duced from the piano, and when the
sound board OF the harp was placed on
the rod it seemed as though the actual
notes of the harp We're heard, the notes
of the piano being so like those of the
harp.
AS the professor said, ''An unedu-
Gated person might well believe that
witchcraft was used in the production
of this music. Chambers Journal.
Richmond daily palladium., 1901-10-21
Wood Too Hard to Burn.

There are certain kinds of wood that
are too hard to burn. or refuse to ignite
for some other reason, such as iron
wood and the good brier root. but 1t is
a curiosity TO come across a piece of
common deal-the soft, light wood OF
which SO many boxes are made-that
cannot be set fire to.
The piece of wood in question was
common white deal from Sweden. but
was remarkable for its comparative
weight. 1t had formed part of Il boat
belonging to a whaler and had been
dragged below the surface of the wa
ter to the depth of more than half a
mile by harpooned whale. The
length of line and the short distance
from the point of descent after being
struck at which the whale rose to the
surface was a proof Of the depth to
which it had dragged the boat.
Only part of the boat came'up again
at the end of the line. and it was taken
On board when the whale had been
killed. That piece of wood was so
hard that 1t would not burn in a gas
jet. The weight of water had coD-
pressed it.-London Standard.