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New-York tribune., 1901-03-01
PooLRooMs IN THEIR HATS.
SMALL BOOKSELLERS WORKING THE HAND
BooK GAME WHILE THE SCARE LASTS.

II all the poolrooms OF the city were not entirely
closed yesterday as Commissioner Murphy de-
clared. they at least were closely guarded that
few but the oldest customers got in On the other
hand few but the boldest wanted 70 get in The
danger of a raid Mt any moment kept customers
away. The smaller booksellers were therefore
driven In many instances to the 'handbook' trade
This can be carried in any hole or corner With
little fear OF detection. II noUrishes hest in tat
rooms. where the ticker odds are given and
taken and the ticker" reports of the winners at
the tracks decide the wagers. This method of doing
business is loose that 1t fairly breeds 'welchers
however and the operations OF the booksellers cal
be plainly seen
way OF selling pools more difhcult to 6etect
nourishes in little rooms htted up as coffee and
cake restaurants. The patrons sit ct tables
though waiting for their orders to oe served. =
waiter comes around with supposed card.
which bears marks In ink the margin that tell
the odds 10 the experienced. The patrons order OF
the waiter what they want, hut II is not coffee and
cakes The money is collected in advance and
after awhile the waiter comes around again and
gives change" to the winners These places are
skfuly, but the police know thom. Some Of
them omen yesterday
New-York tribune., 1901-03-01
WALkER WIZ CONTEST DVoRcE SUIT.

Evidence taken by Robert l. Raymond, COM
missioner appointed by Justice Keogh, in the suit
TOR absolute divorce brought by lsobei B. walker
against her husband, John Brisben Walker. jr'' OF
Irving -oIl he Hudson, filed in the West
chester County Clerks Office at White Plains yes
terday Commissioner Raymond took the testimony
of Mrs Jennie r. Reinhard. who keeps i board
ing house at No. 81 Newbury st, Boston She swore
that she knew Mr.. Walker. but not under that
name. she said that in the middle of August
Walker came 10 her house with a young woman
whom he introduced as his wife. Mrs. Reiuhard
also swore that he told her his name was Moore.
They said they came from Chieago. and stayed
at her boarding house four weeks. Mrs. Moore had
told witness that her husband was engaged in the
automobile business and that at times he had
had temper. 1t Is said that Walker intends TO fght
tba
New-York tribune., 1901-03-01
CONDITION OF THE STEEL TRADE

Cleveland. Ohio, Feb 2S.-"The Iron Trade SS
view" this week says;
Bar iron has advanced 81 a ton and IS now 80.
at 81 10 at Mahonins Valley mill Steel bars te.s4
frcm 81 s. TO 81 II. Pittsburg, dccorolns 20 tHe -
dition OF the seller Sheets, after remaining ea ,r
level for several months under heavy demand ~ -
all the mills, have moved up So ton Tor oljs -
uealed and 81 ton for cold rolled A note1.e "a r,
order booked for Pittsburg the last week Is Ial
tens tor shipment to Ecuador Conditions l1IoSts =
out the market strouser than az any LBS. ms ara
tweivemonth and the wise heads in the Iree Ire-s-y =
sIready sounding a caution. Ore prices cul-rsTr rsr
to report have NOT vet been established 20. ~
though il is probable the natter will come Up
fGre the middle OF March - M
the adya1Ce in prices will affect the wages - ~
workers who are governed by the Anlais ssr,sTsr
Sc1le They will not receive any oshel.. "a re
urIeSS sales h.ve been made Tor two months d.
adVa-Ced prices.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-01
FELLOW STUDENT or BISMARCK DEAD

Charleston. S. c., Feb. 2s.-The funeral OF Dr.
Mitchell King took place here to-day. lie died in
his eighty-sxth year At Gottingen University
three Americans-John Lothrop Motley. Amory
Coffin and Mitchell King, of South Carona-gave
a Fourth OF July dinner In 1852 with their fellow
student Bismarck guest Bismarck said that
Germany would be united In thirty years. Coffin
thought not. and bet was made of a bottle of
champagne which the loser 10 carry TO the
country, Of the winner aud drink with him. Bis
nlarek lost, civil raging, and he sup
posed Coffin dead After the war he wrote affec-
tiouately TO pr. Coffin and DR.. King. sending the
latter letter of warm regard and "a meerschaum
New-York tribune., 1901-03-01
30 HoNoR AMoNG THESE GAMRLERs

Superintendent McCullagh who IS managing the
detective work of the Committee Of Fifteen, said
yesterday that several of the roulette wheels
captured in the recent raid in the Tenderloin
equipped with devices which made it impossible
for customer to win unless the ''house" allowed
him to. Mr.. McCullagh would not tell from what
houses these wheels had been taken. but hs said
the houses where they We're found were considerd
by the sporting world to he pretty tony" He
asked If ne had tried TO get evidence against Can
fields, and replied Not vet
New-York tribune., 1901-03-01
n'BRTEN q cLARK CLAIM AGAIN

BILL INTRODUCED TO HAVE THE CITY PAY THE
JUDGMENTS FOR 10000
Albany, Feb. q tSpeeiaD.--The OBrien & Clark
claim is again before the iegisla ture, Assembly
man Cotton having introduced a hill to-day which
authorized the Board of Estimate and Apportion-
ment OF New-Yerk Ito audit and allow as charges
against the city of New-York the claims OF euy
taSpayer of the city of Sew-York or of any other
person for moneys heretofore hereafter expend-
ed 10y such persons for attorneys fees and dis
New-York tribune., 1901-03-01
TENTH INFANTRY BATTALION RETURNS

Newport News, Va, Feb. Is lSpeciaD.-The %
Battalion, 10th Infantry, arrived here this
afternoon from Cienfueges, Cuba, on the transport
Sedgwiek The troops are COMMANDED by Colonel
Ewers and Major Hoyt, There are thirteen officers
and Asa enlisted men. Tomorrow the troops will
cave here for the West special train
The Sedgwck will sail in the morning for New
York Colonel and Mrs. ]. w. Howell Leuten-
ants l. w oliver and Z. NJ Leary and Mrs
Ingraham. Of New-YerS will go the ship 70
that city.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-01
G0VERyoR oDELL GIVES A prysrp

slbaRy, eb es--eovernor oden gave a dinn.r AZ
iae Ezeeutive Mansion thiz evening. The guests
were William Barnes, jr., chairman Of the Exec
utige Committee Of the Republican cerars,ittee:
Senators r. W Higgins, g. r. afaiby, Nevada n
Sfrans han, Timothy T. Ellsworth Edgar T. Brack-
EFT Hobart KrBm and Horace White; Colonel
George W. Dunn chairman Of the Republican
eats Coramittcei a emblymeR Otto Kelsey J. r.
Aids and Y. 6 Fish Colonel Joseph Diekey IL H.
Cdell, Mssor wilbur II Weston. Frank Ban, W. II
5aG9art r. G. Duncan, c. r. Warins and Colo
New-York tribune., 1901-03-01
POLICE SALARIES PROMPTLY PAID.
MR. CoLER SAYS HE COULD PAY THE
SCHOOL TEACHERS JUST AS QUICKLY.

Controller Coler and the city paymaster went TO
Police Headquarters yesterday and paid the
police force their February salaries under the new
law, which makes him hscal agent of the Police
Department. The work done promptly and
smoothly in a couple of hours. and after il was
over Mr.. Coer said: IF the Controller of this city
was made fiscal agent of the Board of Education
you would hear few complaints from teachers OF
DELAY in getting their money" He added that the
custody Of the Police Pension Fund had not been
decided vet. Both he and Mr.. Murphy thought the
Controller should have II, but the law was so
vague on that point that the question had hsen
opinion.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-01
MIR. PHILBIN GROWS RErICENT.

District Attorney Philhin announced yesterday
afternoon that he had stopped talking for publca-
tion. In answer to a question as to what would
be his next move In regard 10 vice and gambling
Mr.. Phlloln replied: Il have nothing TO say, and
have decided TO stop talking for publication" Mr.
Prilein has been wounded by published assertions
that he save some reporters advance ''tip' that
the Fifteen Were about TO make a raid These as
sertionS We're entirely unfounded
New-York tribune., 1901-03-01

bursements in contestng the validity of opposing
the collection of and attempting TO compel resti-
tuition of moneys paid upon the following judg-
ments: Six judgments aggregating s7eo,0oo entered
against the Mayor. aldermen and commonalty OF
The city Of NewYerk on or about December p.
1897, two of said judgments being in favor of John
o Brien and Heman Clark plaintiffs, and four
of said judgments being in favor of Walston II.
Brown, receiver of Brown, Howard & Co,
plaintiff"
New-York tribune., 1901-03-01
BURGLARS TOOK AL rHEIR CLOTHES.
MAN FORCED TO WRAP rP ~ BLANKETS AND
SEEK MIsFITs For HIMSELF AND WIFE.

Lynbrook, Long Island Feb. :s.-Wilnam Nc
Donald, who lives in the Merrick Road. near Lyu-
brook awakened this morning 70 find that burglars
had taken every stitch Of clothing that could be
found IN the house.
III. Mcdonald looked in vain for something 10
wear. Mrs. McDonald's clothes gone, too,
and the only thing left do borrow OF some
one else. Mr. Mcdonald wrapped himself in
blankets and went TO call his ne7t door neigh
boz 10 whom he explained his predicament. =
sut Of clothes and garments for Mrs Mcdonald
were obtained though both sad misAts,
The burglars gained entrance 10 the house by
climbing 10 the roof OF the verandas, and through
& window that had been left Unmatched. Mr., Nc
Donald estimates his loss al 500, including silver
ware and jewery. which were taken in addition TO
clothing
New-York tribune., 1901-03-01
foREsr PARK REsERVofR Ell PASSED.

albany, Feb q fsPecisD.-The Forest Park Res.
eTvoir bin passed the Assembly to-day bv a uran,
NOUS vote Al opposition To the measure ~,
Tithorawn. with the understanding that a fru
hearing on the bill viii be had rext rr,ssss
fere the Senate Cities Committee The assxs.,o es
Epent Df the bill in the Senate was blocked IN,
Senators frainor and McCsrren. -
New-York tribune., 1901-03-01
CUBAN P4PERS on CONTENTIOUS ACTION,
DELEGATES BELIEVED TO HAVE ACTED CON
SISTENTLY.

Havana Feb 2s-The newspapers, in explain
ing the action of the convention in adopting the
scheme Of relations consider that the delegates
nave acted consistently. for with the exception OF
possibly two they were elected by the element
representing absolute independence. and It was
natural 10 expect a scheme of relations that
would preserve independence. As one newspaper
points out. a fear Of offending their consttu-
ents would not allow them To do otherwise,
There is nothing revolutionary in the tone OF
the papers to-day Indeed, Senior Juan Gual-
berto Gomez in an editorial IN La Discussion" ="
brands as traitors the Conservative element
whom he accuses of endeavoring TO have their
own members appointed civil governors of the
six provinces in order 10 bring about an anneXa-
ton movement.
Al the clubs last evening sentiment de-
cidedly in favor of the United States insisting
upon the recommendations of the Senate.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-01

deroin. perhaps. is preparing to swoop down
upon other illegal resorts. II is known that not
half the number of houses in the uptown district
against which the committee had evidence and
warrants were raided- One of the members Of the
raidng party said that warrants had been issued
for thirty gambling houses, but that the greater
number Of these had 10 be left alone for the
New-York tribune., 1901-03-01
STATES FIRST NEGRO VOTER DEAD.
III rxpIREs AT OLD HURLEY-sAID TO HAVE
BEEN ONE HUNDRED AND SEVEN
TEEN YEARS OLD.

Kingston. y Y. Feb 2S.-Georre Peter Newkirs
colored died at Old Hurley to-day. He was III
years old. He born q slave purchased his
liberty acquired property and the hrst negro
TO vote in New-York State.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-01
TAx on TRUgT coMPANIEs AuENDEp.

Albany. Feb 2s tSpeciaD-The Assembly Commit
tee on Taxation and Retrenehment to-day amended
the bill taxing trust companies which passed the
Senate yesterday The amendment is said to ex
snpt from personal taxation the stock of trust
companies. - r~
New-York tribune., 1901-03-01

lated out of office He held the presidency Of the
Board for three terms, and had served on It since
1895
His appointment as State Health Commissioner is
for the term ending December 81, 1904 The salary
is $500 year. He will have entire Jurisdiction
the matters which have heretofore been super
Vlsed by the State Board of Health.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-01
FOUR CHILDREN PERISH BT FIRE.
FARMHoUsE DESTROYED NEAR TovANrA. PENN.
WOMAN RESCUED.

WOMAN RESCUED.
Towanda, Penn, Fer. a.-Between and o'clock
this morning the farmhouse OF J. L. Ball, in Litch
field Township. was entirely destroyed by fire. His
four grandchildren, the children of Mrs. Amy
Scott perished The fire caught from an over
heated stovepipe in the kitchen The hired man
discovered the blaze and attempted extingush it
with some Of milk.
Then he turned his attention 10 rescUing the
other members OF the family. Climbing upon the
roof of the porch. he smashed IN 2 window with
and dragged out the unconscious form or Mrs
Ball, a task of great difficulty, she weighs more
than two hundred pounds. Her son, Ethan Ball
ped with burns. but tre children, their
ages ranging from four eight years were smoth-
cred. and their bodies charred beyond recognition.
Mr.. Fall and Mrs. Scott not at home.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-01
GENERALS WIL.

GENERALS WILSON AND LEE RETIRED
Washington, Feb 2s.-An order was issued by the
War Department to-day placing Brigader-Generals
James n. Wilson and Fitzhueh Lee on the retired
list of the army.
New-York tribune., 1901-03-01
NESGRs. ROGERs ANp LEWIsOHN REsIGN.

At meeting yesterday Of the directors Of the
American Smelling and Refining Company the
designations of II. II Rogers and Leonard IIewsohn
were accepted. The president was authorized 10
contest the pending litigation against the com
New-York tribune., 1901-03-01
POWERS NOMINATED FoR CONGRESS,

Bangor. Me-. Feb. 2S.-EX-Governcr newellyn
Powers was nominated this afternoon on hrSt
ballot for Representative in Congress To succeed
Congressman Boutslle at a convention or the IVth
District Republicans. He received 36 votes out
of 4Sl
New-York tribune., 1901-03-01
DR.. LEWIS STATE health couu1SsToNER
GOVERNOR oDELL SENDS HIS NOMINATION TO
THE STATE SENATE

Albany, Feb. 23.-Governor odell to-day nom
mated DR.. Daniel Lewis, of New-York City, State
Health Commissioner, and sent his name to the
Senate for confirmation. Dr.. Lewis president
of the State Board Of Health which has been legs-
New-York tribune., 1901-03-01
DoHERTY WANTS REINSTATEMENT

The attorneys for ex-Pelice Captain Michael
poherty applied 10 Commissioner Murphy yester-
day for reinstatement for the ex-captan under the
law passed year ago permitting the Police Com
missieners to reinstate Doherty IL they desired The
old board filed the application and announced that
they would not renstate Doherty.e Commissioners
Murphy also filed the application of Doherty's at
tprneys, but declined TO say what he would do
about Ii.
TIE FIFTEEN HAVE LOTS OF EVIDENCE.
The COMMITTEES of Fifteen is resting It's laurels
1fti Its great raid gambling houses In the Ten
New-York tribune., 1901-03-01

nel G A. Csntne of Newburg, James g. Graham.
secretary 20 the Governor and Colonel Archie T.
Baxter, clerk of the Assembly.
The daily sentinel., 1901-03-25
r.n-Amerlcan Stamps.

The United States government will
issue special series of postage stamps
In honor OF the Pan-American exposi-
ton to be held in Buffalo next year
These stamps will be of the same gem
eral plan as those issued at the time
Of the Columbian and Omaha exposi-
tions and they are now being designed
and manufactured. There will be seven
observation-disclosures. two, three, four
dve. eight and ten cents.
The daily sentinel., 1901-03-25
L,.er.sur. in ord,n.r, Letters.

The poet Swinburne recently said
that IL early in life he had made it a
rule to answer only such letters as
came from friends and relatives his
contributions to literature would have
been augmented by the addition of at
least three volumes.
The daily sentinel., 1901-03-25

We sell pure drugs. G. D. Smith &
Co.. druggists.
Remember the mask Ghost dance at
the Armory, Arpil 3rd.
"Cleanlinees is Next to Goodness"
Try the Star Laundry
Elegant new line OF watches, diamonds,
and jewelry at Roberts.
Competent girl wanted for general
housework. Mrs. @. B. Rich.
Wanted-Apprentice for dressmaking.
Mrs. Walker, Swaney house.
Our store is never without a registered
pharmacist. G. D. Smith & Co., drug
gists.
Columbia bicycles, standard OF the
world, M. L. Roberts, jeweler, agent for
Mesa county.
We show the biggest assortment OF
ladies' house gowns and wrappers in the
city The Fashion.
Help worthy cause by patronizing
the Womans Relief Corps at their mask
ghost dance, April 3rd
The Womans Relief Corps will give
grand mask ghost dance at the Armory
April 3rd, Don't miss it.
The Columbine band will give the
closing ball Of the season, Wednesday.
May 22nd, at the Armory hall
Mrs. Foster has moved into her new
quarters, on West Main, and is ready to
show her spring millinery goods.
Have you seen Mrs. Fosters new
goodsS They are the very latest and
prices reason able. The old stand.
Have you seen our new line of ladies'
wash waistsY They are the "Neeland,"
correct style now on exhibition at The
Fashion.
Wanted-Two good all around painters
and paper hangers. None but first class
need apply. j. W. Weyer, 233 Main
street, Grand Junction.
1t is cheaper to buy your bread than
it is to make it, if you count your time
and labor worth anything. Try The
Progress home made bread.
For Rent-New cottages on First and
Main; 8 rooms, including bath; Sl7OO)
per month. All modern improvement
Apply to Mrs. 8 E. Carpenter, Fair
lawn.
House Cleaning-Wm. Avenger will do
house cleaning in all it's branches Drop
po tai or leave call at Wadsworth's on
slate. Wall paper cleaning speciality.
First class work.
Bake days have ceased to worry many
a busy housewife since The Progress has
made it possible for them to buy just as
good cakes and pies as they could posi-
bly, make at home. Free delivery.
The Grand Junction Town & Develop,
ment company have some fine residence
and b ssioess lots for sale cheap on the
installment plan. For further informa-
tion see,
Ramey Brothers, Agents.
Any one desiring few hours Of re
creation will make no mistake in attend
ing the performance OF "The Star
Boarder," which will be produced at the
Park opera house on Thursday, March |
2S The play is farce comedy with
plenty OF songs, dances, medleys and |
high class vaudeville numbers.
Passenger In Predicament.
A passenger on an elevated road in |
Brooklyn had the slack of his trousers
leg caught in closing door as he was
standing with his back to it. The side
doors are only opened from the out
side with keys kept at the Brooklyn
bridge. The passenger was therefore
obliged to go way beyond his station
until bridge man and key could
be found
The daily sentinel., 1901-03-25
Daughter. Present Father. Portrait.

The daughters of the late William p.
Wingate Of Bangor, Me-, have pre-
sented the University of Maine with a
portrait Of their father. Mr.. Wingate
was member of the board Of trustees
of the university for many years. re-
tiring on account of the statutory lmi-
tation as to age, and was its president
for considerable time.
The daily sentinel., 1901-03-25
Ions Term .. 1n.ur.uo. s.or,..rv.

Lone Term ~ Insuranos Secretary.
Sanford J. Hall. who had been Sec
retary of the Springfield Fire and Ma
rine Insurance company Of Springfield,
Mass. died few days ago. aged 80.
He had been secretary OF the insurance
company since 1868.
The daily sentinel., 1901-03-25
Small Pox is included.

The special Health Policy issued
by the Travellers Insurance Co.
costs So per annum for each $5
per week indemnity while sick
and IS for permanent total disa-
bility. Twenty-one we'll known
diseases including small pox, vari-
oloid, typhoid, scarlet and tuphus
fever, pneumonia and diphtheria.
No medical examination required.
Health and accident policies al
ways in stock and delivered same
day application is made.
= r RICH
The daily sentinel., 1901-03-25
Passenger in . Predlca ment.

A passenger on an elevated road in
Brooklyn had the slack of his trousers
leg caught in closing door as he was
standing with his back to it. The side
doors are only opened from the out
side with keys kept at the Brooklyn
bridge. The passenger was therefore
obliged to go way beyond his station
until a bridge man and key could
be found.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-20
ARRESTS IN The PHILIPPINES
Several Men Suspected Of Aiding Insurgent,
Taken Into Custody.
COLONEL SCHUYLER MAKt3 A CAPTURE
Transport Rosccrsns After Landing
Prisoners In Guam Returns safely
TO Maniia-Ross of Hong Kong
Bank is sent Away.

MANILA, Feb. 19.-Captain Jones OF the
Eighth infantry has arrested at town on
the bay, In the province of Laguna. Floren-
tinto Ortana and Miguel Ponce de Leon,
agents OF Tabacaleria company, and VIII
liam Webb. Pedro Lorenzo and Victoriaco
Sentana, employed by the Philippine Trad
ing company. on charges similar to those
brought against ID. NJ. Carman. the Ameri-
can contractor, namely, furnishing the in
surgents with supplies. The Tabacaleria
pany, the richest corporation in the
Philippines, is accused OF aiding the insur-
gents often and actively.
NJ. Brixholterman. a Belgian, connected
with the Philippine Trading company, has
been arrested at Manila and NJ. Eduard An
DIRE. the Belgian consul here and manager
OF the Philippine Trading company. has
hastily left Manila with his family, on his
way to Europe on board the steamer Mon
tevideo. Andre had previously been sus-
pected. Other arrests are expected
Colonel Schuyler with 100 men OF the
Forty sixth regiment on the gunboat Basco
landed on the Cavite coast near Ternate
and, proceeding inland. captured small
rebel garrison. Continuing his march along
a mountain trail, Colonel Schuyler was at
tackled by rebels of Trias command. After
a sharp fight the enemy was beaten and
scattered. one Indian was killed and one
was wounded.
The United States transport Rosecrans
has returned here from the island OF Guam,
after landing there the Filipino prisoners
who have been transported to that place.
The prisoners were landed January H. They
occupy an excellent prison site, four miles
from Agana. The prison Is called the Pre-
sidio. II Is situated on an ascent and strict
discipline is maintained.
The oficials OF the branch OF the Hong
Kong bank here have announced that Ross
the Engishman in their employ, who wrote
a letter published in an Australian paper,
crticising the Philippine commission
American officers and American policy in
general, has been ordered to proceed 10
Hong Kong. The British community here
is well pleased that the man has been sent
away.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-20
WHY EDITOR RICE WENT HOME
Macarthur Explains. for sennte's Ben
eft, that the Bulletin scribe
Lied MaItciOusly.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1s.-The secretary
OF war today replied to the senate resolu-
tion of February 8, asking for the facts in
the case of George T. Rice, editor OF the
Daily Bulletin of Manila, who was re-
Gently deported to the United States by
order OF General Macarthur. The secre-
tarys letter consists simply Of copies Of
two kilograms which passed between Adju-
tant General Corbin and General Macarthur
on the subject. On the 7th inst, General
Corbin cabled General Macarthur as fol-
lows:
To reply to resolution of the senate, sec
retary of war desires you to cable whether
one Rice has been deported, by what au-
thority and for what offense.
General Macarthur replied on the Sth
inst. as follows: .4 --..
Editor deported San Francisco January
2S. offense malicious publication of ia 'se
charges affecting integrity OF administra-
ton of office captain of the port, In which
formerly employed This with full knowl-
haustive investigation, in which Rice was
heard In his own defense He was informed
he must give bond not to republsh or must
leave Islands, as his actions were creating
strife ant- were menace military situation.
He maintained attitude of defiance and was
necessarily sent home. Full report was for
warded. with all papers. February l.
The secretary Of war said that this cor
respondence was the only information he
had on the subject OF the resolution. and
he added that the mail report referred to
by General Macarthur would be subse-
quently transmitted to the senate.