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New-York tribune., 1902-01-25
A NEW TARGET FOR BRYAN.
THE BoOTBLACK TRUST INFANT AMONG
CAPITALsTIC COMBINATIONS


CAPITALIsTIC COMBINATIONS
One more combination of capital has been added
TO the list OF trusts which according to Colonel
Bryan rule the destines of this nation The latest
is trust to black your boots. 1t IS known as the
TONY Shoe Cleaning Company and was incor-
porated at Albany for $4,000 Thursday. Tony
Aste. who claims the pioneership in the establish
ment Of bootblacking stands that pay rent, is the
head OF the company and the controlling
share in the stock.
Tony Aste. the original Tony" was born in
New-York. but his grandparents italian i'm
migrants. In 1884 he hired space in the Produce
Exchange Building, at yearly rental Of 5000, and
was laughed at, he says. by everybody. They told
him he could not make It pay But he did make 1t
pay. and to-day he has seven establishments in
different parts of the city and employs seventy
men. He is about branch out into new
field. and will start delivery route. calling for
shoes at your house in the morning. and delivering
them all polished. in time for you to dress in the
But don't get my rent for 500 any MORE" he
says. regretfully.
order to branch and enlarge it, and in order 10
put stop TO the use of the naIne Tony by other
81 the original Tony" he said yesterday Il
made the name famous everywhere as synonyme
for good shoe polishing, and there is no reason why
I shouldn't be protected. The others all copy me.
manage them as do Tve made % BUSINESS sO% Of It, IT,
shoe ennr am my nd S & o1 n I method OF
little larger ! SHAH start a bootblack school TO
Tony Aste. though the pioneer Of organized boot
backing. is not the only man in the city who
trolls number or establishments that pay high
rent and have TO be run by OF business ability.
Tony Sauria native born Italian, has six stands
five in downtown business blocks and one on upper
Broadway. He started in the Bank OF Commerce
Tony sauria and Tony the Original has no quar-
rel with HIM. Tony Sauria does not intend he
says to incorporate his business, but will continue
run II basis
'It keeps a man hustling.' he says. This Is
very lively country"
The ferryboat bootblack stands are under one
management also. But, other than this. the two
Tonys stand alone bootback organizers and
there Is only Tony corporation.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-25

McVickar & Co. announce that arranpen,ar+s
have been completed for the formation of a trust
company. which will have a capital and surplus
or A,eoo'Oo to be known the McVickar Realty
trust Company, which is formed 10 take over and
continue In perpetuity the well known and long
established business OF McVickar & Co. The mem
bers or the nrm III. w. McVickar, w. e C. Gall
lard and T. d. McCireal will be respectively presi-
company.
The stock Of this company. which has been much
oversubscriped, VIII be held by representative men
ana corporations In financial and real estate circles
including the Central Realty Bond and Trust Com
pany, NeW-fork Realty Corporation Century
Realty ,Gt1I5gd ,Gt11mI5psdny Henry Morganthau c. Haven
Sellers Mckee. George F. Baker Thomas B. Hid
den, the New-York Realty Company F. r. Cou-
dert. Jr.. William II. Chesebrough A Hart McKee,
r; w: Soggeshau 4 W. McVickar. W. Z. G. Gail
New-York tribune., 1902-01-25
FOREIGN ADVISERS FOR CHINA
YUAN sHI KAI RECOMMENDS REAL REFORM
METHODS TO THE COURT


Peking. Jan. 24-The Empress Dowager and
her councillors are seriously discussing the en-
gagement OF foreign advisers 10 reorganize ~
government. Yuan Shi Kai. Viceroy Of Pe-Chi-
Ii is the inspiration of the movement. He re-
turns to Pao-Ting-Fu tomorrow. having de-
voted several days to impressing the impor-
tance of real reforms upon the court. and urging
the necessity for adopting foreign methods, as
being the only practical measures. He memorial
ized the throne. recommending the ernploynens
OF eight foreigners OF eminence in various
branches Of governmental science, attaching
them to different boards.
The scheme. in its present form. after having
been discussed by the members Of the Counch.
Is TO engage six foreigners authorities re-
spectively on international law and finance. and
on military. naval. parliamentary. domestic anu
governmental affairs. Yuan Shi Kai and MS ro'-
lowers are hopeful of practical results TaeE
are taking Japan as their model But, any AZ.
tempt to institute parliament or any ss ~
would meet with tremendous opposition IIVin '
Manchus. T.,
While the employment OF foreign advisers is
no new idea with the Chinese, in only 49,
tonal instances has il produced lasting resu..ss'
because inferior men were often engaged tO a. -
wise and were usually only half-heartedly Iol
lowed Yuan Shi Kai proposes to secure ,.t niet.
OF unQUestioned abilities and clothe tleih w. -
some real authority. If the court adopts ..o
plan its outcome will be watched with interest,"
ed scepticism and lobbying by the powers Iof
representation among the councillors VIII pi0'-
ably begin c,s,-sss
Prince Ching president Of the new Cninese
Foreign Ofice,- desires that his eldest son lTt
resent China at the coronation OF King EdWaIu'
and his appointment as the Chinese spsel0i %
voy is expected.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-25
KERN TO REACH HERE SOON.
MUST TESTIFY IN LOUISIANA AGAINST CON-
FEDERATEs FIRST
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

New-Orleans, Jan A-The reuuisition from Gov
ernor Odeu, Of New-York for Edward Kern. who
is accused Of stealing $4,000 worth OF jewelry
from Paul G. Thebaud, OF NewYork City. arrived
here to-day and was forwarded to Governor Heard
at Baton Rouge tonight. 1t is the intention Of
Detective Kelly to start for New-York with Kern
tomorrow night if the criminal court gets through
with him tomorrow. Kern is material witness
against Kline and West, who stole his trunk out
OF the st. Charles Hotel and Judge GIL will not
permit him to leave the State until his testimony
Is taken. The preliminary trial Of Kline and West
is set for tomorrow morning and the prosecution
hopes to finish with Kern in time to allow Detec-
tive Kelly to start with him on the New-Yorlk
limited Kline and West have also been charged
with the theft of silverware from the st. Charles
Hotel and 1t is practically certain that they will
receive penitentiary terms
New-York tribune., 1902-01-25
MRS. JOANNA S. sHEARMAN

Mrs. Joanna S. Shearman. widow Of Gsor,.
Shearman. who for many years was foreman or
The Tribune composing room under Horace Greeley
died yesterday morning at her home No $50 Wn
son-st-, Brooklyn. She born in Newport r
elghty-seven years ago. her father being Captain
John Read. She came to Brooklyn with her hus-
band nearly forty years ago. Mr.. Shearman died
IN 1916 Mrs. Shearman had been failing for some
time. She leaves two sons. George and Thomas
Shearman, and two daughters. Mrs. Mary Jana
Swan and Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Shearman. The
funeral Will be held tomorrow at $50 D. m Ser
vices will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. John
Adams. pastor Of the Ross Street Presbyterian
Church. AT midnight the body will be taken to
Newport for burial in the family plot in Island
New-York tribune., 1902-01-25
DOES HARM IN THE PHILIPPINES.
GENERAL WHEATON OPPOSED TO cIRcULA-
TIoN OF SCHURMAN'S SPEECH.

Manila Jan 24.-Both the civil and military
authorities here deprecate the publication in
the Philippines of Professor Schurman's Boston
speech and the minority report in the Senate
on the Philippine Tariff bill. which. they say.
are liable to have a bad effect the Filipinos.
General Wheaton, commander OF the Depart
ment of the North Philippines. says men have
been sent to prison here for remarks such as
those of Professor Schurman. and that il what
he advocates was accomplished II would mean
the expenditure of much treasure and the she'd
ding OF blood like water. Now. as before. he
adds fifty thousand soldiers are needed here
and viii be required in these islands for at
least five years. 1t will then be possible to form
a government based that of the colonies of
Holland and Great Britain they having proved
the most successful managers Of Oriental races
General Chaffee is expected back from the
island OF Samar January 80.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-25

The first meeting of the committee Of fifteen
employers and employees. appointed last Tuesday to
settle the lockout of the roofers throughout New
York and the strikes causing the lockout, was
held yesterday at the Building Trades Club No
zl2 Broadway. 1t was said that building con-
tractors throughout the city awaiting the re-
suit OF this attempt arbitration with intense in
terest otto M Eldlitz attended the conference as
q representative Of the National Civic Federation
In the capacity OF mediator. Several minor points
IN the differences between the roofers and sheet
metal workers unions, which caused the trouble
were settled At the end of three hours. however,
II was thought that another meeting would be
necessary, and an adjournment taken until
pext Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Eidlitz said after the
(1Aoxllg that he believed settlement was in sight
New-York tribune., 1902-01-25
HARD TINES IN DENMARK
sTAGNATIoN IN INDUSTRY AND HIGH PRICES 50
FOOD PRODUCTS CAUSE DISTRESS

Copenhagen, Jan. 1.-THE conditions mere ale -,
worse than ever. Stagnation prevails IN - . ssi,
aud trade. In many branches OF business T oie
TO two-thirds Of the laborers are out OK --,I7,,s
ment This is especially the case IN the U-''I ,ns
trades and among the cigar manufactorisS- -
cigars formerly rolled here are now oeins f.-,aa
from Holland. Many of the food products e1 eO|s a.
by the poorer classes have risen ,.n.-srs
price American bacon, used so much oS N-,-an
has advanced about three cents pound; AmeFisa. "a.
lard has made about the same advance 49, h,,t-
advanced in price. and so have marsariIo ,-onu
ter. Dealers In these articles suner Hi t. AZ
the hard times and high prices. Inc '. n.x.
Consnbassn have never before seen so many 'e'
gars. "a sr,;rs many meet
f7gs have been held and plans nave oeSn or,crratS
for relieving the situation Inc assocations
even demand state aid. and charitapis S5o7og their
are reorganizng for the purpose t,aiv Tt than be-
work more systenaticaIiy anu hnTEs5 independently
making charity wasteful Now olsia-iss cooper
with a central bureau ana All tHo SO~-N~%
ating Is the end sought 'f
New-York tribune., 1902-01-25
SCHIEREN ON REISS CHARGES.
SAYS WOODRUFF AS LEADER SHOULD
MAKE AN EXPLANATION.

Ex-Mayor Charles A. Schieren said yesterday
regarding the charges made by Bert Reiss against
Sheriff Guden:
'I have talked with many Of the more indepen-
dent members of the party IN Brooklyn. and they
all agreed with me that 1t is a grave matter to
have such charges made against leaders in the
ganization as those which have been made They
also with me feel that Mr.. Woodruff owes an ex-
PLANTATION, and If the explanation be not made at
be taken looking toward securing a change in
things Mr.. Woodruff. l believe knew nothing 90, Of
the way that things being done, as the Reiss
charges would lead people to believe they Were
But he is the leader, and explanation is due
fiorh'
New-York tribune., 1902-01-25
BIG PURCHASE OF COAL LAND.

Pittsourg Jan. A--Captain Alfred Hicks, of
fattsourg, and Thomas K. Maher. of Philadelphia
closed deal to-day for eight thousand acres of
coal land in Belmont County Ohio for a sum close
TO SOocoo The property adjoins the De Armit
Coal Company's workings and has three mines now
In operation. Tho property will be developed as
Cleveland, Loratn and Wheeling and Wabash rail,
roads traverse the tract J. p. and c. W. Troll of
81. SlaIrsvlle, ONO, representing the Black Dia-
mona Coal Company, the Ohio and West Virginia
tated the sale. company "so0
New-York tribune., 1902-01-25
LAFAYETTE ALUMNI DINNER.
JOHN S. WISE SAYS THE EXCISE QUESTION
SHOULD BE TREATED LITERALLY.

SHOULD BE TREATED LITERALLY.
Fifty members Of the Lafayette College Alumni
Association attended its annual dinner at the Ho-
tel Manhattan last night. The annual election OF
officers resulted follows: George c. Austen
president: David B. Simpson. first vice-president
A. It. Stoutenbergh. second vice president Joseph
F. Stier. treasurer; Lewis II. Allen secretary Pro-
fessor William B. owen responded 10 the toast
1.-THE College," He said that the number OF stu
dents IN the college had grown from $50 in 1892
425 this year. The growth OF the college
largely due, he said to tho excellent work OF Presi
dent Warfeld. Commander A. V. Wadhams. u. s.
n. (retired), spoke Incidents OF a Naval
Career" He paid high tribute TO the navy, and
especially TO the officers Of the "old" navy-those
who fought in the Civil War and who had been
largely responsible for the bringing Of the Ameri-
navy up to its high standard. The correct his
tory of their troubles and trials had been
written. he said.
John s. Wise responded to I'VE Are Exercised
and Excited About the Excise" He said
hold that municipal government. while it should
respect the laws OF morality, should have right
it to sa moral Gsd S b 1 the S which
TO be repressiye. but not coercive We must deal
the policy 5 y Of
village upon great community like this will drive
seks TSe can DO very IN is
enforce restrictions against the humble classes; 1t
and behind closed doors. The latter will have alb
These people who say saloons should be closed on
Sunday believe that they should be closed on every
day. They may be right. but they will never sue
ceed 1t Is insult, implied II expressed, to
the lower classes to assume that they different
from the upper classes The most that can be done
by municipal government is to respect the preju-
dices Of the moral people far to prevent open
defiance of their views to the observation OF the
Sabbath, but If they go beyond that the effect will
be revolutionary upon any party in power. I advo-
liberal course because II IS the only safe
middle ground upon which civil government can
proceed without losing control by overwhelming
majority.
Other speakers were Francis A. March, jr, David
Bennett King. NJ Linn Bruce, Winthrop E. Scar
rtt, George E. Bentel and Colonel John J. McCook
New-York tribune., 1902-01-25
CALLED TO COURT FOR DOGS.
MOUNT VERNON OWNERS HAVE NOT PAID
LICENSES AND DAY OF RECKON
ING HAS COME.

Two hundred residents of Mount Vernon have
been summoned to appear in the police court this
morning TO answer to the charge Of neglecting to
take licenses for their dogs Six policemen have
been busy for week serving the summonses,
which have been delivered to rich and poor alike
The police census shows that while three thou
sand dogs being harbored In the city. scarcely
twenty-five of that number are licensed. The
sade, it is estimated, will be a great help to the
city treasury, which is dangerously low. as each
owner will have to pay 81 at least According to
the city ordnance all dogs not licensed are liable
TO Immediately confscation and death.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-25
A FoRTY-NINER CRITICALLY I'LL.
Ex-sUPERvIsoR OF SAN FRANCISCO AND CALI
FoRNIA SENATOR IN INFIRMARY AT
NEW-BRIGHToN.

John Fay, formerly supervisor of San Francisco.
Cal. and at one time member OF the State Senate
of California is in critical condition in the S. r.
Smith Innrmary, New-Brighton. He is suffering
from a complication Of diseases. Years ago he was
a we'll known resident of this city. In 1S49 in the
gold excitement. he went to California and pros
pered there. Mr.. Fav came East month ago to
visit his sister. Mrs. John Scott who lives in Cliff
ton, Staten Island He has a wife and children,
who have been informed of his condition and are
their East
New-York tribune., 1902-01-25
CHICAGO READY TO RECEIVE sCHLEy

Chicago Jan. A-AI arrangements have been
completed down to the smallest detail for the re-
ception of Admiral and Mrs. w. S. SchIey upon
their arrival in this city tomorrow morning Every
hour of their stay in this city has been arranged
for and they viii De kept busy with entertain
ments and official receptions until they start for
Louisville. on Tuesday morning
Washington. Jan. A-Rear-Admiral and Mrs
Schey, the latter accompanied by her maid left
here this morning at 1850 o'clock over the RaIti-
and Ohio in a private car attached To tha
regular train. The car decorated with hand
some flowers
New-York tribune., 1902-01-25
OBITUARY.
JESSE s. KEYS

Jesse S. Keys for the last ten years residen. "A
Florham Park, formerly Alton. n. J.. died ar
an Illness of two weeks About three years avo y.
was elected the first Mayor OF FIorhau P,-,
wnich ad1oins Madison, in Chatham Townshir
without regard TO party politics. and was lass
year reelected with hardly opposing vote r.
was the son of Jesse G. Keys and was horn q,
NeW-fork City in 1860, where for a nunhsr - -
years he was actively engaged in the dryvooS.
business For the last fifteen years he had been
manufacturer OF paper specialties. having his "a
tory In the same town his residence He go
from old New-England stock. his ancestors hsyinss
wives him. ~ sUF-
New-York tribune., 1902-01-25
CASTRO DEFIES FRANCE.
VENEZUELAN GOVERNMENT STILL RE-
FUSES TO ALLOW NJ. sECREsTAT. JR..
TO LAND AT LA GUAYRA

Paris. Jan. 24.-The French Government this
afternoon received cable message from the
French Consul at Caracas Venezuela, announc-
ing that President Castro has absolutely re-
fused to allow Mr. Secrestat, jr to land, in spite
of the consurs repeated. vigorous protests.
Willemstad, Island of Curacao, Jan. 24-In
spite Of the protests made by the French Consul,
President Castro has sustained the action of the
Venezuelan authorities at La Guayra who re-
fused to permit NJ. Secrestat, jr, Of Bordeaux
to land although the government had previously
assured the consul that the traveller might de-
bark. 1t is held by the authorities that. while
the French Line steamer st. Laurent, on which
NJ Secrestat jr., was passenger, at Fort
de France, island OF Martinique. at the island
of Trinidad. he conferred with General Matos.
the revolutionary leader. The consul made in
quiries on the subject, which established the fact
that General Matos was not at Martinique or at
Trinidad when the st. Laurent touched at those
islands. but off the Venezuelan coast,
board the steamer Libertador formerly the Ban
Righ). All the passengers OF the st. Laurent,
among them the secretary OF the Spanish Lega-
tion at Caracas, assert that the behavior of NJ.
Secrestat jr, was always most correct, and that
he did not General Matos
1t is asserted that this incident makes it nee
essary for the French Government TO take the
steps necessary TO cause French citizens to be
respected, and il is believed that the French
cruisers Tage and Suchet. now at Fort-de-
France, WI receive orders to go to La Guayra-
The French cruiser DEstrees is at Carupano
seaport town in the State of Bermudez. Venez-
uela.
NJ. Secresiat, jr.. the son OF merchant OF Bor-
deaux France, arrived at La Guayra January Ii,
with the intention of going to Caracas to protest
there against the seizure of the estates OF General
Matos by the Venezuelan Government the gen.
erals property having been legally leased to NJ.
secrestat, sr The French Government on January
IS cabed to Caracas instructing the French consul
there to insist that NJ Secrestat. jr be allowed to
L.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-25
NEW COINS FOR PHILIPPINES.

Washington. Jan. H-Sketches of the new Philip
pine coins. as proposed by the Philippine Commits
sion. were shown to the members OF the House
Insuar Committee to-day by Mr.. Robsrts. the Di-
rector or the Mint. They show Philippine design
with native head and wording ON one side, while
the reverse shows an American emblem and the
wording In English. Mr.. Roberts was heard con-
cerning the need OF revision OF the Philippine
currency Gs proposed in the Lodge and Cooper bills
New-York tribune., 1902-01-25

WIFE OF BELFAST sHIPBUrDER WANTS TO RAISE
100000


W. ]. Pirrie. head OF the Belfast shrSbuilding
company of Harland & Wolff. who arrived here on
the steamer Celtic yesterday, was accompanied by
his wife. Mr.. Pirrie playfuIly said when asked
about the reported steamship amalgamation, that
his wife would tell more than he could. When ap-
pealed to she replied:
'If you will promise not to ask me about steam
ships will tell you what 1 here for I am 60
ing to try to raise 10000 while am over here
for the Royal Victoria Hospital. in Glasgow My
self and my husband practically founded the hos
pital in the year OF the Queens Jubilee. and we
raised f5O,000 in England"
Mrs Pirrie said that the Cedric. which is being
built in the shipyards Of Harland & Wolff for the
White Star Line, and which will be the largest
steamship in the world when completed was we'll
under way, and would be launched in few
months.
Mrs Pirrie, when asked what she thought of
America, answered that, although it was a fine
country. there was no place like ireland.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-25
REPORTS AGAINST PANAMA.
SENATOR MORGAN HOLDS THAT THE
FRENCH COMPANY CANNOT GIVE
CLEAR TITLE.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Morgan. chair
man of the Committee Interoceanic Canals
has prepared a report which he has sent TO each
member Of the committee relative to the canal
situation since the offer Of the Panama company
to sell Its property for S4QOO00OO was made.
The report takes the ground that the FanaIlia anna
comDanv cannot give the United States good
and sufficient title and criticises the whole mat
ter as a movement intended to delay canal iesis-
Istion The report will be considered at the
meeting next Monday.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-25
EDWARD W. RICE.

Edward W. Rice. hfty-ive years old for th,r,r-
five years school teacher of this city died az M,
home, No. 35S South Fourth-ave. Mount Verne,
yesterday Mr. Rice taught for thirty years in tba
Ihirtieth-st school in Manhattan and for the I,.,
nVe years in the Wakefield School He was
member OF Trinity Episcopal Church OF Mo1r-
vernon, and also OF the SiwanOy Golf Club Of tbas
city A widow and daughter survive him IT,
body VIII be taken TO Lee, Mass, for burial A'
New-York tribune., 1902-01-25
n1spossEsSTyG TORY ISLANDERS.

Belfast jan 2s-Accordins to The irisn Ns~s -.
an effort will be made TO clear Tory isiANo .ess.n
wboIssaIe eiectment papers have been served o.
The inhabitsnts Of the island who are cnlsMt shont
fishermen and kelp gatherers anu own king. and
hava NOT paid rent or taxes for many years
New-York tribune., 1902-01-25
STORM DELAYED THE CELTIC
pNE WAVE FLOODS THE HIGHEST SUPER
STRUCTURE OF THE BIG LINER

The reason for the delay in the arrival of the big
steamshp Celtic which was expected to get here
on Ihursoay afternoon, was learned when she
nocked yesterday afternoon She encountered a
severe southeast gale on Wednesday lust after she
nad crossed the Banks 1t stirred up a nasty sea
one nuge wave proke on board, sending q flood OF
wafer completely over the boat deck the highest
superstructure OF the ship. One of the boats was
lifted out OF Its cbocks and carried across the deck
injured was
OF ths cigarette trust; Miss d; NJ. Ward, a daugh-
visit friends in this city; L,eutenant-G General and
Mrs Edward A. Gore, c. A Spreckels, Captain
Hamilton Murrell and Miss Laura Lee.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-25
MAY BE STATION SITE.
PROPERTY IN JERSEY CITY PERHAPS
BOUGHT FOR HUDSON RIVER
TUNNEL CONNECTION

Mrs. Natalie Jarvis, of Jersey City yesterday
scld to R C. Newton. the block of ground bounded
by Henderson, Provost Thirteenth and Fourteenth
Ets. The price $4,000. It is not known who
sdr. Newton represents but 1t IS known that the
engineers who made the surveys in the employ
Of the Metropolitan Street Railway Company, and
u is understood that the property will be used as
the site OF railroad station in connection with the
Hudson River Tunnel
New-York tribune., 1902-01-25
EDWARD COLLEGIATE.

Edward Collegiate. maker Of stained glass in ,n,,
city for twenty-five years up to his retirement i,
1899, died on Thursday at his home No ESQ C,rasr
ave, BROOKLYN He was born in England in TSs1
and came 10 America fOrty-five years 90. -N'