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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-18
.SRAFFER- GOMPERS FIGHT.
QUESTION OF SUPPORT OF STEEL MEN
IN 1901 STRIKE REOPENED.

New-orleans. Nov. 1.-THE old dispute be
tween President Shaffer of the Analgamated
Association Of Steel Workers and President
Gonpers Of the American Federation Of Labor
broke cut afresh in the labor convention this
morning, and there is every prospect that on
this occasion the fight will be to a finish The
charges were originally made by President Shat
fer after the termination of the great steel
strike Of 1901 They were to the effect that
President Gompers and President Mitchell of
the United Mine Workers had been guilty Of
ununionIike conduct N refusing to support the
steel workers in their fight. They, the other
hand asserted that the association over which
Mr.. Shaffer presided was trying to violate its
agreements and that Skaters stand was un-
tenable.
Delegate Sheridan, Of the Amalgamated AS
ISOLATION, colleague Of President Shaffer IN
the convention. threw the bomb by asking
unanimous consent TO introduce a resolution
calling for an investigation of the charges.
Both parties announced that they courted the
investigation, and it will be referred to a spe-
cial committee of FIVE two TO be selected by
President Gompers. two by President shaffer,
and the four TO choose the fifth.
After the adjournment to-day President Shaf-
fer asserted with great emphasis:
The entire thing is scheme TO injure me and
to discredit me so that | cannot BE Te-eiee1efo3
offered b. sheridan and I believe that he and
Gompers are in collision regarding IT.
When this statement was shown to Mr.. Sheri-
dan he denied that there was any cooperation
between himself and President Gompers. The
latter said:
Mr. Shaffer may be entirely correct when he says
that he did desire the Introduction Of the reso-
luton but IL is utterly false to say that am in
lea que with Sheridan or anybody else in this mat
ter.
There is nothing "a my connection with the la
Dor movement that wish concealed. l have al
ways acted with a single eye to the best interests
of the laboring of the country. welcome the
investigation in order that the matter may be
finally disposed Of.
President Gompers announced that the two
members of the special committee representing
his interests would be John A. Moffatt, Of the
United Hatters. and Edgar A. Agard, of the
Glass Bottle Blowers Union Mr.. Shaffer said
that he was not prepared TO announce his men,
hers Of the committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-18
TRIES TO BURN CHLNPANZEE.
UNKNOWN PERSON THROWS MATCH
INTO THE HAY IN CAGE IN
GEOLOGICAL PARK

According 10 a statement issued yesterday by
William T. Hornaday. director OF the New York
Geological Park in The Bronx, a villanous at
tempt made Sunday afternoon TO set fire
TO the cage of the big chimpanzee. the pride of
the monkey house.
At p. m. some one threw a match into the
cage of the chimpanzee, and the hay was i'm
rnediately set on fire. Mr.. Miles. keeper, had
not been absent from the room more than two
minutes, and Policeman O'Nein was in the ad-
joining room, not more than thirty feet distant
managing the crowd During the entire after
noon the force employed in the prmate's house
had been endeavoring to prevent visitors from
throwing peanuts and other things into the
cages of the monkeys.
The cry of FIRE quickly drew the attention Of
the policeman and the keeper Miles rushed
into the rear passage and unlocked the door
OF the chimpanzees cage, and sprang in with
broom to fight the flames. Policeman O'NeiIl
took possession Of the north door, and held the
crowd Of visitors within the room until an effort
could be made to find the person who had set
the straw on fire In the course of few min
utes' lively work the fire was put out Fortu-
nately, there was no other damage than burning
the hands Of the chimpanzee and scorching the
trousers OF the keeper. Had not Miles been
fortunately on the spot minutes delay would
have caused the chinpanzee TO be burned to
Policeman ONeill was entirely baf1ed in his
efforts TO ascertain the identity OF the culprit
those who witnessed the affair refusing to dis
close his identity. After telling the circum-
stances Of the case, Mr.. Hornaday adds:
The public is hereby warned that after this date
close watch by officers Of the law will be main
tanned IN all portions OF the Geological Park where
me rules against feeding animals are now being
violated, and every person caught throwing any
thing into an Enclosure feeding an animal Of
any kind win be dealt with severely. Women and
children viii be escorted out OF the park Men and
ooys VIII De arrested and taken TO the police court
ana a charge against them of cruelty 70 animals
VIII be pressed 10 the utmost
A request has been made 10 the Police Depart
nent for detail OF officers in plain clothes who
are unknown 70 visitors, and will be instructed to
.eaf no one let no one make a mistake by sup
posing mat this warning does not mean business
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-18
ODELL PLURALITY GROWS
UNOFFICIAL FIGURES IN THIRTY-FoUR
DISTRICTS HERE INCREASE
IT BY 5000

The calling off Of the vote in the thirty-hve AS
semblv districts of Network County by the Board
OF County Canvassers has reached the XXXIVth
Assembly District. The xXXVth and the Annexed
District which are missing from this canvass save
coler plurality of 6sOs and l.lSl respectively ae-
eordins 70 the corrected lists published imule-
iatelv after the election. This added TO the total
AZ the UNOFFICIAL figures for the other districts given
ont Yesterday. HISS would give a county plu-
ralitv of s. sss His plurality. as announced AFTER
election was s9O51. The new figures show loss
Of $50 In almost every district there was an IN
crease in the vote for Odel ana the gain which ne
makes in New-Yorlx County. 6S62 will increase his
plurality in the State according To these figures TO
approximately 1882
hoard saws that the Is one OF the quickest
an rAnord ON last Saturday the vote in the As
eer,hIv districts from the list TO the XAIlId. in
.I,,sivA vas announced while yesterday the vote
IN the districts from the XXIVth TO the AANIVth
u,as made public The remaining districts will
ba COMPLETED to-day While the figures announced
are not given as Official they probably are cor
rect There are a few districts where the call
inc off of some alderman or the writing or the
figures bv the clerks may have errors. and their
6pures will be compared with the official figures
IN the County Clerks office. The total vote for
Governor in New-York County will be announced
unoffically to-day.
The figures for Governor in the thirty-four Assem-
bly, districts so far completed are as follows;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-18
80 PER CENT LESS STRENGTH
OFFICIAL TESTS OF BRIDGE ENGINEERS
REVEAL THIS-DAMAGED STRANDS
To BE REMOVED.

Official tests OF the damaged wires in the cables
OF the williamsburg Bridge have been made by the
engineers Of the Bridge Department. and show
that the strength Of the wires tested has been de-
creased about 50 per cent
o. F. Nichols. chief engineer in charge OF the
construction Of the Williamsburg Bridge, had
charge OF the tests which We're witnessed by Will
tam Hlderbrand and c. G. Roebling. OF the Roeb-
ling company. Five OF the wires OF each OF the
south cables those which felt the effects Of the
fire most. subjected TO the normal test. and
the variation in sustaining power between the
weakest and strongest wires was discovered to be
about forty poundE The average test verified
the statement that the damaged wires will all have
20 be removed which made by Commissioner
Lindenthal the morning after the FIRE. Further
tests will be made this week and all of the wires
up 70 the maximum standard will be replaced
by others of the required strength In all about
two hundred and fifty wires have to he removed.
each wire OF about ten feet in length.
According to Mr.. Nicholss weekly report. re-
ceived at the department this morning. rapid prog
ress is being made in removing the wreckage OF
the footbridge. Seventy-hve per cent of the north
footbridge and 50 per OF the south foOtbridge
Brooklyn side. have been removed. The debris
the Manhattan tower has all been cleared away.
and much Of the material possible is being
used for scaffoldtng and platforms. the Roebltng
company wishes TO save as much possible from
the fire
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-18
FIRST CASE FROM PHILIPPINES.
VALIDITY OF AN INsULAR COURTS ACTION
CONTESTED
CONTESTED.

Washington. Nov. 1.-THE first case ortgtna ting
in the Philippine Islands TO be brought TO the
attention Of the United States Supreme Court was
presented to-day when Thomas II. Clark. OF this
city. IN behalf OF Thomas z. Kepner moved for
leave to file petition for writ Of certiorari 20 the
Supreme Court Of the Philippine Islands to bring
the TO the National Supreme Court for re-
view Kepner Is a citizen OF Minnesota, engaged in
tie practice Of law in Manila. He was arrested
IN 1901 the charge OF swndling. but
quilted by the court Of frst instance. The case
was then appealed to the InsulaT Supreme Court
by the prosecuting attorney. Kepner moved 10 dis
miss the appeal the ground that under the laws
then in force in the Philippine Islands the United
States is not entitled 10 appeal in a criminal
case from a finding II not guilty and Judgment
OF acquittaL The motion was overruled and KEEP
ner at once began the present proceedings. con
tending that he about 10 be put in jeopardy
for the second time. contrary 10 the constitution
OF the United States. He sets up the temporary
government act Of Congress OF July ! last as the
basis for his request that the take jurtsdc-
ton
Solicitor General Richards said the matter was
OF importance. and two weeks were given 20 him
20 reply 20 the motion. He viii resist the motion
on the ground that Kepners first trial before
a judge only and not before jury. and that there
fore there was violation Of the constitution OF
the United States as alleged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-18
NO TARIFF BLOW At CANADA.
RETALIATION FOR WOODRUFF EXPORT
DTrTrEs NOT CONTEMPLATED

RETALIATION FOR WOODRUFF EXPORT
DUTIES NOT CONTEMPLATED
washington Nov. 1.-THE rumor referred TO in
Toronto dispatches TO the effect that proposition
Is afoot 10 levy a duty of s. a thousand feet upon
Canadian sawn lumber. must have found its origin
N some threats Of private American paper mill
owners because il is stated positively here that
The Washington go eminent has given the subject
no consideration far. This government does
not propose enter into OF tariff retaliation
with Canada without a better understanding than
Il now has Of the issues involved in this woodpulp
controversy. Moreover, il is the official view that
he executive power in itself is insufficient TO in
grease tariff rates upon Canadian products, and
that legislation in that direction must come from
Congress
II the Canadian action In respect to woodpulp
had taken the form of a prohibition of the i'm
DOrtation into Canada of wooGpulp from the United
States then the President might, without refer
snce Congress. and under authority Of the dis
elimination of August so. 1880. have proceeded
% reJaliate on Canada by prohibiting or limiting
imports from that country. But in this case Can
ada. rather two OF the Canadian provinces,
adopted the novel eXpedient of protecting their
9wn paper mills by laying an embargo the
port from Canada Of Canadian woodpulp TO be
made up into paper in American mills. This
invocation Of the powers conferred in the dis
elimination act, and. If anything is 10 be done in
he direction of retaliation, recourse must be had
% Congress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-18
PHILIPPINE CURRENCY.
TAFT COMMISSION WANTS IT PUT on
A GOLD BASIS.
FURTHER TARIFF CONCESSIONS AM
GREATER LATITUDE IN GRANTING
FRANCHISES ALSO FAVORED

xyssbipeton Nov 1.-THE report of the
obu,nnine Commission viii not reach Washing
ton for 2 month, but a synopsis OF it has oeen
cahle6 10 the War Department for Secretary
Root 20 use in his annual report. Ihls pilel
abstract viii not be made public until the Sec
rs.arx,s reporf is published. II is known, how
ever that the commission viii make strong
recommendations regarding the currency, which
AZ present is in a deplorable state The con-
tiYued depreciation Of the silver currency, untll
/. is now al the rate of 50 80 for 81 in gold, has
caused great loss 10 the Philippine Govern
roent. estimated at about 81 100000 in the last
six months The commission believes that the
currency should be established on gold basis.
as the only safe and sure way in which the
financial affairs Of the islands can be put IN
order.
Governor Taft always has been in favor OF
further tariff concessions 10 the Philippines
and il is believed that he viii recommand that
the RATE which is now 70 per cent of the Ding
ley rates. should be made 25 per cent. in order
70 encourage commerce between the ISLANDS
end the United States. Governor Taft also has
been in favor OF a modification of the Chinese
exclusion laws as applied TO the Philippines
ana believes that the commission should be al
lowed discretion in the matter of admitting
Chinese labor. There is also reason to believe
that the commission thinks greater latitude
should be permitted in the matter Of franchises
as the grant Of five thousaNd acres TO one con-
nern is not sufficient 10 induce capital in large
amounts 10 engage in development OF me
Islands -
II is not probable that Secretary Root will
make any insistent recommendations regarding
the Philippines, but viii lay the report hefore
Congress with such approval as he thinks Is
necessary. II is said that the Secretary is not
disposed to have many changes made In the
present Philippines laws. as he believes SUI
l. rrel Gao hat he
conditions will not adjust themselves in a salts
factory manner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-18
MCARREN SAYS He rs HARMLESS
ASSERTS THAT he HAS NO DESIGNS ON
LEADERSHIP OF HILL AND MLAUGHLIN.


Senator Patrick H McCarren took occasion yes
terday to give out a long statement in regard 20
his relations with Hugh Mclaughlin, the veteran
Democratic boss OF Kings County and with ex-
Senator David B Hill He denies most emphatic
ally that he has turned against Mr. McLaughIin
and IS brewing a revolt against the old man ="
There is truth in the statement that he is try
ing to supplant Mr.. Hill as State leader he de-
cares and he says that he is responsible for the
talk of running his name for United States Senator.
although coyly admitting that IT pleases him
Senator McCarren said
For many years have followed Mr. Mclaughlin
the leader of the Democratic party in this coun-
". II he is never dethroned until bring it about
his present position leader
Senator McCarren then attempts to Justify his
advocacy of Judge Parker for nomination for Gov
ernor patting himself the back for his sagacity
and denying that he felt any resentment when Mr.
Coer was nominated. He says
Before the last State convention opposed the
nomination of ex-Controller CoIer for Governor.
believing ne could not be elected. / advocated the
seemed 10 almost unanimously demand IT, te p cory
tsrred with several OF the leaders Of the party in
nomination would result in his election and the
Of United States Senator: and above ali we We
would De IN position to say Rooseyelt's admins
James shevlin. who has been McLaughlins first
lieutenant. returned to Brooklyn yesterday from
q. shooting trip in North Carolina and laughed at
the story that ne was to be suppanted by John l.
reduced 10 the ranks.
fight for the nomination for United states Senator
has been started by people who wanted to lover
eampasign5ss he said Speaking Of his advocacy Of
sta5enned NiS9n , or van van Wyck as the Senate
7 think no one VIII say that any one of these
they have all made sacrifices for the party That is
something that should be considered when the
RPa nd Is IN position TO confer an honor OF this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-18
srANDp1pEs TO BE ON NEW BRIDGE.

When asked yesterday afternoon whether the
Department Of Bridges intended 70 take any &C
ton Fire Chief Croker's suggestion that stand
pipes be placed the tower OF the new East
River bridge. similar TO those in the "hatiron"
building Mr.. Lindenthals secretary said that no
such action was needed. such standpipes were
called for in the specifications of the bridge. He
said that some time ago. the suggestion OF Chief
Croker, six inch galvanized iron pipes with radat-
ing pipes having Siamese couplings every hundred
feet, had been installed on the Brooklyn bridge.
and that similar apparatus was included in the
plans for the East River bridge. that when the
bridge is turned the city il will be prO-
tected as fully possible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-18
GRAND TRUNK GETS TOLEDO LINE.
CLOVER LEAF PARTY TO TRANSACTION
THROUGH TRAINS FROM ST LOUIS
TO DETROIT

Toledo. Nov. l7-Inside Of two weeks the
Ite 20 the Detroit and Toledo Shore Line Rail
way will be vested in the Grand Trunk Railway.
The Grand Trunk Railway viii pay S1J0O.0o0
or the property, which consists, for the most
part. Of a double track line. extending from
Toledo 10 Trenton. Mich. To cover the ex-
ension OF its lines into Ohio territory the Grand
Trunk viii issue 100000 in bonds, paying for
The finished part OF the Shore Line the amount
stated and utilizing the remaining $4,000 10
extend the road north from Trenton 10 Detroit
ana TO reballast the finished part.
The Clover Leaf is a minority party TO the
transaction and joins with the Grand Trunk
p guaranteeing the bond issue OF 100000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-18
A BATTLE ON THE ISTHMUS.
TWO BArTLEsHIPs SAID TO BE ENGAGED
-BOGOTA SUFFERS.

TWO BATTLEsHIPs SAID TO BE ENGAGED
-BOGOTA SUFFERS.
San Jose, Costa RIGA, Nov. 17-According to
news reaching here through Colombian revolu-
tionary sources, a battle has taken place be-
tween the Colombian Government and the in
surgent forces at Aqua Dulce. The government
gunboats Chucuito and Bogota were on their
way hither to take over and convoy back with
them the war vessel Poas. which formerly be-
longed to Costa Rica and was purchased by the
Colombian Government at its sale by auction
early in September. The Bogota, according to
these reports, is now her way back 10 Pana-
ma in a disabled condition a result of the
engagement five officers and fifteen of her crew
being said TO have been killed.
The whereabouts of the revolutionary gunboat
Padilla is unknown. The Costa Rican authori-
ties refuse to permit Colombia to arm the Poas
at this port, and the vessel is being steadily
watched to see that no arms or ammunition are
taken on board.
on the revolutionary General Uribe-Uribe. who
was not carried out, because General Pordomo
observed that General Herrera, Of the revolu-
tionary army, had fourteen government gen
erals as prisoners. and he might avenge the
death OF Uribe-Uribe on them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-18
GLUE COMPANY SETTLEMENT yEAP

Boston Nov. Il (speciaD.-A compromise where
oy he KING Interests sell their stock 20 the Upton
interests and retire from the company brings the
contest between the two factions in the American
Glue Company close 10 settlement IL is MANNED
70 enlarge the scope OF the company and bring in
new blood
eugene n. Foss. F. 3. stearns, OF R. H stearns
e 20, sne Ransom 3. Fuller president OF the Bos-
Ton insurance Company, will probably hecome IN
ferested and join the board of directors A'e IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-18
Assembly
hNnnnlnN
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.

Washington Nov. 1.-THE following army and
navy orders have been issued:
ARMY
The assignment OF First Lieutenant HENRY s HATH
AWAY Signal Corps. 70 the Office OF the chief signal
officer Is announced
First Lieutenant CLYDE b PARKER 26th Infantry. will
proceed February 1908. 70 join his proper station
Captain JOSIAH NJ. KELLOGG is relieved from duty
the Wentworth Military Academy
Captain GLENN H. DAVIS Is detailed professor OF
military science and tactics at the Wentworth Mill
tary Academy. Lexington. Mo
NAVY.
Lieutenant Commander A. REYNOLDS. 20 League Island
Lieutenant r. Q. SIMPSON Norfolk Va; Lieu
tenant IL p Jones. 70 the Maytower; Midshipnlan
J. j. FITZPATRICK 70 tha Newark.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-18
4 NEW IRISH PARTY.
FULLY AND HEALY LEAD REVOLT AGAINST
OBRIEA.

London. Nov. 1.-THE revolt OF the Irish
member Jasper FULLY from the Parliamentary
leadership of William O'Brien has led to the
formation Of a new Irish party under the lead
srship Of Timothy Healy whose policy is an
bounced as that of common sense and modera-
ion. Only nine members. so far, have Joined
he new section. but eighteen others are re-
ported 70 be ready 10 adhere TO il.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-18

stock Of Louisville and Nashville. which stock is
20 be deposited a pledge for the collateral
bonds.
At the office Of ]. P. Morgan & Co. il was said
yesterday afternoon that it was not known there
what arrangement. if any. was in contemplation
for safeguarding the interests Of the minority
stockholders Of the Louisville and Nashville, but
the opinion again expressed, as at the time
OF the announcement OF the sale Of the $4,000
shares Of the Atlantic Coast Line Railway Com
pany that the minority holders would be fairly
dealt with.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-18

With regard to the foregoing report of
engagement at Aqua Dulce. dispatch from
Panama dated November L gave an account Of
a fight between the Bogota, formerly the Jessie
Banning, of San Francisco and manned by an
American crew, and two revolutionary schoon-
ers OF the latter, one was captured by the
Bogota and the other burned. while il cal
culated that from forty TO fifty rebels were
killed On the side of the Bogota the ships
armorer was killed and three others Of the crew
were wounded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-18
JoHN PEIRoE GETs A LARGE coNrRAor

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE Secretary of the Treas
ury has awarded TO John PIERCE. of New-York. the
contract for the interior finish of the Chicago
postofice building at his bid of 1897 500 reseryine
the right TO improve the finish If more money Is
appropriated by Congress for that purpose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-18
RATIFY L. AND y. PURCHASE.
ATLANTIC COAST LINE sTocKHoLDER
AGREE TO N5e0000O STOCK INCREASE.

Richmond. Va. Nov 1.-THE stockholders of the
Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company met here
,o-day 70 Tatify the purchase OF the Louisville
nd Nashville. The following given out this
lfternoon by the secretary Of the meeting
The stockholders Of the Atlantic Coast Line
Railway met --.a morning at 1870 o'clock and
lecided 70 tncT the capital stock by SIS 10000
md also 70 rat the purchase OF the Louisville
lnd Nashville Railroad. The new stock and bonds,
Ae latter consisting OF S35 100000 in ffty-year
yer cent. collateral trust bonds be. applied
the payment OF the sos 900 shares Of the capital
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-10-08
Fatal Accident at LewisviIIe.

Jacob Seebach, son Of John See.
bach, lost his life In a horrible
manner Saturday morning about
8 O'Clock, at Decker station, near
Lewisville, Monroe county, Ohio.
While starting the gas engine with
his foot. reversing the wheel to get
the required force to 1t, 1t Is sup
posed that he was not quick
enough and so so he caught on the
wheel. This happened at the
Wise we'll, NJ 1. His legs were
broken, one arm torn OF, Jaw
broken and otherwise horribly
mangled. He was conscious to the
last, dying about 10 o'clock the
same morning. The young man
was about 81 years of age and we'll
liked by all who knew him. He
was buried Monday afternoon In
the Lewisville cemetery.