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New-York tribune., 1902-07-20
PLAN FOR A CUSTOMS BUREAU.
TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED UNDERvALUA-
TIONS AND HELP GOVERNMENT
TO COLLECT DUTIES.

A movement for the establishment OF customs
bureau under the general direction OF the execu-
tive officers OF the American Protective rarin
League, and under the personal supervision OF
Wilbur F. Wekeman. treasurer and general secre-
tary OF the league and former Appraiser OF the
Port has been started The plan Is have the
bureau investigate alleged undervaluations OF i'm
ported merchandise and assist the government In
the collection OF duties. Members OF the leagues
finance committee have voiced objection TO per
itting the funds Of the league to be used for the
support OF such bureau. and the bureau viii
have TO be supported by contributions outside the
league
To ascertain II support FOR such a bureau can be
obtained Mr.. WakemAR has issued a circular OF
inquiry. This circular states that it is proposed
70 organize 8 committee OF three from each gen
eral line OF importation. from the general line
Of domestic manufactures. whose advice and d.
rection will be followed in their respective lines
Mr.. Wakeman estimates that the expenses Of the
bureau would least $4,000 for the first year.
and II viii be necessary 70 nave that sum
pledged in advance.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-20
DAMAGE BY MISSOURI FLOOD.

Hannibal Mo-, July 1s.-The food conditions on
Bay Island and the bottom lands between Hannibal
and West Quincy are alarming Bay Island con-
tains about ten thousand acres of cultivated land
upon which the finest crops of wheat and
corn. but the entire island is now submerged. ex-
cept a few elevated spots the depth of from one
TO six feet 1t is believed that the entire crop of
corn is ruined, and the wheat. which was in shock
is total loss. The estimated loss on this island
alone is S25.OOO
The stage of the river tonight is fourteen feet
and six inches, one foot and six inches above the
danger line. The river has continued TO rise slowly
all day. and according to the official report sent
out by the Weather Bureau there is TO be further
rise of two feet. which will nundate all the low
land in the Mississippi bottom and will test
Farmers have been busy for the last three days
gctii1r thcir stock off the botr and driving 1t
20 the highlands. They have about abandoned ali
tnelT crops and many Of the renters have lost
everything. The damage by the high water cannot
be estimated. but II probably viii reach 100000
New-York tribune., 1902-07-20
JUDGE CARON WILL DECIDE.
WILL PONDER THE CASE OF GAYNoR AND
GREENE FOR TWO WEEKS.

GREENE FOR TWO WEEKS.
Quebec, July 19.-Colonel Gaynor and Captain
Greene. the two American contractors who are
wanted in Savannah Ga. for alleged frauds in
government harbor work. got another respite Of
two weeks by Judge Caron. in the Superior
Court, to-day. Judge Caron heard arguments
by counsel for the United States Government
and for the prisoners on writs of habeas corpus
issued at the request of the prisoners legal ad-
visers. When the lawyers had presented their
cases Judge Caron announced that he would
hand down decision in about two weeks. and
remanded the prisoners back to the care of the
Sheriff Gaynor and Greene occupy luxurious
quarters at the Chateau Frontenac, where they
guarded by deputies.
Should the writs be vacated the extradition
proceedings will be heard on their merits in
Quebec.
Mr.. Stuart. Of the counsel for the United
States Government opened the proceedings this
morning in behalf Of the prosecution. He was
followed by Senator Dandurand. who addressed
the court in French, both he and Mr.. Stuart
quoting numerous authorities in support OF their
motion 10 dismiss the writs
Messrs. Tascherau and Gervais also argued
the case for Greene and Gaynor, and Mr. Nc
Masters reply 10 their remarks closed the argu-
ments.
At o'clock Judge Caron remanded he pris-
that day further remand of eignt days would
probably be given. he did not think he would
be ready 10 render judgment for at least fort
night.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-20
THE WEATHER REPORT.

YESTERDAYS RECORD AND TO-DAY'S FORECAST
Washington, July 1S.-The storm in Eastern
Iowa Friday evening has advanced lower Michigan
An area OF high pressure is moving over the
Missouri Valley. its crest tonight being Dakotas
Numerous thunderstorms and have occurred
from New-Engand and the Middle States west
ward the Missouri Valley: local rains have also o
CURED in Florida the lower Mississippi Valley and locally
in Texas. The temperature changes been mostly
unimportant. maximum temperature OF l02 was re-
corded in North Carolina but general highest tenn
peratures below 95.
showery weather will prevail Sunday lower lake
region the Middle Atlantic States and NewEngland
there will be local Florida, Eastern Tennessee
and in the middle Mississippi Valley. The will
be fair Monday NeW-England,
districts and the Southwest
Along the Atlantic Coast from northyard
fresh TO brisk southeast winds prevail
south OF Haeras the winds will light TO fresh south
On the Gulf Coast fresh
will continue, and in the lake winds will
become fresh northwest. Steamers which
for European viii have light fresh east winds
and rain the Grand Banks.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-20

ATTACK ON BLUEFIELDS.
DETAILS OF THE REPULsE OF THE INsUR-
GENTS UNDER REYES

Mobile. July 19.-A private letter from Blue
nelds gives details OF the repulse of Reyes and
the revolutionists on July 4
Martial law was declared on july < and there
were hurried movements of government trooos
on that and the following day The citizens
hoisted nags for protection. and Jamaica ne
groes in great numbers came into town seeking
aid or the British Consul The town itself was
guarded at all points. although it was known
that the bluff was TO be the point of attack. On
Saturday large barge carrying soldiers ar
rived from Rama. and was at once ordered to
proceed to the bluff. Reports came that the
Colombian war vessel had also landed troops at
the bluff. and an impressment of negroes was
made TO serve as home guard. The fight
proved TO be a small affair although brisk while
1t lasted. On the government side two were
brought in dead and three wounded. with thirty
prisoners. two being officers. There was great
as there was apprehension of a landing of revo-
lutionists at another point military precau-
tions were continued.
Reyes's defeat was due chiefly to an accident
His invasion was made on the steamer PinZon
He landed one party at the bluff in a large boat
but a second boat overturned in the heavy sea-
and the extra ammunition and supplies were
lost.
The insurgents were afraid to make a second
attempt to land more troops, and those who
had been put ashore were overcome, killed or
captured. The PinZon, being short of coal, put
to sea, but is expected to return with more men,
The government has obtained a loan of $4,000
chants of Bldehelds. 1t was in the nature of
a forced loan.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-20
Battle. Charles z.

BATTIAsuddenIy on Thursday July II. at Long Beach
age Charles Edgar Battle. sunday. July 20.
1 O'Clock p. m. from 50 West 76th-st New
York city. Please omit flowers
sarah EiEabsih Besse5 Brd daurhter OF sriard d F.
Bird In The ne 2lst year 9f her age Funeral services at
BURToN-At PIainheld N. j.. Friday July IS 1902,
Charles W. Burton. formerly OF New-York, aged 80
Funeral service at his late residence. No T2s
2:45 p m. Carriages will leaving
,. m, c. r R. Of n. J..
DE LUzE-At southampton Long Island on Thursday
July II. Francis Ogden De Iuze in the Goth year o,
Chapel. 25th-st. and Broadway. at 1890 m.
Of Marshall G and the late Priscilla Dexter. aged A
KIRBY-At Buffalo N Y July Is GusIrna Kirbv
Funeral residence OF s Ireland. Rye N u Sunday.
AT $50 p.
PATTERsoN-At sprinsaeld Long Island July 49, 1902
N me oeth year or her age Funeral ser
Tussday July p at 10 a m A''
SHoRT-Suddeniy on Friday. July IS. William B short
aged 50 years. beloved husband OF Helen Short.
70 attend the funeral from his residence NO 243
Lenox-ave. on Monday. July p. az m Intsrnnent
John White. formerly OF Nev-York City
wAITE-sgddsaly. ;- at Great Neck on July Is. 1902
l2s East 27th-st New-York City sunday July 30 a.
S m
wILLIAMs-suddenly. Orange N J.. on Thursday
his age Funeral from his late residencs Orange on
sunday July 20 az o.eloc4 CaEriages will be y
P trains from Barclay and Christopher-st Ferries
cremations for Fresh Pond
are arranged by all undsrtakers
c. s Cremation Go. ia s. z. Houston St. N 7.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-20
PREFERS MULES TO RAILROAD.
SECRETARY ROOTS NOVEL TRIP TO LEES
BURG. VA. TO-DAY.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1BUNE.I

Washington July 19.-Secretary Root is nothing
IL not original. Instead OF taking train Lees
burg Va where he is visit the camp of the
National Guard OF the District Tomorrow accom-
plishng the journey in little over hour. he is
70 drive there in an army wagon, drawn by relays
Of mules He will be accompanied by Adjutant
General Corbin Brigader General Leonard Wood
and Colonel Randolph. chief OF artillery. All Of
them look forward to pleasant holiday.
Transportation facilities will be provided by Colo
mel True the depot quartermaster. and will consist
simply of two relays Of mules. Dougherty wagon
and a driver. Subsistence supplies will be pro-
vided for use in OF necessity. but IL is
than likely that breakfast luncheon and supper
will be obtained convenient places the route
The party will start from this city at o'clock to-
morrow morning The trolley line will be used
far as Cabin John Bridge. where breakfast may be
taken The rest OF the journey will be made in an
army wagon drawn by four mules. with relays at
Seneca on the way and Potomac the way
back. The will be by way of the river road
to Seneca, and thence by way OF Edwards Ferry
TO Leesburg. The distance to be travelled is about
seventy miles, and will be made by easy stages
to the mules.
The itinerary calls for the arrival of the party
at the headquarters Of the district camp at Lees
burg about 2:30 p. m. The departure will be timed
so as to insure the arrival of the party in this
city by midnight al least and most of the return
journey will be made by moonlight, If the condi-
favorable.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-20
LOW SEES THE PRESIDENT.
THE MAYORS NAVIGATOR MAKES HIM
LATE TO LUNCHEON.

foyster Bay. Long Island, July 19-Mayor Low
same TO oyster Bay on his yacht Surprise about
. o'clock this afternoon. He was invited to a
luncheon given by President and Mrs. Roose-
Welt at Sycamore Hill. The Mayor left his coun-
.rv pace at Rye, eleven and a quarter miles
across the Sound from Oyster Bay at 12:15
o'clock but owing to his navigator's difficulties
in finding Oyster Bay, ne arrived at the pier
of J. West Roosevelt about half an hour after
the appointed luncheon hour. Luncheon was
postponed until he arrived. Mayor Low returned
10 Rye at 4 o'clock. AS he sat down on the
after deck of his craft a number of men in
small sailing vessels gave three cheers for the
Mayor Of New~York
The Presidents other guests were Senator
Kean. of New-Jersey; Judge Ferdinand Jelke
3r Of Cincinnati; State Senator Nathaniel Els
berg ex-Assemblyman Oscar Cooley of West
chester John D Crimmins. Lieutenant Martin
CrimInins, L. s. A. who was in the Rough
Riders; Mrs Crim.nins and the Misses Grim
Minis, Miss Kean. sister of Senator Kean and
Miss Isabel Hagner.
President Roosevelt accepted the invitation
sent by Governor Murphy, through Senator
Kean. TO review the New-Jersey militia at Sea
Girt, N J., on Thursday. He will cave Oyster
Bay in the morning the Mayfiower and pro-
ceed to Atlantic Highlands where he will take
the train for Sea Girt. He will return home the
same evening. The President takes great inter
est in the affairs of the National Guard, and
favors encouraging it. He thinks that the mill
tia should be equipped with the Krag-Jorgensen
rifles.
Judge Jelke came to Oyster Bay at the request
Of the President. arriving at midnight last night.
His trunk was removed from the baggage car to
q dark hole beside the railway track and for
half an hour. he says. he hunted around in
darkness for some 10 tell him where he and
his trunk We're After this experience he was
led TO the single hotel in town and reluctantly
provided with sleeping place the top story.
He had some important business to discuss with
the President, but he declined to disclose the
nature of it
Miss Isabel Hagner, OF Washington, will be
the guest Of Miss Alice Roosevelt for the week
end. She was Mrs. Roosevelts secretary last
winter, until forced to give up her work by an
attack Of typhoid fever. She will probably as
sist Mrs. Roosevelt in the official entertaining
at the White House next season.
Under the leadership Of a B. Wallace, an
effort has been made to form a association
Of Spanish War veterans living on Long ISL
and. A meeting was held at Rock Spring this
week and the President was made honorary
member resolution passed inviting him
TO preside at the first formal meeting and TO set
the date for il at his convenience.
Miss Anna Wentworth Sears has issued invi-
tations to a dinner of twenty covers at
her home in Cove Neck Road. near Sycamore
Hill, in honor Of the President and Mrs Roose-
New-York tribune., 1902-07-20
YACHT BOILER TUBE EIPLoDES
TWO FIREMEN INJURED IN THE SOUND ON
THE DUQUESNE.

A tube in the water tube boiler of the steam
yacht Duquesne. owned by Captain James G.
Butler, of St. Louis. burst the yacht was
going down Long Island Sound yesterday, and
IL was necessary to tow the vessel here Two
hremen, Hiram and Isaac Farnham. were
burned about the hands. There was little noise
when the tube gave way. and. had the fire.
men left the hreroOm soon the explosion
took place, they would have escaped injury.
The accident occurred off Norwalk Conn.
and Captain Butler had the fremen taken
ashore to the Norwalk Hospital. where their
hands were bandaged- Returning to his yacht.
he was preparing to proceed TO this city under
sail, when a tugboat appeared and he took a
tow, arriving at Manning's Basin in the early
evening
The Duquesne left Shelter Island on Friday
night and made an early stop at Bridgeport
yesterday morning The accident happened
about S:45 O'Clock, hour after she left
Bridgeport With Captain Butler were his wife,
who has been cruising with him all summer,
and two Western friends, c. II. Farnham and
Carlos Tready- The yacht will continue her
cruise.
The Duquesne built by the Herreshofs
in 1885. and is 131 feet long
New-York tribune., 1902-07-20
ART TREASURES MADE FREE.
LIBERAL REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY THE IrAl,
IAN GOVERNMENT.

fRT TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE-l
Washington. July 1S-The Hberality OF European
governments to foreigners well as to their own
students in facilitating the study OF their
ures is exemplihed in the latest regulations issued
by the Italian Royal Department Of Public Instruc-
ton IN regard to the free of galleries museums.
national monuments. etc. throughout the kingdom
From copy OF these regulations sent 10 the State
Department by L. NJ. Iddings. secretary OF
bassy at Rome, 1t appears that after June last the
following classes OF persons exempted from pay
ing entrance fees at the museums of antiquities.
galleries Of fine arts. picture galleries. archaeology
cal excavations and monuments:
National and foreign artists: students of the his
tory or the arts and Of artistic criticism-Itaian
and foreign-who have published remarkable works;
soldiers and sailors; professors. national and for
eign, OF archaeological, historical. literary and
artistic Instruction. professors of universities. Of
preparatory schools. classical. technical and gov
ernmental and normal schools; alumni OF archseo-
tional and foreign. OF the faculty Of letters and
philosophy, and OF the schools for engineers; Of
hcias charged with the administration of antiqui-
ties and of fine arts; artisans belonging 70 indus
tries analogous TO the arts Of design guides who
shall have obtained after examination certificate
proving their proficiency in archaeological and
artistic knowledge.
Foreign artists and students must have certii-
cate from Italian legation consulate Identify
ing them entitled TO free admission under one OF
the heads in the category given above
New-York tribune., 1902-07-20
GARDEN PARTY AT HATFIELD.
FIVE SPECIAL TRAINS CARRY THE GUESTS
FROM LONDON.

London. July 19.-Five special trains took a
thousand persons TO a garden party at Hatfield
House. Hertfordshire. the seat Of the former
Premier, this afternoon. Lord Salisbury's
guests included the Cabinet ministers. Indian
princes. members Of the diplomatic corps. in
cluding all the officials Of the United States
Embassy. and q number Of peers and members
Of the House Of Commons.
no social incident Of coronation year has
ceeded In brilliancy Of scene and personnel the
gathering at Hatfield House. Princes and
harajahs in the brightest Of Oriental costumes.
and preriers, governors and generals from
every portion of the empire, mingled with oiplo-
mats Of almost every government in the world.
Lady Gwendolen Cecil, daughter Of Lord
Salisbury, assisted the former Prime Minister
10 receive his five thousand guests beyond the
archway leading 10 the south front OF the house.
The Grenadier Band was stationed on the lawn,
which dotted with many colored marques,
In which refreshments were served
J. Perpont Morgan was among the American
guests
New-York tribune., 1902-07-20
DOVER FOR MORGAN PORT.

London. July 2O-The Paris correspondent OF the
"Sunday Observer says that In engineering cir
cles in Paris IL is reported that the frequent
visits recently paid TO Dover by ]. PierpOnt Nor
gan were made with the object OF testing the
capabilities OF the new haroor improvements,
with a view OF making Dover port OF call for
the Atlantic shipping combinations liners. The
correspondent adds;
During this interview between Mr.. Morgan and
Emperor William this SUBJECT hear; was touched
peTor's run appreciation so far az the German
liners concerned.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-20
WILLIAM ]. JOHNSON.

Eatontown. y. J.. July 10 (speciaD.-williarn J.
Johnson. formerly member Of the bodyguard OF
Queen Victoria. and also OF King Edward in his
younger days. died here yesterday. He was vet
eran OF the Crimean War. in which he received a
severe wound in the breast, causing him TO be
sufferer from paralysis IN his later DAYS After
being honorably discharged from the English mil
itary service he came this country, and for
time lived IN Newark. moving 10 this place twenty
ANe years ago. lie was veterinary surgeon. ne
was eighty-four years old. Death was caused By
injuries which he received several days ago in a
runaway accident.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-20
HORSE SHOW AT SOUTHA MPTON.

SUFFOLK CoUNTY-DATE SET FOR AUGUST %.
Southampton. Long Island. July 10 (SpeciaD-The
annual horse show OF the Southampton Horse
Association will be held here August % and
g. Elaborate arrangements being made to
make the show a success. Entries TO the show will
be confined TO residents OF Suffolk County. and all
horses having previously won blue ribbons will have
a special class.
c. Clark: treasurer. Henry p. Robbins; secretary,
Harry W. McVickar; executive committee, Charles
Coster, DR.. George A. Dixon, A. Dixon Dr. Thomas
Henry, P. Robbins, George c. Clark, Harry w.
McVickar and George r. Schieffeln.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-20
CHILDREN WANT TO STAY AT BANGOR.
LEY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIsuNE.I

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.
Rsnzor Penn, July 19.-For the last two weeks
the Fresh Air children sent here by The New-York
Tribune have enjoyed the freedom that only the
country can afford. Private outings have been
given by those entertaining them. and nothing has
been left undone that would add TO their pleasure
some OF them came here with few changes OF
clothing but they will be returned with several
sets of clothing, including hats and shoes. Ban
gor has done well in the manner in which II has
taken care of the 14o children sent here. and the
women who have so generously fitted up the chill
dren in their care with whole new outfits, enough
in some Instances to last the present summer
fhrough are deserving of thanks for their work
AS the time for the departure of the children
draws near many of them, who wanted to return
to their homes a few hours after their arrival
now dread leaving Bangor.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-20
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New-York tribune., 1902-07-20
OBITUARY.
VAN BUREN DENSLOW

Van Buren, Denslow. who died at his home. No
22S West Seventeenth-st.. Thursday was sixty
nine years old. and recently consulting lawyer
with Towns & McCrossin. OF Brooklyn. He was
active. also In editorial work for "Gunton's Maga-
zine" Years ago Mr. Denslow active in law
practice in Chicago. He head OF the Chicago
Union School OF Law for years before it was
divided between the Chicago University and the
Northwestern University. At one time he was
editor OF The Chicago Inter Ocean" He received
the degree Of Doctor OF Laws and the author
OF book on the principles Of economic philosophy
After funeral at his home this afternoon. his
kers. for
New-York tribune., 1902-07-20
FRANK NJ WI. son

Frank N. Wilson. sixty years old OF No 25s
West One-hundred and twenty third-st was found
dead in his bed yesterday morning by his son.
Charles Wilson. He had suffered for years from
heart disease. Mr.. Wilson, who bore the hon
orary title OF colonel, was veteran OF the Civil
War. having served with the California cavalry
in the Southwest He a member Of John
Rawllns Post No. so. G. A. r., and time
served as an aid 10 the commander in chief Of the
OrganiZaIlon
New-York tribune., 1902-07-20
BADLY HURT BY MOTOR CYCLE.

MACHINE JUMPS TRACK on HARLEM RAILROAD
AND THROWS MAN OK sToNB BALLAST
ANOTHER MAN UNINJURED.
Assistant Superintendent Girard Van Iassei' OF
the Harlem Railroad was badly injured yesterday
while fnsDecting the track with motor cycle, and
Superintendent Miles Bronson. who was with him.
had a narrow escape. Tney were running al
rapid rate near the White Plains terminus "heh
the machine Jumped the tracks and dashed INTO
ditch Mr. Van Tassell. VINO was on Ihe Itont !
seat was thrown with great force on tle scDtiS
ballast and nearly all front teeth were knockeo
out, while his head and right hand were Daay ' cIt;
Mr Bronson who was operating the gasotesHe
motor. landed in the sand and was unlhJuieo' Inc
The yoa1er rvcIe was called a "hoodoo" on the
road because when ID was used on the Hudson
River division Of the Central II kiieo Nv" iIe" "'
Jumping the track.
New-York tribune., 1902-07-20
BIG WATER MN MOVED.

The 36-inch water main in Broadway, extending
from One-hu -hundred-and-sevent to One-hundred-
and-ninth-str was moved eight feet last night to
make room for stations in the rapid transit tunnel
In all about two hundred feet Of the high pressure
man was Jacked over eight feet east OF the up
town tracks, and as consequence several thou
sands OF persons living in the vicinity were com
PEELED to go without water. The pipe had TO be cut
IN two places because OF the curve at ne-hundred-
and-tenth-st. 1t is expected that the severed sec
tions will be Joined late this afternoon ~