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New-York tribune., 1902-01-21
WHOLE COUNTY AROUSED.
REPRESENTATIVE FROM ALL WEST
CHESTER TOWNS AND CITIES De
MAND REMOVAL OF MENACE.

Delegates representing nearly every city and
town in Westchester County held a public
meeting in the Mount Vernon Common Council
Chamber last night, and after condemning the
New-York Central Railroad Company's Park
ave. tunnel as a nuisance, unhealthful and I'M
safe. took action urging Governor Odel, the
legislature. the Railroad Commissioners and Dis
trict Attorney Jerome to compel the immediate
Improvement of the tunnel The meeting had
been called by Mayor Edwin w. Fiske, OF Mount
Vernon; Mayor Michael ]. Walsh Of Yonkers
and Mayor Henry S Clarke of New-Rochelle.
Mayor Fiske of Mount Vernon was Ill and
could not attend the meeting.
Mayor Clarke was unanimously elected chair
man OF the meeting, and William Milligan was
chosen secretary.
1T is of vital interest to every one living on
the route OF the New-York Central. the New
York. New-Haven and Hartford and the New
York and Harlem railroads that this menace
should be removed as quickly possible" de-
CIared Mayor Clarke. I'VE are not here TO de-
termine what the remedy shall be- That should
be in the hands of the railroads and their en-
gneers. We are here to protest against an ac-
cident which has cost SO many valuable lives,
and to urge the State authorities to take action
once"
Mayor Clarke further said that committee
of New Rochelle citizens had called on Governor
Odeu and had been assured by him that he
would do everything in his power to aid them
Other speakers denounced the use Of fran cars
and OF kerosene lamps in the cars, and called
upon the railroad companies TO reduce their
fares.
The following general committee appoint
ed to attend the meeting of the State Railroad
Commissioners on January 23: Mayor Walsh OF
Yonkers, Mayor Fiske of Mount Vernon. Mayor
Clarke of New Rochelle Senator Isaac y. Mills
Assembyman James X. Apgar. J, Mayhem
NJ. Shnn q. H. Crawford and z. X. Brown.
President Fletcher OF Pelham, President Lynch
of North Pelham President Carroll of Mama
roneck. w. S. Spencer, president OF the Board OF
Aldermen Of New-Rochelle: C. II. Loyett presi-
dent OF the Board OF Aldermen Of Mount Vernon.
and John II, Southwick. president Of the Board
Of Aldermen of Yonkers. The resolution adopt
ed at the melting contained this:
The Park-ave tunnel It now exists is a
nuisance, unheslthful and unsafe; a nuisance
which be abated and must be abated. and the
moral responsibility for that dreadful carnage and
destruction rests upon the railroad managers. be-
cause Of indifference and false economy.
Now, therefore, We a committee appointed by
to do all and whatever IS possible 10 remedy the
wrong and TO abate said nuisance TO bring those
found to be responsible for these conditions and
that catastrophe to just sense Of shame. and
prosecute the rights Of citizens before the
Board of Health the Railroad Commissioners, the
District ATTORNEY Of New-York County the Iecis-
authorities as have any power in the premises, do
hereby call upon the Governor the Railroad Com
take immediate action 10 abate this nuisance aud
remove this menace
New-York tribune., 1902-01-21
RECONCENTRATION IN BATANGAS.
GENERAL BELL ADOPTS STERN METHODS
OF DEALING WITH INSURGENTS

OF DEALING WITH INSURGENTS.
Washington. Jan. 2O.-Haying failed, after two
years strife. in subdung the insurrection in Ba>
tangas Province which is just south OF Manila, and
having satisfied himself that Ienient treatment OF
the insurgents produces no good results General J.
Franklin Bell, the military commander in that
province. has determined the enforcement OF
most vigorous and determined methods. involving
RECOMMENDATION In a modified form. the application
OF martial law In ali directions, and the unsparng
pursuit and punishment OF the natives who act
spies and traitors the United States. The
centrauon order IL dated Batangas, December
s. In substance IL provides for the establishment
OF zone around the garrisons. into which tho
friendly inhabitants to be required 20 come.
under penalty OF conhscation and destruction OF
their property This IS said 10 be necessary to pre-
vent the collection Of forced contributions from the
Inhabitants by the insurgents. The military or
arc allowed 10 fix the price Of necessaries OF
life. and II is promised that the people may return
peaceful conditions established.
This order is followed by a long circular by Cen
eral Bell TO his station commanders, commenting
on existing conditions and giving them advice how
70 proceed. II begins with the statement that he
shares In the general conviction that the insurrec
ton continues because the greater part OF the
people especially the Weather ones do not really
want peace lie says it IS reErettable that the in
nocent must suffer with thA guilty. but the
greatest good to the greatest number can
be best brought about by putting a prompt
She application OF general order No. 100 in
force in the civil War in the United States, which
practically regards insurgent as a guerilla,
side the pale OF civilized warfare. and subject TO
the death penalty, wherever such insUrgent does
not engage continuously in the and observe
all the rules OF war. however II Is provided that
there shall be no executions without the approval
of a superior officer.
General Bell declares it is practically certain
that every native priest in Batangds and Laguna
provinces is a secret enemy OF the government
and In active sympathy with the insurgents He
orders that they have no exemption whatever but
be brought to trial whenever sufficient evidence is
obtalnable and adds tnat even in case of we'll
founded suspicion they should be arrested to stop
their further activity. General Bell declares that
the apprehension and punishment OF one official
wealthy man priest is OF greater Importance
than the punishment of hundred ignorant per
The wealthy and influential he saws ers
those against whom the most energetic efforts
should be directed.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-21
NEW THEATRE FOR HARLEM.
WEST ONE-HUNDRED-AND-TW
TY- Y-FIFTH- ST.

The West End Amusement Company. which
was recently incorporated. will build large the
atre in Harlem 1t will be called the West End
Theatre, and will cost about S150,000. The land
which the playhouse will be built has Just
been bought by the company. 1t is practically
the west half OF plot OF sixteen lots fronting
in One -hundred-and- nd-twenty fourth and One
hundred and twenty-fifth SITS. and ST. Nicholas
ave. and Hancock Place. In December last A. c.
& H. NJ. Hall bought the lots from George w.
Carleton A. c. & II. NJ Hall the sellers in
the present transaction
The main entrance OF the theatre will be in
One hundred and-twenty- ffth-st II Is said that
ground for the building will be broken next
week. A. Bimberg is the president of the the
Rtrical company.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-21
PROTEST AGAINST ASSESSMENTS

Property Owners Association and other persons
interested IN one way or another in the improve
ment or that street met yesterday at the Broad
way Central Hotel in order to take action toward
9DtalIlng relief from tax assessments " IT
bougaie[ty cbs2i the chairman said that the city by
to Elm-st. had saved the difference betwaeg, sSy
100000 and So. 100000 0 '''"eeh S0o'-
A resolution appointing W. H. Doushertv r c
Hawley, Leo Schlessinger Charles Tielenius Jobn
Isges' LOUIS Soyes, Louis Ettlinger Mr.. SchwarZ-
mann, w. f Christie, Stewart w Smith CararaI
4: g. o; Barnes. r. e Mccall J, E. March ! +
Sewn and Fleming Smith COMMITTEES ia caiI or
The Mayor and the Corporation Counsel and nroteet
against the proposed assessment about TO he e,,ad
on property IN Elm-st. 10 prevent its enforca
Inent was adopted The committee was authorized
10 appoint a subcommittee, with authoritv To 90
TO Albany In case that step should be found neces.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-21
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE BILL, op.
POSED-SHIP SUBSIDY MEASURES
INTRODUCED.

Washington, Jan. 2o.-For the greater part ~ n,
days session OF the Senate the bill providing ro-
the establishment of Department OF Commerce
was under consideration. An effort was made bv
the opposition 10 many OF its provisions was an
strong that the effort had to be abandoned
Mr.. Frye reported the Ship Subsidy bill agreed
upon by the Committee Commerce.
Senator Vest introduced a substitute hi, b,r
Of the last Congress. repeating the law prohibiting
the purchase Of foreign built ships He also gave
notice of his intention to offer the following amend
ment to the bill reported by Senator Frye;
That any vessel purchased or built in a foreign
states or Of an% at eTed 81 s United
laws OF the United States any OF the States
states but no subsidy shall be paid 10 the owns
Of snch vessel under the provisions Of this act nor
trade trade Of 4fS the Uatad s states 10 the 'OaS'V'a
Another amendment prohibiting combinations Z,
secure advantages under the bill introduced by
Mr. Vest.
Senator Gallinger reported the Pension Arpro.
priaton bill II came from the House withou.
amendment
The House bill comforting the franking privileges
Mrs. Mckinley passed
Mr.. Cuom introduced a bill "to prevent the
transportation Of deleterious food and drinks and
provide for the appointment OF a dairy and food
commissioner
A resolution offered by Mr.. Mitchell providing
for the appointment OF messenger for the Com
mittee Coast Defences brought Mr. Platt. OF
Connecticut. TO his feet with protest against the
increase of the clerical and official force OF the
Senate. He said there had been many similar
resolutions introduced In the present session IL
fact that the clerical and official force OF the
Senate now costs more than the aggregate salaries
and mileage expenses of Senators Without refer
ence 10 this particular resolution. Mr.. Platt felt
that all such propositions ought 10 be scrutinized
carefully. The resolution was referred 70 the Com
mttee Contingent Expenses.
Mr. Mason made personal statement concern
ing the publication in certain newspapers Of a
criticism of him because il was said he op-
posing rural free delivery OF mails. For years.
he said II have been endeavoring to better tho
rural free delivery service, and even am
favoriug largely Increased appropriation for that
service"
The Senate at 4:2o D, went into executive
sion. and at 5:s5 O'Clock adjourned
In the executive session effort made u
secure the confirmation OF NJ. A. Otero Cow
ernOr OF NeW-Mexico, but on objection from Sen
atOr Morgan action was postponed. Mr.. Morgan
criticised the Committee Territories, saying that
fun opportunity had not been given for hearing
the charges against Mr.. Otero. and he pleaded FOR
the recommittal OF the nomination 20 that
mittee. II was urged on behalf OF the COMMITTEES
that there was no new testimony eoncerning ths
charges that full and ample hearings had been
given and that there no occasion for reopeuing
the case. The nomination will probably CONS Up
again tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-21
TAX ON OUTSIDE CORPORATIONS.
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Albany, Jan Ex-Governor Odell was asked to-
night If the report were true that ii had been de-
cided to make a reduction in the tax foreign
manufacturing concerns doing business in this
State, imposed by Senator Krum's bin. The Cover
said:
There is to be a hearing the bill Wednes
day. is there not? If not, no doubt the committee
VIII consider such propositions at that time There
is this TO be said about the Krum bill that whereas
New-York State eXempts manufacturing concerns
from taxation that employ 40 per cent of their
capital in this State, the State of New-Jersey
makes such exemption unless least so per
cent Of the capital of the manufacturing concern
is employed in that State. New-York thus gives
to a manufacturing concern 10 per cent advantage
which employs its capital within this State.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-21
BANK CASHIER SHORT SIS 900?
is SAID TO HAVE sPECULATEp IN COPPER
sTOCKS-CANNOT RAISE 5000 BAH.

sToCKS-CANNOT RAISE 5000 BAIL.
Helena, Mont, Jan. 20-Herhert H. Matteson
cashier of the First National Bank of Great
Falls. arrested this afternoon on a warrant
issued by United States Commissioner Russell
at the request of District Attorney Rodgers. who
charged him with embezzling $3.50 from the
bank on January II. Matteson, it is said. has
confessed to the District Attorney that he IS
guilty. He waived examination and was bound
over to await the action of the Federal grand
jury. bail being fixed at $1,000. AS he was un-
able TO furnish this, he is now prisoner In the
county Jail.
The officer who accompanied Matteson to
Helena to-day said that II is believed the total
amount he is alleged TO be short would reach
$4,000. Speculation in copper stocks. IL is said
was the cause of the defalcation. The bank is
strong financially. and is in no danger OF en-
barraSsment.
Matteson was one of the best known men in
Northern Montana. Until recently he was the
secretary of the honorary commission an
pointed by Governor Toole to raise funds for the
State exhibition at the st. Louis fair He re-
signed this position a few days ago.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-21
WASHINGTON MAN FILES PETITION HERE

EBEN DODGE APPLETON IN BANKRUPTCY COURT
LIABILITIES. s25as1 80.
A petition in bankruptcy was filed yesterday In
the office of the clerk of the United States District
Court in this city by Eben Dodge Appleton who
gives his place OF residence as the Hotel MarI-
borough, in this city The petition was sworn TO
in Washington, D. c. The liabilities are SIS ss1 go
The assets arssi 50 in cash. ordinary wearing sp-
parel. Exempt under the law and the petitioners
interest in a 5000 endowment policy on his life
Three creditors are named-Ellen Appleton En-
cry, or Portland. Me, whose claim of 1854 Is is
secured by an assignment of the 5000 insurance
policy; j. Appleton Wilson, OF Baltimore whose
claim OF $3.50 sS is unsecured and Gurley & John
son. OF washington d. c., to whom the petitioner
is indebted in sl5.55S 56. also unsecured All tbs
claims are for money loaned. -" @N
tiordon Gordon. counsel for the pettioner de-
'clined 20 make any statement concerning his client
other than that he Is now in the governments en-
ploy AT washington. and that he had not been en-
gagged IN any business: In what capacity Mr.. Ap-
would not say ~NAH
New-York tribune., 1902-01-21
MR.. AHERN AND THE DRAMA.
AN ADDRESS TO ACTORS ON THE ATTEMPT
TO MAKE THE STAGE LEGIs-
LATIVELY PURE.

Albany, Jan. 2.-In connection with the hearing
70 be given on Assemblyman Ahern's bill license
sctors and 10 prohibit the production of immora
plays. it was said by Mr.. Ahern tonight that his
measure was Endorsed by the Actors Society and
the Social Purity Division OF the Womans Chris
rian Temperance Union. He said that the hear
ing the Actors Society would be represented By
Charles L LIE Barber former Assistant District
Attorney Of New-York, who would ask for dts pas
sage. In connection with his pet measure MI
AheTn then issued a statement. In which he says;
To the Ladies and Gentlemen OF the Dramatic Pro-
fessfon.
OF the drama will inure TO the beneht OF that
art. ask your influence in support OF the measure
emanates from the managers and those publica-
tons whose editorial expressions are but the re-
ayers pay for the advertising The attempt of the
managers and their subsidized editors 10 feature
means of subsistence the latter being secondary TO
Of % the results desired @ @ by them ra ''''
The difference between the actor and the man,
ager In their pursuit Of the art is best expressed
And st is matter Of history that while the actor
the source of his wealth adrift to the uncertain
The fundamental purpose of my bill is to differ
entiate between the ethical and commerciaIzed
sides OF the drama, and by so doing insure not
only 10 the actor the protection and proht to
to il because of its support Of the art
atmosphere of the theatre can be purified and
that that publication will benefit the profession and
Ny measure is designed TO protect the dramatic
field from the invasion Of and competition with
whose occupation regret; freaks. who should be
the museum platform: fakirs. who should return
the peddling of Indian medicines; pugilsts. who
should seek laurels IN the prize ring
is perfect. It is open suggestions
rnent. But there can be no controversy over the
principle.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-21
HUGH MLAUGHLN GOING sOTJTB

Hugh Mclaughlin. the leader OF the Kings County
Democracy, and the members of his family will
spend several months in Florida this winter AS has
been their custom for many years Mr.. McIaugh-
lin will not however follow his custom of going
TO the hotel kept by ex-Fire Chief Thomas r.
Nevins Merritts Island in the Indian River
Strained relations between Mr.. Nevns and tho
Willoughby Street politicians with whom he had
been so intimately associated, growing out of the
failure OF the brokerage firm of G. Edward C,rafr
g. Co., have caused Mr.. Mclaughlin TO SEEK an
other winter home. He has engaged quarters at
the Great Atlantic Hotel in Katonah Fla and
will leave Brooklyn tomorrow. ~ N
New-York tribune., 1902-01-21
oppresssd We Ourselves In turn shoula 49,. =.

oppressed. We ourselves in turn should b.c. :.
spoiismen and the oppressors and the tvrsn@. me
English cfvliiZa don which Mr.. Cannon ~Ia-s.. ne
continued Dir. De Almond. the yauSfsS iea IN
zation against which men, women and chSNvlh- SSlvlh-
We're struggling and dying in South Afrios ~ 1h
fence OF liberty. The attitude of the mighty - F ue
nsn nation IN South Africa, he said was somswbss.
lhat eventually the American people would ~
aroused to the enOrTnity of their attitude sr5 oe
their sober second thought would refuse 70 % AL IN
themselves TO be made the dupes of thosa Nv
would make examples of the same civIizas.no mo
winch was slaughterng liberty IN South Afrscsi
MT De Almond and Mr.. Grosvenor. Of Ohio had :
tilt over the fact that William ]. Bryan had bsir
to secure the ratification Of the treaty with SnsI
Mr. De Almond said the over and hs ~
lieved the people should be relieved OF the exnans
OF the army. II Mr.. Bryan had supposed tbst \,
was the intention OF those In power 10 bolS -,
Philippines at the point of the bayonet and insum
rate colonial policy. the treaty never would hsvs
been ratified. nave
Mr.. Grosvenor followed with some extended -
marks on the Ship Subsidy bill. After further -
marks by Mr. Grow, Of Pennsylvania; Mr. W,,I
Jams. OF Illinois, Mr.. Alexander. OF New-YorL ana
Mr.. Underwood. of Alabama. the House az 4.Ss al
iourned. - - aH-
New-York tribune., 1902-01-21
MARCONI GOING TOMORROW.
re WILL. BUY MUCH OF HIS MACHINERY IN
THIS COUNTRY.

Signor Marconi said yesterday that he would
sail for England tomorrow morning. on the
steamer Philadelphia "I think ] have nothing
new to give out" he said. emerging from d
mass OF letters. kilograms and catalogues on
the lounge in his room ar the HOFFMAN House,
and coming forward with his peculiar, quiet
step.
MY business IN New-York is about finished
but IL is not Of a financial nature have been
logues Indicating pile on the table,. with the
purpose OF discovering how much machinery
can buy on this side of the water. Your taTlI
is high, You know, cannot import al |
would like to- 7 shall report 20 my company
financial schemes result OF my visit here
DO you find that you can get what macnln-i1
you want in this country" he was asked
"A good deal of it," was the reply. but am
sorry TO say not ALL"
VIII work at Cape Breton and Cape COO %
on in your abSence2''
Yes My being away will not stop the wors
OF building permanent stations in America
How long will you be gomez?
"Some months. / can't tell"
At the Hoffman House and elsewhere Sisnor
Marconi has won the appellation Of the modest
Mr. Marconi" The slim blond young man, Win
his quiet ways, his laconic speech. and his aver
sion 10 publicity, which he Is too polite ever %
show I'm a way that could offend any one. Is not
without sense OF humor at the situation. now
ever. Somebody asked him yesterday IL ne wels
not glad TO get away from the interviews 49,,
''Ah. no." he replied. II spent very resuu1
day out in the country Sunday. was invited
to the Press Club dinner the other night ou.
had already made another engagement hofs
/ wasn't missed much"
New-York tribune., 1902-01-21
NINTH DISTRICT DINNER

The third annual dinner of the XXIXth Assem-
bly, District on Friday at the Savoy Hotel promises
10 be great success Among those who are .x
peeted 10 be present and make speech are Mayor
Low, ex-Congressman John s. Wise. Senator
n. Stranahan Senator Nathaniel A. EIsberg 7
Ludwig, Justice Julius NJ. Mayer. Assemblyman
BainbridSe Colby, Robert 9. Morris president or
the county committee. and Alderman Ware Many
prominent local Republicans already have sent ac-
ceptances. The committee OF arrangements in
eludes Lueien l. Bonheur. chairman; James
YereanCe Robert A. Brunjes. William J. Chamhar-
lain. Leo Levy and Newbold Morris.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-21
APPROVED BY STATE COMMISSION.

Albany. Jan. Pam amendment TO the New York
City Civil Service rules. limiting the term OF pro-
baton in appointments Of members the
Police and Fire departments TO one month instead
Of three, has been approved by the State Civil
Service Commission Colonel John N Partridge.
Police Commissioner. suggested the change The
state Commission also has approved the action of
ths municipal commission I'm placing in the sched-
ule of positions exempt from competitive examina-
ton OF cashier in each borough in the Department
Of Water Supply, Gas and Electricity: also OF one
consulting engineer for public buildings for the
Borough Of Manhattan. and Of three chaplains of
the Brooklyn Disciplinary Training School.
The request OF the Department of Finance for
the exemption of stenographer 10 the Receiver
Of Taxes was refused.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-21
DRIVING CLUB ADOPTS NAME.
TO BE CALLED THE EMPIRE CITY DRIVING CLUB
WILL BE REPRESENTED IN BOSTON

The formation of amateur driving club was
advanced another step last night at the meeting of
the committee of the Road Drivers Association
which was appointed TO formulate a plan of or
ganzation for the new body. 1t decided to
recommend the organization OF an incorporated
body. to be CALLED the Empire City Driving Club
The report OF the committee will be submitted TO a
general meeting of horsemen of the city be called
in about ten days.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-21
CAN TIE STATE BE TP17sTEr,

Albany. Jan. 2O.-State Treasurer John P. JaeckcI
to-day received check for $4,000 from the surro.
gate OF Chautauqua County. This is the first Ir
stalment Of trust fund of $4,000 left bv IyiIua
Norce or tnat county for the benefit of the pubIic
schools or the county. In his will he named ~
State as trustee OF the fund State Tres surag rue
Jaeckel Is uncertain as to whether the Stata 90
accept trusteeship and in consequence tha cbil
has not been deposited to the credit OF the state
opinion. fT -'i "ii
New-York tribune., 1902-01-21
TO ABOLISH RA1NEs LAW HOTELS.
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Albany, Jan 2o.-Assemblyman Mccullough.
VINO has succeeded julius Harburger as the rep
resentative OF the Xth Assembly District. New
york said tonight he would introduce a bill
this week which is intended TO abolish the
Ns.nes law hotei The measure is on lines some
what similar to Mr.. Earburger's bill of last
year. and will not affect Mr. McCuliough said
the revenue features OF the present law
New-York tribune., 1902-01-21

BLANCHE BATES AGAIN on STAGE.
Boston. Jan. 2o.-Blanche Bates. whose sueos0
illness IN Detroit last September caused her tenn
porary retirement from the stage and closed 'Hs
tour OF the Under Two Flags company, made ner
return 10 the stage at the Hollis Street LnesLs
tonight as Cigarette In the same play. she re-
ceived a hearty welcome