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New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
WANT RouNDsMAN TRANSFERRED.

Police Commissioner Greene has a peuuoh
signed by a score or more business men OF tle
Wall Street district, asking him 10 TRANSFER VI
osn.ciaI1y instruct the roundsman in charge of
the detail of the Broadway squad in that district
Roundsman John Ginn of the Macdougal-st. Sta
ton. The petition reads:
We. the undersigned. respectfully ask that
Roundsnlan John CHM. in charge or the
Broadway squad, be either transferred from tnas @
command or ordered TO stop changing the oIncefs
under his command from one post to another as
this greatly interferes with good service Two
days last week the head of Wallst. was left with
OUT an offcer The present officer on this post IS
an honest and efficient man. and We would @ asR
that he be kepr there Last week this roundsTna n
kent a boy who had 100000 worth Of securities to
be delivered in a hurry from crossing the stteets
recommend that Cornelius O'keefe be Kept at MS
present post at Rector-st. and BroaoWav-
Commissioner Greene said last night thae ne had
-oferred the netition to Inspector Cortright. He
did not seem to have attached much weight 10 IL.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
FIRMS IN STEEL ASSOCIATION.

The names Of the firms which have become naem-
bers Of the recently formed National Association of
Manufacturers and Efeetofs Of Structural Steel and
Iron Work were ofcialiy learned for the Arst time
yesterday. The association vas formed for secur-
ing and preserving equitable conditions betVeen
employer and employee whereby the interests Of
both tine employer and employe will be properly
protected" Should strike be declared at the
yards or shops OF one OF the members Of the asso-
esa1ioa the association takes charge of Il, and
whatever the association decsees is binding.
Following Is q LIST of the firms IN the association:
The American Bridge Company, George A. Fuller
Company; Terry & Teach Con9tructon Company. @
pany, Lewinson Just John !; Radiey Company
TshcFeaa Diamond, Lsvertng e GaFrsgues Company.
F4RY PcdndgY and 1FV1 WORKS. &1InSe0 BEothegs.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
INQUEST POSTPONED.
Mrs. Burdick to Testify Mondoy-
ALLEGED PenneU Letter.

buffalo March 18-Polce Justice Murphy
announced to-day that, owing to the illness OF
district Attorney Coatsworth. the inquest into
the murder Of Edwin L. Burdick would not be
resumed until next Monday afternoon at :
o'clock District Attorney CoatswoTth is suf1er-
ing from q severe cold, which prevents him
from apeakinR above Q whisper. It Is expected
that the ipouest will be concluded next Moh-
dav unless some new evidence OF Importance de-
,,oion~ tbis week Mrs. Burdick, Burdicks
furnace man and the man who took care or the
furnace for the PennelIs will probably be called
on Monday ,-.
r. "a stated on good authority that the District
Attorney will also place in evidence letter al
rexed Ia have been written to Mrs. Burdick py
Arthur L. Pennell some months ago. the letter
was found in the Burdick home when the search
Of the house was made by the police. In the
letter. It IL alleged, the following occuFs'
feel that I must kill Ed BuTdick.'
When Hrs Burdick is called to the stano
Monday she will probably be called upon to
identify the letter mentioned above. She knew
ho+b the dead men, Burdick and Penneli, prob
ablv better than any other person. and her tes-
tiunony promises to be the most important ana
interesting Of the entire proceedings.
IF was learned to-day that MT. Penneu LETT
a will in which Mrs. Pennell is named as sole
executrtx In the event Of her surviving. Three
alternates are named to act should Mrs. Fen
mol, die first In view of the fact that Mrs
penneu died so soon after her husband was
TITLED II was suggested that the executors
named in the will be allowed to act The mat
+er has not been definitely settled and an ad-
niuistrator for the estate may be appointed by
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
SHIP TRUST SELLS VESSELS.
Two Ordered by Atlantic Transport Company
to Go 90 the Pacific.

Philadelphia, March 1S,-The two largest
steamships ever laid down the Delaware
River have been bought from the International
Mercantile Marine Company by the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company. They are the Minnie
Laura and the Minnie Nadia, each of between
-, 900 and 1900 tons burden and 2650O tons
displacement. They sister ships OF the
Minnetonka and Minnehaha, Of the Atlantic
Transport Company. They were ordered from
the New-York Shipbuilding Company about a
year and a half ago, before the Atlantic Trans
port Company's absorption by the combine.
Both will be made ready for service before the
end of the year.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
AUTOMOBILING.
French Manufacturers Ask for Big Space at
St. Louis Exposition.

A special meeting OF the National Association or
Automobile Manufacturers was held yesterday in
the rooms of the association, No. East Forty
second-st. The meeting was called to consider
some changes in the constitution and bylaws OF
the association. These changes were referred to a
committee that will report 10 the next regular
meeting, the first Wednesday in April.
The executive committee met later 10 consider
how much space would be required at the st. Louis
Exposition and to take some action in regard to
licensing Of automobile operators, and also In
regard to the action in demanding a commission
from the dealers for goods sold. NJ. j. BuclonS.
president Of the association, said after the meeting
that the matter OF space required at the exposition
had been referred to committee that would re-
port at the next meeting. and the matter of the
operators had also been referred to another COM
nittee, and it's report would be handed in at the
same time.
It IS understood that the French manufacturers OF
automobiles have asked for $4,000 square feet OF
space at the exposition, but the American manu-
facturers as yet have asked for only 5000 square
feet. Mr.. Budlong said that letters would be sent
to-day to all manufacturers. and before the fair
opened he expected TO apply for at least much
space as the Frenchmen had asked for.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
REPORT ON coal STRIKE.
,Submitted to the President, and 10
Re Made Public Saturday.

washington, March 1s-Judse Gray cnair-
-,.r ana Carroll D. Wright recorder OK the
Antaz.cite Coal strtk' Commission eaIleo On
,hs Tsresident to-day and presented the report
AZ the commission TO him. It is voiunn'no"S
document, covering fully all phases OF the con-
troyersy between the operators and the miners
Both sides have promised to abide oy 'he oe
cision of the tribunal created Dy FleSiUeN
Roosevelt.
Lttor tba interview with the President Mr..
ur-toht onrounced that the report would be
,ade nuhIic at his office on Saturday mornlns.
About the same time 1t will be placed Ia S tnS
hands of the representatives OF the opeta'0''
and the miners. . orIr,oua
The report Of the commission Is unani.ii*JL unI.r *Lc
The members discussed the report WIN ~
President at dinner tonight, out tnehn, tn,,o dis.
are tied SO far as concerns any PUO1iO ~
closures OF their findings.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
GLOVE WORKERS LEAVE WORK.

Groversyte. N. T., March IA strike which di-
rectIy affects i've hundred men and may tie up
the entire glove industry of Fulton County was
started to-day. when the members OF the Block
Cutters Union left their places not to return to
work unless certain demands made of the manu-
factureFs are granted
Several months ago the block cutters. through
ther representatives. submitted a revised schedule
Of prices to the glove manufacturers which called
for an increase Of wages and certain other con-
stdeFsticns, including the employment of union and
pon-UnIon block cutters. In case the strike Is
continued II may spread TO the other branches OF
the gicYs industry. all OF which are thoroughly
organized under the American Federation OF
labor and the Amalgameted GIoyeworkers' Asso-
citation OF America, and q sympathetic strike order
would lie up the entire glove industry.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
MRS. HULL BREAKING DOWN.
Rumor That Her Condition Is Serious Not
Denied at Home.

Buffalo March 1S.-A rumor was current TO-
night to the effect that Mrs. MARIA nun
no+her-jn-law Of the late Edwin Burdck, who
was murdered on February 81, had been seri-
ously injured was i'll.
EFFORTS were made to learn the facts in the
case. but all requests at the Burdick residence
for information were met by refusal to discuss
the subject.
DR.. Marcy, the family physician, in reply to
a telephone message, stated that he had not hee9
called to the Burdick home. If anything hau
happened to any member OF the ramiiy, ne
thought he would have been Informed.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
MEDICAL AND LEGAL INSANITY.

The March meeting OF the Medico-LegaI Society
was held last night at the Waldorf and the
action of special committee In sending to the
legislature memorial favoring the ElSberg bill
abolishng coroners, except to the manner Of
appointing medical examiners, was approved. The
memorial suggested that the examiners be ap-
pointed by the Appellate Division of the Supreme
Court
A paper on legal and medical insanity. by Justice
Herrick who presided at the trial OF William
Hooper Young, vas read by J. F. Miller: dis
cussion which followed taken part in by Clark
Bell. president OF the society; Dr. Otto II. schuze
apd J. F. Miller.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
THE sIx7Y,NlNTH REGIMENT GAMES.

Sprint running record breakers sill have chance
to assa the best figures at forty yards in the 18th
Regiment games at the armory April l. W. J.
Holland OF Georgetown, the intercollegiate cham
pIoa sprinter, who defeated Duffey, Eaton. Thom9-
aon and others at this distance last month In
Boston: Schick. Lightner' Dean. OF Coiumoia'
walsh oF the New-York Athletic Club. and others
Of like cabre will against the record OF o4 s-S
for this contest. The handicap contests Will in
clude 6o-yard and and one-half-mile runs,
Dotato race and shot put Two novice contests at
30 yards and three-quarters OF a mile ars also
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
MAYOR ACCEPTS o'NEILL BILL.

Mayor Low yesterday gave hearing on the bill
passed recently at Albany, giving to the Police
Commissioner power to reopen the case Of Police
man ONeiT and, II justifablc, to renstate him.
O'Neir was dismissed by Devery in 1901 on charge
Of using fnsoIent language to him.
The Mayor accepted the bill saying i h ht 90 mo, not
pathize with O'Neill; If it did not it would be
worthy Of contempt"
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
ROWING.
Columbia Crews to Go on the Water-New
Boathouse on Harlem.

Coumbia's crews plan to take their first out
door practice of the season. provided weather con-
ditions are fayora bic, either tomorrow Satur-
day afternoon. The crews will go out from their
house at Sherman Greek, on the Harlem River
This house was purchased from the Lone Star
Boat Club. and has been put in good condition
Edward IIanlan. Coumbias COACH has reduced his
SQUAD to about one hundred men. half OF what It
was at the beginning of the season WORK VIII
begin to-day in removing the smells ana pdtseS
from Columbia hoathouse at e-hundred-and-nf-
teenth-st.. on the Hudson River, to the new house
the Harlem.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
INQUIRE SIGNED WITH BROOKLYN.

Jim" Mcclure. the crack catcher, has asked
Charles H Ebbets, the president of the Brooklyn
Baseball Club. to allow him to play on the nine
this season. and has been signed. The chances of
the club having q strong team this year look
bright Harry Thielmann. the former pitcher OF
the Cincinnati club will wear a Brooklyn uniform
this year, and great things are expected from HIM
He Is extremely glad to have the opportunity or
Columbia, 8, c.. on Monday, where they will do
their preliminary training. -
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
POOL.
H. K. vingut and G. W. Curtis Win in
Strollers' Club Tournament.

In the intercIub pool tournament at the strollers
Club H. X. Vingut, of the Racquet and TENNIS
Club beat G. H. Booth Of the St Nicholas Ciub
last night by the following score:
Mr. vingut-s. g. S. /. II. !. 5. H. g. o. 1S 49, r. g.
o. Mr. n 'Gsoo Booth A. $. TO- a. o. 8. ., =. s. o. TO-
Q three scratches. total 100
q w Curtis of the Racquet and Tennis Club
defeated w A Pease, Of the st. Nicholas Club by
a score of 125 to 4S. Score:
Curs-11 o. s. H. ii. T. S. 1. II. 1@ 15 s. scratches
g. 'Pease 5est: e. g. s. s. g. s. ., .; 4: to-
al
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
OPPOSITION IN COLOMBIA.
Attempt Being Made to Defeat Canal Con-
vention.

.,oIon. March 1s-The ratification OF the '.s1 nay
TJerran Panama Canal convention by 'he oii,.eN
states Senate yesterday has caused mucn 'uUI~
ton among the isthmian supporters OF the FSn
ana route There are, however many eiea' -
(,,~at,ons from the Department OF Bolivar anu
other points in the Colombian Repuoic th@t -
rstt8cstion Of the convention VIII certainly niee'
vi,h strong opposition in the Colombian oOH
Sress. 4 memorial adverse to sne 'reNls , a. :.
crd - Wsy' is now being signed by innuen'i~'
ss,en at Carthagena.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
THE CANAL COMMISSION.
Not Likely To Be Named Until the treaty
u Ratified BY Colombia.

Washington March Is - Ratincatlon u l.-0
Panama Canal treaty by the senate n19
,eriaIIy increased the pressure on tle -
for appointments on the commission -
10 supervise the construction Oh 'ne -
s..,,aro1 senators had interviews to-day with
,be President regarding the personnel OF the
commission. II is understood that the Presi-
sent will be in no haste to announce the names
Of the commissioners, and IT :s likely tnat no no
positive decision will be reached Intn the tret5
kss been ratified by the Colombian Congress-
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
MONEY ON THE RACE QUESTION.
He Calls Mr. Roosevelt the president Of The
Black Belt

Washington, March 1S.-The race question was
discussed sn the Senate again to-day. Mr.. Money
spoke for two hours. his remarks having reference
TO the action the President in closing the post
Office al Indi&nola. Mics. Mr.. Money delivered some
seyers criticisms of the President, saying among
other things, that MI Roosevelt not the Presi-
dent Of America, but the President of the black
belt" At times he NeS closely questioned by Sena-
tors Foraker and epooneT.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
kINLocH OFFICIALS CHOSEN

Chicago, March iS.-At q special meeting of the
board Of stewards of the Western Jockey Club
to-day the following racing officials for the spring
meeting of the Kinloch Jockey Club were ap-
proved:
Joseph A. Murphy, presiding Judge and handi-
capper: Wilson P. Hunt. associate Judge: Philip
Chew. secretary: Ralph H. Tozer. clerk of the
course; W n MgEraY Murray starter Joseph D. Lucas
Western Jockey Club at the KinIoch meetinS.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
WASTE the YOUNG WoMAEs ADDRESS

xAwssenant Cssooel C. A. Mcc&HisS. Chief Quar-.
ssru.astsr of tbs United st&tes Army garrison at
golIe. Philippine JsiaadG, u aaxAons 10 secure the
$780, Of Miss Nas NePsAden. formerly of No.
se EaGt Fcrky-third-st. SeE-1ork City. Her
brothe-, Walter McFsadsa. Aied from cholera last
i1iy at Cebu where hs Has emplcyed as property
clerk In LAeateB&at CSlo0A AeCauieys Once
sent 70 his atSssF at the Hsx-ferk addres. but
S1er esur iark through tbs Dead Letter Once, and
Shs reTtesanf cciond has since been unahis 20 End
&@ AaT eEhaF Eelatsva.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
eAuEs FOR EAST SIDE BOYS.

A committee appointed by the Association %
Ns,vhborhood Workers met at the Union So So
r,spt rooms in RivIngton-st.. on TUESDAY 'Is :,
90, - ~. % o.1iroant Armory some time next month
The purpose of the meeting is to encourage So, -
,et,cs on the lower East Side. and judslns for
the numerous contests that have nee ha'iid be -
tareSting.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
SRy09&gIS
3EHeN 3p6kEfSheN
PROGRAMME oE SPORTS TO-DAY.

RAcING-At New-Oreans and Oakland
YACHTING.-Lecture by Commander W. II. h south-
erland, u. s. N. at New-York Yacht Club
ATHLETICS-Handicap track games, at Columbia Uni
versity. -
SWIMMING 1Columbia-YaIs meet. At New-York A'h-
letIc Club
POOI.-IntL club tournament. at Strollers.
FUNTfNG.-Mesdow Brook Hounds. st Jericho Toll Gate
Long Island $50 p.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. tournament, AontaVk Foonn
Brooklyn evening
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
BILLIARDS.
Gallagher Increases His Lead in Match Tour
nament

Severely handicapped at the close Of the game by
numbness ir his crnputated and by contrary
rolling OF the balls. Sutton lost another game to
Gallagher last night at the Montauk rooms, Brook
lyn In two of 81 and g. the armless Wonoer
played practically perfect billiards, and in the first
half Of the game had good lead Gallagher $
run of 81 in the third inning indicated his good
form The now stands 80 for GTdlid Sher 10
$50 for Sutton. The scores:
Gallagher COOS. l. 64 Z I. O. /. IL O. To- 12 . 81
o. l. So u. 0. o. 20. o. IS TO- - total 500 high run
81: average. ~
sutton (25W-3 1. g. A. /. IA / g. /. 81. . g. 4. 4. B
=. 2, l. 5, o. total l7li high rum 81 average
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
MRS. BARCLAYS JEWELS FOUND.
Two Men, One Her Former Butler, Arrested
in Boston

Boston, March 1S.-Headquarters inspectors
with Detective Sergeant Woolridge, OF New
York. to-day recovered several thousand dollars
worth Of precious stones recently stolen from
New-York woman, arrested the alleged self-con-
fessed thief, Edgar Bell, twenty-eight years old
and H. I. Bernstein, manager Of the fremont
Row JeweIry Company whom the police say
was concerned in a questionable transaction
with Bell in disposing OF some Of the property.
On March 4, Bell, who had worked at several
fashionable resorts a waiter, secured en-
ployment In the home OF Mrs. Clara 8. Barclay,
No. 80 West Sixty-ninth-st.. New-York, as e
butler. -Four days later he disappeared, taking
It ts said, diamond ring valued at 81, COO. a.
gold watch studded with diamonds, and also
several smaller diamond rings. pearls and pre-
ciouS stones,
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
NEW cUARrERMAsTER GENERAL.
Colonel Charles T. Humphrey Nominated
and Confirmed

Washington. March 1s.-President Roosevelt to-
day nominated Colonel Charles F. Humphrey, as
sstant guortermasteT general. to be Quartermaster
general Of the army. with the rank OF brdgadier
general. The nomination confirmed by the
Senate. The appointment is for a term Of four
years.
The President also nominated and the Senate
confirmed Captain B. F. Montgomery, OF the signal
corps. to be major Major Montgomery Is chief
of the telegraph service at the White House.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
INCREASE OF IMMIGRATION.
rgr TELEGRAPH 10 TIE TEIBUKz.I

EgY TELEGRAPH 10 THH fRIBCK1,J
waahtnR$on March BIN February Of the preG-
nt ,rear <7:a67 immigrants came to this country.
hts xas an increase es 1a.508 the correspond
ing month Of last year. The largest number came
from Austria Hungary. with 1&oOa Italy contrib
,t4.S ssasA ara frssis and Finland asa. Germany
sS1S z756 Engfand LII ard Japan i,s5S Ne other
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
LIST OF CAPTAINS NOW COMPLETE

Sergeant John ]. McNay, OF the Church-st. sta
tion was yesterday made a captain by Commits
sioner Greene. This completes the full quota of
STANDARDIZATION. Captain NcNally was ordered
TO the East One-hundred-an 3twenty-sixth-st sta.
ton which was left vacant by the promotion of
Captain McClusky. Although there are four cap
tains under suspension there are vacancies, the
four places being filled by acting captains.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
THE ALASKAN CONFUSION.
Not Likely to Meet in London Before Sep
tember

warhfrgtoc, March Ia.-AlthcuKh not yet oncial-
ly Informed of the selection OF the British and Ca
madam members OF the Alaskan Boundary CoEnmis-
sion, Secretary Root Senator Lodge and ex-senator
Turner have been iu consultation regarding the
work OF tie eonzntssIon u has been decided that
a~v viii not 70 to London. where the hrSt meeting
"a @ take place sAHch before September. and In
4ss mean time the agents for both sides will prs
Dare the case for the consideration Of the commits
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
A REUNION OF FIGURE SKATERS.

A reunion OF figure skaters will be held at the st.
Nicholas Skating Rink this afternoon and evening.
The purpose Of the meet Ii to bring together all the
prominent figure skaters of the last forty years
who have been instrumental in encouraging the
sport. More than Afty have promised to be present.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
ssusY WINS THE TROPHY.

Monte Carlo. March 1S-The trophy given oy .ns ~,
Prince Of Monaco for comp-uIt" Aio-s H.,.,.I
EilII ~ - 30 narticipated in the internationa4
t,,.,ar,ant which has just closed here has neen
touII.5aS 20 PiIlsbury, the American player 4"
80 no contest for the prize.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
cRANsToN HEAD HARVARD COACH.

Cambridge Mass. March 1&-John g. Cranston
has been appointed head coach OF the Harvard
football eleven for 1903. Cranston played at Har-
ward in 1888. 1889 and $780, years centre and
one year az guard, In his freshman year he rowed
on the varsity crew. Previous to coming to Harvard
he was at Exeter. where he played football four
years. apd was captain Of the SleVe0 In IsS7.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19

Princaton. N. J., March 1s.-George r. Murra
'ss. has been reelected general treasurer Of II
Princeton University Athletic Association. He he
held the position for three years.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
LOCAL OPTION IN NEW-HAmPsHIRE'

Concord, n. H, March 1S-By a vote OF 2l4 to lV'
the House Of Representatives this afternoon put
itself on record as in favor of a license law IN
nreference TO the existing prohibitorJ system,
which has been in force since 184S-
New-York tribune., 1903-03-19
KAISER INsPEcTs HARVARD CASTS.

Berlin, March 1s.-Empersr William to-day WIS.,
tied the royal scuIpturaI casting works here for
the purpose Of inspecting the casts. the last Of
which havA just been finished, which his majesty
u giving to Harvard CntvOFsa&RA
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-16
NO MORE
Alaskan Insane Not Naut-
 ed at Salem

A salem. Oregon. dispatch Iu -he Portland Telegram Q. December $ says.
 The most important business trans action, Co come He.ore ..- meeting ot the board D. trustees ol .ae insane asylum yesterday WIS aa a-.-r given co Superintendent Oa.b-aa.h Go notify the secretary of -te dsr.r.uaa. Q. .He Interior that after -ha expiration of the present contract which runs out on January l5 next. tae state Q. Oregon would enter no more bids for che care and treatment Q. Alaskan patients. This action was taken as an obligatory measure iu view Of che lack oi room a- the institution. which is becoming more apparent each month.
 There are I3f1 patients. all told. and when che new cottage |, completed a, the asylum farm 5. win make room for about ,0 more Otherwise che .us-itu- tioa is crowded toi.s u-ugs. capacity. 40 che rate the patients are being Tee cei~sd a- che asylum - is estimated that an of che buildings will again l7 tled before che next legislature meets inre-a.ar session. and more extensions will have Co be built either as additions Co the main building OF more cottages at the farm
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-12-16
GET IN Don't Fail to Secure Kirmse's Tickets

Do not fail t0 be in that drawing for watches at the Pioneer Jewelry store on Christmas eye. Remember the proposition: We give a ticket with each sI spent at our store between now and December 2t Each of these tick cts entities the holder Co a chance for both the mans handsome gold watch aud The lady's heauti.u. gold watch, both O. which will be given away that day.
 Itdoes not cost anything ,3 get tick cts in this drawing, because the Pio- uear fewelry store is the best place in che city in which t0 get your holiday goods. You get your moneys worth from the best selected stock of iewelry- cut glass, toilette articles, etc.. that ever came to Alaska besides chance Go get a gold watch .oruo-hiug.
 Y. D EIBN-E,
 Pioneer Jeweler.