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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13

interest was heard and then. without anv in
tereference from the Governor, the matter was
left 10 the executive members Of the County
Committee 10 prfect their organization Mr.
Murray, for many years leader Of the With
District, and we'll known as a militant Republi-
can and successful leader. was the unanimous
choice for president Mr.. Mathews. who has
served in the Board of Aldermen. and knows
the details Of the machine organization, and is
regarded highly as an efficient capable and en-
e-getic organizer, was selected secretary W
H Ten Eyck, Aqueduct Commissioner, who has
been chairman OF the executive committee has
50 much 10 do in his official position that he
felt he could not give the time to the details
Of the organization work and preferred to step
aside William Halpin. leader of the IXth Dis
trict and for many years lieutenant of the late
Frederick s Gibbs, was selected to succeed Mr.
Ten Eyck. Mr.. Halpin is an efficient worker
and good organizer. and, in the opinion of the
leaders, viii bring youth. energy and ability 10
The position which viii be accorded TO him
The selection Of Louis Stern as treasurer OF
the County Committee was looked upon by the
leaders IS peculiarly happy one. George r.
Sheldon retires to make way for Mr.. Stern. Mr.
Sheldon was recently appointed member of the
National Committee from New-York 10 succeed
the late Frederick s. Gibbs. The duties of this
office precluded the possibility Of his continuing
d treasurer ana MI stern was selected in his
place Nj Stern is president of the Republican
Club. His associates are among the business
and commercial interests of the city, and he
brings 10 the Office Of treasurer an acquaint-
anceship and ability that are recognized by all
The result Of yesterdays conferences was most
satisfactory. The officers determined on pleased
every one Colonel George ". Dunn, chairman
Of the State Committee. said: I am very much
gratlted by what occurred to-day. believe
that the efficiency and energy Of the County
committee VIII be greatly augmented by the re-
organization which we have all agreed upon
There has been no friction: every one was con-
suited; We talked it over ike a happy family.
and everybody agreed this was the best thing
TO do. Nothing but good can come Of this"
Governor OdeH said: There has been talk
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COUNTESS'S ODD DEATH.
Diane Ogier dIvry, in Mans At
tire, Erpires in Hospital.

Paris Dec. 12.-The Countess Diane Ogier
d'Ivry. the beautiful young daughter Of Count
Ogier dIvry, died in hcsoitaI here yesterday
under remarkable circumstances Last evening
a $50 o'clock pony cart, driven by an ap-
parently young man, VINO was accompanied by a
groom. had a collision with heavy vehicle
near the Avenue de Bois de Boulogne. The oc-
cupants Of the pony cart thrown out and
the groom was slightly and the young man dan
gerously injured The latter person was re-
moved 10 q hospital and placed in the male ward
The doctors were preparing for an operation
when they found the injured person to be a
woman. She was removed 10 the female ward
and identified the daughter Of Count
Ogier dIvry. Her skull was fractured in three
places and she died in a short time.
The countess was twenty years old and her
blond hair was cut short. II is explained that
she was in the habit Of assuming male attire in
the streets to avoid attracting the attention OF
men. The dIvry family Is highly connected
The count il d retired army officer and the au-
thor OF a number OF posricaI works, including
Rhymes of Cape and Sword"
A member of the family's household says that
the countess was fond of daring feats Of horse
manship and liked 10 drive four in hand She
found that male attire attracted less attention
and when thus attired was one Of the most dar-
ing drivers in the avenues. The family has
castle at Nerac, in the Department Of Lot et
Garonne where the peasants are familiar with
the countess's strange costume.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
CHICAGO WINS EASILY.
Chosen for Contention City BIZ a
Big Majority.
IFHoM THE TRIBUNE BUnEAU.I

Washington. Dec. 12-Chicago June 21 ara
the time and place decided on for the Republi-
can National Convention, and Chicago has
pledged itself TO contribute SO O0O TO the cause
in return for the privilege or entertaining the
Republican leaders The result is that the Chi
cago people who came to Washington 10 can't
ure the convention are rejoicing this evening
as are many politicians whose experiences ar
conventions where the EDteI acc0-l-aOdatiOus
were inadequate have taught them to look our
for the creature comforts in their selection II
a convention city Senator Hanna was loud IN
his praise OF the oratoricaI efforts OF the repre-
sentatives OF the unsuccessful cities. and said
ne aImos; felt Ike leaving the chair and voting
for ST. Louis himself. Just ou1 of compliment To
city, but it a case where oratory did nor
beyond all question.
Pittsburg and St Louis were rivals Of Chicago
for the convention PittsbUrg offered 100000
and hall, and St. Louis $4,000 and a hall
The vote stood 43 for Chicago. : for Pittsburg
and l for St Louis.
TIE work Of the committee was harmonious
throughout. It's open session to-day was at
tended by many Republican members of the
House Several minor questions were referred
to special committees. Included in this list
were the representation asked for by Porto
Rico Hawaii and LuzOn. the sOcialistic problem
and the political rights OF the negro A com
Tnittee. headed by Senator Scott. OF West vir-
ginia was named 10 make all arrangements for
the convention Senator Hanna entertained the
members OF the committee at the Arlington
Hotel this evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
CHICAGO UNION FINED.
MURDER LAID ATITS DOOR
First Time a Union Has Had to
Pay for Acts of It's Members.

Chicago, Dec. 12.-One thousand dollars fine
for illegal acts as a corporate body was i'm
posed on Franklin Union No. 4. Press Feeders.
by Judge HoIdOm to-day The court found the
union, as a corporation guilty Of contempt Of
court for violating injunction restraining it
as an organization from interfering with the
business OF employees of ten printing firms mem
bers Of the Chicago Typothet@. This is the
hrst time in the history of trade unionism in
this country that a court has fined a union as
a corporation. An immediate appeal was taken
from the decision.
Judge HoIdom said:
The consequences Of the violation Of the iniunc-
UOn Dy the union have been many aSsauIrs
innocent persons seeking to work under contracts
satisfactory tC themselves and their employers
1here has been no discrimination between the
sexes. Women have been assaulted and terrOrzed
ana followed to their homes, their families in
tlmluated. Murder has even resulted from the un-
LAWFUL acts OF the union and It's striking members
FROM aHloaNlts IN evidence In this case, IL aD-
pears that more than. fifty people have been since
the inception Of the difficulties set forth in the
Dill assaulted, tgatImIdated. called oppobrfotS
epithets and threatened with harm simply be-.
cause they worked IN a place voluntarily vacated
by members Of Franklin Union No. f. all the al
Aucher, being members Of the union John Mucher
condemned twice for assault and unlawful picket
ing in company with members OF the union in viO-
la ation OF the injunction has been defended by the
lawyer for the union
Such warfare can not and will not be tolerated
by the courts in ( land OF peace where the people
are governed BY the law, and the law would be
lacking in Of Its most necessary attributes IL
IL were impctent 70 punish for such violation The
this particular Of attaining the ends OF JUS
ttCe by the imposition OF a nominal fine. and that
the duty resting upon the court tnpes fine some
committed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
AUTHORITIES DEFIED.
French Fishermen Destroy Nets on
Treaty Shore

ST Johns n. F, Dec. PA serious fishery
dispute has arisen here owing 10 the action Of
the French fishermen in refusing TO leave the
treaty shore OF Newfoundland Since the Brit
ISL warships stationed here have gone south
the Frenchmen have destroyed the nets or the
settlers. and defy the local authorities to take
am, steps in the matter. The colonial govern
r,ept has appealed TO the Admiralty. and the
g,nboat Falltome may be ordered back 10 drive
off the Frenchmen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
REYES CHOSEN PRESIDENT
COLOMBIA'S ELECTION.
Complete Victory for ENJOY Nozc
at WASHINGTON Reported.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE Colombian Lega-
ton tonight received a cable dispatch from
General de Castro commander in chief OF the
Colombian Army. dated Port Limon Costa
hlca, to-day, conveying the information that the
results Of the election for President held through
the country, on December :. show a comI, etc
triumph for General Reyes. When seen to-
night General Reyes would make no statement
beyond saying that he expected 10 remain in the
United States for a fortnight longer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
RUSSIAN REPLY IN TOXIC
6ONE CHANGE IN TERMS.
BaDanese Remain General
Election on March I.

Toxic. Dee 12--Russia's reply has been re-
esiFee. TIE Russian Minister informed Premier
s-alscra yesterday thar Russia entertainz
sspsrs proposals. probably with notifications
-ne general election has been fixed for
Esrch
Is no excitement here, Notwithstanding
the dissolution OF the Diet. which il is expected
. nave -tte effect On tae diplomatic sitUa-
- he government is calm and confident
0lpaTen-Iy resolved 70 carry on the nego-
'ns sccorcllg 20 The original plan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
MEETS IN CHICAGO ON JUNE q.
PLACE and THE FOR REPUBLICAN, NATTONAL
CONVENTION FIXED.
tie
Rooseve and Harmony the WatcRord AmOng Party Leaders
Gathered in Washington.

The Republican National Committee decided to hold
in of Porto Ricane
of
N call of the
uin he contt
prevailed the scunferen
which will ovvs
is wIIn
the Chairman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
SHE WANTS TO BE MARRIED TO THIEF
Woman Visits TombE for That Purpose-Says
Man Saved Her Life.

Miss Stella Hamilton of No. 81 Division-st.
called al the District Attorneys Office yester-
day. saying that she wanted 10 marry Harry
williams who calls himself a professional thief
He is accused OF stealing watch from Albert
Hilton, son OF ex-Judge Hilton. on streetcar.
The young woman could not find Chaplain Nun
roe, the Tombs clergyman, and her hunt for
another clergyman to marry them was unavaiI-
ing She said she would try again to-day.
When arrested on the charge Williams said he
was a professional thief. but that he had no
hand In the robbery OF Mr. Hilton The young
woman said that Williams saved her life in
the West, that she loved him. and wanted TO be
married 10 him II is said he has some influ-
ential friends who trying 10 lntercede for
him The woman herself viii try 10 aid him in
getting his liberty Williams IS also anxious 10
marry the young woman. She visited him yes
terday and they had long talk in the Tombs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
WORK OF THE COMMITTEE
Porto Rico Seeks Representation
Socialism and Negro Question.

Washington. Dec 12-The Republican Ma.
tCual Committee resumed its sessions ar the
Arlington to-day 70 take up the work OF dacid-
ing on the place and time for holding the next
national convention. II was 1920 O'Clock when
Chairman Hanna called the committee 70 order
and announced that there were two Porto
Ricans present, representing the Republican
party OF that island He said they would Be
heard Communication were read by Secre-
tary Heath from the Federal and Republican
parties Of Porto Rico. both claiming represen-
tation on the committee.
Mayor Todd OF san Juan. representing the
Republican party. then appeared before the
committee and gave a brief history OF that
party which he said was established IN July.
1899. The Federal party was established some
time after this. Each party is represented by
two members in the local Senate. His party.
he said cast 5000 out OF $4,000 registered
votes The aim CT the party was 20 American
ize the island and stand by the administration
Porto Rico. he said. would ike 20 Be represent
ed in the next Republic2r National Convention
Jose Bricso, also Republican. followed Nay
or Todd. He emphasized the good that y would
do The party 70 be recognized by the COMMITTEES.
He declared that the party was coming any
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
ORLEANS EXPELLED.
Duke Ordered to LeaUe BeLgi7l2n
after French Protest.
InY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.

Ottawa, Ont. Dec. PA London cable dispatch
announces that the Duke of Orleans has been
expelled from Belgium He made his mead
quarters al Brussels. conducting active political
intrigues against the French government until
there was protest The result has been an or
der from the Belgian government 10 leave the
country although King Leopold had consented
70 his coming there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
WHAT IS HOME WITHOUT oscULATIoNl
[pY rELEeEAPR TO TIE rHIBl

10y rELrGEAPH TO rIE TEIBUNE-l
Denver Col Dec. FIN her complaint in a suit
for divorce begun to-day. Mrs. Salle Coney. sixty
years Old alleges that Joseph P Coney, aged six
rv-f-ur wholesale liquor merchant. viii not al
low her to kiss MIN. and shows her no affection
Trey married last April ano were lovers forty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
Tor treasursr-LOUIs STERN.

EA4AlA
Tor secretary Of the County oOmmittee-ARNnTAGE
MATHEWS
For treasurer-LOTIs STERN.
Governor Odeu spent the entire day at the
FIN Avenue Hotel yesterday IN consultation
wiki the local leaders of the Republican organi-
zation. and as q result Of the deliberations the
slate mentioned herewith was agreed on and
WI be formally elected at a meeting Of the
Republican County Committee on December
!. Governor Odeu declared himself en-
urey satisfied with the forthcoming organiza-
tion of the County Committee. and the changes
effected. he declared, would be in the interest
Of the party and bring about higher degree
81 efficiency in the approaching national and
state campaign. Senator Platt was not in the
city, but was represented in these conferences
~ Colonel Dunn chairman Of the State Com
Eittee. and Colonel Ruben L Fox. secretary
7 was understood that TO Alexander T. Mason
was offered The position as president of the
County C0mmlrt-4. TO succeed NJ Linn Bruce
Ar. Mason is a successful lawyer with a large
practice, and he did not feel that he could af-
iorc 10 abandon MS law business 10 take up the
duties as president Of the County Committee
NeKt year @ President. Governor, a full State
tiaket Senators and members Of the Assembly
are 70 be elected. and The duties Of the presi-
cent OF the County Committee viii be arduous.
frying and eZacting. There Is 10 salary Or
emo-Imen- II any kind attached 10 the Office.
md whoever accepts this post VIII have little
Sl1e Tor anything else Ar- Mason felt that ne
col-c not afford 70 make this sacrifice, and de-
eLne5 the position
Governor Odeu in his plan Of reorganization
fer that interference from upstate leaders
Eas uuwise He thought the local leaders
should De called together and determine on the
policy organization and leadership. His one
idea was 70 preserve the autonomy Of the or
ganizatiou, and. therefore, he summoned 10
the Fifth Avenue Hotel 10 meet him every
district leader and others interested in the local
Situation. The whole matter was thoroughly
carvassed. Every leader had his say: every
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
VINES ARE PURE

DEwEYs WINES ARE PURE.
s,,,..iaI as~orted cases for Holidays.
lie nresent Send for descriptive price list.
Deweys. 15e Fulton street. Ne" lO1A St'9.--zA1'~
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NJ PACT WITH CHINA.
-''0 Denies 4greement-4dmiraI
AlcIief Silent.

p. '=-ls'sourg. Dec. I2-The Foreign Office
a. -eA that China and Russia have reached
churla ---7 e'@1-il-0n OF Man
Div - SAD AZ tae Foreign once that 10 re-
p - Deen received by Admiral Alexiefs. the
rloGes-L. NOE Y-ceroy in TIE Far East. regarding the
1ntfee ,-ons % the japanese proposals sub
a. - y ADMIRAL AIexteT 70 Baron de Posen
russian Minlstar 10 japan.
a. 4 -T rfilya to-day denies that Rus
Lat-ons 90 --- i'-@-~-J -l'iIe5e neSo-
- p--,----s 70 t-e '-.ovclra!." of Port Arthur.
o., .--aA -aA troops lu the Far East are suffer-
gre.s sis.Ay from extreme cold. Although 10 de-
- -- frost were REGISTERED at TaIien- We :,
tsefi,t.-7lh were stun Do tents and the hosDttei
--'-iies we're Inadequate i
F.1r.e r.. = N19IsFF-s -'NEEzASFAF'' are tb, ori,
teInerfas -Ie5Gl7g sne distance that are not
Br1as,r-,x 49,. A-LADoRFF Opucian. lIG
sti-l'oCcH TRAINS TO HOT SPRINGS .p.,
ks11s - ooeis Eia Iron Mountain Route Pullyn.n
N1' cara. Tickets and 5ookI eta Is f5' 5'Vgay
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13

Delettrez' Perfumes belong TO the aristOcracy o
trade products. and command the highest prices p
Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13

PINEHURsT. n. c. SLEEPING CAR LINE.
Daily, except Sunday from Washington via
Southern Railway. effective December ltth. New
York ofices. "a and 1.1S Broadway.-AdvG
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13

AUGUSTA. JACKSONVILLE AND FLORIDA
EAST COAST POINTS
Daily 2 z5 D. m. via Southern Railway Dining
ara Sfaenina Cars New-York Offices. 2l and LIS
Broa Nav-Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13

THROUGH sLEEPERs TO PINEHURST. y c.
Ssahoard Air Line Railway commencing Dee Is.
vii operate through sieeplnE cars. Washington 70
Pinehurst. every Tuesday, Thursday and saturday
Leave New York l255 Noon arrive Pinenurst. T.l5
A " Write once. I1SS Bdway. for al informa ton
-Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13

HOLIDAY RATES SOUTH
Via Southern Railway. NeW-YOrk Offices 81 and
LIS BFoadway.-Advt-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
THROUGH TO CITY OF MEXICO
WITHOUT CHANGE or CARS

vie iron Mountain Route IN elegant Pullman cars.
leaving ST Louis $40 +. NJ. daily. via San Antonio
and Laredo. Shortest and quickest line. Tickets
and reservations sss5 Broadway. .-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
.HAaf WAsHINGTON. % 9.

TIE GJOREHAM WASHINGTON d. c.
American ard European plans. Best location best
service and hest cuisine, making II the eadns motel
~ ths Canatnl CITY John T. DEVINE-AdYt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13

Publishers. x e zad ST., tIty.-Adyt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-13
MURRAY TO SUCCEED BRUCE.
CHANGES IN REPUBLICAN COUNTY COMMITTEE De
CIDED ON At CONFERENCE WITH Mr.. ODELL
William Hdn TO Take w. H. Ter Eycs Place; 4rmtqge MqtIecs
That Of G. r. Manchester and LOWS That Of r SHELDON
H.

For president Of the County CommiTtee-CHARLEs H
MURRAY
Tor chairman Of the Executive Committee-WIIIIAAI
HALPIN
MATHEWS
IL --.n.urn--I nT-TS STERN
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CMade for The Tribune
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Continued on second page.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-31
BIG HAUL OF
ORE THIEVES
Sensational Robbery Just Brought
to Light by Officials at
Baker City.
ORGANIZED GANG OPERATED
Had Been Stealing Specimen Ore
for the Past Three Months.
and the Estimated Loss
Is 100000.

Baker City. Jan. 30-The arrest to-
day Of Peter Peterson, miner, In the
employ OF the Columbia mine near
Sumpter, brings to light the most gi-
gantic ore thleyIng scheme In the min
ing annals Of the west Peterson Is
charged with taking 80 pounds Of ore
from the Columbia mine. which he sold
In Sumpter for $40 per pound About
80 pounds OF this ore were recovered
By the officer making the arrest and
are now In the possession Of the sheriff
of this county. The value of the ore
is from $50 to IS per pound.
; About three months ego the man
ager OF the Columbia mine became sus-
plcious OF the miners and he employed
detective, who spent three months
In the mine and discovered that there
was an organized gang OF thieves VINO
had been at work for the past three
years stealing ore from the Columbia,
North Pole, Red Boy, Golconda. Bo-
nanza, Psyche and other mines. They
sold ore at'a uniform price of $40 per
pound, regardless Of its assay value.
The ore taken is what is known as
specimen ore, that is used by jewelers.
for ornamental purposes.
1t is estimated that the ore taken
from the Columbia mine alone is worth
$4,000, and the lowest estimate of the
specimens taken from all the mines is
100000. Specimens were sent all over
the United States. At the present time
there Is 800 pounds known to be in Port
land. There is also lot in San Fran
cisco. Warrants are out for six more
men and the officers hope TO capture
several more within the next "a hours.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-31
DEEP TUNNEL TRANSIT.
Make Boston to Washington In Three
Hours Less Time.

New York, Jan. SO.-Great gains may
be made in running time by a new pro-
ject to construct tunnel which is to
connect the systems Of the New York
Central and Pennsylvania railways.
While this tunnel may not be built
for at least two years, it Is understood
that the two railway companies have
agreed on the plan, although 10 official
statement has been issued. It is In
tended TO construct tunnel of unus-
ual depth from the Central yards of
the Grand Central station at Forty
sixth street to Madison avenue and
down that thoroughfare to Thirty third
street, where junction will be effected
with the tunnel tracks of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad.
At one point the tunnel will reach
a depth Of 100 feet beneath the sur
face of the street. One Of the great
to be gained from the tun-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-31
A BRITISH DISCLAIMER.

Lord Cranbourne Says England Re-
spects Our Monroe Doctrine.
London, Jan. SO,-Lord Cranbourne
under secretary Of foreign affairs, In
speaking tonight at the banquet of the
Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, said
that the governments policy in vene-
zueia was dictated by a determine
tion to defend the interests of her sup
jects. and that there was no infring-
ment Of the Monroe doctrine. This
was also the case, he continued, OF the
United States, which would be long
time before making Itself responsible
for the disorderly state Of affairs in
Venezuela.
Lord Cranbourne, concluded by de.
claring that there was no German and
British alliance. but that Great Britain
Is ready TO cooperate with the powers
not only In South America, but in Rus
sla."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-01-31
Singular Plight Of Fifteen Persons
Who Took Passage on the
Steamer Crescent City.
TEN PASSENGERS RESCUED
The Others Could Not Be Got of
and Are Now Prisoners On
Fish Rock Off Coast
of Mendocino.

San Francisco, Jan. 30.--The steamer
Crescent City ran into Fish rock. Off
the Mendoeino coast, during a gale at
an early hour this morning. Her pas
sengers and crew. numbering in all
about IS, took refuge on the rock.
The steamer Scotia was signalled. and,
after beating about for several hours,
managed 20 launch boat, which took
10 OF the stranded persons off the rock
and transferred them to the Scotia.
The 'ife.saving crew from Point Ar
ena could not launch boat. but at
tempted to shoot lines over the rocks
from ashore, but was unsuccessful.
About Is persons are still on the rock,
but are in no danger except from ex-
posure. Tug boats from San Fran
cisco will make attempts to rescue
the marooned persons tomorrow.