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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29
KFAHON OUT IN THE COLD.
Won't Get Major Woodbury's Place,
Murphy Men Sag.
F. A. o'DoNNELL FOR TAX BOARD

Patrick H Keahon. q Sullivan man. who has
been telling his friends confdentially that he was
to be appointed Street Cleaning Commissioners.
went to Tammany Hall yesterday and asked
Charles F. Murphy to say positively that he would
get the place. He was turned down" Mr. Keahon
did this because he learned that Mayor Mcclellan
was not going to appoint him Major Woodbury. 5
successor. He wanted to make sure that the ru-
mors reaching him unfounded.
When Murphy refused to give him any assurance
that he was to get the place he went away wrath
ful. He is now of the slate, and II is said by
Murphy's friends that he will not get on again.
Keahon formerly was Carroll-Sullivan man. and
this in addition to the growing conviction that he
would not make a favorable showing IN the de-
partmeut caused his turning down.
The refusal of Murphy to give the place to
Keahon revived the Woodbury. BOOM and also
prompted the prediction by many Tammany men
that the Street Cleaning Commissioner would be
q dark horse candidate,
Commissioner Woodbury. was walking through
the City Hall to the Mayors Office when he was
suddenly greeted by a reporter. who said to him:
Mr. Commissioner, are you going 20 mover?
The commissioner replied hesitatingly, and as If
in doubt: Il don't know-yet."
Commissioner Woodbury. spent time with
Mayor Low.
Ex-senator Frank A ODonnell. ex-president OF
the Anawanda Club. OF the XVIIIth District will
be the president of the new Tax Board. The place
commands salary of $500 year. The four other
commissioners have not yet been decided
1t is understood. however, that James Kane and
Arthur C. Salmon. Of Brooklyn. will get two OF
them.
The remaining places on Mayor-elect McClellan's
slate probably will be announced tonight at the
ception given for him at the Democratic Club.
William McAdoo. who Will succeed General Greene
as Police Commissioner. did not return from At
Iantic City. Ex-Inspector Thomas McAvoy is on
the slate for of the deputy commissionershps
The question OF ex-police officials now drawing a
pension receiving pay from the city for services
rendered in civil position. Is being raised In Nc
Avoy's AS retired police inspector he draw,
s. COO year. 1t is thought by some that II he
became deputy commissioner he would forefit
this pension. Deputy Commissioner Gherardi Davis
in referring to McAvoys status. said:
remember correctly. there was law passed
In 1890 which prohibits any drawing a pension
from the city from drawing n salary at the sauna
time i do not think the law has ever been an
pued, however. a Brooklyn police sergeant uamaa
MulveZ is drawing both pension and sergeant's
pay he retired from the old Brooklyn force bei lore
consolidation, and joined the New-Utrecht police
Torce, or which he became chief Then New
Utrecht was merged with Brooklyn. and BROOKLYN
was consolidated with New-York Muivey came
into the greater city with the New-Utrecht force
salary. F' "-l' 'iis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29
1T VAS LOVING CUP DAY.
Board of Aldermen Gaze Remem-
ORANGES to Mr. ForneS and Others.

It flowing cup day" in the Board of Alder
yesterday. The city fathers had kind feel
ngs NIT each other OF the children say
In Patrick Keenans district. President Fornes
received a handsome loving cup. So did Vice
Chairman James H. McInnes. and John T. Mccall.
the leader of the Democrats in the board got a
silver tea set. Mr.. Mccall i- a bachelor but it is
believed he will not be long Borough President
Cantor received a set OF resolutions. Good fellow
ship reigned supreme.
1t was the last meeting OF the board. and little
business done.
The meeting was held day in advance of the
usual meeting day, to give time to the Mayor to
act on any business needing his action that might
be transacted. Rumors had it that the early cate
was chosen to dispose OF the Port Chester rail-
road franchise application. which has been pending
In the railroad committee for many months The
railroad company will have to begin its proceed
lngs
When the routine business was disposed of Mr.
Mclnnes made address Of farewell Mr.. Nc
Innes failed to agree in certain things with TIM
othy L. Woodruff the Republican leader in Kings.
and did not receive a denomination to the board.
RESOLUTIONS complimentary to President Fornes
and Vice-Chairman McIunes were adopted. -
Equally complimentary resolutions regarding City
Clerk Scully his deputy, Nick" Hayes, and Chief
ing nice things of Aldermen Mccall and Goodman
Mr. Mccall. addressing President Fornes. said he
man than he. He presented large silver loving
cup in the name of the board Inc cup is about
the Honorable Charles V. Fornes, President Of the
Board of Aldermen. q token of respect and
Aldermen Of the City of New-Yor 19O2-19OS"
On the reverse side in scroll are the letters &C.
Alderman Wafer. in the name of the board.
handed 70 Borough President Cantor a handsomely
Borough President and his service in beautfyng
the city.
on motion of Alderman Owens the board ad-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29
AHEARN's PROBABLE APPoINTEEs.
Dalton, of Ramapo Notoriety, To Be Public
Works Commissio ner.

Borough President-elect John F. Ahearn will. It
was announced last night make several appoint
meuts to-day 1t is understood that the big places
will be disposed Of follows:
Commissioner Of Public Works-wilIiam Dalton.
Superintendent of Buildings-Timothy Mahoney.
Salary. 5000.
Sup6r.n endent OF Highways-George F. scanneIl
Sa airy, 5000
Salary. 5000.
Mr.. Mahoney is 4 builder He will succeed Henry
S. Thompson.
George F. Scanned is the leader OF the xxvth
District. He is a brother Of John ]. Scanneu.
former Fire Commissioner. who indicted for
conspiracy and fraud in connection with the pur-
chase Of supplies for the depaI tment. He will sue
coed James G. Collins, district leader of the
Greater New-York Democracy.
Matthew F. Donohue is the leader Of the XXIst
Assembly District, a plumber and sewer builder.
He thought he was going to get the Tenement
House Commission, but that went to Thomas c.
7. Grain.
ston as Public Works Commissioner, was Commits
sioner of Water Supply in the Van Wyck admins
tration. He is the leader of the XIth District He
was In favor Of having the city contract with the
Ramapo Water Company for a water supply to
cost $2Oo0OO.Ooo under contract to run for fifty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29
DANGER IN ROTTEN FIRE HOSE.
Scannell, Indicted More Than Two Years
Ago, Still Awaits Trial

Fire Commissioner Sturgis has declared that
most OF the recent accidents at fires caused by the
bursting Of fire hose be traced directly to the
buying of inferior hose during the four years OF
Fire Commissioner ScannelI's administration. The
hose which bought by Scahnell. with the as
sistance OF his friend Marx. has been bursting at
fires when hose Which was bought twelve years
ago IN Chief Bonner's time Is still in service Mr.
Sturgis says that the tremen DISCOURAGED
when they know they have to depend rotten
hose. The bursting OF hose may mean death to
some OF them at anv time when they carry a line
into a burning building
Scanntu and bis friend Marx were Indicted more
than two years the charge of chea ting the
city in the purchase OF hose for drerlen- Scan
ners trial the Indictment has been delayed for
ore reason another. and il was impossible to
ascertain at the District Attorneys Office yester-
day when the next attempt Will be made to place
the former Fire Commissioning on trial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29
MCCALL AND GOODMAN.
ALDERMEN PICK LEADERS.
Tin" Sullivan Vice-Chairman-
Sergeant-at-Arms PIums PlHcLed.

Alderman James T Mccall vas selected last
evening the next leader OF the Democratic
forces OF the aldermen. at the held In the
chamber. Fifty-seyen Democratic aldermen at
tended the meeting. which was. FOR the first time
In the history OF the City Han. held with open
doors One OF the aldermen explained by saying
that 1t illustrated the public manner In which
Tammany proposed to conduct its affairs in ths
future.
Felix MoclOskey. OF Brooklyn. who a
geant-at-arms in the House OF Representatives IN
Washington for 50 many years that he eecams
almost national character. was chosen assist
ant sergeant-at-arrns. and. therefore. will be On
duty his home IN Brooklyn He Is not IN
heath. and his appointment Is a recognition
OF hts many years OF service Democrat
City Clerk p ]. Sculy was chosen to succeed
himself at a salary OF E.oo0 and eight assistant
sergeants- alarms were also decided on. IN add
ton TO the selection o. II. 7. Oxford. an sx-As-
semblyman Of the With Assembly District. al SER
geant-at-srms. at a salary OF H.5eo.
The caucus began with the election OF Alderman
James E. Ganney chairman and Alderman isaac
Marks as secretary.
Alderman Little Tim" Sullivan nominated Alder
man Mccall for vice-chairmap OF the beard ard
was seconded BY Alderman Kenny. but Mr. Mccall
declined. saying he expected be chosen leader OF
the majority on the door after January 1 and "a
that carried with It the craftsmanship Of tho
Finance Committee and made him a uember 81
the Sinking Fund Commission be was satisfied
He nominated Alderman Sullivan. who was siertsd
lily OlSAA CCuiAJ has inc appointment OF
deputy city clerk TO succeed Nicholas J. HAYES
who has been named for the Fire Commissioners
ship and chief clerk OF the board. each at a sssrz
OF 5000 II Is understood that Michael Blake fha
clerk. - SH4sA
John Duffy, OF Manhattan. was slectsd cofa~
eep1ty or the sergeants-at-arms. at a salary OF
Nzo OF the assistants. eight in number incsud-
ing tne cnisf deputy. Manhattan and Brooklyn sach
got got, tive The assistants are A. P. Johnson and
EeHx McClOskey. Of Brooklyn; John Mcclure az
Manhattan; john J. Vaughan IT, OF Richmond
simon Flaherty. OF Queens and Peter II. Lennon
Mcclure has been assistant sergeant-at-srr,s
FOR eighteen years. and is the Oldest eDIoy ar tbe
Board or Aldermen. with one exceDtion VI
vaughan was formerly Sheriff OF Richmond CoUn- :
" ana represented that borough in the frst Board
OF Aldermen OF Greater New-YOrk after the con-
men ---S
committees -
The Twenty-Five Republican members OF the board
aI i1 Ine 9nly republican Borough President who
VIII vote In the new board Mr Cromwell, OF Rich
mona also heid their caucus II said the
6rooklyn members Intended making fight to have
Jonn Wirth, OF the Sixty-secOnd District. which
gave heavy Republican majority leader. At the
man announced that he had been reelected leader.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29

his under sheriff. Mr.. Gerard was chairman OF the
Tammany campaign finance COMMITTEES last fall
He lives in the XXIXth Assembly District He will
succeed ex-Congressman John ]. Adams. Borough
President Cantor's law partner. His appointment
is a great issppointment to Jacob Marks. ex-
Sheriff Dunn's candidate for the place. The salary
Of the Sheriffs counsel is 5000. Out OF this he
hires clerk for 81. 30 year. In addition 70 the
salary, the Sheris counsel is allowed certain costs
and fees by the courts which swell the revenue Of
the office.
Julius Hamburger. who is to be under sheriff. is
the leader OF the Xth District His salary Is to be
5000. He viii succeed Edward c. Moen. a well
known Harvard man. who has done much toward
making Sheriff O'Brien's duties pleasant Mr. Moe7
is a lawyer Mr.. Hamburger is not.
James w Gerard Is well known among the law
yers of this city His father Assemblynan
and member of the Board Of Education many years
ago. The SherifS counsel three years ago mar
RED Miss DAILY daughter OF Marcus DAILY. the
Montana copper miner. He was talked OF TWO years
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29
DEPUTIES SUSTAIN M. COMBES.
Premier Threatens TO Resign-Senate to
Vote Again on Budget.

Paris. Dec. 2S-In the Chamber OF Deputies
to-day, in the course OF the debate on the
amendments to the budget proposals adopted
g. the Senate. Premier COnsbes raised the ques-
ton Of confidence IN the government and oh
tanned majority OF one hundred The point at
issue was the appropriation for the special
service magistrates. which was suppressed by
the Chamber and restored by the Senate Sew
eral Deputies insisted that the Senate In restor-
ing the appropriation had acted unconstitution-
ally as Il had not the authority under the Con-
Ettution 10 propose financial expenditures
The Premier cut short the debate 10y declaring
that he would not discuss the constitutional
question involved. He said that the appropria-
ton was essential. and that IL il were not voted
he would tender his resignation. The Chamber
then restored several Of the appropriations sup
pressed by the Senate. and consequently the
budget viii go to the Senate again.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29
HUNDREDS WILL GREET MCCLELLAN
Arrangements for Transferring City Gov
eminent to New Mayor

Mayor Low had brief conference with John H
O'Brel., secretary to George b. Mcclellan, yester-
day and il was arranged that New Years Day.
when Colonel Mcclellan takes office, he is to reach
the City Hall at about u:45 O'Clock and go to the
Mayors private office. where he will be received by
Mayor Low. At u O'Clock the outgoing and the in
coming executives Will go to the main office, and in
a brief speech Mayor Low viii turn the Office
to Mayor Mcclellan. who will make a few remarks
in reply. Then Mayor Mcclellan will swear in his
heads Of departments and issue to them their
Gus offices and get acquainted with their office
STATS
Mayor Mcclellan will spend time at the City
Hall on New Years Day and will be at the City
Hall Saturday. His message to the Board Of
Aldermen is likely be released for publication
Sunday night, Iae board will meet the following
Tuesday.
The Tammany men are preparing to make large
showing at the City Hall on Friday. A good many
hundred people will be on hand TO shake hands with
the Mayor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29
PLUMS IN TAX DEPARTMENT.
New Assistants to Commissioners Expected
To Be Appointed by Mcclellan Regime.

President James L Wells Of the Department OF
Taxes and Assessments said yesterday that the
work of that department for the year practi-
caIy closed and in excellent condition for the
administration. Soon after the election OF Mr..
Mcclellan the department had at his request sent
him a quantity Of data about the city's finances
so he could incorporate such reference to the Tax
Department in his city message he deemed
proper.
There are employed in the department. exclusive
ants 1856 persons. These include deputy tax COM
missiouers. clerks, draughtsmen. topogra phical
draUghtsmen and surveyors. OF these forty-el ght
draw S2t00 a year over, the average being about
$500 All OF these are protected by Civil Service
Formerly the assistants 10 the Commissioners were
also under Civil Service. but in the exempt
class which that their places will probably
be filled by the Commissioners. AlonZo Bell
assistant to President Wells receives $3.50 year
The other four assistants receive $500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29

George Gissing received the ordinary education
OF the English middle class boy but did not take
a university course. He showed early an aptitude
for languages. and spoke huently Spanish Ger
and Italian. He began work as a teacher IN
a private school, but after two years he decided 10
venture on literary career. and with only lit
tie money went to London His work did not AT
first find ready acceptance. and he was compelled
90 support himself by tutoring. His first novel
Workers in the Dawn" appeared In 1880 Il found
few readers. THE Unciassed' appeared In 1874
and was we'll received Two years later Mr.. Gissng
began his connection with Smith. Elder g. Co and
Demos" Isabel Clarendon" which had no sale:
.-rhyrza." "A Lies Morning The Neither
World" THE Enancipeted" and New Grub
Street" q story OF his own life. appeared
IN rapid succession Born IN Exile was
published IN 1882 ard followed IN successive
years by The Odd Women" In the Year of
jubilee ard Ewes Ransom" In 1897 The Whrl-
pool appeared In almost all OF hts works he
chose 20 take sad view OF life, unreeved by any
suggestion tor ia betternenI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29

rived at Colon yesterday from Philadelphia none
the worse for her recent rounding on a bar in the
Delaware River. The big collier Caesar has ieft
cuebra for Colon with coal for the feet The con-
verted cruiser Dixie left League Island to-day Tor
Colon with lie Panama Marine Brigade, mum berlng
about six hundred men, In comamnd or Brisadier
General Elliott. s.
have been almost equally active on the racine
coast The eunboat Petrol bound for Panama. ar
rlxea sf sp4Ico Mexico. on tie 10Th. and I'M
doubtedly has left there by this time The flag
fhlo NeW-York the gunbOat Bennington, tue tor
redo boat destroyers Prebe and Paul Jones and
The collier Saturn. have been ltted out at San
~ ncssco for service Panama. and IL IL eN-
pected that all of them viii start south in day or
4u-,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29
NO CHANGE OF POLICY IN PANAMA.

Washington. Dec. est was said at the Navy
Department to-day that the removal OF the ma
Tines from the Prairie from Yaviza to Bias ObIspo
point on the Panama Railroad. as told in press
dispatches from Colon. Is n movement directed
by Admiral Glass In the execution of a general
policy. and was not ordered from Washington.
IL Is said, further. that the is without sig
nihcance as suggesting any change of policy here.
Two dispatches received from the sthmus advise
the Navy Department tPat there Is no news to
report 1t is understood that party OF twenty
marines mas been retained at Yaviza for purposes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29

Z Jlmenez, the leader OF the present san DOMINICAN
rebellion. by friend in this city, sent the revolu-
uonists' stock up several points Hotel Muro.
The message. dated at Santiago de los Caballeros.
said
Success assured. VIII march on capital.
General Jmenez and his army, by a forced
march, ought reach FL Pajarito. which is directly
across from San Domingo City in four five
days.
The Jimenez contingent had further cause for
rejoicing the receipt of news that their chief
had gained decided victory over the forces CT
Morales in battle at Moca. General Jiulene4 at
the head OF 1880 revolutonists defeated the gov
eminent army of 500 men. who were commanded
by General Ramon Caceres. The latter was
seriously wounded in the neck by a bullet and was
compelled retire
General Caceres has had an exciting and ad-
venturous career. 1t Is g remarkable coincident
that also at Moca. where he has just escaped
being killed, that he attained national fame about
seven years ago by the assassination of President
Heureaux. Then he was a partisan Of General
Jimenez and it really the killing Of the des-
potic Heureaux that made il possible for him to
secure the Presidency. To-day General Caceres
appears in the role of commander Of the Morales
army. which is trying TO suppress the rebellion of
General Caceres is adherent of ex-President
vasquez. and the representative of the party OF
which the latter is chief Will be elected Vice
the eiections take place. in February, General
JImenez has seized the reins Of government. which
appears quite possible. IL the government of ex-
President VasqUez General Cacercs was Governor
of Santiago, and was the last of that regime to
give in to the army OF General Woz Gil He was
not heard from again until General Morales or
against the Gil goyernment. Then he made his re-
sp2eaTanSe IN eTo On The side Of Morales
cause. There has been disagreement, and now
General Caceres is at the head of the army which
is trying TO keep Morales in power as provisional
Pres ioent-
makes queer messmateS. General Caceres is about
thrty-two years old. a native of Moca, and is
recognized a daring fighter.
II was announced Yesterday that Senior j. s.
Giordani has resigned the office OF confidential
agent in this city of the Dominican provisional
government. show his loyalty his friend
General Jinenez This leaves the Morales gov
eminent without representative in this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29
EXPECTS SUCCESS OF CHINESE TREATY

Washington Dec. 2s.-At the Chinese legation
the confident hope Is expressed that the throne at
Picking Will ratify the American Chinese CONNER
cial treaty recently ratified by the United States
Senate. and that Iaihcations may be exchanged
without delay. In announcing to his government
several days ago the ratification Of the treaty
here Sir LANG the Chinese Minister, took occa-
sion TO urge that the ratifcations at Picking be
eEpedted a much s possible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29
OFFICIALS PLAN DINNER FOR Low

An Informal dinner and reception for Mayor Low
will be given In the University Club on the even
ting or January by Corporation Counsel Rives
City Chamberlain Gould and number OF heads
of departments. about twenty in all II viii se
strictly private A testimonial viii be presented
TO the Mayor.
Mr. Rives would not tell anything about the tes-
tmonial yesterday but declared that IL would be
something nice and little surprise
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29
ANOTHER REVOLUTION.
San Domingo NozC Has Trco and
"a Couple of Governments.

Washington. Dec. 2s.-The State Department
to-day received the following undated dispatch
from Minister Powell regarding the progress Of
the revolutions In San Domingo:
Another revolution at Aqua and at Barahona.
with another provisional government there. This
makes two revolutions and couple OF govern
ments one in the north and centre and one in
the south.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29
THE DIXIE OFF WITH 600 MEN.
The Cruiser Takes Marines and Supplies
TO Colon

Philadelphia. Dec 2s-The auxiliary cruiser
Dixie sailed from the League Island Navy Yard
to-day for Colon carrying GOD marines and five
months living and lighting supplies for loo men.
Six companies If marines. divided into two bat
tslons. sailed on the Dixie Company Is COM
posed OF men from Boston: Company B, Washing
ton: Company {. Annapolis. Company ID. Philadel-
shia, and Companies Z and +, Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29
COMMITTEES TO REoReANlzE.

The Tammany executive and general committees
will be reorganzed tonight for the year 1904. Daniel
f. Mcmahon will be reelected chairman OF the
executive committee and ]. Sargent Cram chair
man of the GNneral committee
There will be four changes in the executive com
mittee-Frank Goodwin will succeed John ]
Noonan executive .rember from the Xth, Thom1s
f Rush will take Joseph f. Mulqueen's place In
the XNIXth. James J. Hagen Will displace John II
Sexton In the NIXth and John f. CoWan will sue
coed John Hayerou in the south part OF the
XXxIVth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29
TWELVE KILLED By DYNAMITE
italians Persist in Celebrating Christina:
Season with Bombs.

Naples. Dec. 2S.-The people of this city and
its environs have been in the habit OF explod-
ing fireworks and bombs in the Christmas sea-
son. This year. however, the police authorities
forbade the use Of dynamite, and conhscated
$4,000 bombs mainly composed of dynamite
The people OF the village Of Resina eluded the
vigilance OF the authorities, and while the peo-
pie were preparing the bombs the dynamite ex-
ploded. Twelve persons were killed and many
wounded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-29
INVESTIGATION OF LAND LAWS.

Washington. Dec. &-when the commission ap-
pointed by tho President to investigate land laws
met to-day at the office OF the Commissioner OF
the General Land ONCE. Representative w F.
Monden continued his representations against the
inadequacy of the present system control OF gov
eminent reservations and the demonstrating OF
such lands Representative John F. Lacey was
before the commission for brief presentation OF
his views