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New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
MIGHT FORCE IT FROM BATTERY.
Rives and Wilcox Quoted as Saying Step
Could Be Taken Against Elevated Road.

The failure of the Battery Park rapid transit
bill to pass the legislature has brought new
problem TO Commissioner Wilcox of the Depart
ment of Parks and to Corporation Counsel Rives
They were its prime promoters. The bill was in
tended to give the Park Department the power TO
direct the Manhattan Railroad Company to put
IN an artistic structure in Battery Park in place
of the present unsightly over which the trains
are now run and which has occupied the park for
inward of quarter Of century. The city has
received no pay for the of its property
Mr. Wilcox was quoted yesterday as saying that
there was not so much reason now for the re-
naoval of the structure when locomotives were
used on the road. and that the step to be taken
was the erection of a slightly structure in place
of the present one Mr. Rives was quoted as say
ing that the occupancy OF the park was Illegal and
that bv going to the courts order could be
tt lined for the removal of the structure Whether
n was advisable to take this step neither he nor
NJ Wtcox was willing to say. Mr.. WILCOX was
nnoted as saying that for the sake of public con
Tsniance he would prefer 10 reach an amicabe set
tienent but If the railway company persisted in
tts action ~ former years and declined to move
Aifhsr wav he would be obliged 10 get out of the
dilemma even if Il means the driving OF the ele-
yated structure out of Battery PARK
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
ADE4TH CAUSES DISPUTE
Weston Says Fractured Skutt-
NcGW Blood Poisoning.

coronar,s Physician Weston denounced DIR. F..
7. NcGiI. of the City Hospital, on BlackwelPs
Island yesterday for performing what Dr. Wes-
ton said was an unauthorized autopsy on the
body of Leon Robbins. who died at the hospital
on Friday, presumably from blood poisoning
Dr. McGilrs autopsy. it is said. showed that the
man had died from fractured Skull
On April 10 Robbins went to Gouverneur HOS
pitaI to be treated for cut on the head. which
he said he had received in fight at Cherry and
Market sts The doctors noticed that one OF his
legs was swelled. Robbins told the doctors 1t
was caused by the bite OF a bug. He also said
that about a week before of his ribs had
been broken in fight This injury, however.
was healing.
The physicians told Robbins that he had bet
ter be treated fer the swelling, and on the fol-
lowing day he transferred to the City Hos
pitaI where Dr. McGiil treated him for blood
poisoning The swelling went down consider
ably, and Dr. McGilI thought the man was re-
covering, when he suddenly became unconscious
on Thursday and died on Friday.
DR. Weston was ordered by the coroner's ofice
to look at the body, which had been sent to the
inorgue When he did 50. he said. he found that
an autopsy had been performed.
This should never have been DONE" said DR..
Weston. Il cannot imagine how this man went
for so many days with such injury without
the doctors in Gouverneur Hospital. and more
especially DR.. McGil1. knowing it. The patient
was evidently treated for blood poisoning the
presence OF which in the body is very slight, and
in way had anything to do with death
did not know, also. that the physicians on Black
wells Island made practice of performing an-
topsies on the bodies of patients who had died
there From this case, however. II looks as If
they do; but 1 never knew they had any au-
thority to do So"
Il knew nothing about the case whatever until
the body sent to me, the house physician
TO decide on the cause of death. as it was my
place to make out the death certificate said
DR.. McGiII Whenever a patient dies, and 1t is
case for the coroner, the papers which accom-
pany the body, which are sent to me, also
state that fact. The papers in this case uio
not say that it was coronerS case, and per
formed the autopsy TO decide the cause of death.
not knowing whether It was the fractured rio
or the blood poisoning that had been the cause
DR. McGill gave out another statement soon
after midnight. He said:
Il wish 10 say that the death of this man
Robbins was caused by blood poisoning, and not
from the fracture of the skull. When he was
sent to the City Hospital he had silsht
liberation OF the scalp, which healed before ne
died. The fracture a very small one ana
did not cause the mans death. As for as over
looking the fracture of the skull, that was ek-
cusabIe as the scalp wound had healed Dr
Weston should not have said that the fracture
of the skull had anything to do Win the man
diving I shall see Dr. Weston tomorrow
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
FOUR WANT PASTEUR TREATMENT.
All Think They Were Bitten by Dog Killed
at Barge Office.

Four men applied yesterday TO the Pasteur Insti-
tute TO be treated for dog bites. which they all
claimed to have received from the black mongrei
that ran amuck the West Side of the city last
Friday night, and finally shot by a policeman
in front of the Barge Office at the Battery.
The authorities at the institute refused to give
the addresses of the who applied there Their
names are William COlobitz stenograp pher; Will
lam Mack, an upholsterer; William Connell sales
man. and Francisco Papa, bootblack.
The men had all received their wounds by throw
ing up their right hands and arms in trying to
ward off the vicious animal It sprang at them
Their descriptions of the dog that had bitten them
tailed and all said they were sure it the
same dog that had been shot at the Battery. Colo
hitz said he had been bitten at TWenty-third- st
and Seventh-ave. Although 1t known the dog
had run long way before it had finally been shot
II was not thought it had come from so far uptown
as Twenty-third-st. The only one of the men
in a serious condition is Mack whose right arm
IS already very much swollen. All went home after
having their injuries attended to- but Mack ad-
vised to go TO hospital. or. at any rate rest
quietly. The police estimate that eighteen persons
were bitten by the dog.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
CIRCUS CROSSES BRIDGE.
The Elephants and Camels Go on Foot to
Brooklyn

The last animal of Barnurh and Baieys circus
staIked across Brooklyn Bridge early this mornihs
Long wagon trains had been stringing across the
bridge nearly every night OF last week. They con-
tanned the material for ''roughing it, which was
not needed at Madison Square. -.-. -
The materials and beasts used in the perform
ances here began TO move last night as soon as
their particular performance was over. AFTER the
last act ? train OF menagerie wagons, cemeis ana
elephants on foot was formed. extending several
blocks south from Madison Square Garden. 'Baoe,
the largest elephant. was pushing wagons, weleh-
ing four and five tons. up an inclined plane n1ty
feet long which extended up into the arena "here
horses were attached. A small elephant, just
learning the business from Babe. succeeded In oe-
LAYING the work somewhat but Babe was patient
She alone pushed up nineteen wagons There were
twenty-five elephants, and nearly as many caIfleiS
to go on foot The pa Torrance was over at II
o'clock, and the Garden was clear at O'Clock III
accordance with the contract. ...
Thousands of people thronged Madison Square
to see this open air. performance. The line OF
march was from -Twenty-sixth-st TO Second-ave.,
down Second-ave. TO Chambers-st.. and thence
to the bridge which was reached between and J
O'clock There was a large force OF police IN MaQl-
son Square control the crowds and TO keep the
route cleaegfor the procession Ihere were disO
extra police along the whole line of march;
nOrarv woodwork in the Garden, and the clearing
i1p process was carried with remarkab bic eXpedl-
tiCn To-day the place is ready for the n1n1ary
tournament. which opens tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
MAY DIE FROM BURGLARS SHOT.
Aged Woman Has Desperate Encounter with
Negro at Night.

White House. \. J.. April 25-Mrs. Sarah Jane
Obert sixty years old, widow. shot through
the stomach and probably fatally wounded IN an
encounter with a burglar last night. She is now in
a critical condition.
Mrs Obert lives alone in small house near Mid
dlebush. Last night she awakened by some
one moving about the room Seeing that it
negro. she screamed The burglar rushed at her,
caught her by the throat, and demanded her
money Mrs Obert handed over her pocketbook but
this did contain enough, the said. and he
threatened Kill her if she did not give him more
He finally started to search the bureau Mrs
Obert waited until he had his back turned. and
then she sprang out of bed. The negro heard her.
and, turning quickly. tried to throw her back He
had a revolver his hand and in the scuffie that
followed il was discharged The shot brought
neighbors to the house but the negro got away.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
CALLS FOR A FUNSTON INQUIRY.
Philadelphia Editor Also Wants General
Miles's Report Published.

Philadelphia April 25.-Herbert Welsh. Editor of
City and State" reform periodical of this city,
has written an open letter to Secretary Root con-
cerning the refusal by the War Department OF
Brigadier General Funston's request for court of
inquiry to investigate his conduct in the Philippines
He says in part
will make a suggestion that will give you a fair
chance TO show that you are right. Summon a
court in Washington, the members Of which shall
bit named by the Commanding General, Nelson "A
Miles Then summon before that court any wit
nesses whom you General Funston may desire,
but also summon Colonel Edward c. Little, of
Abilene KAN who organized the Goth Kansas and
Lieutenant John F. Hall. of the goth Kansas. and
William Moore of Alivevie, Kan, who was or
dered by Colonel MetCalf 10 shoot a prisoner at
CaIoocan on his knees, begging piteouslys for
mercy and who refused. Such court as this
should settle the question.
cannot more appropriately close this letter than
hy respectfully suggesting that in order TO throw
light not only on this particular question OF the
Philippine controversy, but on many others of
equally great Importance; which have arisen dur
ing the year, you will publish and widely dis
semnate for public information report of Gem
eral Miles made the War Department, and for
which there constantly increasing calls, that
have not as yet resulted in bringing II before the
public gaze.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26

Manehuria on the ground that Msnchuria is
within her sphere of influence in China, and
contends that il is wholly within her right to
impose certain conditions before Withdrawing
from that territory in order TO safeguard her
interests there.
NO ONE EXPLCTS WAR.
There is no apprehension among the repre-
sentatives of the powers that the Manchurian
affair Will lead to anything beyond diplomatic
exchanges.
At the British. German. Russian and French
embassies it is said that official advices con-
cerning Manchuria ha been received from the
Foreign Offices OF their governments. In the
absence of anything official from his govern
ment the Russian Ambassador. in a note TO
Secretary Hay. announced that l.othing in
imical to the United States was projected in
Russias course
The japanese Minister. Mr.. Takahirs, and
Baron Sternburg. the German Minister,
called Secretary Hay to-day, and it is be-
lieved that the Manchurian question was dis
cussed. Secretary Hay had no advices from
St Petersburg or London. but il is expected that
he will shortly hear from the latter capltaI
through the ambassador here. These conferences
and exchanges all preliminary to the prep
aration Of protest which is TO be made against
the Russian demands. but il is not yet clear
what form this viii take The protest, however,
must be directed. not TO Russia, but TO China
who will be warned that the nations which sign
the protest viii not look with favor on any
action by China that win ALLEVIATE Chinese ter
ritory viii confer special advantages on one
nation (neaning RussiaD over others.
The tone of the press aovices from the Euro
pean capitals printed this morning has done
much to depress officials here, who have Ia
bored so long to preserve the integrity or emma
1t begins to appear 20 them that Manchurla is
hopelessly lost TO China. and the best that can
be done now is TO save much as possible from
the wreck; and therefore the effort will proba-
hl,- be made TO procure from Russia binding
promise that the powers viii not be entirely
deprived of the right to exploit Manchuria COM
lnercially. IT may be possible to secure the
opening of one or TWO ports such was pro-
posed in the pending treaty between China and
the United States which will probably have to
be amended in view of these last developments.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
THROWN UNDER WHEELS AT BRIDGE.
Electric Car Pushes Boy Under One Drawn
by Horses

Fred Greenberg, sixteen years old, a cahoy
pedler of No 109 Lewis-st. with a stand III
front of the Brooklyn Bridge, was seriously IN
iured by being struck by an electric car ana
thrown directly in front OF an approaching
horsecar in front of the bridge entrance last
evening He was removed to the Hudson Street
Hospital suffering from broken leg and IN
juries to his back. The motorman and driver
of the two cars kept on, and were not arrested
Greenberg standing on the northbound
track at the curve into Centre-st, when an ap-
preaching electric car struck him, knocking MIN
down across the track of the Bleecker-st- line
a hersecar was approaching slowly on this
track hut Greenberg was caught under the for
ward wheels before the driver could stop the
horses One of the horses also stepped on his
bOdy
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
GERMANY INDIFFERENT.
Reconciled TO Russian Mastery in MAN.
chnria

Berlin. April 25-Russia's latest demands on
China are no surprise TO the German Govern
ment Some indications even exist that the
Foreign Office here was privy TO Russia's pur-
poses in advance and expressed Indifference TO
them This is in exact accord with the policy
10 resist Russia in nothing in which she is
really in earnest The constant expression in
government quarters concerning Manchuria
ever since Chancellor von Bdlow's declarations
in the Reichstag. two years ago. has been that
Germany has no interests there. and hence that
Germany is simply in a position of calm OBJ
servance. Won Bulow might find it consistent
with this attitude 10 join with other powers in
expressing the hope that trade will have free
dom in Manchuria. Russia would not object to
Germany's participation in such representation
What Germany will not do is TO join in any
energetic pressure at Peking 10 prevent China
from yielding every point The expectation
here that all kinds of written protests, from
Great Britain and the United States especially.
will be lodged at the Russian Foreign Office.
and that these will be replied TO with ample
courtesy and reasonableness. but that the cor
United States and Great Britain viii get for
their open door, demands Germany is recon-
cilea 10 Russian mastery in Manchuria.
Nearly all the authoritative journals share the
view that Germany in any case Will not asso-
eiafe herself with other powers in protesting
against Russia's doing whatever she pleases in
Manchuria. Various newspapers having rela-
tions with the government congratulate the
Chancellor upon having defined Germany's at
tftude conciSeiy being one OF indifference 70
Russia's advance in China north and east OF the
Gulf Of Pe-Chi-Li. and in having thus oppor-
tunely prepared the way for Germany 10 re-
main separate from any serious protest, mas
much as Manchuria is wholly outside Of Ger
many's sphere OF interest
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
POWER FROM GARBAGE AND PAPER
Woodbury. Makes Experiment with Inciner-
ator Which Runs Electric Lights

Street Cleaning Commissioner Woodbury. yester-
day began some experiments with garbage and
baled paper at the incinerator at West
Forty-seventh-st and North River. The Commits
sioner said that the purpose of the experiment was
to see whether this kind of could be used as
fuel TO generate power by electricity for municipal
purposes. He said that the experiment consumed
two hours. and in way was very satisfactory, as
he got enough power TO produce good combustion
and light several hundred electric light bulbs.
Deputy Commissioner Gibson. who witnessed the
test with the Commissioner, said: I'VE were not
able ascertain the units of heat generated to
test the amuont of steam in the coils. The tests
will continue next week and the following week
and at the conclusion of experiments will
make public report of Whether not
can the garbage profitably could net be
demonstrated this morning.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
THINK CLASS CHAIRMAN KIDNAPPED.
Trouble Over the Dinner of Glass of '03,
New-York University Law School.

Thirty-fve members of the class Of 1868 of the
Law School of the New-York University held
dinner last night at Sherry's. Robert w. May
who was chairman of the committee of arrange
ments. not present at the dinner and members
of the class declared that he had been kidnapped
and was forciby detained from attending the af-
fair They alleged that May had been kidnapped
by other members of the class who refused to at
tend the dinner, declaring that it was not under
the auspices of the class organization.
About two weeks ago there was a heated meeting
of the class organization at which the members
ffty in number were divided the question of
the dinner. 1t said that the promoters Of the
affair had made the arrangements without consult
ing the class officers. In spite of these protests
the dinner held
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
ARCHBISHOP TO BLESS CORNERSTONE.

Archbishop Farley will bless this afternoon at 3
r m the cornerstone Of the School of the Church
OF Our Lady of Good Council, Ninety-lrst-st. and
FSrst-zve. Of which the Rev J. y. Connolly for
many years secretary Of the late Archbishop Cor
riean and one of the volunteer cha plains in Cuba
In the war with Spain. is rector. The Catholic
Protectory Band VIII furnish the music. and the
ceremonies will be rendered additionally pictur-
cscue and interesting by the blessing and raising
Of a national flag presented 10 the school by Colo
mel Dyer and the officers Of the 18th Regiment
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
THE BURNE-JONES SALE.
The Total for Four Days Brings $l2,6l4.

The sale of the Philip Burne-Jones. Charles Rich
man and Mrs f. j. Hastings collection was con-
tfnued at the Knickerbocker Art Galleries yester-
day total of IS 7sG SO realized for 80 lots
making a grand total for four days Of Sl26li ~
A pen and ink sketch by Sir Philip Burne-JoheS
was sold for s35 Colonial sideboard sold for
s1O2 50 a Saraband carpet for s265. pierced ivory
fan from the Duke OF Hamilton COLLECTION Tor ~
An ivory miniature of Napoleon sold for S2S. An
old English suit OF armor realized $8
Among the buyers were Judge Burke OF WASH
iugtm State: Dr e !. Quinlau, Mrs II. Darling
ton OF Pittsburg. Penn; Mrs Francis Hodgers
of Washington, D. c.. and Colonel Marceau
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
DOCTORS SIGHTSEEING I'M MADRID.

Madrid April 25--The members of the Interna-
tional Medical Congress- including the American
delegates, visited the military hospital here to-day.
where they were received by the Minister OF War
and the Minister of Marine
Tonight the genealogical Society gave a Spanish
fete In honor OF the delegates. DR. Coaklev of
Chicago, read paper at the morning session of
the Congress
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
DR.. DIX TOO ILL TO REVIEW.
Colonel Asa Bird Gardiner Takes His Place
at 23d Regiment, in Brooklyn.

The sd Regiment at Bedford and Atlantic aveS.,
Brooklyn was to have been reviewed last night by
the Rev DR.. Morgan Dix. DIR. Dix. however. had
been taken Ill with a severe cold and confined
TO his bed In his absence Colonel Asa Bird
Gardiner reviewed the regiment, which turned out
in full force. The chaplain. the Rev. DR.. Lindsay
Parker in behalf of the regiment presented a
complete of horse trappines to Lieutenant
Colonel George A. Wngate, who has been APP
pointed assistant adjutart the staff Of General
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
CoILIERiES RUN NINE HOURS

Pottsvle. Penn. April 25.-Thirty-hve OF the
Reading Companys forty-three colleries were In
oreration nine hours to-day This is the first time
In the history OF the anthracite mining industry
that the miners have worked nine hours on sat
urday At Shenandoah owing 20 mlsmueI-
sta ndinp the men did not report for work; Meet
ings were held however. and the mine WORKERS de-
ided 10 return To the coilieries on Monday; Nhrn
they resume their places the entire thirty thousnnI
employees who were locked out by the hcadih7
company Will have been reinstated
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
MORE HERRING SHIPS ESCAPE.

Gloucester. Mass, April 25.-Four of the.
frozen herring feet, which were imprisoned the
ice at Bay of Islands, Newfoundland. arrived in
port to-day, after their long and enforced absence
These vessels include the Lewis II. Giles. the
Claudia and the Arcadia all hailinE from Glouces-
ter and the T Nicholson, of Bucksport, Me.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
NAVY DEPARTMENT BUYS WHARF.

Nevport r. l. April 25.-The Navy Department.
,,s served official notice that il viii purchase the
so-called Swinburne and Peckham wharf property
for a government dock and that ii Will expect de-
livery ~ deeds as sCGn after July as prdctc1ols
the consideration named Is Slloee, leaving S"eo'
For improvements.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
panEN. POWELL VISITS WEST POINT.

West Point April 25.-Major General Robert s $
r,aar Powell visited the Military Academy to-day
, ear,,a was fired in his honor. and after witness
,nS an exhibition cavalry drill. he escorted
,hSourh the post by the Academy board. He was
net here by General s. B. NJ Young
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
THE MASSACHUSETTS, AT OLD POINT.

Neuport News Va. April 25 (speciah--The
battlashin Massachusetts arrived in Hampton
Roads this afternoon in advance OF the oattleshp
division of the North Atlantic Sqiadr9h Nhlch Is
sxpected at Old Point Tuesday. The warsnips
are steanning slowly up the coast me coher
Bruttls arrived at old Point to-day and Is awaiting
orders with 1000 tons OF coal for the warshlps
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
THE LEDGER MONTHLY" SOLD.
Every Month" Buyer-About $4,000 for
Creditors-Purehase Price $4,000.

The Ledger Monthly was sold to Every
Month yesterday for practically s6,e9 cash. the
purchasers TO assume the two scholarships given
to boys for getting subscriptions. Outstanding ac-
counts amount 20 81 00O which will 10 the
old company. leaving. ali told. between 5000 and
$500 for the creditors. The Every Month Publish
ing Company the purchaser but the check
was signed by j. Siebert 1t Is thought the United
Publishers Company is the buyer
a 81 go check was given seal the bargain.
The creditors corcerned represented s7oJD Robert
Lawrence of kellogg. Rose Smith negotiated
the deal and the creditors committee, witt.
John Brewer of II. X. Brewer, and John A. Mori-
BARGAIN OFFERS IN CAPSULE FORM.
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26
otp Curiosity SHOPS.

r,.-e are several of them On New-Nork to-
,,av any of which well worth VISIT
Look for them In the little Ads OF the
People"
New-York tribune., 1903-04-26

BIG BARGAIN OFFERS IN CAPSULE FORM.
aptiy expresses what these Little Ads OF
the People" are TO these Interested.