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New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
FIND BODY AMID FLAMES.
Mystery in Death of Young Lawyer-His
Money Gone

Benjamin Bernstein, twanty-seven years old
a lawyer, OF No 503 Hudson-st, was found dead
in a room Of the Central Bridge Hotel, One-hun-
dTed-and- fifty -third-st. and Macombs Dam
Road yesterday afternoon from Illuminating gas
poisoning Two gas jets We're turned on full
without being lighted, While third was burn
ing Its light exploded the escaping gas and
the body was discovered while the flames were
attacking the furnishings of the room. The
West -hundred-and -ffty-second-st. station
police think the committed suicide. though
Coroner Sholer's opinion was the opposite
Bernstein was q recent graduate Of the New
York University Law School He arrived on
Monday afternoon from Watertown, n. Y,
where he had been arguing case before the
Supreme Court which he He had $500
with him when he stepped off al the hotel, which
is run by Roger W. O'Connell. a client of his.
Several persons say the bought drinks
for the entire crowd which assembled at the
hotel to dance on Monday night. and spent a
good deal of money. The man only had s. left
yesterday Bernstein is said to have danced
with several women during the night, and just
before retiring bought drinks for number OF
the
Bernstein went TO bed about 10 O'Clock. Ieav-
ing instructions to be called at s o'clock. as he
wanted TO go down town Mrs. c. d. Blair. the
housekeeper went 10 the door OF Bernstein's
apartment at that hour and told him the time
He told her TO let him sleep and he would be up
in an hour or two. She told Mr.. OConnen al
half past 10 that Bernstein was not yet down.
and he said the man was tired and wanted 10
sleep. At p. m. Mrs. Blair found the door of
the rooItf locked and she told OConnel He
got Policeman Harnett TO come in, but just then
Jesse A Carney, of hundred -and-thirty-
third-st. and ST. Nicholas-ave-, ran down stairs
and cried out that Bernstein's room was ahre
All ran up stairs Just as they reached the land
ing a loud explosion was heard in Bernsteins 5
room. Policeman Harnett broke in the door and
the room found TO be in flames
Bernstein's body lay on the bed II not
known whether he was dead or not and a sur
geon summoned in an ambulance from the
J. Hood Wright Hospital DIR. Fahnestock ar
rived He said the man had been dead about six
hours
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.
Washington, May 26-The following army an
navy orders have been issued;


Washington, May 26-The following army and
navy orders have been issued:
Major DANIEL H BRUSH Infantry detailed acting
INSPECTOR general Department OF Mis~
souri,
Major Joseph E. Manifold. signal corps relieved as
signal officer Department OF the Columbia.
Can-sin ARCHIBALD W BUTT. quarternaster from
san Francisco Washington
The following detailed hn
Inspector generals department: LisuIenant Coonels
CHARLES a WILLIAMS. 2sth Infantry.
FRANK WEST, 5th Cavalry
First Lieutenant GEORGE z LOWELL. 7th Cavalry
tailed recorder OF examining board Chickannauga
PARK vice First Lieuteaant JAMES 9. RHEA. 7th
Cavalry.
NAVY
Pear Admiral s ". TERRY. detached command navy
yard Washington. home and wait orders
Captain G. F. F. WILDE. navy yard. Boston.
captain OF yard
Captain c f GOODRICH. detached Minneapolis. to
command the Puritan.
ILeutenants T. W. RYAN A T. LONG. II. A. PEAR
son. .. 9. MURFTN. II WILLIAMS. J. H ROWES
J. p Y BLAKELY. Surgeon c BIDDLE.
Assistant Surgeon l. MORRIS and Paymas-
RI. Z JEWETT. detached the Minneapolis. 10
the Puritan
Payrnaster J.. . LOWELL. the Brooklyn
Chaplain A. o. sYKEs's resignation accepted
Chaplain J. C M MBELLows. detached the Minneapolis.
70 Puritan
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
PROCEEDINGS AGAINST COAL ROADS
Tudoe Lacombe to Hear Interstate Commerce
commissicn's Petition on June 2.

Washington. May 26.-On Tuesday afternoon
1,ne 2 Judge E H. Lacomhe. of the United states
circuit Court for the Southern District OF New
york will hear the petition Of the Interstate com
yoerce Commission against the officials OF tne an
-+-sci+e carving railroads and their witnesses
- =, rbA recent hearing before the COMMISSION
-efrse5 n answer certain inquiries and prouuce
cer1air contracts and documents The petlton oi
,h commission was prepared by District AtloIiey
Burnett Of New York 10 compe! lhose as".-,S
:. j. at,ao,ed 10 answer the questions and
lance the documents. 1t was signed oV 'he
commission to-day and forwarded to Nj burn I'll
- 1rf,I he fled IL the Circuit Court to-Inorro"
comics ~ The petition VIII be served on ,le InLeo
,t+rap, witnesses who are as follows, ueo1ee
- -. " Tavlor W G. Brown. Samuel =
Peters G wateTman Eben T6oPPas post VIII VIII
- o. Di r. rrueedale Fred F Chambers X u, nheh eh
ard E B sruTges and .e5t - Mr. Hebbard who Is
are ran o of he Guaranty Trust Company NJ New"
Work
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
THE CROP OUTLOOK.
Weekly Summary Issued by the
Heather Bureau.
Washington. May 26.-The weekly crop bulletin OF
the Weather Bureau is follows

Washington. May 26.-The weekly crop bulletin OF
the Weather Bureau is as follows:
Respecting temperature, the week ended May .
the most favorable Of the season and the first in
which there has been compliant OF iack 80 %L We 0tIa
homa and Arkansas northward to Minnesota and
Drouth has been largely relieved in the Ohio Valley
lake region and southern portions OF the Mldale Q
the portion of the last named dlstrlct
hanaG h1 m gerax d tbroUghout the Gulf States In
the Rocky Mountain and PacIfc & GGast gegIoiS Fs s
considerable snow in the central and ssorthern
Good progress has been made with corn planting
In Indiana Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin. but 10
1eti11 he of this work which is much delayed while
drouth has prevented gerLlnatio4 n anq Ptanrls In In
the Southern States the crop has made favorable
In the southern portions of Missouri and Kansas
winter wheat has suffered some deterioration, put
elsewhere in these States and In Nebraska tne
crop continues in promising condition In Micnl-
gan and WISCONSIN decided improvement t Is re re
ported, and in Pennsylvania II mas WltnstQou lle ~
drouth better than other crops. Winter wheat Is
reports from the Ohio Vale and Middle Atlantic
States indicating that it is heading low on the
and Oregon but has improved in the first named
State; in California slight damage has been done
In the Dakotas. Minnesota Iowa and Nebraska
spring wheat has made rapid growth and is in very
promising condition. In the North Pacific Coast
States the crop is backward
In the States Of the Missouri valley oats nave
made favorable growth, and decided improve
rnent is reported from Michigan and Illinois In
the Ohio Valley and Middle Atlantic States the out
look is less promising. Harvesting is general In
Southern Texas. Georgia and Florida.
There has been a general Improvement in the out
look for cotton. particularly in the middle and
western districts but the crop is generally late.
Portions of Mississippi and Northern Texas con-
tinue to suffer rain. and boil weev is reported
from several counties in Southern Texas. where
cutworms are also causing damage, as well as in
some central counties Considerable replanting Is
necessary IN the CaroInas Georgia and Texas.
More favorable progress has been made with trans
planting tobacco in the Ohio Valley, but IN the
Middle Atlantic States little or none had been set
up to the close of the week when much needed
rains fell in Maryland and Virginia placing the soil
In favora BILE condition for this work. Plants IN
Virginia and Eastern Kentucky are failing In the
Carolinas tobacco is butLoning low
Grass has been greatly improved in the Ohio Valley
and lake region. and continues in promising condi-
in the Mississippi and Missouri valleys but in
the Middle Atlantic States and New-England
short crop is promised
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
COIL DEPOT IN ALASKA.
AdmiraL Bradford Ad0ocateS 1t on
account of Boundary Question

Washington. May 26.-AdmiraI Dewey, as presi-
dent Of the general board, has made report TO
Secretary Moody. recommending the immediate
establishment of coaling station al Dutch Har-
bor Alaska and the erection there OF a coal depot
with sn initial capacity Of five thousand tons Be
lAving the esta blishrnent Of coal depot at THIS
strategic point will strengthen the Uniteo states
IN the Pacific Ocean, the President has heartily
approved the plan and preliminary steps IN the
work have been taken already Dutch Harpor is
, one of the Aleutian Islands and is on the direct
commercial route between the ports OF Behrlng
Sea and Southern Alaska and the Pacihc coast OF
the United States
Pear Admiral Bradford chief Of the Bureau OF
F-outprnent in his report recommending this new
coaling station. said
.+-antion is also invited 10 one of the, great
roiiticaI Questions OF the day, viz the settlement
epf +La boundary between the Territory OF Alaska
and the Dominion Of Canada. There IS aounoaIt
e[5ence going TO show that the spirit OF CANADA on
mis- matter may be considered as threalenlhig: i
T5afu-aar ias2 and the continental limits OF me
T-rt+ed States is located the domain or torelgII
coI1n+rv The territory separating Alaska mas gooo
EarLors and ample anterior waters, ana tIlls taCI
Lone Consrr1Ires a great strategic advantage 70
I1ossbe opponent II certainly constitutes st[ons
reason why the sinews OF wal, Whatever 'ii0S NO.
be should be stored in Alaska-
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
DEVERY THROWN OUT.
NEAT Trick OF MURPHY.
Recognizes as IXth Leader an INIT
DeUery Man ON Er-Chief's Last.

Charles F. Murphy, leader of Tammany Hall,
gave William S. Devery little lesson in politics
last night. The result, in the opinion of Muir
phys followers eliminates the ex-Chief as
factor in the deliberations of Tammany Hail.
The trick turned on Devery neat one
Taking advantage of technicality Murphy
elected as a member of the Tammany Hall ex-
ecutve committee. and recognized as leader Of
the IXth District, John Noonan, whom Devery
recently claimed Of his followers.
The situation almost absurd. In making
up his representatives on the general committee
Devery found it was hard work to get 214 citi-
zens of the district to enroll in his organization.
As result il appears he took some names
without authorization. He happened TO pick up
the name of John Noonan, treasurer of the Sey-
nour Club the Goodwin-Smith organization in
the district.
Murphy quick to realize the possibilities of
the situation, elected Noonan leader. Noonan
has his name IL the Devery committee. un-
authorized. and is bitter anti-Devery man.
Murphy's action put the Devery people on the
defensive and despite uproarious protest
from the Devery people at the meeting OF the
Tammany executive committee. Noonan was
elected, and Devery was allowed to go his way.
lust what Devery will do now could not be
ascertained last night. but it is understood that
he will drop the last pretence to regularity oe-
clare himself independent, and run for Mayor
on a ticket supported by his own organization
known as THE Bugs"
The meeting of the Tammany general COM
nittee last night passed resolutions condemn
ing the Russian rnassacres Of Jews, and con-
+rfbuted So 500 to the relief fund. Resolutions
recognizing the 250th anniversary of the citys
existence were adopted.
The speech of the evening was made ny Colo-
mel Franklin Bartlett He has not recently been
active in the affairs Of Tammany Hall, but ne
was cordially received. T c. I. Grain also
smoke denouncing the massacres OF Jews III
Russia He was followed by julius Harourger'
who talked in the same strain. In speaking 10
the resolution congratulating the city on at
tanning its 25Oth birthday, Colonel Bartlett salo'
The Importance in every municipality Is g0oo
government II is not mere ot1cehoidlns. we
hone As Democrats. to take the oftlces, Dul not
for the mere purpose Of holding them put we
believe we can give to the people, city, STATE
and nation a better form Of government Let
rs IA Ike possession Of the offices, but let US 90
/ II inspired by lofty aims and high purposes
Raise your standard high Challenge your op-
moments to be animated by any aims more lofty
than those which stir the heart IN your own
hoSOm.
The ColoneTs sentiments We're hsteneo 10 III
openmouthed wonder by some Of his hearers
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
ISLE OF PINES TREATY.
'WM Guard american Interests,
While Confirming Cuba'S Title.

Washington May 26-Although Minister
Squiers IS extremely anxious to complete the
negotiations to give effect to the Platt Amend
rent they have come to a standstill through
the absence from Havana Of Senior Zaldo, the
Cuban Minister for Foreign Affairs, who was
summoned TO New-York by the serious Illness
Of his daughter Mr.. Squiers had prepared the
way for treaty defining the status Of the Isle
of Pines and this would have completed the
work of treaty making. It is believed that this
last treaty will confirm the right Of Cuba to the
Isle Of Pines. although il viii provide ample
safeguards for the considerable American inter
est
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
WHITE COLONY REPORTED IN MINDoRo
An Exploring Expedition Gone to Search
for II.

Washington. May 26.-Manila newspapers which
have lust reached the War Department contain an
interesting account of expedition that has gone
into Mindoro, "ostensibly' paper puts it, ITO
explore the country, but in reality to search for
4 white colony which II has long been claimed
lives in the interior of the island" According TO
this same account numerous statements have
been made by trustworthy persons. most of whom
are officers in the service, that the white colony
exists ard they declare that they have evidence
10 prove the same. They characterized further
as a rowing hand which does not remain in one
place
The expedition is headed by Governor Ofley, and
is ACCOMPANIED by a detachment of constabuary
A previous expedition failed 10 penetrate the in
terror OF Mindoro and was obliged to turn back
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
SUIT AGAINST MAJOR GLENN.
Native Asks Fifteen Thousand Pesos for
Alleged False Imprisonment.

Manila. May 26.-Gabriel Gala a native liv-
ing in the island of Leyte, has sued Major
Edwin F. Glenn, Of the 9TH Infantry, asking
1900 pesos as damages on the ground Of al
legged false Imprisonment. Galza who was an
insurgent sympathizer. suspected Of aiding
the Samar insurgents. In 1901 he was arrested
by Major Glenn's orders, General Smith and the
civil authorities Of Leyte approving and was
confined in Samar Ultimately Gala was re-
leased.
Mayor Glenn has reported the filing of the suit
to Major General Davis. who probably will refer
the matter TO Secretary Root.
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
HEAVY VERDICT AGAINST N. Y, N. H. & H.

Brockton Mass, May PA verdict of $39,045 one
of the largest given in a tort case IN Massa-
chusetts was found against the New-York. New
Haven and Hartford Railroad in favor of Frank a
Cashfn, in the Superior Court to-day. Cashtn who
fember IS 1901 sued for $4,000 damages. The evil
dence for the plaintiff that he had been IN per
feet health previous the accident and was en-
rIoved by New Y ork drug concern a travelling
Salesman. earning 60 500 a year His physicians ex-
rressed the belief that he would be able to
work again The first trial Of the case two years
ago resulted a verdict Of $4,000, bG; the defend
ant corporation obtained new trial
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
SHERMAN STATUE DEDICATION.
Troops to Take Part in the Ceremonies DeS-
ignated.

Washington. May 26-Orders received at the war
Department from headquarters Of the Depart
1nent of the East direct that troops take part IN
the ceremonies attending the dedication OF the
sherman monument at Fifth-ave and Fifty ninth
St New York May 80 The troops Will con-
sist of the band and Companies E, F. G and H, Sth
Infantry Major r. F. Anes. 18th Infantry at
Fort Slocum, commanding; two companies Of coast
artillery from Fort Hamilton and two from Fort
Wadsworth. the artillery TO be commanded oy
Major L. H. Walker Colonel W Z Doggnerty
Sth Infantry will command all the United states
troops The troops viii form in washington
Square az $50 a. m on the west side OF the road
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
JOHNS ARRAIGNED AT TERRE HAUTE.
Held in $1,000 Bail on Charge of Con-
spiracy.

Terre Haute Ind. May 26.-Joseph NJ Johns.
who is charged with completely in the Miller
Ryan postal scandal was arraigned before
Commissioner Higgins at noon to-day, and gave
bond for $500 for his appearance before Judge
Anderson at indianapolis On June %. His bond
was signed by several citizens of Rockville. who
accompanied him TO this city. He refused to
make any statement The warrant under which
he was arraigned charged conspiracy to receive
personal compensation for services TO divers per
sons in which the United States was interested.
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
COLLEGE OFFICIAL ACCUSED.

Dover, N H. May 26-On a charge OF embezzle-
naent of s. 500 from the New-Hampshtre Agrtcult-
ural College. OF which up to few weeks ago ne
was purchasing agent, Frederick c. Keith was
arrested at Durham early to-day. Keith came
here from Boston In 1898 to become purchasing
agent Of the college. He also was private secre-
tary 10 the Rev. Charles H. Murkland. then prest-
dent of the college. He retained these positions
until recentlv, when, following the resignation OF
DR.. Murkland. he resigned.
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
FATAL EXPLOSION IN COAL MINE.

Pittsburg. May 26.-An explosion Of gas in the
CHARTERS Coal and Coke Company mine, al Federal.
Penn about noon to-day killed four men instantly.
bsa1y burned seven and slightly injured number
Of others Several are missing and are be
ueved 10 be still in the mine. As the mine Is on
H,Tocated hv the smoke About seventy-fve men
we're al work when the explosion occurred IT Is
thought II was due TO an accumulation Of IRE damp
igniting from open LAMP.
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
COMPLAINTS AGAINST DRUGGISTS.

Havana. May 26.-The extension of the period
Of suspension of the patert medicines tax hav-
ing expired last night. the provincial inspectors
are watching sales Of patent medicines. and
have drawn up complaints against some drug
gists who have not purchased the stamps re-
ouired They say they are awaiting the action
of Congress on the bill altering the taxing pow
ers Of the provincial council
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
BALTIMORE MAYoRALTY CONTEST
Congressman Wachter, Republican, to Peti-
ton for Recount of Ballots.

Baltimore May 26-Fornal notice OF Congress
man Frank c. Wachters intention 70 contest the
recent election for Mayor sent TO Mayor Robert
NJ Mclean to-day. The notice includes Mr..
Wachter's specific claim that he received a plu-
raIirv Of the votes a the recent rnunlctp pal
election His attorneys announce that the petlyton
for q recount of the ballots will be fled before
Judge Phelps OF the Superior Court.
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
CEBU REBELS BEATEN.
Sirty-eight Killed, TUenty-nine
CAPTURED Near Tabogon.

Manila May 26.-Lieutenant Javier, command
ing a force Of corstabulary and volunteers has
sweepingly defeated 200 fanatical insurgents in
the island OF Cebu. killing sixty-eight of them
and capturing twenty-nine- The fight occurred
in the mountains near Tabogon. No details OF
the engagement have been received. and the
government losses are not known.
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
TAKEN FATALLY ILL ON CAR.
Man Was Removed to Sidewalk, Where He
Died

Jacob Blurnm, of No. 789 Columbus-ave..
marble polisher, became i'll in northbound
Eighth-ave. electric car at Sixty-sixth-st. last
night He was carried to the sidewalk, where
he died before an ambulance surgeon arrived
from Roosevelt Hospital.
DR.. Holden, the surgeon, said the man died
from natural causes. The body was taken 10
the West Sixty-eighth-st. station
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
IN SELL TIMBER ON INDIAN LANDS.
chinnewas in Minnesota Will Receive
$40 100000 to $15,0OO,0Oo

washington May 26Advertiseme's TOT 'ns Ed
..h.r On los 90 acres Of the LANDS o"heo
o. - C,,;,,a indians in Minnesota. have been
s ~, The commissioner Of the Genera s r,aiaa no
fce and will be published 3ner so9 covering 200 600
res ges Il is estimated nat m 6he pr9Geess Sc Ip0 The
sales VII "Inoeat5sd aS win go TO the Indians
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
MERCHANT ACCUSED OF FORGERY.

Cambridge, Mass. May &C T Wing. formerly
a merchant at Kingston. Ont. was arrested here
to-day on charge Of forging checks TO the value
Of 5000 on a national bank in Montreal SllaS
Carpenter chief Of detectives OF Montreal arrived
here this afternoon, and it is said that wing WILL
return with him. waiving extrad1tion r1ghts- wing
has been in Cambridge about two weeks
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
DELIVERY OF MAIL FORBIDDEN
Oroer Against Liller, Who Says He Is Span
ish War Veterans kdiutant General

washington May 26.-Postmaster General
Fsyne to-day signed order forbidding the
delivery Of mail and the payment oe money or
oei1 10 William r Iiller and William Q I.fler.
Ae5liant General" Of Lancaster. Penn 40
-. ing 20 tne postmaster General Lllier repre-
sents himself 10 be the duly elected and oualifed
se9utaht general Of the Spanish American War
ssierans- The ord is an echo of the factienaI
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
TRAIN KILLS WELL DRESSED MAN.

well dressed young man was killed near Hast
ings yesterday by a southbound express train
He was about twenty years old. He wore green
suit He had $ in cash and gold watch on his
person together with a pad containing several
sketches II is not known whether death was &C
cidental premeditateG.
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
WELCOME RAIN UP THE STATE.
Long Continued Drouth in Western New
York Broken by Downpour.

Buffalo. May 26-The drouth which has prevailed
in Western New-York for a month was broken to-
night by heavy rain. The downpour continued
for than hour. and covered large area.
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
JUSTICE LADD RESIGNS.

Manila, May 26.-Justice Fletcher Ladd. Of the
Supreme Court Of the Philippine Islands. has
resigned on account Of the illness of his wife
and has left Manila for his home at Ian
caster. y. H.
Commissioner Worcester leaves here for home
IN, 1TrlH-
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27

there are many good trains to chi
cago but certainly none better than the
black diamond express of the lehigh
valley. fare only nineteen dollars. try
il. reservations $50 broadway a num-
Der OF other ticket Offices. see timetable
in this paper night trains alsO-leavirg
$40 .. m.
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
SHERWOOD INDICTED.

Hartford Conn. May 26.-Oiver T. Sherwood,
the missing cashier OF the Southport National
Bank who IS said TO be a defaulter the amount
OF over 100000. to-day indicted by the grand
Jury in the United States District Court on the
charge Of embeZZement
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
CARL ]. BLENNER IMPROVING.

Carl J. BIenner the portrait painter, who lies at
the Presbyterian Hospital. suffering from typhoid
fever ia e1pected 10 recover. a hospital official
said last night that Mr. Blenner had been at the
hospital for about week. being visited daily by
certain OF his friends: that he had passed good
DAY yesterday and they were conhaeht that ne
.-r1I
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
a FLOOD IN KANSAS.

Salina, Kan, May 26-Thts city is tonight the
scene of the worst food in its history Fully one
hundred families have been driven from their
homes and the extent Of the damage is estimated
ar hundreds Of thousands Of dollars
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
HEAVY FROST; DRoUTH CONTINUES.

Hoosick Falls, N Y, May 2s.-There was an
other heavy frost here to-day. The drouth con-
tinues The Hoosck River is at the lowest point
dried
New-York tribune., 1903-05-27
PHILIPPINE ovERPRINTED STAMPS

The Postmaster General has ordered that on and
after October !. 1908 United States postage stamps
overprinted philippines shall not be accepted for
postage on matter mailed within the United states,
and United States postage stamps without the
Philippine overprint shall be accepted for post
age in the Philippine Islands.