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The sun., 1903-04-01
TRAITORS CAUSE CITY'S FALL.
HONDURAN SOLDIERS KILL OF.
FICERS. AT PUERTO. .CORTEZ.

Let In the Insurgents-Col. velava Escapes
on Gunboat with Government Treasure
American Marines Rescue the Presi.
dents Wife and Two Daughters.
New ORLEANS. March 3l.-Fuller details
OF the capture Of Puerto Cortez and San
Pedro in Honduras by the revolutionists
give some interesting stories Of the revolu-
ton there. Puerto Cortez fell on March
20. San Pedro on March 20, both through
treachery. the troops mutinying and killing
their superior officers,
The revolutionists had been working
among the garrison at Puerto Cortez and
had won over most OF the men. When
Gen Mulla, representing the Bonilla forces
appeared before the barracks with four
aides the soldiers mutinied and killed Major
De Plaza, the second In command and
the staff officer. They were cut to pieces
by the mutineers, but not before three Of
the latter had been killed
Puerto Cortez, upon hearing Of the mutiny
made a dash for the Custom House, seized
the Government money there and, pro-
tected by his son, Capt. Velava. and seventy
five soldiers who remained loyal, succeeded
in escaping with the treasure TO the Sa--
tumbla. a small gunboat, which represented
the entire Honduran Navy: battle took
place between the Satumbla and the revo-
lutionary forces. but when Jamaica negro.
who acted as gunner for the revolutonists,
put ball through the stem OF the Satumbla
the latter sailed away, carrying Comman-
dante Velava and the Honduras treasure.
She landed at Belize, British Honduras.
where the commandante put ashore.
After the departure Of the Satumbla
from Puerto Cotez the small loyal force
which remained there with Capt. Velava
engaged the revolutionists In battle, but
surrendered after losing seven killed and
large number wounded
Capt. Velava would have been murdered
by the revolutionists. as the other officers
were, had he not been rescued by the Ameri-
can marines and brought aboard the Brutus.
Senior Arias, wife of the President OF
Honduras, and her two daughters took
refuge on the American collier Brutlis when
they heard Of the mutiny and were SUBJ
sequently transferred to the United States
gunboat Marietta.
Fearing trouble in Puerto Cortez, Admiral
Coghlan landed the marines from the Olym-
pia and closed all the saloons In the town. A
Frenchman Of the name OF Lefebre pro-
tested, but the marines closed his saloon
and have kept IL closed ever since.
The American Consul at Puerto Cortez
arranged the surrender of San Pedro, which
was taken without firing a shot, but he
Commander-in-C Chief was massacred by
his former troops.
Since Admiral Coghlan's fleet arrived
Americans and their interests have been
unmolested and are respected az they have
never been before.
The sun., 1903-04-01
TO STRIKE IN WEsTCHESTER.
More Than ~ 900 Men There and Nearby
May Go Out This Morning.

WHITE PLAINS. N. Y, March 3i.-Between
1900 and 1900 carpenters, plumbers,
plumbers helpers, masons and painters.
in The Bronx. Westchester county and
Connecticut will 60 on strike, It is reported,
when the 10 clock whistle blows tomorrow
morning, because the bosses have refused
to meet their demands in some cases for
higher wages and in others for shorter
hours. The strike IL is estimated. will stop
the erection Of score OF big residences and
stables in Westchester county. and In many
villas along the northern shore OF Long
Island Sound. In addition to the demand
for more pay. some OF the union men want
. half-holiday on Saturday with full
pay. A union leader OF Mount Vernon
sad to day:
There is nothing that can stop the strike.
The bosses cannot afford to pay higher
wages and grant half holiday too. The
plumbers want SO cents more a day; the
carpenters demand ~ cents an hour, while
masons are seeking 80 cents an hour The
strike will completely tie up all building
business and will prevent the circulation
OF millions of dollars in money among the
working clss. In Pelham Manor alone,
about 81 900 900 is being expended on villas,
stables and other structures.'
The contractors and builders are banded
together in an organization 500 strong to
resist the demands OF the strikers. They
have also included in their organization
all of the lumber yards and dealers in build
ing supplies. The proprietors of these
concerns are under a bond Of $3.50 each,
that they will not sell a cents worth of
building material to any contractor who
yields to the demands Of union men in the
strike. The members Of the labor unions
have declined a 10 per cent. advance which
was offered to them in several places
GREENWICH, Conn, March 3I.-More
than 900 mechanics belonging to the
brotherhoods Of carpenters and joiners,
plumbers, painters and decorators Of
America, who have been working on the
houses OF wealthy New Workers under con-
striction here, went on strike tonight
The brotherhood unions were treated to
surprise tonight by the arrival in town Of
100 members Of what is called the Anal
gamated Trades Union OF New York city,
who will be put to work tomorrow in place
of the strikers When the amalgamated-
union strike was on in New York last year
the brotherhood mechnics took their places
The master builders say they expect to be
able to all the places OF the strikers ina
few days.
The sun., 1903-04-01
DEPUTIES OUT ALL NIGHT.
French Chamber Had 3J.Hour session
Debating the Budget.

Special Cable Despatch to TIE Sun.
PARIS, March 31.-The Chamber Of Depu-
ties concluded it's consideration OF the
budget to-day after . record sitting Of
twenty-seven hours.
During the session many Of the deputies
fell asleep, and their colleagues efforts
to awaken them caused much amusement.
At o A. NJ. while the Chamber was await
Ing tie return Of the amended budget
from the Senate, the whole House snored
in unison The caterers who run the
buffet had to renew their supplies frequently
during the night.
One Deputy. who has the reputation Of
being model husband, went TO the Pres-
dent OF the Chamber at the end Of the ses-
sion and with much embarrassment asked
for a certificate that he had been attending
the session all night 80 that his wife should
not doubt that he had been occupied in
his country's service. When the Chamber
was finally cleared, several wives. who had
spent the night in the public galleries.
keeping an eye on their husbands. escorted
them home.
The sun., 1903-04-01
GREENE on POLICE FUNDS
Captains and Inspectors Ordered 70 In.
vestigate the Assessment Matter.

Police Commissioner Greene issued yes-
terday his circular letter relating to polio, /,
contributions TO political funds and il viii!
he read in all station houses when the rnrn
draw their pay to-day. After calling a.
tention to the rule that a policeman shf u
not contribute TO funds intended to in.
fuence legislation. the letter says.
Inspectors and precinct commanders ar,
directed to give this matter per sonal atteutit /,
and to make careful inquiry in the distric :
and precincts under their command whs n
the force receives its pay for the month ct
March land also in subsequent month
for the purpose OF ascertaiuing wheths r
such assessments are levied. paid or 40,
lected: They will report In writing, not lat 7
than the 10th OF the month. the result Of Sun h
Inquiries.
The sun., 1903-04-01
RACER HINTON HERE.
Says Florida Beach Is Good. but Not So
Fast as Road.

Alexander Winton OF Cleveland arrived in
New York yesterday from Florida. where
he ran his motor car Bullet" on the Ormonde-
Daytona bench mile in 50 i-5 seconds. When
asked about the racing tournament held
there last Thursday. Friday and Saturday.
Mr.. Winton said
The beach is splendid as a beach. b, =
is a beach and not a road. | do not S-nfit
to say anything against the beach there
because they have formed an association to
hold races there every year. and tits is "A good
thing ] am going again next year. The
beacn Is not as fast as a road. though. and no
one should expect II, Wien you run over
the sand your wheels leave no mark. but il
your car stands for a few minutes the wheels
will sink several inches into the sand ! got
up 100 horse power there. and il does not
take 100 horse power 10 make mile in ~
seconds. ] have travelled ten seconds faster
with the Bullet on the Boulevard in Ileve-
land than I did on the beach there. This
was unofficial. Of course; did the best
could on the beach. did not go there how
ever. for the sole purpose OF breaking records
went there chiefly TO get an opportunity TO
try out freely certain new appliances fitted
to the Bullet that have fitted to my car built
for the International Cup race. They worked
splendidlyfar beyond expectations. II I
had taken my cup races to the beach I would
have shown them speed"
The sun., 1903-04-01
TBsNoH RAP AT TIE xA1sER.
Psris "Temps" Discusses the Dewsy Inter.
view and Other Incsdeuts.


Special Csb'e DsspaieA 10 TEE SUN.
PARIS, March Si.-The Tempe, In an
editorial to-day on recent incidents af-
fecting the United States and Germany
tries to rub In on the Germans the inef-
fectual attempts Of the Kaiser to propi-
tate the Americans. The intention Of the
Tempe to embitter the relations between
the two countries is evident, yet the article
is clever and amusing.
expresses regret In behalf OF the Kaiser
that Alice Roosevelt was not recognized
In the American protocol a. the Daughter of
America. as formerly French Princesses
were recognized a. daughters OF France.
II says also that 1t was a pity that the shrewd
Yankee agent replaced the sham article
with real champagne at the christening of
Emperor Williams yacht Meteor More
over, the paper says. Prince Henry was
iess sucoessful In playing the velvet-handed
part In the United States than the steel
gauntleted one In China.
The Temps touches lightly on the post
ponement Of the reception Of the statue
to Frederick the Great by the United States
and the Venezuela incident. but enlarges
merrily on the refusal by President Roose-
welt OF the invitation Of the Kaiser to send
the North Atlantic squadron to Kiel. which
was followed shortly afterward by the
publication Of the interview with Admiral
Dewey rejecting on the German Navy.
The Temps says it cannot withhold ad-
miration for President Roosevelt in still
maintaining outwardly good relations with
Germany. while somehow inficting, will
ingly or unwillingly, snubs on the worlds
greatest monarch
The sun., 1903-04-01
Noted Horses Entered for Worlds Fair
Stakes.

ST. Louis. March ai.-Many Of the most
noted horses in the East have been entered
for the Worlds Fair Handicap s50.OO0 stake
to be run NJ the fair grounds here next year
August Belmont has entered Lord of the
Vale. Masierman, Magistrate and Gallant
W. &. Whitney has entered Narcissus and
Mercury; II. Duryea has entered Accfull
the English Derby candidate; W. X. Wander
bilt'- colors will be sported by Champs
tlyse.; ouis v. Boil has entered Hermis and
Col. Bill; ". J. Arkell. Chile: b. T. Wilson, Jr .
r.. ID. Morgan, Joseph E. Weidener, John
sanford, l.. Waterbury, B. F.. Cluyde and
others will name their entries on "Wednesday.
King Edward has not yet entered any horses
for the Worlds Fair Handicap. Unof-
lcially u u known that he intend, to send his
best horSesthere at that time and Danny
Maher hGsebcen engaged to ride for him
Entries close tomorrow and will open again
In February. 1904. Many turfmen are hold
ING back until the latter date before enter
ing. as they will have Il better line on the con-
possibly have now.
John 4. Drake Of Chicago, has entered
Runnels. Wyeth, the American Derby winner
and Savable. winner Of the Futurity.
The sun., 1903-04-01
70 TRY A WALKING DELEGATE.
Special Jury Asked fer 70 Hear Exte rtien
Charge.


Assistant District Attorney Thorne ap-
piled yesterday to Recorder Goif for a
special panel Of jurors to try Thomas Walsh
walking delegate for a carpenters union,
who is under indictment for attempted
extortion.
The motion was opposed by Alfred
Steckler. an ex-Justice Of the Supreme
Court. who declared that the District At
torney was trying 10 get together a lot Of
capitalists to try a labor man He said
that 1t took but ten minutes to obtain
jury when Walsh was put on trial recently
before Judge Newburger in the General
Sessions, and that the first twelve men
from an ordinary panel were chosen.
Judge Newburger suddenly ended that
trial. however. by Withdrawing a Juror
II was stated yesterday afternoon that
Judge Newburger did this upon learning
that one Of the jurors had been fixed.
that there had been a great deal Of news
paper notoriety In the case and that il
would be practically impossible to get an
unbiased dozen from an ordinary panel.
Recorder Con took the application under
advisement.
The prosecutions case against Walsh is
to the effect that on June rs last he went to
builder named Nicholsberg, who was
putting up a structure at l3sth street and
Lenox avenue, and tod him that II $50
was not forthcoming he would order
strike on the ground that non-union ma
terial was being used. A boss carpenter
at work on the job named Hertzer, was
with Walsh. Mr.. Nicholsberg didn't have
$50 with him and Walsh wouldn't accept a
check. He agreed TO be at a nearby saloon
the next day to get the money from Hertzer
Hertzer met him and they went out into the
street. They shook hands and Hertzer
dgnalled to police detective who arrested
Walsh and found on him $50 In bills marked
by Nicholsberg.
The sun., 1903-04-01
PARK BOOTH GAS PLANT TO GO.
wilcox Shoyes II AIong and Stewart VIII
Drive II Out.

Park Commissioner Wilcox ordered the
Acorns and their municipal gas plant booth
OF the City Hall Park yesterday. SO last
night the Acorns built booth twice as big
on the actual site OF the old Hall Of Records
Great Oak johnson said that pending the
demolition OF the hall that territory was
in the jurisdiction of the Building Depart
ment and that he had permit from Chief
Inspector Tom Mctiill OF the Building De-
partinent to erect a booth there to pro-
mote the petition in favor OF the admins
tration's gas plant bill
He said that the spot the first booth
stood on was really in the same jurisdic-
ton. but he moved it all the same.
When Supt. Perez NJ. Stewart OF the
Building Department as told last night
Of the permit, he said:
That's the first I've he ard Of il.
saw that booth to-day, thought it was
on the park property and wondered why
IL was allowed to exist. II Mr.. McGill
gave the Acorns permission to erect the
booth he acted beyond his authority as
we'll as without my knowledge. ! shall re-
woke the permit at once and order the
structure removed.
The sun., 1903-04-01
Originated the Paper Pattern and Founded
the Butterick Company.

Ebenezer Butterick. the originator Of
the tissue paper dress pattern and the
founder OF the Butterick Company. died
yesterday in his home at 425 Franklin avenue
Brooklyn. At the time OF his death Mr..
Butterick had no active interest in the
company which bore his name. He retired
from the business in 1881. and four years
ago turned over all his interest in the firm
TO the sons OF his late partner j. W. Wilder.
Mr. Butterick was 70 years old. He was
born in Stirling, Mass, where he served
an early apprenticeship as a tailor. In
1859 he started In business for himself at
Fitchburg, Mass. and soon after began
experimenting in paper pattern making.
His frst production was a shirt cut on quite
new lines, which is the foundation of the
shirt worn to-day. In 1894 he came to
New York and. in addition TO his shirt pat
terms, he began to manufacture patterns
for boys clothing. which proved 80 success
full that the field widened and the firm of
4. Butterick 4 Co. was formed.
He leaves one daughter. who Is unmarried.
The sun., 1903-04-01
NEW HAYEN'S ANSWER READY
DIRECTORS TALK OVER TRAIN.
NEWS NEW SCHEDULE.

Decision Made ~ 70 what WIN he Consid-
cred and what Refused-Empioyees
Committee Expect Peaceable Settle
meut To-fay-wages the Main Thing.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. March 81 si.-President
John M. Hall Of the New York, New Haven
and Hartford Railroad was In New York
to-day comforting with the directors as to
what should be done in settlement OF the
differences between the company and it's
employees. President Hall and other men,
bers OF the directors' committee carried
with them from this city the modified
schedule OF wages and hours submitted
to them at yesterdays conference by the
trainmen's grievance committee.
1t was announced here tonight that at
the directors meeting the whole schedule
was carefully considered and President Hall
was instructed as to what demands would
be considered by the company and what
would be refused He and the other MEM
bers Of the directors committee will meet
the trainmen's grievance committee and
Valentine Fitzpatrick. vice-president OF
the National Brotherhood OF Trainmen,
tomorrow.
The grievance committee met to-day
and with Mr.. Fitzpatrick went over the
situation carefully. deciding to stand by
the modified schedule.
When President Hall was seen tonight
on his return from New York he was asked:
DO you think the matter will be settled
satisfactorily as far as the trainmen are
concerned at the meeting tomorrow
i cannot say as TO that" he answered.
President Hall would not tell what was
decided in New York to-day.
At the headquarters OF the grievance
committee there was feeling that every
thing would be settled satisfactorily to-
morrow.
The most vital part OF the controversy
has from the first been the financial one.
III the company will give us what we
have asked for In the matter OF wages we
can settle the whole business in twenty
minutes. said Fitzpatrick. Every other
question has practically been settled and
there Is nothing left but to decide what
pay the trainmen are to receive"
The directors present at the meeting in
the Grand Central Station yesterday after
noon were President John NJ Hall, Vice
President W. d. Bishop, George j. Brush
OF New Haven. Charles F. Brooker OF An
sonia, Nathaniel Thayer OF Boston, John d.
Rockefeller and j. Pierpont Morgan, the
latter two arriving after the meeting began.
General Manager Chamberlain and Division
superintendent Platt and Clark were also
present.
The sun., 1903-04-01
Rush over on the Reliance.

BEIsToI, March 81 The rush Is over on
the Cup defender Reliance. the designer being
satisfied that the construction Is far enough
advanced TO insure the craft being finished
on with ease before April Is. and launched
on April II. There are small holes In the
after end OF the deck and at the after end Of
the topsides as yet. but these are left un-
covered principally TO allow the workmen A
convenient passageway in and out OF the
sides OF the big yacht. The skeleton Of the
rudder which has been hung TO the rudder
post for some weeks, is now being plated and
the deck fittings including the hatch coanings
are nearly all Ia place.
There has been some gossip about the craft
with the lower underbody draped with sail
cloth. but nothing definite can he learned
about the matter. The Constitution can -
ntted for sailing In three days.
The sun., 1903-04-01
MARCONPS PREDICTION.
Tells Company There II . Great Future
for wireless Telegraphy.

Special Cable Dsspdieh 10 THn SUN.
LONDON. March Sl.-At the general meet
ing Of the Marooni Wireless Telegraph
Company to-day it was stated that arrange
ments with the Central Post Office and the
Admiralty were In progress OF negotiation.
The development OF the wireless system
continued to be exceedingly rapid.
Signor Marconi said he was confident
that II would not be long before the re-
naming difficulties would be conquered
He believed wireless telegraphy was on the
way to a rapid attainment Of a position OF
importance and utility in civilization. which.
perhaps. only a few Of those present could
yet foresee or realize.
Il was resolved to increase the capital
OF the company to f300. 900 by the creation
Of an additional 100000 shares Of stock.
The Times this morning did not print any
Marconigrams from New York. Marconi
operators say 1t was because Of an accident
to the receiving shaft at Poldhu.
The sun., 1903-04-01
n1SCUSS OUR COMPETITION.
british IRON TRADE MEN SAP
OUTLOOK rs NOT GOOD.
iva. Trade and Restrictions by Enslish
Unions the Leading Causes. Says Chair.
man Parkes-Denial That American
workmen Are Superior to the English.

man Parkes-Deubi Inat American
Workmen Are superior TO the English.
sp,tal Cable Despaieh TO TIE SUN.
IoypoS, March 8i.-A conference OF the
u,,,ish Iron Trade Association In reference
- American competition was held at the
wsstnnster Palace Hotel to-day. Mr..
= Parkes, NJ. p. presided. The conference
.aon,ed a resolution that 1t welcomed the
announcement by the Government that an
;oo,,iry would be made into it's constitution
nd functions by the Board Of Traie
The chairman in his address said that the
u,look for trade especially the iron trade.
,,s not encouraging The condition OF the
. ;,on and steel trade had been one OF long
I.nression, with an occasional Joom. This
sate Of the trade had been as.ribed to their
ovn lack OF education some said the
hult lay with the British workmen. but he
could say that the best American workmen
we're no better than the best OF the English
mechanics. The only question was whether
the latter were not held down by mcfue
Mr.. Parkes said he thought the real cause
II the English lack Of development was the
dfBculty Of obtaining spare capital. They
we're welded to free trade and had good
dmes only when other countries were fully
occupied at home. 1t was a very one-sded
free trade. They would have to face the
fsct that trade conditions had changed
since forty or fifty years ago. Free trade
might have been right then, but 1t was not
Ct all adapted to the present conditions
Mr.. AIel Sahlin. who recently returned
from America. said he had noticed many
changes In the labor situation on the other
side. The workingman, who was often q
capitalist in small way. was always aspir-
ing to improve his social position. He was.
therefore. easier to deal with than those who
simply allowed themselves to be led by mon
Who made such leadership their business.
He considered the preponderance of the
United States Steel Corporation very fortu-
nate for the British and European iron trade.
The Steel Corporation would undoubtedly
use every resource to maintain prices at
something like the present level, at which
most British works could undersell the
American product, both at home and in
the colonial markets. The more he learned
Of the relative positions and possibilities
OF America and Great Britain the moro he
vas convinced that the better part of the
iron and steel industry Of Great Britain
occupied an unassailable position. Far
from feeling concerned over the future Of
the industry in the British Empire. he saw
possibilities Of development which would
one day astonish the world. Until that day
arrived they must expect the most serious
competition and the invasion Of the entire
British steel market.
Enoch james said that one obvious lesson
to be learned in America was the value Of
listening to a man who knows what he Is
talking about.
The sun., 1903-04-01
BIG OHIO VALLEY STRIKE.
All the Building Mechanics and 1000
Miners Out.

WHEELING, W. Va. March si.-All the
carpenters, timers, slate roofers. painters,
decorators and planning men in Wheel
ing and in the large towns throughout the
Ohio Valley struck tonight to enforce their
demand for an eight-hour workday.
All the Pan Handle miners, 1900 In num-
ber. struck for the Ohio scale. which car
ries an increase OF I2H cents a ton.
Building is paralyzed. and the strike
bids fair TO exceed in proportions the ia
nous builders strike of 1888. In all cases
the builders demand the same wages for
eight hours they get for nine. except the
painters and timers, who want so cents a
day extra.
The sun., 1903-04-01
Annual Strike In Orange To-day.

ORANGE, N. j., March si.-The first batch
Of mechanics to 60 out in the annual strike
Of the building trades in the Oranges will
this year be the painters and decorators.
who will 60 out tomorrow to enforce their
demands Tor an increase OF from S2 so to 81
per day. The bosses signified a willingness
To make an advance of Is cents a day. 1t
In also believed that the plumbers and tin
ners will strike tomorrow and that car
penters and the allied trades will he in
volved in sympathetic strikes. The bosses
are organized this year and the struggle
will be sharp