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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-01
NEWARK DISASTER TRIAL.
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70 determine was whether these persons are per
sonslly responsible for the neglect 10 provide the
needed safety devices-whether the death OF
Ernestina Miller due 70 gross carelessness
on their part, and whether that carelessness was
so gross to make them liable for criminal
negligence
The first witness was Edward q. kempf.
surveyor. who showed diagrams and measure
ments he had made of the Clfton-ave. crossing
and the immediate vicinity. He was followed
by Mrs. Minnie NJ. Horle, sister Of Ernestina
Miller. who identified the girls body after
the accident by the jewelry and clothing
on IT, The defence here admitted the
death of Miss Miller, and also that she was
passenger on the wrecked car. This was done to
relieve Mrs Horle from prolonged examina-
tion her sisters death.
The last witness OF the day was James Kay.
q letter carrier, who was at the crossing when
the accident happened. He described the con-
dition of the approach 70 the crossing. and said
that the motornian of the trolley car apparently
made every effort to stop the car. but could
not on account OF the ice covered tracks he
told how the car crashed through the gates ami
came into collision with the Lackawanna train.
and was about to describe the narrowing scene
that followed when court adjourned for the
day.
The defence will. it is believed. assert that
the members of he'committee could not be eX-
pected to know personally the conditions or all
the crossings, and that they paid subordinateS
to see that all crossings were safe.
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H4R4SS FOREIGNERS.
Not 4llo7ced to Present CLAIMS
4gainst Venezuela-One Killed.

WiIlemstad Curacao, Aug. 31.-Harsh MUS
tice is being melted out to foreigners living IN
the interior of Venezuela, where the local au-
tborities are hunting down all foreigners VINO
dare to present claims against Venezuela IN &C
cordance with the recent protocol Near Coro'
a local tribunal refused to accept the testimony
Of 1--WE Italians On the latter insisting on ten
dering their dispositions. three were arrested
and thrown into Jail Two Of them attempted
to escape and were fired on, one being killed
The Venezuelan Government does not deny
this occurrence but is doing nothing to prevent
repetitions. It is learned on good authority
that letters sent to foreigners from the Italian
and other legations instructing them to send In
their claims were seized in the post so as to
nreveut the claims from arriving in Caracas IN
time.
Curnana, Venezuela, Aug. 31.-A gibbet was
erected in a street OF this city yesterday, on
which was hung an efigy Of a foreigner The
populace beat the dummy with sticks amid
shouts of Death to the foreigners.
Two leading traders. NJ. Palazzi. a F'renchnan.
and Herr Sprick a German. were recently ar
rested In Ciudad Bolivar by order Of President
Castro for refusing to pay their taxes. which
had already been collected by the revolutionists
while the latter occupied the city. Many other
persons were also arrested on the same charge
The French and German ministers at Caracas
protested and obtained the immediate release
OF their countrymen.
General Rolando and two hundred of the rebel
officers who were captured at Ciudad Bolivar
have arrived at Maracaibo. They were fncar-
cerated in the fortress Of San Carlos with their
s. a,
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TIE FOR Upton CUP ON LAKE
La Rita and the Sprite to Sail for Supremacy
To-day-Result Protested.

Chicago. Aug Ska Rita won to-day's racsn
the series for possession % the 81 Thomas Lr-ca
Cup. The Hoosier was second. the SPIRITS third.
the Pilot fourth and the Little Shamrock am.
The Privateer started. but withdrew before ths
finish. The Outlaw was unable % compete owrs
to an accident to her sails.
The result OF to-days racs leaves the Ia Riis
and the Spite tied for first place. each having
percentage OF 80. These two yachts will meet n
a special race tomorrow % decide the question or
supremacy. To-day's race was protested hecaUss
one Of the buoys had been moved and two OF ths
yachts ran out u the course ana i0st consideraos
time. If the protest Is sustained, az the yacns
will be allowed to start tomorrow. The race 70
day was sailed in a gale. ana tie finish ostwseh
the first three yachts was very close Inc hoose
was only twenty seconds behinS La Rita an
the Sprite about as far behind the HOosier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-01
LAST CHANCE FOR UNIONS.
Building Trades Employers to Recognize
ONLY Those Who Sign Agreement.

Another attempt on behalf Of the United Portable
Hosting and Safety Engineers Union 70 secure
recognition by the Building Trades employers AS
,,.;s.,on failed Yesterday. Leonard X. Prince.
chairman OF the press committee. said; This
week we close the books TO all unions which Eave
not BY the end OF the week signed the arbitration
agreement. number Of unions have already oeen
ruled off and new unions in their respective trades
formed which are the only unions we can recog-
uize in O. csc trades. New unions will be formed
in all other trades which have not signed the ar
b.traticn agreement at the end Of the week.
Members Of the old unions can only be employed
b,. ms after they have signed the arbitration agree
r1art individually and Join the new unions This
ends the fight far we are concerned As 70
the engineers. they got every chance. Now We
have nearly all the we need. and many mem
her 81 the old union, I afraid Will have 10
walk the streets
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WANT TRIBUTE TO BE NATIONAL.
Statement of Committee Getting Up Test
monial for Sir Thomas.

The following statement was sent out ys.tsrs,,
by the committee arranging for testineniaI !,
Sir Thomas Upton.
The undersigned committee named to a-ranrs
mementO for Sir Thomas Upton, feel assured IA,
they represent a universal sentiment OF apprers-
ton among all classes u Americans who love sno-,
and admire a sportsman. and. acting upon IA,
assurance they suggest % the general public Dor.
ular subscription to meet the end in view m.
Western National Bank o. New-YOrk has cs1
sented to receive subscriptions. IL is desired th,
these be national in character. since there Is n,
State or section where the pluck Nberalifv s-i
good temper OF our late anita gCnist. ever our frI
and now our guest. have not won all hearts
General Joseph Wheeler. chairman. Coc~l
Henry Wattersou. Louisville, Patrick Collins
Mayor OF Boston. Thomas T. Walsh. Washsax-o,
d. c.. George T. Wilson. New-YOrx. COmm0dcrs
Robert f Tod. New-York. Valentine P. Snydsr
New-YOrl<, Lindsay Russell Nsw-YOrk, Senator
Kearns Utah. Timothy o. Woodbury.. Nev-York.
Western National Bank treasurer.
The following telegram was received BY Lindsay
Russell from Patrick A. Collins.
Viii serve on committee with greatest pleasure
for gold as well silver. nothing Is too god
for the best sport in the world
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-01
PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATS QUIET.
At Coming State Convention Will Condemn
Libel Law.

Harrisburg. Fem, Aug. S1.--The indications are
that Wednesdays Democratic State Convention will
be a quiet harmonious gathering. There IS ap-
perently position 70 the candidacy Of Senator
Arthur q. Deyalt Of Lehigh County. for Auditor
General. Senator Joel c. Hill, Of Wayne County,
has the fed to himself for State Treasurer. Ex-
Senator Calvin Reyburn Of Armstrong County will
be one Of the nominees fer Judge Of the Superior
Court The other nominee for this Office will be
Representative r. Scott zimmerman Of Montour
County. or John A. Ward. OF Philadelphia.
The ola torn viii declare against the Grady
Ssltus Libel bill passed BY the last legislature and
signed by Governor Pennypacke-. and will condemn
the last legislature for the passage OF the Ballot
Reform bill by the Republican majority. The con-
Vention will convene on Wednesday noon. and Will
probably dispose OF its business In session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-01
CITY UNION PL4NKS.
EGecutiUe Committee at York on
Ne1C Platform.

r. <. Huntington presided last night at the
meeting Of the executive committee of the Citl-
zens Union at the Union Square headquarters.
The platform to be adopted by the next Citizens
Union city convention was discussed in its most
important features. About fifteen members Of
the committee present The plat
form of 1901 vigorously arraigned the Tammany
administration Of that year, alleging that it
vas q disgrace and that the men controlling it
were using public Office for private plumber.
The Van wyck administration was charged with
collecting tribute from the liquor traffic and
6isorderly houses, with Corrupting the police
force. communicating the youth Of the city. and
Of corrupt bargaining with the Ramapo Water
Company.
1t is understood that the new platform viii
call attention 10 the abolition OF nearly all the
abuses Of the Van Wyck administration. Will
appeal for q continuance Of good government,
and reafirrn in substance the following ranks
of the old platform:
Ownership OF our own water supply and acquisi-
ten for J1st eompensst9n OF gas ana eiectTle ngns
merit system safeguards are provided.
ohises ana no leasing az the same except for short
periods. that the increase in value shall be for
Stringent supervision q all corporations using
city franchises so as to insure adequate service
We further demand home rule for the city.
greater control by the boroughs over their purely
local affairs and reasonable and liberal admin
istration. which shall protect all citizens in the
exercise Of their rights without class distinction.
We viii nominate candidate unless his career
and record such 10 Justify public confidence
IN HIS assurance that. 81 elected, he will not his
Office. permit il 70 be used, for the benefit OF
any political organization
Without calling upon any citizen 10 surrender n
any degree his allegiance 10 his party. urge an
entire separation Of municipal government from
national and state politics. and We appeal 70 all
good citizens. Of whatever party to unite with
IN organized effort TO accomplish the objects Of
the union.
The new platform IS 10 be ready for submits
sion to the city committee about September 16
At the meeting Of the Citizens Union Executive
Committee tonight a subcommittee on nomi-
nations VIII he appointed.
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HIGH PRICE FOR PHILIPPINE SILVER.
May Soon Be Profit in Melting Filipino Pesos
For Sale as Bullion.
rFRoM TIE TRIBUNE BrRrAr1

Washington, Aug G.-The highest price for silver
bullion since the coinage OF the silver currency for
the Philippine Islands began several months ago
was paid to-day by the Treasury Department for
5000 ounces Of the white metal The purchase is to
be delivered at the San Francisco mint for 5s.25
cents an ounce. The London price was equal 10
$3.50 cents. This is practically 10 cents an ounce
higher than the price paid for the first purchase
At that time it was believed that the price would
not 90 much higher, and the suggestion that il
might reach 64.1, at which figure there would be a
pront IN melting up the Filipino pesos and
selling them bullion declared out of the
question. To-days quotation, however, is only
slightly over five cents from that price, and meas
ures may have TO be taken the next session of
Congress for reducing the size and weight of the
pesos so as 10 lessen the danger OF conscation
profit bullion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-01
PARSONS FOR DISTRICT LEADER.
Alderman Leading Opposition to Birrell in
the XXVth District.

The friends OF Alderman Herbert Parsons and
Dock Commissioner McDougan Hawkes. this week
sent all the enrolled voters Of the XVIII
District a pamphlet describing the manner in
which the leadership Of the district taken from
Mr. Hawkes. and turned over 10 Deputy County
Clerk Henry Blrrell after an understanding was
reached that Mr. Hawkes. should be the leader.
The Hawkes. men have indorsed Alderman Parsons
for the leadership and say among other things in
their pamphlet:
Henry BIrreN has announced that he viii at
tempt ~ tho neXt primary 10 retain the leadership
10 which another man had been elected BY YOU.
After considering the plain facts IL is Tor you
Gecice whether you can support him and his meth
ods. You are TO choose a leader who is 10 manage
party AFFAIRS during period when a Mayor Is to
be elected and delegates 10 & Presidential conxen-
ION are 10 be chosen our duty Is done when we
have reported TO you the facts: 81 so doing we
have presented the issue at the next primary
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PRESIDENTS HANDS OFF.
Positive Statement That He " on {
Interfere an Fusion Cam paign.
icy TELEGRAPH 70 THE TRIBUNE.


Oyster Bay. y. Il. Aug. 3l.-That President
Roosevelt Whatever may be his personal sym
pathy with Mayor Low and the reform admlhls-
srstion. has positively declined as the national
Chief Executive 20 interfere in local politics OF
any shade or color. made plain IN a brlei
statement TO The Tribune correspondent ms
evening The statement, which was In response
- an inquiry made this afternoon regarding
report that the President had advised Mayor
low not 10 be d candidate FOR reelection erna-
mates from an authoritative source. The state
nent follows:
Throughout the sumner the President has
steadily refrained from expressing any opinion
IS 10 his choice of a candidate for Mayor OF
Nev--York. He has gwen no advice one way
~ the other. directly or indirectly. he mas ilo'
seer Mayor Low for a month. and has persist
emily avoided talking with any one as 10 the
situation IN New-Tork City
me President received at oyster Bay on
Thursday delegation Of fusonists who desired
- discuss with him Il is said the nominations
on the fusion ticket. In the delegation were Al
derman Herbert Parsons. a close friend Of Mayor
Low. and Michael J. Coffey. Of Brooklyn. MI.
Cofeys organization. the Brooklyn Democracy,
winch supported Mayor Low two years ago.
hus not ct formally Joined the fusion ranks for
the campaign this year.
The interview with the President was brief
the Chief Executive taking advantage OF H. il Is
said TO disclaim any intention to interfere in
the city campaign. The most recent occasion on
which the President saw the Mayor was on
July IS when Mr.. Low came down TO oyster
Bay on his steam yacht Surprise. being enter
tanned at luncheon by Nj. Roosevelt. This visit
was largely social affair. the Mayor win
Mre Low having been invited 10 take luncheon
as the guests Of the President and Mrs. Roose-
Nelt. Mrs Low. who was expected 10 arIlNe
with the Mayor, was unable TO aNall herseLI OF
the invitation. owing 10 the stormy weather
which prevailed that day.
The report that in the event OF his declining
q denomination. or. failing reelection, Mayor
Low would receive an offer Of a diplomatic post
vas suthorJatively denied here at the time OF
afr Lows visit when n was said that the
Mayer was not and had not been canQtoate
Tor any dirlomatiC place.
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CHOICE OF THE TIM" sULLTvANs.
Julius Hsrburger as Tammsny Candidate for
Borough President.

Big Tim Sullivan and tie other Sullivsns IN
Tammsny Hail have decided TO urge eX-Assem bly,
man Julius Hamburger Tor the borough presidency
nomination "a case Brooklyn man is selected for
the head of the Tamm2ny city ticket. II Colonel
Mcclellan should be the candidate. then Mr.. Har-
burger Would not have much chance Of considers-
ton as the organization leaders would not sane
ton giving OF two big nomina ions TO the lower
East SIDE CONGRESSMAN sullivan would prefer 20
have his friend Coler run FOR Mayor 80 that Har
burger could be pushed for the borough presidency
mis- would give 10 the Suvans the practical con-
-rol OF the patronage in the borough.
The Citizers Union leaders are discussing Colonel
rsoberf ,,rier Monroe for the borough presidency
.,,-os,s.for Colonel Monroe is now the Commis-
stone % Water supply. Gas ana ELECTRICITY ano
las mace a record that has afforded his admirers
great 90 tisfactiOn.
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SHOCK KILLED THE WIFE.
She Was Told Her Husband Was Dead-He
Still Lives.

A particularly sad case Is reported from tie
Peekshsil Hospital Robert l. Asten. d freight con-
ductor vas seriously hurt ia rear-end collision
at Breazneok Tunnel three weeks ago. lie vas
brought the Peekskiil Hospital. where he has
been since the accident His night leg has been
anputsted. he lived 1t No. lG West One-hun-
dred-and = hirty-slXth-st-. NeN-Iork
II seems that when lie hurt the report
reached thls city that be was dead An Unsc .upu-
lous undertaken al went 10 his home and asked
Nrs Asten II he should 80 10 Peekskil for the
bodv This gave MrS Asten 2 shock from which
she never recovered The husband did not know
fhaL sic seriously lll. She died on Saturday.
,si-a b e Az &c aol- 10 attend the funeral
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-01
NO OATH FOR NAVY employees.
Acting Secretary Darling Thinks Pledge of
Allegiance to Government Unnecessary.

Washington, Aug. I.-As result Of an investi-
cation Of the question. Acting Secretary Darling
Of the Navy Department has concluded that there
is no occasion for any action by the Navy DEPART
ment at this time on the proposition that all en-
ployes Of the Navy Department and navy yards be
required TO take the oath Of allegiance to the United
states. He found upon inquiry that only citizens
Or the United states and only such aliens as have
been honorably discharged from the army navy or
marine corps are eligible for employment in the
naval establishment These requirements he con-
sldered Surfcient guarantee OF the loyalty 10 the
naval establishment. 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-01
MAD MULLAH's RIFLES FROM LONDON.

Alden Aug 3l.-The principal sources for the sup
NV OF rifles and ammunition TO the Mad Mullah's
forces in Somaliland have been traced through
complete Identification or trademarks by agents at
Harrar and Jibutil Abyssinia. 10 a London firm
Since the beginning o: the operations in Somaliand
an aggregate of 100000 rounds of Lee-Metford rife
orrr,,.,ition and proportionately large numbers OF
reA-Netford and Gras rifles have been shipped by
This Lon Ion firm 70 Jibutil ana Harrar, By way OF
Manchester and Marseilles.
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mark at S.15:15. and she rounded it ninu,.. !,
seconds later.
The times taken at the mark were:

BY this II will be seen that the Relianc. -,
outsailsd the Shamrock 20 minutes % secors-
in the windward work OF some twenty u,sls, =.
third OF the distance is added for TIA -,
made. This is about the worst bearing ave. -
ministered 10 challenger in a race fo- 80
America Cup. -
Barr doused the Jib and staysail and Ha =.
set the spinnaker on the Reliance for n - 49,
utes 10 seconds. preferring 20 hold his -a a-
sheet checked in 70 catch all the breeze rose
and trusting 70 the ba!lOoner 70 pull her alasSs
The spinnaker was set and sheets easss .
3 IL so but the sail was only set for eight -, *
utes. for the Wind canted 70 the uorthss.
about this time. Just as the ShanrocJ< ~, 81
rounding the mark. ""
The ShamrOcks crew worked smartf, a. a.
turn. The ballooner was set The rnon1srt - -
cleared the mark Wriuge held the sui-nsss
mbOard until 4:.;5. the Reliance having s4f -.
again at 43t 80. The latter yachts sar -
kept on her 20 minutes in the hope that N 49,
help her 10 finish. II soon became s,-,s--s
that II was hopeless task for there was -.
wind enough to drive the yachts more than -.
knots an hour.
The finish line was IN sight by 43a. win ,,,-
fOrty-fve minutes TO cover the distance -
Shamrock dropped further astern. and IL -
better for her that the race could not be a.
ished. for she would have been beaten Raj, :.
hour or more. The only vessel that rsTnai,-1
by her until the race was called OF vas b.
auxiliary yacht Intrepid. owned bv IIo~s
Phoenix. All the rest assembled near the sni,s
line
The gun fired and the signal set caJl,,
the race off at j:1J. The tug Guiding Star 49,
the Reliance IN tow and the Cruzer took Sba--'
rock III 20 her unOOring
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-01
BIG YIELD OF MACARoNI WHEAT.
Secretary Wilson Seeking New Markets for
This Countrys Crop.

Washington. Aug. sI-Secretary Wilson has
asked the Department Of Commerce and Labor %
recommend, through the consular service. suitable
markets for macaroni wheat. a hard grain common
In some European countries and whose crops ara
Increasing rapidly IN the United States Sec~etary
Wilson SAYS that the macaroni wheat yield in this
country this year. according the most commonly
accepted estimate. Is 100000 bushels. against
100000 a year ago and he predicts that newt
years crop will be 100000 bushels
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-01
BRYAN TAKES TO THE STUMP.
The Nebrsskan Begins Campaign on Behalf
of Ohio Democracy.

Ilncoln. oeb.. Aug. Nv. J. Brysn LEFT tonight
Cor Ohio 20 begin his campaign in behalf OF the
Democratic State ticket. M Brysn said his tele-
Ensm 10 Tom L. johnson had been misunderstooo:
that he had not cancelled any dates I'm Ohio. but
business matters kept him 81 home and be was
f.nafe 10 speak 81 Toledo tonight. had been
arrsnge1 He woule ne said, Al POSTPONED dates
later L ths campaign. probably in OCtobcT- lie
-fil SPEAK CT Versailles Ohio tomorrow evening.
Col3nbus on wednesday afternoon, ard a
Marion wednesday evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-01
CROWN PRINCE FIGHTS FIRE
Directs the Work at a Blaze on His Unelci
Estate

Berlin. Aug. a-Crown Prince Frederick VS.
was visiting the estate Of Prince Henry OF Prlss1
in the Barnim district. near Berlin. az the uHs
fire broke out there on Friday, took con1Iisna !.
the hreraen who were struggling with IRE EMS,
OF the date Of 1872. A modern engine On me 80.
exploded but no one injured Ice - - a
Prince climbed ladder against a hurnlns O1i"
considerable personal risk.
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DELAY FOR MERCHANTS BRIDGE co.

Washington. Aug 51.-Actng Secretary OF War
Oliver has extended the time for making answer
by the ST. Louis Merchants Bridge Company until
December ! next Secretary Root made a de-
mand upon the bridge company to show cause why
the bridge should not be forfeited the general
government. and the company ordered to make
a reply by September Is. The time is extended at
the request OF the company, some of whose officers
r-a nNE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-01
DUKE OF AosrA GOES TO eEsMsSs'

Rome. Aug. s1-The Duke OF Aosta, the heI ~
parent 10 The throne. left here to-day FOR Ger
where on the invitation OK Emperor Wililam I
vvi1I attend the grand manosuvres. The duke w
afterward 20 to Munster % pay a visit 70 the -
noent OF White Clirassisrs OF which he IS tne Sps.
rar-- head He viii present % the regimen '
solid silver beakers.
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VETERANS CHARGES DISPOSED OF.

Washington. Aug 3l.-Acting Secretary Darling OF
the Navy Department has received a report frorl
Naval Constructor Caps regarding charges Of dis
elimination against the veterans OF the Clyi War at
the New-Nork Navy Yard. The Constructor saws
that no discrimination against veterans has been In
operation. and characterizes the charges az "ex-
traoI binary allegations" Mr.. Darling considers the
report as fully disposng OF the charges.