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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
FEW BIG MEN CHOSEN.
Tammany Chooses It's O1Cn People
for the State Contention.

The Democratic district conventions in New-York
County 10 elect delegates to the State convention
were held last night Without any fuss ana
feathers the slate went through in each Assembly
district The delegates not instructed There
resolutions
The eminent men. whom Tammany was TO send
did not materialize in large numbers as was pre-
dicted Instead the districts sent their leaders ana
the district workers Charles F. Murphy VIII head
the delegates from the XVIIIth. although he did
not attend the convention there last night. Cor
poration Counsel Delany will go from the AIth
where he no longer lives. w. Bourke Cochran ana
Senator Victor J. Bowling will go from the
XXIVth, ex-AIayor Van Wyck from the HAIld
Senator Grady from the XXth and Colonel FRANK
lin Bartlett from the XVIII.
Plans for the departure of the delegates VIII Do
completed at the meeting of the executive COM
nttee this afternoon. There will be special trains
Monday morning in which the braves VIII ad-
vance on Albany Mr. Murphy himself will go up
tomorrow afternoon and open his headquarters at
the Ten EyCk, il is expected. 81, -,
Among the delegates chosen, besides those al
ready mentioned John Fox, Danlel r I Ihli
Thomas F. Foley. Patrick J. Ryder, Borough fresl-
Little Tim Sullivan. with "Florrie from the
With Patrick II. Keahon, Frank }. GoodWlil JUS
tiCe Roesch, Congressman Goldfogle, Commission
er Oakley. OF the Department OF Water supply
berlain Patrick Keenan,. Commissioner Pallas. VINO
loves art: James ". Gerard, Matthew F. Donohue,
Commissioner Francis J. Lantry, Deputy Ponce
Commissioner McAvoy, James J. Martin who de-
Henry c. Hart and John f. Cowan, not now or the
Police Department
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
MARSHAL TO SEIZE THE J. G. CARLISLE
Twill Be a Pretty Pickle if She Has Load
of Immigrants.

II the ferryboat John G. Carlisle. used by the
immigration officials happens TO DO loaded down
with its customary cargo OF immigrants and their
baggage when United States Marshal Henkel finds
here there may be mx-up. with many peculiar
complications.
The Carlisle which Is said 20 be owned by the
Butterworth estate and under charter TO the
United States. has been lbelled in the United
States District Court by Butler hoffman. Joline *
Mynderse, proctoTs for the Iron Steamboat
Company. They declare that the Carlisle was re-
sponsible for the collision with the Iron Steam
boat Taurus December 90 1903. Just as the Coney
Island boat was getting under way with several
hundred passengers. The Carlisle crashed into the
paddle wheel box OF the Taurus, nflicting damag e
that the proctors estimate at 5000. and for that
sum the Carlisle has been nbelled.
The libel placed in the hands OF the United
States marshal to serve yesterday, and as soon as
he finds the steamer he viii once take charge.
and. acting under statutory instructions refuse TO
permit effects OF any kind to be removed from her.
II tho vessel has baggage board an order OF court
viii be necessary TO release H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
TWO NEW STATES.
House Republican Caucus Votes for
Admission of Territories.

Washington, April 15.-The Republican mem
bers Of the House tonight. by unanimous vote.
agreed to take up the Statehood BILL recently re-
ported from the Committee Territories and
begin It's consideration in the House Tuesday.
The length of debate is to be fixed by rule 10
be presented from the Committee on Rules.
probably on Monday. This rule will permit only
one amendment to the bill reported from the
committee. anG probably will limit debate to
four hours. This amendment will require that
the constitutions OF the new States to be formed
shall contain provisions against the sals OF
liquor 10 Indians
The caucus considered the proposition from
until 10:45 o'clock Two speeches were made
against Statehood for the four Territories. one
by Mr.. Hepburn chairman OF the caucus, ana
the other by Mr.. GrOsvenor, Of Ohio Neither
speech showed bitter opposition. and the caucus
action will be binding on all who took part.
The proposition before the caucus was reso-
luton presented by Representative Hamilton, or
Michigan. chairman OF the Committee on Ter
ritories Mr. Hamilton and nearly every Repub-
lican member OF the committee spoke In favor
Of the bill. II provides for the creation OF two
new States, one from Oklahoma and Indian Ter
ritory and the other from Arizona and New
Mexico.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
PROBING KN4K DEATH.
Jerome Expected to Take Nurses
Before Grand Jary.

John T. w Roe. assistant superintendent at the
Manhattan State Hospital Wards Island, was
examined yesterday by Assistant District Attorney
Garvan in the investigation by the District Attor-
ney's Office into the death OF Ludwig Knak, the
aged who died in the State Hospital on March
% from pneumonia peritonitis fractures of ribs on
right and left side and fracture OF sternum' ac-
cording the verdict OF the coroners jury. Three
nurses who were in attendance in Knaks ward
Walter Reilly Thomas II. Reilly and John Shea
held by the jury, and their cases Will probably
go to the grand Jury Monday. Assistant District
Attorney Chadwick went to Wards Island last
night and took the af1davits OF number of hos
pta attendants, whose testimony will be presented
TO the grand jury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
CAN'T MAKE LIGHTING CONTRACT.
Gas Company Gets Injunction Restraining
Consolidated from Getting It.

August Kimmerle. through his counsel. Kellogg.
Beckwith & Emery, yesterday obtained tempo
rary Injunction from Justice Blanchard. In Part H.
Special Term, OF the Supreme Court restraining
John T. Oakley, Commissioner of Water Supply
Gas and Electricity, from executing any contract
on behalf of the city for the lighting OF the public
streets OF the city with the Consolidated Gas Com
pany or with any other bidder for such contract
except the American Street Lamp and Supply
Company, OF No 20 Park Place.
The order also restrains the Board OF Estimate
and Apportionment from voting in favor Of or
passing any resolution authorizing or empowering
the defendant to execute behalf of the city any
such contract The order is returnable In Part /,
Special Term Monday next.
Commissioner Oakley recently advised accepting
the bids from the Consolidated Gas Company
which rejected by Commissioner Monroe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
CAPTAIN d. P. WHEELER KIIILn
Stabbed by Moros in Mindanao-His Fins
Record-Corporal Fatally Hurt.

Manila. April 15-Captain David p. wnesl~
and Corporal Percy Heyvelt. Of the I'D In
fantry. while recommending the Moro works
along the Taraca River. in the Lake Lanao dis-
trict of the Island of Mindanao. on April II
were stabbed in the abdomen Captain whe.ls,
died at Marahui on April 13. Corporal Hsyy,i.
is fatally wounded.
Captain David P. Wheeler, Of the 22d rntansrx
was born IN Ohio. July IS, 1878. HIS father, Ban
jamin Wheeler lives at GAINESVILLE. Ohio. Captain
Wheeler had splendid fighting record IN his ,srl
vice In the Philippines He was engaged IN TIA
action resulting IN the fall Of Manila IN 1855 ana IN
the Filipino instruction IN February. 1893. n,
fought at Tondo and Bulacan- IN 1899. and IN n,
engagements OF San Isidrvy San Pablo sanso
Tomas and Pacol IN 1900 lie entered the academy
stoned captain IN 1903.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
GETS JOB ONLY TO DIE.
BickIayer, Three Months ont of
WOrI:, Falls at Ne5o Hotel.

William Conroy ot No. POS West Thirty-stxth-st
a bricklayer was killed by fal of six stories in
the elevator shaft Of the Hotel Brandon, in course
Of construction at Lexngton-ave. Thirtieth-
St. yesterday. Conroy died 10 being carried
into Bellevue.
He had been out Of work for about three months
and his family. consisting OF his wife and three
children in straits. He got work at the
hotel yesterday, and, when he reached IL. wanted
10 go up TO the sixth floor the temporary ele-
vator used for carrying working material The
request refused, and Corroy. placing his tools
the elevator, climbed to the sixth floor. He
went over TO the elevator which had reached that
floor, and leaning to get his tools, when
the elevator started upward, lifting him from the
floor. He slipped in trying TO escape the wheel
over his head which would have cut him In two,
and fell DOWN the shaft TO the basement.
An examination by tho surgeons showed that
practically every bono in COnroy's body had been
broken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
FORGE PAPERS IN ITALY.
Officials Believe Immigrants Bug
Fraudulent Certificates There.

Sixteen italians. who arrived from Italy on
wednesday and Thursday, were arraigned before
United States Commissioner Shields yesterday on
charges OF having fraudulent citizenship papers
The sixteen men had been in the United States be-
fore and were returning after spending the winter
in Italy. They had papers issued in Newton
Ohio. Illinois and Pennsylvania
Some had been obtained through perjured Wit
nesses who swore the immigrant had been IN the
country the requisite five years. while NUMBER
were forgeries, from the first letter TO the sig
nature and seal The Ellis Island authorities nave
decided that the forged papers were executetd IN
Italy and being sold there with iu L1 20
shin papers the men would have had the right 70
land without being detained and questioned III
Ellis Island. -s t,,-,,
The sixteen men were held for the grand jury
in s. 500 bail. They will probably be deported"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
LEONARD JACOB BEATEN IN COURT.
Man Who Claims East Beach Loses Suit
Against Oyster Bay.

Mineola, Long Island. April 15.-The hearing be-
fore County Judge Seabury to-day in the suit
brought by Leonard Jacob TO compel the town Of
oyster Bay to show cause why its representatives
should not vacate East Beach, which Mr.. Jacob
claims as his resulted in the temporary defeat Of
Mr. Jacob. There a big array OF lawyers in
court. The ground Of dismissing the case was
that the petitioner had not stated sufficiently his
interest in the premises in dispute, and that he
had also failed TO give sufficient description OF
the premises. Mr. Jacob viii appeal it is expected
A man who said he was John G Donnelly, Of No.
27l4 Crescent-ave. Fordham. IS IN the county jan
here awaiting examination as his sanity. He
WAS arrested yesterday at the summer home OF
Mr.. Jacob. East Island He had broken into the
house, but nothing disturbed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
HEARST MEN WIN IN NEW-HAvEN
Elect Twenty-six Delegates to Connecticut
Democratic State Convention.
Icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

,vsv-paven. Conn., April I5-The Democratic
S-i. Convention tonight chose twenty-six dele
pate- all nominaIly 'anti-machine men, favoring
the nomination OF William r. Hearst as Prest-
Dental candidate, TO the State convention. when
is 10 choose representatives. 10 the Democratic
National Convention. The delegation Is heaoeu ps
Alexander Trcup An effort was made by the anti
Hearst men 70 present list OF delegates. but the
other ticket was raroaded through quickly. anu
The convention was declared adjourned. NO III
srr.ctfons were given 10 the delegates. ,,.
MISUNDERSTANDING the activity OF the heaLsI
boomers the Parker men profess not 10 oe W.
rsod ana sav mat there is probability that the
state convention viii be dominated by Hearst III
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
CONGRESS CAMPAIGN MANAGERS.
Republican Committee Expected to Establish
HEADQUARTERS in Washington.

Washington April 15.-Chairman Babcock' OF the
Republican Congress Campaign CoInlnlltee'
to-day announced that the executive committee
Of that body win consist OF J. A. T. Hull OF iowa
chairman: II. c Ioudenslager Of New-Jersey; Will
TO-, Con-,eu Of Pennsylvania; Victor II. Metcalf.
Of California: e c. Burleigh. OF Maine; James A.
Tavnev OF Minnesota; J. r. Mann. OF Ilrnols'
Nicholas I.onEworth OF Ohio. and George L" Iiliey'
- T,oDDrrti-1lt NesSrs Tawney. Mann, Long
worth and Illiey are new members chairman toaD
COCK Niee-C hartman Sherman and Secretary ONet-
street are ex-ocio members OF the executive colH-
rnittee The indications are that headquarters VIII
be established in Washington
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
GRANT ORDERED BACK ON THE FORCE.
Appellate Division Decides His Case-Cross
Expected To Be Reinstated.

The expected decision Of the Appellate Division
of the Supreme Court ordering the reinstat ement
of Police Inspector Donald Grant. was handed down
Yesterday. Grant dismissed from the police
force by General Greene at the same time Grant s
brother-in-law, Captain Stephenson. dismissed.
and on practically the same charges. AS Captain
Stephenson was renstated last week. 1t ex-
pected that Grant would be returned to the police
force soon.
In view OF the decision IN favor OF Inspector
Grant and Captain Stephenson, friends of Inspector
Adam A. Cross, who was dismissed from the force
by General Greene, said yesterday that they be-
lieved Cross would get back Cross was tried and
found guilty charges similar to those which
Grant was dismissed, though they covered a larger
field.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
IMMIGRATION LEGISLATION LIKELY.
To Provide for Exclusion of Chinese When
the Present Treaty Expires.
[FRoa THE TRIBUNE BUREAU.I

Washington. April i5.-The Senate Committee on
Immigration will report measure calculated 10
some administrative features OF the present
statutes on that subject. either in She form OF
amendment to the sundry Civil bill a separate
BILL presumably the former. AS It has been found
necessary to enact immigration legislation at this
session. 10 has been determined 20 incorporate
therein a clause which will remove all possible
doubt as to the effectiveness Of the Chinese eX-
clusion law after the treaty OF 1894 has expired. X
SC Is permitted 90 expire II Is the consensus OF
opinion among the best lawyers in Congress that.
after that treaty has failed the present stat
utes relating Chinese exclusion will remain oper-
alive but with view to removing every element
Of doubt and avoiding the possibility of any law
suits on tho subject, Congress VIII adopt this
means OF making assurance dOubly sure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
INFECTIOUS DISEASES PREVALENT.
Throat Troubles, with All Kind Of ConlpE-
cations, Predominant.

In regard to the prevalence OF throat troubles,
DR.. Herman NJ. Riggs, the ARCHAEOLOGICAL expert
of the Health Department. said last evening to a
Tribune reporter that there a great deal OF
grip and all kinds Of complications associated with
it Many OF these cases the doctor presumed were
Inflammation Of the throat and larynx. due to the
influenza bacillus.
unusually prevalent at present, except typhoid
fever There had been a comparatively large num-
her OF cases of grip, pneumonia; bronchls, scarlet
fever measles. dfphtheria and even OF cerebral
spinal meningitis Of which there were usually
few cases An acute diseases Of the respiratory
tract DR. Biggs declared, were unusually prevalent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
ST. STEPHENS ALUMNI DINNER.

dinner Of the alumni of St. Stephens College
will be held at the Hotel Manhattan on Monday
at : p. m, in honor of the Rev. DR.. Thomas p.
Harris recently elected warden OF the college. The
Rev. Charles A. Jessup. of Greenport, Long ISL
and president of the alumni association, will act
as toastmaster. Bishop Potter Will introduce DR..
Harris. Addresses win also be made by DR.. Greer,
Bishop Coadjutor OF New-York; Bishop Alexander
II. Vlnton. OF Western Massachusetts; the Rev.
T)r George c. Houghton, of the Church of the
TRANSPORTATION. and by Nelson Z. Lewis, chief
engineer OF the Board OF Estimate and Apportion-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
HELD LIABLE FOR SPOILED MEAT.

The Appellate Division yesterday decided that
Isaac steigervald was entitled to damages from
John H. Starin owner OF the Starin Transportation
COMPANY because the transportation company
failed 10 deliver in good condition meat shipped
by its line 10 New-Haven. Counsel for the plain
tlff recovered a verdict in the Fourth Municipal
District Court for the full amount sued for The
company contended that the receipt for the goods
discisiuled any liability for damage caused by the
clements and that a storm prevented the steamer
from leaving port time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
PACKAGE PARTY FOR seAMENs MISSION.

4 concert package party and reception in aid
Of the Catholic Reading Rooms for Seamen VIII be
held on Wednesday evening at the Grand Central
Palace II is expected that at least five thousand
persons will be present.
Several gold watches. diamond scarf pins. dia-
noond emerald and opal rings, a silver tea set.
M clocks and bric-a-brac among the prizes.
The Catholic Reading Rooms for Seamen are at No.
l22 West-st. The mission has been established
about
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
A MERCHANT MARINE COMMISSION.

washington. April 15.-Senator Frye to-day intro
duced a bill providing for the appointments OF q
body to be called the Merchant Marine Comma
sion - composed Of five members Of the Senats and
five OF the House whose duty Il shall be invests
gate and report to the next Congress what Iegsla~
ton Is desirable for the development OF the AMER
ican merchant marine and commercs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
PHILIPPINE BILL MAY NOT PAsa
Secretary Taft Appeals to Democrats h
Withdraw Opposition.

Washington, April 1.-THE prospects ars nos ~
garded as nattering for the passage IN its present.
form at this session Of Congress OF the Lodys-
Cooper bill for the amendment OF the act sovsrn-
ing the Philippine Islands Secretary Tart Is NAH
ing personal appeals to Democratic members not
IN oppose its passage. A movement has bean
started looking to abandonment Of the section nv
ing government aid railroad building h TIE
Philippines II this Is eliminated and several oehsr
amendments can be agreed on IN advance Il u
possible that the bill will be passed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
KILLS SELF ON A FERRYRoAT.

A man apparently about twenty years old, on the
Pennsylvania ferryboat Baltimore last night In
midstreafn. drew n revolver and shot himself in the
right temple. He was unconscious when deck
hand and several passengers reached him. He was
removed 10 the Jersey City Hospital. where II
said he would die Nothing found IN his
pockets except New-York elevated railroad time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
BOOM FOR Hoeo WITH HEARST.

Icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
Dallas Tex April 15.-Snce Ex-Governor Hogg
came out few days ago with his letter Gaming On
Judge Parker for answers to certain Quesuohs
which would show Parkers policy, movement
has been started here TO boom Hogg for Nice-Presl-
dent On a ticket headed by Hearst Hearst-Hoss!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
ROOSEVELT DELEGATES.

Iitchheld. IL. April 1.-THE Republican conVen-
ton OF the XXIst Illinois District to-day nominated
Zeno J. Rlves OF this place, for Congress Iheo-
dore Koch, Of Macoupin County, and Il. y schuy-
Ter Of Christian County were chosen delegates 10
the ns,ioual convention and instructed 20 vote for
Poo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
TO DISCUSS rTARIFF REFORM"

The Reform Club wiz hold a dinner at the Hotel
Manhattan tonight. which is expected TO sound
the keynote" for.the clubs political work in the
coming campaign Tariff Reform" will be the
subject. and the list OF speakers includes Senator
carmacl. OF Tennessee; CONGRESSMAN wade OF
Iowa: Hitchcock. of Nebraska and pc Almond Of
Missouri, and Edward NJ Shepard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
PARKER DELEGATES FROM OHIO.

Try TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNEl
spr1ngheld. Ohio, April l5.-Democrats OF the
with Congress District this afternoon elected
MAYOR Charles Bowlus Of this city, and Volney j.
rabl Of Washington Court House. delegates TO the
Democratic National Convention Both are Parker
men. Hearsrs agents hand in force,
headed by State Chairman William Finley, &. -
Pbllbricx and l. G. Gibson, who arc managing the
Hearst campaign in Ohio.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
OFFICER THOUGHT TO BE SUICIDE
Inr rrLEoEArH ro Tnn rRpuNEl

IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.1
Ottawa April 15.-Captain Sidney W. Knapp. an
English army officer. who lived for some time in
New-York. and lately came here from there. was
found dead in his bed at the Russell Hotel to-day
1t is suspected that he committed suicide. The
coroner is making inquiries. Knapp saw service in
South Africa with Lord Dundonald.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16

HIDDEN IN THE sIUMS OF P1flLADELPfiIA.
surrounded by $4,000 italian residents. stands Prot
estnnt Episcopal church of interior beauty
scription pictures Of decorations to-mor-
rows Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
vote. The original plat

voted down by e voice vote The original plat
form was adopted and the convention proceeoed 70
ballot FOR DELEGATES at large By the usual nethoos
with the result told above. The alternate delegates
were chosen by reclamation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
LIBRARY SNEAK THIEVES.

How the free libraries of New-York lose over 5000
volumes :, year by these gentry. In to-morrows
ZubaRs-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
To GET GOOD TREATMENT.

Readers assured of good treatment II they will
Tribunse
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FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.
Page Of photographs from the seat of the Russian
japanese War See tO-morrOw's Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16

THE NEwsBoys OF NEw-YoRz.
story describing their DecuiiArttie>s k
ships and Joys In Tomorrow Tribune
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16
ORGANIZED WARFARE SOON TO BE RESUMED

upou the mosquitoes by the people On Long Island
staten Island and I'm New-york. In to-morrow's
Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16

woRCEsTERs NEW FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
n plaster model OF which has Just finished in
New-YOrk. In to-morrow's Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-16

YOU CAN INSURE
good advertisements getting cisssheations and
good position. The Sunday Tribune By sending in
your COPY early.
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CoAcHMEN AND GARDENERS.

II In need Of experienced coachman OF gardener
oon,nit the little Ads. Of the People"