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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28
A CRASH IN MIDSTREAM.
Ferryboats Strike in the Fog-A
Third TesSel Damaged at Slip.

Concealed by the dense fog in the North
River yesterday afternoon, the ferryboats Ber-
gen and Musconetcong, of the Lackwanna
Railroad, were in collision in midstream. Both
were damaged. In the morning the Chicago, OF
the Pennsylvania railroad, in ramming through
the ice in the slip at Jersey City, smashed some
twenty feet of her guard rail and carried away
the columns both sides of the bow which
serve supports for the overhead gangways
There was panic among the passengers.
Carpenters started to repair the damage the
Chicago in the mean time making her usual
trips
The collision between the Bergen and the Mus
conetcong resulted In injury to three passen-
gers on the latter When the vessel reached
Hoboken, they FASTENED from the slip. refusing
to give their names.
On the Musconetcong the women's cabin was
smashed and three windows were torn away.
The railing ripped off. The boat
locked in Hoboken. where she will be laid up
for several days while repairs made. The
Bergen suffered little.
Both boats far be learned went
extremely slow account of the dense fog
Their whistles blowing continually. Men.
1t said, stationed in the bows of
the boats, and there were also extra men in
the pilot houses. The fog was extremely thick,
and II was almost impossible to see more than
fifty feet.
Both boats saw each other at about the same
time. The pilots gave signals to reverse but
collision was unavoidable. The bow of the Ber-
gen crashed into the port side of the Musconet-
cong. smashing the side of the wOmen's cabin.
The crash caused intense excitement among
the passengers. In the women's cabin of the
Musconetcong were about fifty women and chill
dren. They rushed to the Of the boat.
Deckhands and men to that side of the
boat and Gained them. Many women
knocked down by the force of the jar, and the
flying glass from the broken windows cut three
passengers in the cabin. Two of them, women,
screamed with fright The man was the worst
cut. He tied his handkerchief about his wounds.
The Bergen backed off at once. and waited to
give assistance. II any was required The in
jured boat was examined but II was found that
she could make her trip to Hobeken unasssted.
The Bergen Continued to Barclay-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28
NEW- ENGLAND RELIEVED
General Rainfall There-TObaccO
Crop Benefited.

Boston. Dec. 27.-The heavy rainstorm which
began early to-day extended over Southern New
England, and. turning to snow in the northern
portions. broke a drouth that has menaced the
territory for several weeks. There was great re-
joicing at the appearance of rain. as in many
regions the water supply had become low or had
ceased altogether. Mills dependent on water
power In various districts had been compelled to
shut down. Farming districts also had suffered
from the failure of springs and wells.
NewHaven, Conn, Dec. 2T.-Aithough to-
days storm Of sleet and rain caused some delay
TO traffic on both trolley and steam lines the
downpour was generally hailed with satisfaction
by manufacturers and farmers IN Connecticut.
The drouth OF the last month has reduced the
streams OF the State noticeably, making II neces-
sary for some mills to run on short time while
stock farmers were also greatly Inconvenience
1t Is hoped the present storm Will go far toward
alternating this condition of affairs.
To the tobacco farming districts in the Con-
necticut Valley and about New Milford, in the
western part Of the State, the storm also prom
ises TO be Of great value by the "damping" of
farmers have bean looking anSIousIy for a
rain as this in order that the tobacco, which
since the harvesting time has been hanging on
poles In the barns may be properly cured In
formers years the tobacco storm" as II is called
locally, has usually come much earlier in the sea-
SON. II is estimated that the tobacco crop in this
State which must await the 'damping" process
before the farmers deliver It at the whole
sale warehouses. is worth more than $500 900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28
STRAIGHT TICKET TALK.
otto Kempner Says He Thinks Re-
pubHcQRS WouLd Hin.

Otto Kenpner, the Brooklyn independent Dem
ocrauc leader, said yesterday that II the Re-
Tublcans nominated a straight ticket next fall
they would stand the best chance of winning
OF any party in the field. "Of course" said
MT kempner. 1T is a long look ahead. but It
begins 10 look now If, with Tammany run
ping Mcclellan for reelection. with the Citizens
Union running independent Democrat and
with hs-tSeaIst llasE-r+Inn1ng d Democratic
Labor Union ticket, the Republicans would
Fstand the best chance of winning The present
gas agitation is hurting Tammany Hall. There
IS nothing that comes closer to the people than
the gas bill believe that most people have
the conviction that the Gas Trust is systemat-
1cally Wronging them and lobbying against leg
oslatlon aimed AT dealing with them justly.
The Democrats are going to have hard time
holding their lines together next fall. The vote
AT the last election showed that the drift was
toward the Republicans, and I would not be
surprised II 1t continued that way, if the legis-
lature avoids mistakes In spite of all that can
be said by the friends OF Mayor Mcclellan, there
IS a strong feeling against his administrat ton
over the lighting contracts, and there is every
reason 10 believe that the feeling will grow in
Intensity. If the Republicans should nominate
q first class ticket on q ceancut and honest
platform would expect TO see them win"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28
WITHDRAWS ORDER.
Government Listens to the Protest
from Life SaUers.

Eastport. Long Island. Dec. % CSpeciaD-The new
order to the life saving stations requiring an extra
patrol has been rescinded, owing to the vigorous
protest from the men. That reported in The
Tribune Of Sunday. II is thought that the unusu Il
severity of the weather was responsible for the
protest
The rigor of the present winter is imposing hard
ships and dangers the members OF the various
life saving crews the Long Island coast which
have been unequalled in twenty years Because of
the thick weather and heavy SHOWS il has been
often impossible to find the halfway house where
the exchange checks. thereby necessitating
tramping to the next station. This required a walk
through impeding drifts ten miles. the labor at
tending which often produces complete exhaustion
and incapacitates the men for duty the following
DAY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28
CONFER WITH Mr.. 0DELL.
Nr. Woodruff Among Those Who
Discuss SeRatOrShip zcith Him.

Important developments in the, United States SEN
storship situation expected to-day The friends
Of Senator Depew last night expressed great conf
oence IN Mr.. Depews prospects. The principal
cause for the cheerfuness of the Senator's friends
was that ex-Lieutenant Governor Woodruff who is
practically managing the Senator's canvass spent
a full hour with Governor OdeIl yesterday fore
noon st the Fifth Avenue Hotel shortly after the
Governor reached town Immediately afterward
Mr- Woodruff called up Senator Depew and told
him about it
Il say anything about our talk" said Mr.
Woodruff; you'll have TO get II from the Gov
ernor.f'
Governor odeH was as non-committal as ever.
Fe spent the afternoon talking with his callers.
Some OF them. in addition TO Mr.. Woodruff were
Michael ]. Dady. Jacob Bremen. Henry D. Ralston
Edward Lauterbach. Senator Elsberg and Senator
Brown, Of Watertown. When seen last night by a
Tribune reporter the Governor said there was no
change in the senatorship situation far he
knew.
Mr.. Depew's friends say that an announcement
from you in favor of Senator Depew will be made
before tomorrow night Is that a fact?' he was
asked.
7 DO not expect that any announcement of the
kind indicated will be made tomorrow. have not
told any one that there would be such an
noUnoement." said the Governor.
VIII you see Senator Depew and Ex-Governor
Black Tomorrow" he was asked.
Il rather expect to see them some time in the
day" said tho Governor
Some of the newspapers say that z. H Hazri-
man told the President that Wall Street wanted
Senator Depew returned it was suggested
y asked Mr.. Hartman about that and he told
me that he had not said anything of the kind" re-
Piled the Governor.
How about further conferences this week."
I DO not think there will be any general con-
ference. Republicans will keep dropping in and
the Senatorship situation in all of its phases will
be discussed That is far the conference
will CO."
VIII there be any definite change in the Sena-
torship situation. by tomorrow night?' he was
asked.
Probably not Tomorrow said the Governor.
Mr.. Odell dined the Fifth Avenue Hotel and
then went TO a theatre. He will be in town to-day,
and if he gets through with various business and
political matters he viii go TO Newburg tonight.
Colonel George w Dunn, of Binghamton, former
State chairman, said yesterday at the Fifth Ave
the only one presented at the caucus.
Senator Depew's friends have been working ever
since the caucus called by Senator Platt last
week, said Colonel Dunn. Many Republican As
stmbhrlen have come out openly for DepeW. These
Governor Odell is hearing from all around the
state said Senator Coggeshall of Oneida, and
the most OF the letters he is getting say that the
writers want DepeW returned | do not believe
DepcW reelection when che time comes"
! am confident that the rank and file of Republi-
cans want Senator Depew returned said Senator
f'latt Governor Odell has said right along that
turned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28
COLER TO QUIT OFFICE
Says He Is No Fdcti0niSt- ants
a Mclaughlin Memorial.

Bird S. Coer president OF the Municipal Civil
Service Commission, said yesterday that he in
tended TO retire from the presidency of the COM
mission within the next two months. The work
takes too much of his time. The firm Of w N.
Coler & Co. is TO be reorganized early in the
new year, and William C. Greene. president Of
the Greene Consolidated Copper Company. is to
become a member. The new af1liation will in
crease the business of the firm and Mr. Coler
feels that he cannot afford to retain the presi-
dency of the Civil Service Commission.
The work of the Office is heavy burden upon
the time OF it's head" said Mr.. Coler yesterday
Il frequently am kept busy until IL o'clock at
night attending TO the duties OF my position
We have planned several reforms in the system
the side of practicability, and also to remove
the evils of political influence. I accepted the
place at the personal solicitation Of the Mayor,
and when the commission has effected changes
designed to improve the service shall get out"
Are you going to retire from politics. Mr..
Coler was asked
II shall always take ar active interest in poll
tics but not as factionist" said the former
Controller. The sole reason for my particIpa-
titon in the factionaI fight in Brooklyn was the
desire of Mr. Mclaughlin TO avail himself Of
my services. I felt that owed lasting debt OF
gratitude to Mr.. Mclaughlin, who took deep
personal interest in me, and TO whose influence
I owed my nomination for Controller in 1897. and
my nomination for Governor IN 1SOZ MY am
bition never has been in the line OF county or
district leadership. and If 1 had consulted my
own preferences I should have remained neutral
in the fight AS II was, ] could not forget my
Indebtedness to Mr.. Mclaughlin, and while he
lived l recognized no other man as my leader.
Now that he is gone 7 have no further personal
interest in the factional controversy and intend
TO keep out of IT."
Mr. Coler thinks there should. be public me-
mortal TO the late Hugh Mclaughlin. Next to
Henry Ward Beecher, Mr.. Mclaughlin was the
foremost figure IN Brooklyn for the last genera
ton" he said. He had thousands of friends.
and 1 am sure that they would join with me in
advocating the erection Of a memorial TO his
me-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28
DROUTH ENDS,
Heavy Rainfall in Many Places
Water Famine AUerted.

10
Saratoga, n. Y, Dec. 27-With a temperature two
points below freezing tonight and a heavy rain
storm of eighteen hours duration and every pros
pect for its continuance through the night the
water foods
steady rainfall to-day relieved to a considerable
extent the drouth of the last three weeks Paper
mills along the Hudson River, employing thousands
which were on the point of shutting down on &C
count OF scarcity of water will be interrupted.
though the rain was heartily welcomed. it inter
1ered seriously with the operation railroads and
telegraph lines by freezing as ii fell No schedule
was maintained during the greater part OF the day
on electric roads, and one telegraph company
completely tied up.
Ballston n. Y. Dec T.-Rain fell throughout
Saratoga County to-day for the first time in three
months. and serious shortage of water which
was threatened, has been averted. For several
weeks many csterns and wells in this region have
been dry. and farmers have been obliged to haul
water for their stock. Village reservoirs and mill
streams had not been seriously affected but a con-
inuance OF the drouth might have resulted in seri
Gus consequences. The heavy downpour to-day
which continued for hours, released much OF the
snow which covered the ground, and dissipated all
fear of water famine.
Gens Falls n. Y, Dec. 27.-The long continued
drouth which had seriously threatened the water
supply in this part of the State broken by the
heavy rain which began to-day. If the rainfall
continues for thirty-siX hours all danger of
famine in this and nearby towns will be averted as
sufficient water will be stored in reservoirs last
until spring.
Rome n. Y, Dec. 27.-Tha long drouth which
seriously involved the c;ty's water supply
broken to-day. Rain the depth of inches
has fallen since morning and the precipitation con
tnues undated
Syracuse, N Y, Dec 27-The rainfall since last
night In this region measured 9-1O OF inch this
afternoon; Rain is still falling. and the temper
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28
ADDTCKS MAY WIN.
Break to Du Point Likely Il fter First
FezC Days, HOWeUer.
IBx TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBUNE.I


wilmington, Del. Dec. 27.-The Delaware
Legislature meets in extraordinary session on
Thursday, and tomorrow the various State
committees will be in session. The organization
LOT the special session will be continued for the
regular session, and consequently much interest
Is taken In the caucuses of tomorrow.
sack OF the question of organization is that
OF the election OF a United States Senator to
succeed Lewis Heisler Ball. Senator Ball is not
a candidate for reelection, therefore the contest
VIII De between John Edward Addicks and
Colonel II. A. Du Pont. In 1895 Mr. Addicks de-
1eated Colonel Du Pont by holding four men to
himself as against fifteen for the powder manu-
facturer The history of that session may be
repeated. but in the recent campaign Mr.. Ad-
dicks failed to assist his party to any extent
financially, while the necessary funds came
from the friends of Colonel Du Pont and a
consequence many candidates for the legis-
lature from Kent and Sussex who had formerly
been affiliated with Mr. Addicks pledged their
support to Colonel Du Pont. There are twenty
three Union Republican (Addicks) members and
ten antl-Addtcks. The twenty-three Union votes
VIII be cast for Mr.. Addicks on the first ballot,
and they will probably support him for few
days, after which there will be a break to
Colonel Du Pont
The hold of Mr.. Addcks has greatly weakened
in the last few months, and the desire to elect
however, to hold a few votes TO himself to the
end of the session and thus prevent the election
of anybody.
The attitude of Senator Alice is being watched
with great interest, his term expires two
years hence. and his chances of reelection de-
pend on the way events shape themselves. Now
Addicks is apparently near election, as only
twenty-seven votes are required.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28
TO SETTLE FRUIT SHIPPERS RIGHTS
Appeal of Western Railroads in Citrus Fruit
Case Now Before Highest Court.

Washington. Dec. N.-Voluminous records in the
case Of the Interstate Commerce Commission
against the Southern Pacific Company, the Atchi-
SON Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, the
Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company and the South
ern California Railway Company were filed in the
Supreme Court of the United States to-day. The
litga ton Is known as the citrus fruit case which
was decided adversely 10 the railroads by Judge
WeIlhoru Of the Ninth Circuit. last September.
THE Companies then appealed to the Supreme Court.
ahinners of fruits from Southern California COM
nlaincd 10 the Interstate Commerce Commission
tbat the railroads Insisted they had the right to
send fruit shipments over Eastern roads of their
ourn SELECTION The commission decided that the
shippers had the right TO select the routes over
xvhtch their shipments should be made. The rail-
roads also were ordered 10 display TO the public
their rates for the transportation of fruits The
circuit court sustained these orders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28
JUDGE WING RESIGNS.
Protests against Him Had Been
Filed zcith the President.
rrnoM THE TRIBUNE EUREAU.I

Washington Dec. Z7.-Attorney General Moody
announced this afternoon after the Cabinet meet
ing that Judge Francis J. Wing. Of the United
States District Court at Cleveland Ohio, had re-
signed Beyond the mere fact OF the receipt Of
the resignation which is TO take effect February
/ and its acceptance, Attorney General Moody had
nothing to say. It is understood the Department
Of Justice that Judge Wing will make public a
statement which will explain why he has decided
TO leave the bench.
Rurnors of Judge Wings impending resignation
have been heard in Washington for several weeks,
the OF its actual receipt at the Department
Of Justice occasioned surprise. II is asserted
that he has absened himself from the court during
the hearing of important cases and has otherwise
DELAYED business. A number Of protests against
his retention In office have been filed with the
President and Attorney General. and 1t is said
certain prominent attorneys preparing TO press
charges against the judge had he decided to con-
tinue in office.
Judge Wing appointed on January %, 1901.
at the suggestion of the late Senator Hanna, the
place being an additional judgeship created by Con-
gress for the Northern District of OHIO.
Cleveland, Dec. Pit is stated here that Judge
Wings resignation is due solely his desire to
resume his private law practice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28
NO ADMINISTRATION R. R. RATE BILL
Department of Justice Not to Prepare
Measure.
TrRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

Washington. Dec. Platter the Cabinet meet
ing to-day Attorney General Moody said that
the Department OF Justice was not at present
engaged in the preparation of any bill provid-
ing for an increase Of power for the Interstate
Commerce Commission. Officials of the Depart
ment Of Justice, he said. will be at all times ready
to aid any member of Congress or other person
interested in the public welfare with information
helpful in the preparation Of bills they may
wish TO frame. The Attorney General said that
the President did not care to have the depart
rnent prepare bill along the lines of the sug
gestions in his Message. He merely presented
those suggestions In order to stimulate thought
and study the subject Of interstate COM
merce. II AT some later date Congress should
decide that certain Of his suggestions pointed
the way 70 the best solution of the problems
fronting the country, II would be time enough
TO ernbody them in measure that might uIti-
mateiy be passed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28
MoRMoKs IN THE POSTAL SERVICE.
-Four Postmasters Formerly Polygamists
Still Hold Office.

Washington Dec 27.-Postnnaster General wynne
presented to the President to-day a report pre-
pared by the department in response 10 the resolu
tons OF Senator Dubois, Of Idaho. regarding post
masters Of other postal employees who may be
living in poygamy. The report will be transmitted
10 the Senate when Congress reconvenes next week
The report hrds that there are four pcstmas-
ters who have sustained polygarnous relations
All these small places, and the relations
II is stated. have not been continued since the
passage OF the EdmunJs law, the offences ha wing
been committed prior 10 that enactment In view
OF this fact il has been determined not 10 take
Guy action IN the cases
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28
THE VALENCIA. ASHORE
atlas Liner Probably a Wreck on
the HGytian Coast.

Kingston Jamaica, Dec 21.-The German third
class cruiser Bremen. which returned here
yesterday from Hayti, reports that the Atlas
Line steamer Valencia from New-York Deem
Der 10 for Inagua, Cape Haytien, etc. Is ashore
in bad position at Port-au-Prince and that she
is likely to be total loss. The vessel is lying on
her side in the mud and her decks being
washed by the sea. 1t is likely that the wreck
ing steamer Premier will go 10 the Valencia's as
sjstance.
The United States gunboat Wasp Is at Kings
ton and the gunboat Vixen is at Port Antonio
Jamaica.
The Valencia. formerly the steamer Campinas is
in the Atlas Line West India service, of the Ham
burg American Line. She carries passengers and
freight The steamer is Of 1884 net. is 3lS feet
10 inches long is IS feet 10 inches beam and is %
feet deep She built Hamburg in 1886
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28
wATSoN's MAGAZINE INCORPORATED
Monthly Periodical, the Populist's Mouth
piece, To Be Published Here.

Albany. Dec 2.-Thomas E. Watson, of Thorn
son, Ga, the candidate Of the Peoples party for
President the last election incorporated with
the Secretary Of State to-day stock company
called Tom Watson's Magazine" for the purpose
OF publishing and circulating monthly periodical
Of that name. The corporation is capitalized at
$4,000, divided into 12.5Oo shares. It begins bust
ness with $500 capital. The directors Thomas
2 Watson and DR.. John II. Girdner william J.
Bryan's personal friend; William l. Daniels. Rich
ard Duffy and Edward s. Green, Of New-York. The
principal office is in New-York City.
It said here last night that the first issue Of
the magazine, which will be Mr.. Watson's political
nouthpiece. will be the March number. which will
Be issued about Washngton's Birthday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28
MAY DISMISS THREE "MIDDIEs. 4"
Prison Ship Full of Offenders Caught at
Christmas Spreads" Liquor Struggled In

Annapolis Dec 27-The Naval Academy authori-
ties discovered that preparations for the drinking
OF large amount of intoxcants in the Christmas
holidays had been made by OF the midship
men. the louor be obtained through academy at
PENDANTS. Watchmen were placed the gates TO
inspect persons coming in, and successful in
nndlng considerable quantity of liquor, which
vas conhscsted- quantity smuggled in
however, and several spreads" were interrupted
n different quarters As result the prison ship
santee is fun of offending midshipmen, and three
have been recommended for dismissal by Com
nlsnoant Charles j. Badger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-28
SCHOONER WITH EIGHT MEN MISSING

st. Johns n. F., Dec. 1.-THE schooner Begonia,
with crew Of eight men overdue three weeks has
been posted as missing 1t is feared she foundered
The Begonia is the only vessel not reported OF all
those driven seward in the gale of December g.
Another blizzard swept the coast on Saturday.
Sunday and Monday, blocking traffic Little dam
to shipping is feared. as few vessels are now
moving in these waters.