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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-02
LOOKS LIKE sIDETRACKING HEARST
Francis Burton Harrison to Run in the Easy
XIth District

The announcement was semi-oTlciay made al
Tammany Hall Yesterday that Congressman
Francis Burton Harrison next fall will run I'm the
XIth District, represented by William Ran
dolph Hearst, and that Mr.. Hearst viii be n
candidate at all.
Whether this programme has the sanction ~
Mr.. Hearst could not De learned Yesterday. Nj.
Hearsts representative would NOT admit that he
had been shelved by order Of the Tammany boss
Friends of Ar. Murphy say that Mr. Hearst after
standing candidate for the Presidential nom
natOn would not care 10 bs reelected 70 Con-
gress. The shift. II II Is made. will give Congress
man Harrison easy campaign. the XIth
District has q normal Democratic plurality Of
about l2O5o while rhe XIIIth District. where
he elected two wears ago. Is Republican h.
about 1900 or 400o
II is said 70 be MI Harrison desire 10 serve
as a Representative long enough 10 land on the
Ways and Means Committee New Yorks mem
Der. an honor accorded 10 Mayor Mcclellan when
he was in the House.
candidate in the XIIIth District.
Big Tim Sullivan IS gong 10 stand for re-
election in the With. SO are Congressman Gold
fogle in the I%th and Sulzer in the Xth W.
Bourke Cochran Is BuluB 10 run again ga Nc
Cellans old district and ex-senator Charles a.
Towne is likely to take the place of Ira A. Rider
IN the XINth Congressman Rupert has told
the XVIII Congressman Francis +. Shober who
Is a good deal Of a Hearst man. IS 70 DO displaced
IN the XVIIth. ConRC eesnan Goulden Is likely to
be repominatcd in the XNIlIth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-02
FFREBOATS SAVE THE DAY
Hunters Point FWe.Water Press
urc IN Mains Extremely LO1C.

The frehoats Abram s. Hewitt and William l.
strong again saved the Hunters Point district
Queens Borough from a serious fire yesterday
afternoon AS usual. the water pressure IN the
street mains was so low that the engines sum
,noned 10 fight the fire were almost helpless
The FIRE yesterday started by lightning
sinking the varnish works Of Smith & Co, IN
J7ourth-st near west-ave. Five minutes after the
holt hit the building the entire place was on FIRE
rnd tho vyorkInen had fed. The bolt struck at Gas
end It was p IN. before the fire was under control
Meanwhile great column Of black smoke rose
high IN the air and hoated northward across the
EAST River and over Harlem.
For time il looked if the fire would spread in
oil directions, end the occupants OF several rows
f tenement houses in its vicinity hastily left their
homes. The dense smoke caused especial alarm
The flames were shooting hundred feet into the
air st the varnish works. and al times swept down
through the street At one time they leaped half
block 10 the Offices and sta bes of the Long Island
Railroad express al Fourth and Front SITS. These
Offices were damaged badly by the IRE. A dozen
times the flames attacked the big varnish works OF
Calnaan Co. adjoining, and the fremen heat
them back.
Chief Lally on reaching the Ere sounded third
The engines in Long Island City and Astoria went
70 the FIRE. did seven from Brooklyn and the
Two hreboats. The engines also had 10 seek wafer
from the river.
Chief Lally estimated the loss St from s5o0 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-02
ADVANCE IN METROPOLITAN.
1t Gives Rise Again to Rumor That System
Is To Be Leased to marlborough.

maximum advance Of 21s points IN Metro
politRn, on heavy trading. this advance following
rise Of several points last week was accom-
panied yesterday by a widely circulated runor
that the Metropolitan system was to be leased 10
the marlborough Rapid Transit Company. which
would guarantee the dividend on Metropolitan
Street Railway stock. Another report had it that
the lnterborough had made offer for majority
interest In the Metropolitan Securities Company
the holding corporation which controls the Metro
politan Street Railway Company August Belmont,
president Of the PETERBOROUGH Rapid Transit Com
pany. who was seen late IN the afternoon said:
There is not the slightest ground for the rumor'
1t is believed IN well informed quarters I'm the
Street that the rise IN Metropolitan represents
a market movement against the large short in
terest IN this stock; some time other the Met
ropOltan and the lnterborough will doubtless be
brought under a single control. but the time is
yet.
Metropolitan Securities and Interborough RAND
Transit. the latter being traded In on the curb
were strong In sympathy with Metropolitan Street
Railway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-02
PREPARING FOR WORK.
Republican National Headquarters
Opened-Secretary Taft Here.

The Republican National Committee yester-
day opened a suite Of fifteen rooms on the
fourth floor OF the Metropolitan Life Building.
MadIson-ave. and Twenty third-st.. which for
the next three months will be the Eastern head
quarters of the national committee. Assistant
Secretary L A. Coolidge was In charge OF the
premises yesterday and made a start toward
getting things in shape for practical work.
Campaign headquarters for the West will soon
be opened in Chicago. George B. CortelyOu.
chairman Of the national committee. is expected
here tomorrow. after which the Eastern staff
will be organized ~. COrtelyou's private office
will be the largest room Of the suite the
Fourth-ave. corner. Adjoining this will be the
Offices Of Cornelius n. Bliss. the national COM
mittee treasurer. Quarters will be assigned
members Of the executive committee.
Secretary Taft OF the War Department was at
the Fifth Avenue Hotel last night. He will go
to Washington this forenoon to transact
routine business in his department. The Secre-
tary yesterday came from Murray Bay. Canada.
where he has been playing golf and dshing-
Some OF those at Murray Bay were Justice HaT-
Ian, OF the United States Supreme Court; JUS
tees Cullen and Davis, and ex-Justice Andrews.
81 rode down from Albany the train with
Senator HILL" said the Secretary 70 the news
paper men. "but don't suppose you will attach
great political significance to that"
Secretary Taft has been away from Washing
ton for about six weeks. He Is looking hale and
would make any campaign speeches. He Is 70
be In St. Louis on Manila Day, August 10. He
accompanied TO the hotel last night by HE
brother. Henry w. Taft. Of this city,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-02
COBTELYOU PLANS Work.
FiUe ben to Haze Charge an the
Vest -Four IN the East.

Chicago. Aug. 1.-The Republican campaign.
which is 10 be opened on September ii. is to
been centralized. full charge west OF the Ale
ghany Mountains being in the hands Of five men.
while four will attend to the work in the East.
The plan OF centralizing supervision was agreed
on to-day at the national headquarters in
confidence between Chairman COrtelyOu, Sec
rotary Dover. Frank o. Lowden, Of Illinois;
Harry S. New. of Indiana; D. W. Mulvane, Of
Kansas and r. Il. Schneider. of Nebraska.
the AIleghanies into five districts. in each OF
which one member of the executive committee
will have charge. Hitherto there have been
bureaus Of labor natiOnalities and clubs. hut
these now will be looked after by the executive
committee Only one exception will be made,
that of the bureau OF speakers. Of which Rep
resentative Tawney, of Minnesota, will have
charge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-02
PARKER rs Il GOLFER.
FeIlo5c Members of His Club Won't
Support Him.

Kingston. n. Y. Aug. (speciaD.-The Twaalfs-
kill Golf Club. of which Judge Alton B. Parker,
OF Esopus has long been a prominent member Is
about to build new clubhouse on it's links which
owing to the peculiar arrangement OF Kingston. is
practically in the heart OF the city. Plans for a
structure costing from $1,000 to 5000 have been
prepared by NJ. L. & II. G.. Emery. of New-Yorl.
and work the structure Will begin soon
The new clubhouse Will be two story and base
ment affair Of rustic type. 26 by SO feet. It will
be entirely surrounded by a 12-foot piazza on
which. doubtless. the fine points OF the campaign
I'm which Twaalfsktll member and player is a
principal. VIII be thrashed out when they have
become history. The main floor consists of big
Ioungng room. with beamed ceiling and a great
fireplace. and smoking room. Above locker
and dressing rooms, and in the basement are a
kitchen and serving room.
The Kingston club takes its name from stream
which crosses the golf course and flows into
Rondout Creek. the TwaalfskiTl. meaning, In the
language OF the old Dutch settlers. 'the creek OF
tho silver perch" The club has forty-nve acres of
fine rolling land. and commands a view of the
Berkshires and the CRtskills
The club is by flying the Democratic
colors because Judge Parker heads that ticket
In fact. some of the who will fight hardest
against his election are fellow members The
president of the club. Judge A. Il. Clearwater has
Opposed Judge Parker I'm dozen campaigns and
viii take the stump against him in Il few weeks
s. d. CoykendalI. president of the Ulster and
Delaware Railroad Company. one of the club gov
ernors is in close consultation with the Republic
can National Committee. and hopes to contribute.
TO Judge Parker's defeat. Other members are
John Jacob Aston. John D. SohoOnmaker presi-
dent OF tho American Ice Company: Charles M
Preston ex-Stnte Superintendent OF banking. ms
tice Morgan j. O'Brien and Edward CoykendaII
general manager of the Ulster and Delaware
What sort of game does Judge Parker play?"
one OF the club members was asked recently
well, that is not political issue and the less
hnsNa
1T is a good thing that he does not have To
base his candidacy his ability at driving and
putting out remarked another.
Judge Parker, does not expect to have time for
golf until after election, and when the speech
making begins and his opponents take the nelC
1waalfslSil eaddies will lead lf- -s l1l..-a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-02
MONEY NOT EASILY RAISED
Murphy Embarrassing Hill Mer-
Ex-senator Here to See McCGren.

David 3. Hill was at the Hoffman House last
night in conference with Cord Meyer. chairman
and Senator p. Fl. MeCarren, executive chair
man. OF the State committee. Things are not
going rignt in State and national Democrats
politics, and Mr. Hill came down last night 20
see what could be done. Charles F. Murphy is
a great embarrassment to the Hill men. August
Belmont cannot raise any money for the na-
tionaI or State committees unless Murphy Is
placated. and Mr. Murphy is showing a Per-
verseness that is making the Hill men nervous.
The Parker boomers in other States are begin
ming TO ask Why the Hill, men don't start the
campaign. and the Hill men have no answer TO
give them. At St. Louis the Hill men said that
Murphy would come around all right after he
got back home. He hasn't come around yet in
the manner that Hill hoped for Meanwhils
there Is no money
Senator McCarren has refused point blank To
comply with the suggestion thrown out by the
Tammany men few days ago that he get Oft
the executive committee. He is one OF the
prime factors IN the Parker movement. allied
with MIR. Meyer in Sugar Trust affairs and is
in no mood to submit to any clubbing from Muir
ply. Common decency would prevent any one
suggesting that he retire from the executive
committee after helping to organize a Parker
victory in the national convention. Mr.. Me-
the executive committee. AS member OF the
Fas5stt Investigating Committee he made
minority report defending the Sugar Trust.
This was printed not long ago in The Tribune.
Since then he has posed as the champion Of
the Sugar Trust whenever that corporation has
been attacked In earnest and to remove him
from the executive COMMITTEES at tins time would
rob the Democrats Of one of their brightest hopes
Of prosperity in the campaign.
a HOFFMAN House
last night that he was not committed 70 any
candidate for Governor, but that 1t was good
sign TO see several candidates talked about
Il am very sorry to read Of the death Of ex-
Governor PattisOn." said Mr.. Hill. His pass
ing away reminds me Of a rather singular cir
cumstance. Ex-Governor Russell OF Massachu-
sets was on the platform committee with me I'm
1896 He died from pneumonia soon after the
convention adjourned. Ex-Governor PattiSOn
likewise was on the platform committee. and We
sat up all night together at st. Louis only
few weeks ago. Now he has died from pneu-
mOnia in almost the same manner as Governor
Russell
Mr.. Hill intiTnated that IN selecting national
campaign headquarters the committee might
ind Il advisable TO rent house rather than take
quarters In hotel This was done in 1854 and
again in 1892 The Tammany said last
night that the only real argument that Mr.. Hill
had in urging the renting Of a private house was
that New-YOrk houses usually have cellars. sub
terranean passages and back stairs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-02
GOVERNOR oDEL TO COME TODAY
He Will Confer with State Committeeman
from Below The Bronx.

Governor OdeIl Will return to this city to-day
and Will have a conference with members OF the
Republican state Committee from districts below
The Bronx. The nomination for Governor will be
the most interesting feature OF the discussion
Chairman Odeu expects to hear from the members
of the committee the political situation in their
districts. Nevada n. Stranahan. Collector OF the
Port OF NewYork. has been added TO the list OF
those available for the nomination in Elihu
Root absolutely refuses 10 accept but friends of
MT stranahan say that he will not allow the use
OF his name In connection with the place.
The friends Of eX-Mayor SChieren of Brooklyn are
likely TO present his for considera ton by the
leaders for first place the State ticket. Mr.
Scheren's admirers, both in Brooklyn and Buffalo
say that his candidacy would appeal strongly
the Germans both Of New-York and Erie and
that the Republicans would have a distinct a1van-
tage in running candidate who would be strong
with Germans in these two localities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-02
DEMOCRATIC PAPER FOR ROOSEVELT
"The Carthage IN. ~ Tribune" RenOunces
Party After Supporting Bryan Twice.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIRE TRIBUNE.

WATERFOWL N. Y. Aug. 1.-The Carthage
Tribune" published by W. b. Kesler, at Carthage
which twice supported William Jennings Bryan for
the Presidency is out this year for the election OF
President Roosevelt. The Tribune supported
Bryan more particularly account OF his attitude
tho silver issue. The stand taken by Judge
Parker on the money question does not meet Mr.
Kesler's views. and this week he points out how
It will be impossible to elect Parker
The first two columns Of this weeks issue de-
voted to analyzng the electoral vote giving Parker
a number OF doubtful States. and figuring that
Roosevelt by losing New-York. New-Jersey, West
Virginia and some other States which seem TO be
safely Republican, can be elected. The Editor
safely Republican be elected The editor
classed as the floating element that a vote for
Parker Is a vote thrown away.
This leaves the Democrats with only two papers
both weeklieS. in this rock ribbed Republicsn
county, which is each year rolling up bigger ma
jorities for that party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-02
NETWORK THE BATTLEFIELD.
Speaker Cannon Comments on Campaign
Republicans Will Garry Indiana.
IRY TELEGRAPH TO The TRIBUNE.

by TELEGRAPH TRIBUNEI
Richmond. Ind, aug. 1.-Speaker Cannon was
interviewed to-day while passing through Rich
mond. He said that the Republicans will gain
from sources that hostile to Thomas Tag
CART. the new Democratic national chairman.
Mr.. Cannon believes that the Republicans will
he able TO carry Indiana.
OF New-York ne says: "New-York will be an
important State to carry this campaign. the
same as it is any time. and the fact that both
Presidential candidates live in that State will
make 1t a place where will be seen some of the
liveliest campaigning ever done. The Parker
management will Put forth all efforts at their
command to carry the State, and. of course. the
Republicans will do the same"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-02
KERN FOR INDIANA GOVERNOR.
Judge Parker Said to Have BssOught Him
to Make the Race
IB4 TELEGRAPH 70 TIE TRIBUNE

Indianapolis. Aug. Because OF a preference ex-
pressed by Judge Parker fer John W Kern as
candidate for Governor IN this state. he viii rs
nominated on Wednesday for that Office. and
Warder ". Stevens a Southern Indiana farmer
will be put on the ticket for Lieuteuant-Giovernor
The agreement on this ticket was reached TO-DAY
by the party managers. and Major Msnzies. an old
soldier and prominent candidate. az once withdrew
from the race and announced himself for Kern.
Other Withdrawals are expected tomorrow. and II
may be that Kern viii receive the nomination BY
reclamation. Judge Parker Is said TO have aQpealed
TO Kern to make the race and later 70 nave sus-
gested his nomination 70 Tasgart
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-02
MEXICAN OFFICER SHOT DEAD
Outcome Of Rivalry Between Army Posts at
Mouth of the Rio Grande River,
IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIn1-NE

iBf TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE
Galveston, Tex Aug. international complica-
lions may result from the shooting last night at
Brownsville. Tex. Of ROGUE Garcia third neuten-
ant OF cavalry and forage master across the Rio
Grande River. at Matamoras. Mexico.
Ever since the American and Mexican govern
ments have had army posts close to each other
At the mouth OF the Rio Grande River there has
existed considerable jealousy. which has at times
borne fruit in the way OF broken heads. etc, but
not until last night has serious a crime resulted
murder.
Several Mexican troopers. half intoxicated from
the drinking OF rescal forded the river night
and IN the proximity OF the United States reserva-
ton fred number Of shots The intruders were
discovered by squad of privates. and in the at
tempt TO eject the MexicaRs general fighting was
INDUCED in and shots were exchanged. Finally the
Nexicans retreated to their side OF the river and It
was discovered that Garcia was left behind shot
through the heart
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-02
nRoAnwAY cARs BLocKED.
GONET,S UNUSUAL TIDE
SO High That 1t Carries off
CkOzcder Stands lightning Hits:

he storm Of yesterday afternoon played havoc
>,4-h Conev Island 4 number of fagpoles were
demolished by the lightning and an unusually high
side set in carrying with It small chowder stands
and park benches.
S,Irf-ave was I'm 6ePlorabie condition last night
1Ioles i've .eet wide and two feet ceep maze uaVel
5ssrous The notice decided 10 take action. and
,,,r7fsr Of red lanterns placed at the danger
,,oints although one hole near West Tenth-st was
sart unRuarded. and frequently pedestrians sleppeu
srto nc water which filled the cavity. The belglau
block pavement removed from the centre OF tile
,si5eV-alk 10 the curb side. Al West Eghth-st,
!, be~e the Sea Gate cars stop, a lake twenty feet
lonE and a foot deep made place for passengers
aliEht.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-02
BRYANs PLAN OF CAMPAIGN.
Expects To Be Elected Senator on Govern
ment Ownership Issue
IBy TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE

tBy TELEGRAPH TO TEE TRIBUNE}
Sioux city, Iowa. Aug 1--OrganizatiOn Of govern
uent ownership of railroad clubs is the order OF the
day in Nebraska among Popusts and Democrats
Judge Anthony Van Wagons, OF this city, who two
years ago attracted wide attention By declaring the
Democrats would not win till they made a national
issue OF government ownership. has received IN
vitation 70 address th first club at O'Neill. Neb.
on August s. II. F. Harrington OF O'NeiI. Is or
ganiZer. and writes that they VIII be formed N
every county. and will carry the State Harrington
IS tbs fusion candidate for Governor contemplated
by Mr.. Bryan. He and Bryan nlan fight on the
new Bryan issues. A few days ago. when in this
city. Bryan made this statement:
l would rather be a Senator than President, be-
cause believe am better equipped for the duties
OF Senator than for those OF President ana I
could accomplish real good a member OF the
Senate aaSUt whether ] viii be a candidate d.
not wish 70 say. Whatever 7 might say would b
misCOnstrued.
II IS perfectly understood however. among
Bryan's personal friends that he will be cand'-
date, and they expect him carvv the Legislature
They add that his new issue viii prove strong and
predict that he will carry the legislature even u
the state goes Republican by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-02
FIRST VOTERS FOR ROOSEVELT.

Isaac NJ Baker. il, o: Washington County. of
the Republican State Committee. said last night
Mt the Fifth Avenue Hotel that a canvass OF tha
election districts in his county showed that party
lines would be tightly drawn. generally speaking
IN the coming election. but that the Republicans
would have a distinct advantage on the division
OF the first voters.
The first voters largely favor the election 90
Roosevelt" said Mr. Baker. I'VE have taken n
good deal OF pains to discover the drift of things
IN our district. and there is strong proba b,litv
that we shall get nearly all the first votes"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-02
pETTleREw is FOR JEFFERSON.

Ex-senator Pettigrew, Of South Dakota. who
at the head of the delegation ST. Louis. has been
reported refusing to support the Democratic
national ticket. lie arrived in New-YOrk yester-
lay and said:
The Democrats Of my state have nominated
good ticket and adopted good platform. declaring
for government ownership Of railroads, and other
public utilities. l shall make speeches in the cam
paign, supporting that ticket and platform. and
viii talk about dead Democrats. such as Jefferson
and jackson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-02
A FIRE IN LUNA PARK.
HindOOs, IN Panic, Turn Streams of Wate,
on Each Other.

IRE broke out early this morning in tie paint
supply house In that part OF Luna Park al Conev
Island known as the Hindoo Village ana aa,oininc
ihe Strssts q Delhi. The building Is about a,x15
fess. and ons story high. and was nIled with paint
some OF which was explosive. There v-ss great az
clteiaent ios q tire among the Sngsiese and Hin
1oc1, ancst one hundred IN all and in the Danic
tAat seized them they played the fire extinEIisb
ste snelnes after making their way through Luna
s4sk with dlniculty, eNungushed the fire Three
Alanian horses loose and knocked dov--1 sesroI
>umes cf the paint. - ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-02
ROBERT GARRETT For CONGRESS.
10y TELEGRAPH TO TIE

10y TELEGRAPH 10 TIE TRIBUNE-I
Baltimore, Aug. Robert Garrett. of Baltimore
County. a grandson OF the late John " Garrett
who was president OF the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road will tomorrow be nominated for Congress
unanimously by the IId District Republican Con-
venton. which will meet at Aberdeen. Mr. Gar
rett is a Princeton graduate and while university
student the intercollegiate championship for
throwing the hammer and other feats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-02
TWO HEAT REGISTRATIONS.

George Z. Lind tWenty-four years old Of No
- East One-hunored-ano-thirty -ffth-st was over
come by heat yesterday al Ninety-hrst-st and
Avenue 4. and was removed TO the Presbv,ariaD
hospital Louis Maloney. twenty-four years old.
S :, 40 n4 National Place was overcome at One
and went 70 bis home after receininr treatnoart -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-02
THREE TROLLEY CARS ARE srRucK

Hackensack \. J, Aug. tspecaD.-Three troll
ley cars On The HUDSON River Line were struck by
lghtnlng At Fort Lee this afternoon. Great excite
snent WIS caused among the passengers and the
service was tied UP for two hours