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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-01
Mc4DOO DOESN'T LIKE 1T
Issues Statement about Report Of
DcIQnH's Saloon HeadquarterS.

Police Commissioner NcAdoo yesterday did not
appear 20 take kindly the report that Detective
Dclany brother Of Corporation Counsel Delany.
had established a kind OF headquarters IN q saloon
81 seventh-ave- and was making almost nightly
visits TO the place and meeting gamblers and pool
room keepers there. He would not talk about the
report IN the afternoon. but last evening he gave
out the following written statement:
Any direct charge against an officer Of this force
made either by an individual or newspaper. Civ
ing specific facts which are capable Of proof that
sS-e5 Ft.t shS.lld Se 5t5erv ashamed 81 nayseif
II were carried away hv any cIarnor and tried
and convicted an Officer. high or low. on incor-
less ilsinuatsons
Il IS understood that Commissioner NcAdoO IS
quietly making an investigation
Inspector Walsh asserted yesterday that there
has been no falling of OF intimacy between
himself and his wardual, ard denied all reports
OF friction with Delany.
7 regard Delany as a trustworthy man and
an excellent policeman" said Walsh He enjoys
my confidence absolutely Il is absurd 10 say
that he Yields any sort Of power over me, and I
am confident that there Is no truth in the report
that an to be transferred. AS for Burfeinds
transfer. Commissioner NcAdoo can give you
the reason for that: he was responsible for it
Walsh Is said TO have made Deany his ward
man because he hoped n this way TO avert the
wrath Of Tammanv over the break, he made
convention at Carnegie Hall
Delanv said yesterday;
u have bcen on the police force for sixteen
years and defy any 10 point 20 a spot
my record indicating dishonesty. have known
Todd for a great many years. He Is a friend
and valuable friend. II is true that go 20 his
saloon. I 90 20 other saloons. also. Ny busi-
nees naturally takes me TO saloons 20 some ex-
tent"
Delany did not gay. what. however. IS known
10 be a fact. that Delany and Todd are IN the
habit ~ dining together nearly every night at
NcNehon's restaurant. IN SiXth-ave. The pair
always occupy "a table NJ the back OF the
restaurant where they are IN comparative pr
vary.
Todd, the saloonkeeper. was profuse IN indg-
nart prote5tatlous yesterday.
''Of coure. I know Delany." he said. but Il is
absolutely wrong 20 say ] have influence with
the police Delany is simply a personal friend.
He comes in here sometimes-sO do other police
men; but what Of that2 I man who minds
my own business and mix IN with no one.
have a wife and children. and 'for their sakes
this notoriety is detestable 20 ne"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-01
SECOND PLACE on TICKET
gPESIDENTyS HANDS OFF.
WiH Take No Part in Choosing His
Running Nate-OySter Bay Visits.
rrnoM THr TRIBUNE BUREAU

washington. Feb. 29.-Makers OF candidates
a. fbe vlce-Presidency need not look 70 the
-7-,,.e House for suggestions. The President to-
80 announced as strongly as words could
- the assertion that under no conditions
= ,,-c,,rustances would he have any hand in
-.,.,riug his running mate at Chicago next
- He has perfect confidence in the wisdom
= ,ss convention TO name a sJrong clean man
- the place and he does not intend TO mix"
a. matter that is not within his province.
.s7vbe President has too many friends among
81. mig men OF the Republican party 20 3eopar-
- the regard OF any OF them by pronouncing
= favor Of this or that man FOR second place
= me ticket" said a man who stands very close
!. she Chief Magistrate. IL be should come out
s,- Fairbanks. the politicians Of Indiana might
e. battered but how about the friends OF Gov
,-.o- Cuumins Of iowa? II he should demand
= me convention that Van SAINT be his running
--s,s. what would the adherents OF Beveridge
,,,nk Of such q stand? Then there are Yates. OF
rr.ros who has many supporters; Hawley, OF
-.rss who would make a strong race II a
sorthe-u man were placed on the ticket VOL
,,.i OF Colorado. who IS not an irnpossibility:
rvsns. OF Tennessee. now Consul General at
rondon. and a half a dozen others who would
MEASURE up 10 the standard II the convention
ssoud IN lis wisdom decide TO name any one Of
tbem Tor the place.
President Roosevelt is as sure - The uomina-
.iab as any man could possibly be without the
actual decision OF the convention In his hand
ant sure as he is. he is enough OF a politician
m, IN take any chances by assuming a dicta-
,o-tsl position In regard 10 his colleague on the
,cket and he is, above all. fair enough 10 re-
use 10 cripple any man IN the contest by Geclar-
ING for any other man. lie wishes TO so before
a convention OF his friends. and he feels that II
ne were 20 NEEDLE with the preroGatives OF that
convention he would stand a very good chance
- ludur some OF those friends as well as some
NJ bs OWL self-TespecL'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-01
BANDIT SHOOTS POSTAL CLERKS.
Governor of Mississippi Calls Out Troops to
Protect Negro from Lynching.

birmingham Ala. Feb. 29.-Accordng 10 reports
received here by the officials Of the Alabama Great
Southern Railroad the shooting Of two postal
clerks on a northbound train two miles north OF
Meridian Miss early to-day. was part Of a plot
TO rob the train. The shooting was done by Jim
Paris a negro who boarded the train in the
Meridian yards as it pulling out. Before it
was under good Roadway Paris entered the postal
car and opened fire on J. T. Stockton and A. J.
Bass the clerks. killing Stockton instantly and
wounding Bass in the arm. The negro then seized
a package Of registered letters and jumped off.
In leaving the train he fell. and one leg was
crushed under the wheels. but he managed to drag
himself three miles. Bloodhounds were secured at
Meridian the train having backed 70 that place
They led to the capture Of Paris at daylight Sew
eral registered letters were found In his pocket.
Ne was taken ia Meridian, where the killing
az StoCkton caused much excitement A mob gath
cred al the Jail. and fearing lynching. the sheriff
called Oh Governor Vardaman. who ordered Out'the
The railroad officials say that three or four
negroes were involved in the plot to rob the train
though only Of them appears TO have entered
the postal car.
Jackson Miss. Feb. Ex-Governor Vardaman
gave an interview to-day lynching in which he
said:
can sympathize thoroughly with ont whose
friend or relative been outraged or atrOcOuS-y
murdered by a black brute. and / am not going 20
censure people who act a little indIscreetly under
the influence Of passion thus aroused but there is
one thing certain-the law must be upheld, and so
long as ] occupy the Gubernatorial chair shall do
an within my power 10 see that the laws
forced. The courts must perform their functions
When this is done. the people Will be satisfied
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-01
MORO BAND DESTROYED.
Major Scott Furnishes the Chief Who
.4mbHShed Him.

Manila. FEB. 29--General Wood reports under
uate Of February 10 an engagement with the
Datto Moros. under Hassan. on the island OF
Ioio Lieutenant West and six privates were
wounded One has since died. The Moro loss
was heavy. Hassan succeeded in making his
escape His original force Of three thousand
has been reduced to fifteen. The islsnd is
now under control Of the American authori-
ties, and influential Moros are aiding in the
pursuit OF the outlaws. The members OF the
cohsta bulary who revolted at Vigan are all IN
CUSTODY The arms and ammunition taken by
1neIn nave been recovered. and the troops have
returned to their station.
Washington. Feb. 2s.-General Wade in a cable
dispatch TO the War Department dated Manila.
yesterday, advises the department Of the engage
ment in Joio. The American expedition was IN
charge OF Major Hugh L Scott General Wood
says that in the fight firing stopped twice 10
give the Moros chance to surrender. but they-e-
clined. The entire body, he adds with the
cepuon Of Hassan. is either dead or captured,
and Hassan is located. Second Lieutenant Eugene
r. West 18th Battery. Field Artillery was serious
ly wounded in the thigh. The following troopers
also were wounded: Hurburt. Troop l. 18th
Cavalry right side; Hlnderer Troop l. 14th Cavalry
shoulder: White. 18th Battery. Field Artillery right
knee; Galloway. Troop n. 14th Cavalry. right arm;
Cox 18th Battery. Field Artillery shoulder; Hani-
IAN. Troop X, 14th Cavalry. thigh slight
Friendly Dattos, General Wade says. assisted
the troops in the attack
1t is said at the War Department that this de-
struction OF Hassans band is case Of retributive
justice. Major Scott suffered the hands OF this
fanatical Moro. The chief enticed the major into
the jungle, pretending TO be friendly. and shot
MN IN ambush. Since that time Major Scott has
been on his treil. and has destroyed his band.
Hassan. who was priest. is Of the irrecon-
ciables. When the navy making
Veys a year ago OF the coast OF JOlO Hassan
construed the setting up Of survey marks
act Of hostility and attacked the troops. He came
into General Summers headquarters under sum
mons, but escaped and has since been Ills
band Is believed 10 have numbered about six hun
dred, and II destroyed. as the dispatch reports,
the LATHE must have been of some proportions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-01
FAVORED THE ELSBERG BILL.
Report on Measure for Another Subway
Tabled by Republican Club, However.

After some discussion in the Republican Club last
night the report OF the clubs committee on city
affairs regarding the Elsberg bill. providing for
another subway in This city, was tabled.
The committee favored the passage OF the bill
The club listened the report its regular meet
irE and referred the special meeting held last
night Ex-senator John Ford. the originator OF the
lill spoke for hour. a. p Humphreys spoke
AGAINST the report. as did ex-Judge William NJ h
Clcott. The latter said the measure did nos have
he approval OF the Ranid Transit Commission "a
commission unparalleled In power and unparalleled
I'm devotion the interests Of the city" He urged
the club walt and ascertain the wishes Of the
Rapid Transit Commission The motion to table
The report was carried by big majority.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-01
LITTAUER RENONINATED
He and Senator Bracket Uninstruct-
ed Delegates to Chicago.
~ rrIraR.rH Ii - - ]

Saratoga X y. Feb. 29.-The XVII Con-
gress District Republican convention this after
noon elected State Senator Edgar T. Bracket
a Saratoga Springs. and Congressman Lucius
n. Littsuer, Of GloversviIle. delegates 10 the
Chicago National Convention. State Committee
men Jacob Smell Of Fonda, and ex-Congressman
4. W. Emerson. Of Warrensburgh were chosen
slternates. Delegates TO the national conven-
uon are not Instructed
Congressman Littauer. who has already served
Tour terms. was renominated without opposition.
ne addressed the convention and thanked the
oeegates for the denomination which he con-
6oened an Endorsement OF his official conduct.
r \. Brown, Of Fulton: Z. c. Davis OF Mont
aomeryi William NcEchron. Of Warren, and E
= bIackett OF Saratoga. were elected district
committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-01
WHITE HOUSE CHANGES CRITICISED.
Senators Use Sarcastic Language Concerning
the Architect

Washington. Fen. 29.-The architectural changes
made IN the White House were the subject Of a
large share Of 10 days discussion IN the Senate.
and they were generally criticised falling short
OF the improvements which should have been Sc
cured with the 10000 appropriated for the pur-
pose. The discussion arose in connection with the
consideration OF a bill providing for the erection
Of q building for the joint Use Of the departments
Of State, Justice and Commerce and Labor. Con
sIderation Of the bill was not concluded.
In the course Of the debate question arose as
to an architect. and Mr.. CocArell asked: Ism I
the architect the same man VINO built that mag
nihcent ONCE oulIdlhs Oh tic "ll'0 hOuAe
.sT5e same man" said Mr. Hale.
's1,here are second class lawyers offices all over
the country better Than that" said Mr. Coclcrell.
B6 G Ra f iedt Pif eA Once
President was an eyesoTe ana h3t NJ 10 accomIno-
Walking on the White House and looking at this
sSeTeS sGref that the plans had not been supplied
bV so-ne architect from a country town in New
Mn imam styled the Presidents Office an
abortion and the Washingto postofnce an abomina-
USS r DRYDEN. who contended for liberal allowances
TO architects, said he agreed that the White House
additions are not OF seemly appearance. But ne
added. lit must be borne IN mind that architects
tion OF their employers" He did not know who
h2a 3ut1su Lne M NJ The srtbitectE Who bad
charge Of that work had planned some OF the most
Mr.. NeWlands said that the architect mad TO decs
the White House or to alter the character OF that
building.
Mr. Hale expressed the opinion that if the Senate
COMMITTEES had not guarded the designs OF the old
building the White House would nave oeeh
stripped d.smantled. changed perverted and prac-
Mr. RaiIev called attention TO the needs of an
office building fof the use OF Senators saying that
the annex was unsafe that Senators were not al
lowed 10 carry books their rooms in that build
irg He thought a safe building for Senators the
most urgent bIrfIdng need OF the government. and
sad II was an outrage that better provision was
NJ EewIands suggested that ar annex 10 the
Senate be constructed like that to the White House
sn6 mis- suggestion brought from Mr.. Bacon the
s. rcastic remark that the country could better
afrord 10 take risk on the lives Of Senators than
10 5Inlfcate the White House addition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-01
COMMISSIONER YERKEs SUSTAINED.
South Carolina Not Entitled to Have Liquor
Taxes Refunded

Washington. Feb. 29.-In the United States Court
az Claims to-day the Chief Justice announced In
the case Of the State OF South Carolina against the
United states 70 recover various sums paid by the
State special taxes for the sale Of liquors dis
Densaries that the petition Of the State was dis
missed and the opinion would b. handed down to-
morrow This is one OF the most important cases
that has before the Commissioner OF Internal
Revenue Tor decision since ne has been In Office.
South Carolina made a claim before him for the
refunolng OF these taxes, on the ground that the
state oispensary law was constitutional decid-
ed by the Supreme Court Of the United States. and
that the collection OF these taxes IN reality a
tax levied State officials. and therefore on the
exercise OF a governmental function and power.
The Commissioner rejected the claim and suit was
then brought in the Court Of Claims. and by its
decision Ar. YeTkes is sustained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-01
HILLS PL4N FOR Parker.
He Makes n Denial Which -4muSeS
TGmmdny Legislators.

Albany, Feb. 29.-The general impression ex-
fists here that ex-senator David 3. Hin is plan
ming to force the hand Of the state committee,
which ASSEMBLIES next Saturday. by debating
the passage Of resolutions indorsing Chief Judge
Alton =. Parker for President AS soon as ex-
Senator I'm heard that this story was adoat
he issued a manifesto denying Il, and declaring
that the State committee would 90 nothing but
tx the time and place OF the State convention
Ex-senator Hilrs denial created considerable
amusement among Tammany legislators, who
professed 20 have had previous experiences with
similar denials. II is generally believed here
that the State convention viii meet in the same
week with the Republican convention, that is.
on or about April u.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-01
NEGRO BURNINGS.
Booker T washingtOn's Appeal for Civil
cation
Booker T. Washington. in The Birmingham Age



Booker T Washington. in The Birmingham Age
Herald.
Within he last fortnight three members Of my
race have been burned al the stake: Of these one
was q woman. Not OF the three charged
with any crime remotely connected with the
eL--eo ~ y white woman In every case murder
vas the sole accusation All Of these burnings took
place in broad Wight. and two OF them occurred
on sunday afternoon. IL sight Of a Christian
IN he midst OF the nations busy and prosperous
these brutal and inhuman practices are leadlng
The custom OF burning human beings has become become
unusual attention. ] have always been among
those who condemn IN the strongest terms crimes
~ re~r and condemn them with equal Sc
verftv: hut I maintain that the only protection OF
CHARGED with crime and in their legal punishment
n proved guilty. There r. DO shauoW OF excuse
inditidaals accused Of murder. The laws are. as
r5is made bv the white people. and their execution
Is BY the HANDS OF the Whlte peCbte' % s.laS @
s. little probabi OF any guilty coloreo man
Tbese burnings without trial are in tbs, deepest
ice alone which stirs my heart These barbarous
ecenes followed they are. by the puhlcauon OF
rsding 10 the people who fnflict the punish rrent
man 10 those who receive 81 II the law IS dlsre-
5iererareed when white man Is concerned. and,
besIdes tho rule q the mob cesJroys nc tFlenlly
80 f1f-~eg and iuterferes with the material pros
petty Of the communities concerned
49,. -.t-cro fNoro ar Christian churches: ~
~ midst ~ people who have their sunday schools
No. C'frirtiaf Endeavcr societies and Young
tat1ea VA ~ r,ef ~ tre eo-rsfied heather world
srei-at thsse burninra IN manner that SHAH
sr9t,se a public sentiment that win compel the
NJ fo 'asi 'l,.,beIif, ~ r~as@ friheins shame
aid rid.-sls uson our Christian civilizauon2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-01
THINK 1T WILL BE ODELL.
Mony BeIeUe President VIII Choose
Him for Hanna'S Place.

Governor Oden who returned 70 Albany early
YESTERDAY afternoon. said before starting that the
rsport that Re was 20 be elected chairman OF the
Republicsn National Committee had no basis n
faot ara added that the report that he would sue
cssd Colonel Dunn as chairman OF the State Com
rnitse was untrue 20 the extent that the question
Of q successor 10 Colonel Dunn was stiu open
one i is considered probable however, that the
Governor viii succeed Colonel Dunn as chairman ot
the State Committee. and il Is Ear from an inpos-
sIbnry that he VIII be made chairman o. che Re
publican National Committee.
It's known that strong pressure has been brought
on the Governor 20 get him 10 take the place OF
chairman OF the State Committee. When the Cow
e-nor asked about the subject he said:
40 decision has been reached yet. and cannot
discuss the matter now. IN two or three days
there may be some developments. There are rea-
sons why should not discuss the possibilities To-
day, but by the end o. the week may be able 70
discuss the State Craftsmanship more fully"
i Is known that the Governor and Colonel Dunn
had talk about the state Craftsmanship on Sun
day They VII probably have another talk in Al
bany later IN the week and decision VII DC
reached i Is freely predicted that the Governor
vi resume his old place when new chairman Is
As Far as the Craftsmanship q the Republican
Nauonal Committee Is concerned. that Is igr tae
the wishes Of The party candidate IN electing ma
tonal chairman. The candidate expresses his wish
selected 70 be chairman i IS considered probable
by many that President Roosevelt viii ask Cow
ernor Odei % conduct his campaign. and Il he does
the Governor viii be elected chairman q the ma
tionsl committee. New-YOrk VIII be an Important
The Governor declined 70 discuss booms for Cow
eru0r thls ta4. DE sale that uuder no circuIn-
stances would he run again for Governor All dele
gates 20 the Republican Natl0Eal Convention would
IL ADDED mar I,oUfs y PAW. VINO has been al
unc0np promising enemy Of Roosevelt. would 80 as
q delegate but would be instructed and vote Tor
~.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-01
Notice of Dissolution.
4 F. ROBERTS & Co-CERTIFICATE OBJ

continued OF firm
Whereas the cOpartnership hereotors existing unoer
he drm name Of A F. Roberts Co has been dissolved
- withdrawal OF William Writ Patrick. OF the
partners from said firm. business OF said
partnership conducted BY il Is TO be continued BY tha
Hoyt. OF copartnerN
q aforesaid firm under the partnership bust
name OF A. r. Roberts & Co, a provided By
Il OF Article 2 Chapter ADD Of the OF
the state Of New York known as Tbs Partnership
Law
And Whereas. the said copartnershp dissolved
partnership within state Of New York and has trans
acted business for than Tires years.
Theresore. I. Sherman HOyt. residing N the Bor
OF BROOKLYN In the City Of New York IN the State
York hereby certify and declare to
said laws that an the only person now and hereafter
dealing intending deal under the said business
name OF A. T. & Co.. and my principal
place OF located IN the Borough OF Manhattan
Il the County OF New York
Dated New York. February 18th. 1904
SHERMAN HOyr.
State OF New York. County Of New York
this 29rh day % February. 1904 before person
ally appeared Sherman Hoyt. TO known and
ne 10 be described n
foregoing in writing and duly ac<row-
edged the the purpossS thsr-
mentioned.
Q z. LANGDCN
Notary Public. Kings County.
ce-tidcats fled IN New York County.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-01
PREPARING FOR THE CONVENTION.
rams icr Seating Delegates at Chicago Ap-
proved by Committee on Arrangements.

I" ashingtoa. Feb 2s-Prelirninary action toward
PREPARATION q the Coliseum Building in Chi
- -, 'of he meeting OF the Republican National
'1-loH- on June q was taken to-day. when
- Chairman Payne. Senator Scott. Secretary
- sao sergsant-at-Arms Stone. OF the Repub-
- national committee on arrangements. ap-
$50 me archtect's plans for seating the dele
s'es ~ The bah This action followed the favora-
49, OF or the matter by subcommittee which
No. ALloago and conferred with the local com
o-5---1 y arrangements from that city Various
- matters o. detail were disposed Of
--e press arrangements will be in the hands OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-01
Citations,
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW

- York by the grace OF God free and independents to
John Vanderbeck Beam Rite Higbie. Florence Gray
and or Of Charlotte NJ. Parker deceased
send greeting: Whereas The New York Life Insurance.
Trust q the City Of New York lately applied
the SurrOgates Court Of County OF New York. 20
instrument in writing. relating
personal property. duly proved the last VIII
Testament CharoJte NJ Parker. County OF
New York. deceased. therefore and each
cited appear before the County
York Office the County New York. the Asth
April thousand hundred and kali
en- O'Clock forenoon or
there attend probate or the said VIII ant
Testament. And such Of you hereby cited
years. required appear
by your guardian. IL YOU have II
% appear and apply for be appointed in
neglect failure 70 do guardian will
appointed Surrogate represent and for
proceeding
IN testimony whereof. have caused the Seal OF
SurroRate's Court the said County York
1ersunt0 affixed. Witness Hon FRANK 7. FITZ+
GERALD Of said county Of New York.
County Ord day Of February in year
Lord thoussnt nine hundred and four
JAMES A DONNELLY.
IL Clerk OF the SurroKats's Court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-01
CLEVELAND NOT FOR ROOSEVELT.
Ee Denies Report That He Despairs of ODE
cent" Democratic Nominee.
ny TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE ]

Princeton, y. J. Feb. pa story enenating
from New-York news agency, which asserted
with authority that Cleveland was unalterably
determined not 10 be candidate for a third
term IA any contingency, that he had slight ex-
pectation Of the party's nominating a decent
car.lidate and that he had told TO friends his
opinion that failing 10 obtain a decent Dem
ocratc candidate, Roosevelt's reelection VIII be
the best thing possible for the country, was
shown tonight 20 the ex-President. Mr.. Cleve-
land appeared indignant over the statement and
said.
i don't know anything about such state
ment. and I have absolutely nothing 20 say on
the matter"