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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-02
LOOKS LIKE COAL STRIKE
B'tum'Hoas Operators Insist On A.
tn Wages.

Indianapolis. March 1.-Whsn thu -o-.
miners ana operators OF the Central C.-.--.s oc
bistrict opened TODAY w. b. Rassat a. S,'suvs
safe moved that the scale now n -. Seis-
adopted This was seconded and mr. =. - TO
WHICH was as follows: Ohio ouerator, -. : VOC.
operators no; Indiana operators no: vss.s -ino's
sylvanla operators. no; Ohio nniners : sna-
miners. yes Indiana miners. YES. v-et '-aois
syivanla miners. yes 81" Fenn-
President Mitchell spoke for thu MIN
Robbins replied for the operators. IN HE ana Mr.
Mr. Robbins said: - MS argument
~, nave oeen criticised FOR dealing WITH ~
unit out We have continued In re IN aoor as a
80 VOC act the part OF decerr b-,-p S Snat you
49, Do was done by miners IN FDglor, dole men
@ OF ADVERSE conditions. P-esenf ~ your
80. q aeuut tioh IN wages. We ask ~ ion de-
49, - 20 WHAT your share Of the re5y.g4 % arhi-
Pt!-e OF codI snail be. tell you now ~, l2l u the
Colup.il-es represent will never sfg1 = and the
cept IL oe a reduction in wages. scale ex-
In the recess F. l. Robbins. leader =, a.
ators. said: OF 1he opsr-
II looks Ike n strike. The ouera+o-, ..,,
strike. ~ Is reduction a.
President Mitchell said.
., on N. Mr. Robbins's statement before n. Co.
It Goes look Ike a strike eNpras-os ne convention
ny sSS' ana shall certainly adhere ~ ~ turing
The convention adjourned untn 7r,
ms ne scale committee will h0I0 itS LAY NOM
Tomorrow morning. rs urst session
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-02
THE STATE HARD HIT.
SeCere Bli2Sard Ties Up Traffic of
Al Kinds.

Severe weather conditions prevailed throughout
TIE greater part Of the State yesterday The main
line of the New-Yorb Central suffered serious de-
lays all the way from Buffalo to Albany.
In Rochester a lively thunderstorm accom-
panied the blizzard. which was the most severe
snowstorm OF the SC son. In short time after
the storm began. the tracks and sidewalks were
impossible. In the station at Syracuse were seven
trains yesterday morning unable to proceed. ana
train reached the city from the East before
noon Albany and Troy also lay under foot OF
intermediate cities and towns suf.r q no less
severely All branches Of the New-Yo-x Central
ted UP. the Syracuse division OF tho
Delaware. l-aclsa ganna and Western Railr5ad ran
no trains during tho DAY. Utica reported no ma II
received or sent out since early Monday evening,
and all treins were from six to nine hours late
schenectady. Rome. Auburn. Amsterdam and
Sandy Hin sent In similar reports.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-02
STOPS EEL MOCHA'S" PAY.
HIS LEIGHTON TO CLOSE.
Unexpected Ne7cs ReceiUed by ZEN
ezueIan Minister at Washington.

The present Venezuelan Legation at Wash
ington Il was learned here yesterday. is 70
close in a few days by order Of President Clip
riano Castro. Thereby hangs tale of political
ups and downs, of which General Jose Manuel
Hernandez. FL Mocho." the Minister of Ven
ezueIa, is the principal victim Thus far Geo.
eral Hernandez has not been recalled. but he
has received letter from G Amsnck * Co.
of this city. fiscal agents Of the Venezuelan gov
eminent. that the latter has instructed them
not 10 pay him any more salary. He received
this news on last Saturday. Yesterday was
the usual payday for the minister, and his STAFF
but there was no pay. Senior Augusta +. Puhdo'
who has been secretary of the Venezuelan
LEGATION for about seven years. is to continue
in his present office at $3.50 a month instead
Of $500 Nicholas Hernandez. son of the
general. who is an under secretary. has already
secured other employment In Philadelphia
In 10 last summer Venezuela had been with
ont q minister or legation 1T Washington Tor
four years. senior Pulido represented the IN
terests OF the republic during that time. II was
to show his appreciation Of the GOOD services 'I
the United States that President castro ueclued
TO re-establish the legation. At that time Cen
eral Hernandez was the popular Idol OK Caracas
President Castro decided TO appoint hin as
minister TO Washington. The latter did not ike
the idea. but accepted the office.
He came here last July. and IN beptemDer
opened his legation In Washington IN me
house at No 800 Seventeenth-st-' which was
deliberately furnished. according to the WISHES
~ President Castro. Soon after this the friends
OF General Hernandez in Venezuela were one py
one removed from office. including Dr. Cf-
baneja.
Ana now, comes the hardest blow. President
,,o.,r, stops his minister's salary Of $1,000 a
month and. as Ell AIocho" is not a man OF
wealth he cannot support the legation out OF
his own pocket There is also lease on 'ne
property No. 1900 seventeenth-st.. washing
ron that has stu six months TO run.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-02
HORSE BOARDS Il CAP
Il" Front of metropolitan ODern
HOuSe-Wuch Excitement

n Dig bay horse yesterday BOARDED ~.
platform Of a nOrthbound Rroadvr... "ont
rectly in front OF the Metropolitan Ons-, IL
The animal was attached to a wagon ,--- ,'se'
Teller & Co. OF No. IS West Tvya,.,, -. %
CIimolng the platform. It stuck its 80 - -.
shoulders inside the door. to the acco-,-.,- 1-'d
OF shivertng glass. There was much $500. .-'e'-
among the passengers. a number - ' ---s
screaming "OHien
George Arnold. OF No 10 Goodv.r,-,
toria. Long Island. the driver Of the Vs. -
been going down Broadway and foIov1,, -. -l'l
a southbound car. In the middle OF ~. 49,
the crowd Of carriage in front Of N. 80
House made him guide his horse sharnIr -.
Just before the theatre entrance Tbs -
bound car, which was No 2.O3O. d-fvsr ~ -
Fitzpatrick. came up behind the soutbbou,d 80.
Just In time for the horse to climb one
Arnold was thrown off his seat. EJa e..
the head OF the uotorn1au into the stree, -
ms with slight bruises. Fitzpatrick sidss,oD.s,
from the rush OF the horse. and before he cor,5
shut of his power the animal. with ,.s 49,
quarters dangling OF the platform ana ~.
wagon dragging. was carried fully dftv Fac,
The wagon was held tightly to the car Nv 40.
OF the shafts. which pierced a side panaI W.,
the tangle was finally Strengthened our Nv 10
licemen il was found that neither driver motor
man nor horse had been hurt. and Arnold ma,
able to proceed None OF the passenger. ,vo-,.
injured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-02
HYNES TO GET So, 800.
That Sum Probable for NeSc-York
Building at st. Louis.

At yesterdays meeting ~ the aldermen = com
municatou from Thomas ". Eynes. Negs-York
Comuiss.1ner 10 Che St Louis Fair. on the plan
10 erect an Individual building for the citys eN-
hibit. was acted favorabv. The Board Of
Estimate has promised that g. the aldermen would
request The necessary APPROXIMATION q would grant
T. Nr. Hynes said between $50 and yele0 IN ad-
dition 70 the appropriations already promised would
DO the work we'll A resolution asking sor $1,000
was adopted unanimously. II the Board OF Estimate
grants The amount tho total 10 be devoted to the
purpose VIII be $500.
The Chairman Of the railroad committee. reply
Ing 20 a question, said a public meeting would be
held some Gay next week" 20 consider repeal o.
the near s.Ge" ordinance. A Ike promise was
made 10y the committee two weeks aco
Major Woodbury.. Commissioner Of Street Clean
irE. obtained approximation Of $4,000 from the
Board ol Estimate with which 20 build "a depart
mont stcrehOuse and stable iu Brooklyn.
The board voted unanimously on the rCcomme--
oaLDn q the Finance Committee 90 ask an issue Of
$40 30 revenue bonds for special emergency work
ia cleaning the sewers OF Brooklyn and Manhattan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-02
LUNCHEON PRECEDED ROBBERY.
Man Who Jeweller Says Took Goods Worth
$500 Paid for Waldorf Meal First.

An elaborate luncheon al the waldorf Astoria.
which a man who called himself Marks paid for.
preceded the larceny Of Jewels worth $500 from
Henry Lewis relative Of one Of the members
o. the CasDerfcid & Cleveland Company. Jewellers.
OF No IA Bowcry. according to the story Lewis
tod yesterday. IN "a state OF great excitement
Lewis called 81 the East twenty
tiAlt-at. fia.lon- Last week. he told The police,
.-aTEf ca-ic1 ~ The COmDauy's store ard bought
diamonds worth $500 he was par tcuar about their
quality. Early yesterday morning Marks called
again. saying be wanted hirtlIday present for his
vie. ana asked % see some valuable articles.
flualy ne selected three diamond rings worth 500
each, and two pairs q earrings valued AZ 81 0U.
tie wished them sent 20 hs home. ln an auart-
me1t house az e-hund~cd-aud-tv-cnfv -so L.
e. and Madiso1-aTe., Tor Mrs. Marks 20 examine.
Lewis went uptown with MARKS. and on th. wa
the latter Suggested the luncheon
Al The apartment house Marks according 10
Lewis displayed wallet several times which
lewis said. contained more than enough money 10
ray for the goods. Marks then declared he wishci
10 SHOW tf- Jewels 20 his wife. Gin an adjoining
room" Lewis consented. After Marks had bee !
gone several minutes he became suspicious and ran
Io the street whore he Marks running Lewis
gave chase. but soon lost sight Of Marks. Prom
the description o. him the police hope 10 get him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-02
sIxTY-sIx PRINCETON STUDENTS FAIL
Largest Number Ever Dropped After Mid
Year Examinations-May Include Athletes.
tBT TE-E0RAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

have been dropped from the rolls OF the university
To- deficiency IN work. determined by the re-
cent uid-year examinations. II was learned at
Dean Fines office to-day that this IS the largest
number OF students ever dropped from the uni
ve-sity after any m.i-year examination Last
year the number fifty. and this considered
large. The strict standard o. requirement. which
was iraugurated az the beginning OF the present
administration is chiefly responsible.
The scientific department suffers the most
severely. as ffty-foUr from that school. whiis
twelve are from the academic department The
freshman class loses about half the number and
the =onhouOres are next A generous sprinkEng
Is reported among the Juniors While ths seniors
lose few.
The loss OF the sxty-six students VIII mean a
decrease Of about per cent OF the total enroll
rrert IL Is stated that several prominent athletes
were among the unfortunate IuderEraCuates. olt
their names have been withheld from publication
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-02
RIP" ROADS LOOPHOLE.
Steam Locomotives Nay Be Used
Under It's Resolution, 1t Is Sad.

William c. Gotshal president OF the New
York and Port Chester Railroad, when asked
last evening whether his company would meet
the offer made by the Westchester company,
said:
We stand prepared to accept such terms as shall
be fixed by the Board Of Estimate. We DID not
think that IL was up 20 name the price 1t
Is the Board OF Estimate 10 value the tights
that ask, and 50 put IA our ordinance p.ac-
ttal.y ia blank. leaving f. for the city 70 fix the
terms We are not bidding against any other road.
The Port Chester company h. "A bona hGe concern.
which the other Is not. The Port Chester company
stands ready to build, ana has all the necessary
r.Ehts. save the clty's consent, while the other
any under any ordnance that the aldermen might
pass Therefore. our position ia utterly different,
aud we nave object in presenting Enttcring
terms We simply come forward with business
There is a single point In which we nave
failed to meet the terms outlined by the Mayor In
his veto OF the Westchcstcr ordinance. and trust
that the city will meet our offer. name its figure
and let get the road under way as soon as the
frost out OF the ground What want to do is
think work will begin pretty soon
Il might note" Mr. Gotshan added. that the
Port Chester Railroad IS 10 be an overhead cleo
trio road, while the Westchester ordinance in
troduced to-day leaves a Ioophole for the use
Of steam locomotives"
What Will the citys revenue he under tho
terms proposed by the Westminster company
Dir. Gotshall asked.
We'll siXty-five streets of avera sc width Of
sixty feet would make total linear measure
ment OF $500 feet or about $1,000 a year for
the entire franchise"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-02
CHAIR IN HATNA'S MEMORY.
Association Incorporated to Found One in
Western Reserve University.

Cleveland. March 1.-The Marcus A. Hanna Ne
mortal Association Incorporated to-day at
Columbus by several well known citizens OF
Cleveland. The purpose OF the association Is TO
establish a chair Of political science at Western
Reserve University In memory OF Senator Hanna.
The corporators will meet IN a few days and
choose a board OF trustees. open Office here and
begin active work for the collection OF funds 70
endOw the chair.
Rutledge and found Immediate favor. IL is not in
tended TO supersedc any other memorial In stone
or bronze that may later be built to Senato-
Hanna's memory. but IS supplementary 10 such a
proceeding. No statement has been made as to
the amount Of money necessary for the proposed
chair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-02
INSPECT CONCERT HALLS.
Better Fire Protection Needed in
Churches and ArmOnes, also.

Under Instructions from the Mayor the Health
Department. with the Fire and Buildings depart
ments. Is quietly making an inspection OF concert
halls and the more important meeting halls as
well as Of churches and arn.ories. 20 see What
changes are needed to insure safety IN case o.
fire Bad conditions have been disclosed n con-
cavt halls
The churches and arnories have been found TO
be generally IN good condition. The churches.
saws Or. Walter Beusel. assistant sanitary super-
inteudent. in charge OF this work. usually not
overCrOwded. while their congregations not
disposed 20 panic The buildings are good. and
there Is nothing about the contents 20 cause
FIRE as IN a theatre The changes to the sth
REGIMENT Aryu1ry. described IN yesterdays IT'D
une are the most drastic required OF any arm0ry
Some alterations In others have been required ala
are being carried out. Various churches nave oeen
asked 20 make some minor changes. when tney
will 30.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-02

untg Friday che would have been twenty-thTee
wears ole TIE Coldinrs have lived IN Bath
Peach since rhc was a little girl. and they al be
came expert swimmers. She was the bes; Known
although her younger sister. Elaine. Is fnahlne a
rar7e for herself. Last SIMMER they took part IN
= v-..er carnival held 20 celebrate the opening o.
the new clubhou-e OF the Missouri Athletic Clg2
a. 81 T.ruis Miss GCldInE held the amateur
,,,-~--s,-e ~er0-T f0r rGa wards SIZE never de-
feafed although she bad h,en in races oeL"e-n
sIerbs-ta1 Bea-h and the Iron Pier az CoHey
T-Iarg from tr. lighthouse ~ Norton s fol5.t -
U5Fb 7rlch end across the NarrOws. MISS 1o-1-
fnr leaves L.r parents two brothers ana l'e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-02
LEAYCRAFT TREASURER.
RamOred That II WI Get Place
on County Committee.

Albany. March 1t was rUm0red at the
Capitol this afternoon that Tax Commissioner
J. Edgar Leaycraft, whose retirement has been
announced, was slated for treasurer Of the New
York County Committee. AT the time that IL
first said that Ny Leaycraft would not be
reappointed the explanation was semi-ot7claIly
made that he would get another place equally
satisfactory 10 him Speculation as to what that
position was TO be is probably respOnsi bic for
the present run1or.
Republican leaders tonight declined to go
further than an expression 81 their respect FOR
Mr.. Leaycraft and their confidence in his ability
70 III the position. Nr. Leaycraft is a resident
or the Al1Nth Assembly District. has been iden-
tined with the West side Republican Club. has
been active Ia the New-York Republican or
Eanization for many years and is counted a
strong and active worker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-02
DAUGHTERS AND DANES FIGHT AGAIN
Grady to Prevent Senate Action Until His
Bill Is Acted on by Assembly.
tnT TEIgGnArH 70 nm rHIuuNE. J

Albany. March The hrht between the DaUgh-
ters o. TIE American Revolution and The Colonial
Danes Tor the possession OF tho JumCl Mansion
was renewed to-day before the Senate cities Com
nittee. Delegates from the Daughters Of the
American Revolution. strongly reinforced by ex-
Assembiyman julius T. Seymour presented their
argument
The rather surprising incident OF the hearing was
the blunt announcement by Senator Grady that he
proposed prevent action 81 the Senate on the bill
tavorlug The Daughters which has already passed
vhe Assembly until tlIc hoid-up or his bin con-
Herring the same rights OU the Danes which has
passed tAo Senate, was acted on ln tho Assembly.
Among tLo-c VINO spoke co. the Daughters side.
IN addition 20 Nr. Ses mour. who acted as ma 1or
oomo Uere Mrs Ellen Harding Nalworth, Mrs
WiIliatn s.. Little. ut Rochester state regent: Mrs
samuel Nerplauck. OF PJughlleepso. and Mrs.
James Henry Parker, president Of tie Daughters
q tho CcDLglcracY. Of Saratoga.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-02
MEN TRAMPLE WOMEN IN PANIC.
Blowing Out of Fuse and Fire Cause Dis
graceful Scene in Brooklyn Car.

Following the blowing out OF a fuse and tho TAX
Ing fire Of car 40. lJ1 OF the Broadway line Of
the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company. at Broad
way and Hcwcs-st. there was panic among the
passengers last night.
In their effort 70 get or the burning car men
trampIed and children. Many persons
were knocked down and had their clothing torn,
but only one person was injured sufficiently to re-
Quirc the services OF an ambulance surEeol She
was Mrs William Gamble. nfty-sX wears old Of
No g. Hooper-sJ, who was pushed or the car
ana received bad scalp wound and suffered from
taken home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-02
THREAT OF KIDNAPPING.
German SalOonkseper Receives De-
Hand for $500.

Anton steinmetz. proprietor Of saloon at No. IN
West Thirty-third-st, gave TO the police a letter
received by mail last night IN which a demand a1r
500 was made upon him II he did not wish his 50,
TO be Kidnapped
Mr.. Steiuretzs son Eddie. Eve years old nov
with his grandmother. Mrs. Charlotte Halpura a,
No. 80 West Fifty-frst-st where he has been Witt
Ing with his mother for two days.
The letter had been addressed TO Mrs stenmesz
but as she was not az home when u was received
Mr. Steinuletz opened 10. The postrna-ks showed
that lt was received at Station K ar Eighy-sixth-
S., near Ihlrd-ave-. at p. yesterday 8nd later
sun-Cdred at station +. IN Thirty-seco-.l-st usar
SiNth-ave-, at p m Steinuetz was directed TO
send ne 500 20 ~ J. Schmidt. Of the General
PoStCllce. Jersey cay"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-02
NAVAL LIEUTENANT REDUCED.
Man in Charge Of the Winslow at Collision
Loses Three Points.

The proceedings and findings Of the court martial
Of Lieutenant Charles p. Nelson. which took place
az the New-York Navy Yard recently. have been
sent to the Navy Department The charge against
Lieutenant Nelson was "cuipabe lnefnciency In
the performance OF duty" he being in command
of the torpedo boat Winslow when she was in
collision with fcrryboat IN the East River on
December =. Tho court found him guilty and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-02

sentenced him Ito lose three numbers; 10 be re-
duced the bottom OF the list OF eutenants. junior
grade, "a given in the Navy Register OF January
1901 and TO remain there until he shall have lost
the required three numbers. ana 10 ue puoucly
reprimauded by the Secretary OF the Navy.
The Secretary OF the Navy has approved the
finding OF the court, except that the publication
OF the court martial order f. TO be considered
sufficient rcpTlmand Lieutenant Nelson Is cred
tied with being good officer. one who has per-
formed invaluable work. particularly wiki the
submarine boats. having had charge OF several OF
them. and drilled their crews In a most approved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-02
ABEEL says NOT GUILTY.
Denies That He Committed Forgery
Released on Bail.

James y. Abeel. indicted for forgery IN the third
degree pleaded not guilty before Recorder Con
yesterday. He was released on the s o10 bail
uudcr which he has been since hts return from
Welaud. Ont. Tho specific charge IS forging the
name OF a vice-presideut OF the Western Union
Telegraph Company 20 q letter Of Introduction 20
Miss Eleanor Anderson. the daughter OF a S~.th-
restaurant keeper. In this letter 70
Ab.cl represented himself -. Ogden Goel let,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-02
GENERAL GROsvENoR RENoMINATED
Convention Delegates Instructed for Roose-
welt

Athens. Ohio March lat the Republican con-
venton q the XIth District to-day General Charles
II Grosvenor was nominated for his tenth term in
Congress Arthur Q. Vorys Of Lancaster and J.
p Bradbury. Of Pomeroy were made delegates 70
the Rational Convention 81 Chicago ard T. u
ltlehfila. on Logan, and John 7. Ogier. OF McAr-
lnur. altefnates walter Sears was nDnrated for
1900 i.ehNluilont 81 regret Tor the death ~
ctLn.or rama were passed President Roosave IN
doEsed. ~ WIZ Az
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-02
DICK GETS ia VOTES.
He VIII Be Formally Elected To-day to Sue
coed Senator Hanna.

Columbus, Ohio. March THE state Senate
bolloted FOR United States Senator this after
noon with the following result: Dick. q: Clarke,
t. The House vote resulted: Dick, 81: Clarke.
q The vote IN the House and Senate Insures
sion to-morrcw.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-02
cAAMPIoN WOMAN SWIMMER DIES.

Miss Ethel Golding who was considered TIC
champion amateur woman Swimmer % The coun-
NY. died yesterday AZ her home. IN Bay Twenty
fhird-st-. Bath Beach. Stephen Golding her father
- the proprietor % EcverIl has stores 90 Eanhat-
tAzL Aiiss Golcing was born there. Had abe Lived
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-02
PURCHASED 10000 SHARES.

=. ;. Hooley 2 co. yltal1 Control q Dies
Moincs and Fort Dodge for a Syndicate.
r. s. looley & co. announce that. acting for q
Eyndieutc they have purchased 5000 shares Of
Des &oincs and Fort Dodge common stock al q
Des Aones and Fort Dodre has been leased clr.e
January Z. isA7. sy tLc Rock Island Railroad TIE
lease expires a. te ono % flis wear. when some
otnef c.s o-iticn q lIe property WIZ probably be
n1ale. Dc prevailing Cu-Elon bob wan Street 81 haf
ne control cf THE rO-d VII uars % tho IlaRlev
interest who control the Minneapolis ard ST. Louis
and the iowa Central
The Des MolnCg and Tort Dodge has q so sinrog
of =. ~f~r.. 90 ~, ..-tt.t
.af sgst iecn Effected p d. 8 Hooley A. Co there
forc. renreEets tho trtrFfer 90 controlling inter-
ct ln lhe -oLal uuL.t-nalng .Loek ol ihe raaa.