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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
NO NEGRO ANARCHISTS.
So b. T. Washington Says-His
Race Gained Right to Stay.

That no negro had ever been an anarchist OF an
assassin. that no colored had ever lifted his
hand against his President. part Of defence
II his entered by Booker T. Washington in
an address At the Hotel Savoy last night In the
Of his plea for The education Of the Mr..
Washington declared that the JumuItuoUs revolu-
lions IN san Domingo and Hayu the result
ct devOung that time to politics which should have
been given TO Development and education
Try 10 keep the negro the soil and on his
land. away from the temptations and the fierce
competition Of the cities especially the Northern
ones" said Mr. Washington. until he Is able 10
stand upon his own feet
Mr.. Washington positively declined to make any
comment for publication his until midnight
conference with President Roosevelt this week.
In his address Mr. Washington declared emphati-
caIly that the negro was brought 10 this country
under protest that the does not intend 10 en-
igrate. but that he d. permanent and potent fac
tor Of American life. We have cleared the for
ests.T he told his audience: have raised the
rice and the sugar and have grown the cotton and
] believe have purchased right 10 remain
and share the benefits OF this countrys institu-
lions"
Nr Washington entered vehement protest
against discrimination against the negro child IN
education In Georgia., said he. more tnan
So GO s. spent annually the education OF the
white mans child. but for the child Of the negro
not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
TTO,S REFORMS IN COREA
Plans TO RemoUe Foreign AdUiserS-
.Japanese ActiCe.

london. March 23.-The Seoul correspondent
o. The Times says that. while deprecating
rra~lrftsrcv in administrative reconstruction,
Jaasr recommends that COrea shall gradually
eliminate foreign advisers Of the government
and ar-oint no more for the present Many or
the foreigners who are mostly French. occupy
advisory posts with emoluments aggregating
100000 annually and half Of these posts are
slnecures.
The japanese are displaying great vigor In
the construction OF a light railway 10 Ping
yang and other strategic projects. according 20
the correspondent. who says that as an evil
dence Of the thoroughness Of her plans Japan
Is preparing for the possibility Of military re-
verses in Nanchuria, but that whatever hap
pens she intends TO hold fast 10 Corea- Should
she fail 20 expel the Russians from Chinese
territory and be compelled 20 defend the
Coresn frontier. the existence Of a railway in
the rear running 20 a port within ferrying dis
tsnce OF Japan viii be Of inestimable value 70
japan
Japan has 5000 engineers working on the
railway. and loo miles Of material, obtained
IRON disused lines IN various parts Of Japan
are no" awaiting shipment TO Ping-Yang. This
So'eiie was designed 10 be completed by Sep
'eAner next and the road viii afterward be
mace Ierms nent and extended TO Win.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
FIRE IN HOFFMAN HOUSE.
Guests alarmed by Dense Smoke
from Moss in Florists.
STORE BADLY DAMAGED.

Fire broke out at l o'clock this morning in the
northeast corner Of the Hoffman House. in the
rooms occupied by Fleischmann. the florist. II
was in a quarter where the firemen could not
get at Il directly. but there was little trouble In
holding II in check Great volumes OF smoke
poured up through the passageways and through
the elevator shafts TO the rooms above. There
was no panic however. The guests were as
sured at once that there no danger. and
only a few OF them came down stairs.
The fire started in q pile Of moss In Flesh
mann's establishment. and may have been
smouldering for some time before II was dis
covered This material gave out the dense
smoke The interior Of the store was pretty
badly damaged before the flames were ex-
tinguished. and large stock OF flowers was
destroyed.
The fire was discovered by Benjamin +. Hail.
the night clerk and at the time Il appeared TO
be OF serious proportions. lie turned in an
alarm and signaIled for the police at once. and
then stationed men iu all the entrances 10 watch
for thieves. Messengers We're sent through al
the corridors warning the guests. but assuring
them that there was no immediate danger, and
a panic was thus avoided. Some OF the guests
dressed and prepared to leave the place other-
yvise the order and self-control exhibited We're
remarkable in the face OF the dense smoke
that pervaded everything and left II lmpos-
sible to tell how extensive the fire might De-
The fremen soon got at the seat OF the niaze
and in fifteen minutes after the nre was as
covered the flames We're eXtinguished- ChleT
Croker was present through the whole fire
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
THINK HODNETT INSANE.
Claimant to English Throne VII Be
Examined
SAYS He FEARED POISON.

John Pope Hodnett an eccentric Brooklyn law
yer who claims be directly descended from the
old English kings and who created Seems III
London some years ago by attempting 10 see
o., Victoria In order TO lay before her his
claims to the throne taken TO the Kings
County Hospital yesterday afternoon under IN
ouirv as 10 his sanity. Mr. Hodnett. WI" LOT
wears has been character in BROOKLYN a'4SlHs
himself with the various political parties IN turn
and insisting upon letting loose his fervid oratory
from, the stump. has never been considered more
tn, q little queer" but yesterday Ambulance
Surreon Adams OF the Brooklyn Hospital decided
thar his trouble might develop dangerous Ten
dency- ,. -
o. much excited frame Of mind. entered the
Adaus-st station and said TO Captain Harkins
a woman known to me only as Black MARY
al ,bro,1Eh the medium Of ssrsaparills
The voluble lawyer said he lived at NO, ~ r Ia
rence-st and wanted protection from bIaCS
Narv The captain. seeing that MS visitor vas vas
becoming more violent sent ror an by,, vas
Il.,-.is5a5 20 90 under the plea that II would pc
necessary 10 bad been poisoned At the hospital It
was said that he was quiet ana sTs" n viii
& severaI days before opinion will be expressed
on ms ,-aTious times Mr. Hodnett has announced
t,T,.aif as a candidate for public ONCE Last 1aLI
he issued statement "a yins i ,dT MsyoT He is
T ,scsted and Is a prolific writer OF pronun-
Wen -tns and poems Not long ago he attached 70
ii document filed in the ONCE Of the County
clerk an original poem on me on IIuaS u ''
DePe", , % EarEins found that recently M Hodnett
'aieoL. -e1rfrp room from Mrs kehoe- IN
a1,-encs-st She said that her boarder hsa te5
oying ouserer recently Not long ago Ne III $500
- - ~ news that his good friend King -
VII % Great Britain. had recently WREN 20
askng him to come 70 England ana mar NJ TJad
.tSS,,oIIt the realm For this service M. tiso 20,
nett SAYS he was offered to'. 49,. ' "
s,,re That he could spare the time .,,o..to- ~
II NJ Hodnetts room were found a cone S , M ~
scod a cooking apparatus and qrantity OF igrs
.oot,,S on an sorts Of subjects. Ihere 49,
on the wall bearing the inscriptlon. ,i 49, w
NJ Hodnett IS well known In cs,,ss.
ne has gone frequently 70 pIea sI ~
e. fs- rs known he has no FANNY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
THEFTS CLOSE BANK.
Er-Cashier Charged 7Cith Taking
500 900 from California Concern.
.Br TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l


Riverside. Cal. March PA warrant charg-
ing the embezzlement OF more than 100000
from the Orange Growers National Bank, OF
this place has been issued for the arrest of
H T Hays, formerly cashier of the bank. and
one Of the most influential men in this county.
The warrant was sworn to laSe last night by
the directors. but Hays has not been appre-
hended.
Hays was formerly purchasing agent here Of
the Salt Lake Railroad. but lost his place sew
eraI months ago. when sensational exposures
were made. in which 1t was shown that the road
had been swindled out OF many thousands OF
dollars IN land purchases in this county. At the
same time Hays resigned a. cashier OF the or
ange Growers National Bank. The bank exam
iner then began investigation. and shortages
were soon discovered. Hays covered several OF
these but more were found. and finally II was
decided to arrest him. He learned Of this, how
ever and fed to-day.
There was a heavy run on the bank to-day.
due TO the publication OF Hays's defalCation.
and the institution closed its doors this after
noon bout $4,000 paid out TO depositors.
AS the bank directors are wealthy. all the de-
positors viii probably be paid In full.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
SHOT WIFE. son AND SELF
WOMAN NAY RECOTER.
Quarrel OCer Her 1bSence at Ball
Leafs to Crime.

Calling his wife and their little son up 10
their home over his restaurant. al No. 20 Kent
ave. Brooklyn. At 10 o'clock yesterday morn ng.
christian Kirschofer shot the woman in the
Jaw, put a bullet through The child's skull. and
turning the weapon on himself committed sui
eide. lie died almost instantly. Frederick. the
boy. who was four years old. did not live long
enough TO be taken 10 a ward in the Eastern
District Hospital Mrs. Kirschoffer. who is
there Is in a dangerous condition.
The restaurant keeper was forty years Old
Lizzie HIS wife. is twenty-eight. and they had
been married for six wears Two years ago
they opened the restaurant and had good
business among the employees Of the sugar
houses OF bright and cheerful disposition. she
made friends easily. The husband just
the reverse. and his tendency TO moroseness
seemed TO grow and show itself in periodic fits
Of anger. Mrs. Kirschoffer has relatives in
Elizabethport. n. J.. and was invited TO attend
a masquerade ball there on Monday night. Her
husband consented to her going. and even
seemed to be much interested in the costume
she had made Remaining overnight with
her relatives. Mrs Kirschoffer reached her
Brooklyn nome again at o'clock yesterday
morning. hirschoffer evidently thought she
should have returned before. for he began a
quarrel Then he suddenly left, saying he
was gonG 10 do the marketing In several
or the places he went he made remarks thal
in the light OF after developments showed that
he had made up his mind TO kill himself and
family
When he reached the restaurant again the
man had his hand IN hts side pocket. clutchinB
the revolver that he used few minutes later
Going directly upstairs. he asked Fannie Curry
"A servant, TO tell his wife he wanted TO see her
and the boy upstairs. He seemed to be In such
a happy mood that the girl told Mrs. Kirschofer
he probably wanted 10 make up with her. When
the wife and son went upstairs the restaurant
keeper locked the door. Soon the Curry girl
heard his voiced raised in loud complaint and re-
buke. and he began to pace UP and down the
room. Then three pistol shots were heard
The woman, unable TO get out of the locked
door. to the window and. hanging out. with
blood streaming to the sidewalk. screamed for
help. Her cries brought large crowd, In
Guiding several policemen. to the scene. Mrs
Kirschoffer delirious. and when she was
being taken TO the hospital begged her husband
not to shoot. The boy, whose case was the most
serious. received the first attention, but died q
few minutes after reaching the hospital. After
the bullet had been extracted from the woman's
Jaw she regained consciousness. The doctors
say she will recover
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
4 RECIPROCITY PLANK.
Planned By Senator Lodge to Head
off FOSS Increment.
lRr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrsUxE.I

Boston. March 22--It was announced to-day
that the Republican platform would contain a
reciprocity plank with a brand that was plain
ly and officially republican. The plank will
be adopted on strictly protection lines and dele
gates will be pledged to strict protection
This new move decided on by Senator Lodge.
is designed il is understood 10 head or the
Foss movement for Canadian reciprocity. II
will be carefully set forth in the platform that
reciprocal trade for the exchange OF non-Com-
petit!ve or not highly competitive products
would probably be helpful both the United
States and To foreign countries. and should be
entered into for the increase Of commerce,
under the wise and careful oversight Of a Re
publican administration. following the
statesmanIiHe policies OF Blaine and Mckinley
Details are likely TO be avoided
The visit Of Senator Lodge 20 Boston 20 look
into the Foss movement has made this de-
cision practically certain, and the aim now Is
To keep Secretary Long and FOss separate in
yoicing their tariff views
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
TAFT MAKES HIS POSITION CLEAR
EXPLAINS His Stand on Philippine Tariff and
Shipping Laws.

Washington March Z2-Secretary Taft said to-
dav that the impression seemed to have prevailed
that he opposed bill relating to Philippine ship
ming as II pa ssed the Senate at the hearing before
the House Committee on Merchant Marine and
Fisheries The Secretary explained that the bill
., ,ssed the Senate was the result Of compromises
between Senators Lodge and Allison. to which he
had assented by means Of which two things were
ACCOMPLISHED: First. that complete freedom Of &C
ton on the part OF the Philippine commission In
oTd the appca ton OF the coastwise shipping laws
- The rrarspa CHI. trade Is postponed for year
60 9s to give time to impress Congress with the
f,stfca and necessity OF reducing the Dingley tariff
on sugar and tobacco 10 % per cent. or 20 much
srn alIer figure The Secretary said that he not
oDDOsed TO making the coastwise shipping laws ap-
nitrahle TO the transPacifC and Atlantic trade. n
The Philippines have the advantage OF the American
ma rket because he thought In that way American
"a pitai would be attracted to the Islands and 20 the
davelnnrnent Of their business
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
PORT ARTHUR SHELLED.
Continued from finst page.

,,, ,orredo boats. approached from all sides
80 o'clock our squadron began 10 leaNe tne
- tarbor the cruisers leading, Win 'ile
l.l-old flying my nag al theT heao anu 'iS VA
.ieebips following IT.
7a enenlys battleships approached Lao eai-
-, and fired 100 eneils from Their l--lhch
ems 81 Pcr, arthur ana 10 aiieliS al N' D
FiIoLs teIs aree Al a range Of eighty cables.
- well placed. About 10 o CLOCK a JaPsi'eSe
,..,..ti~ was struck by = shell ana rellreo-
"a. -. no men during the boubarQfnent,
-tirb ceased AZ II O'Clock, when the enemy
.,-s rea sseInhled. and. after passing alohs tne
tl.i-5 "a stead drew OF without attacking our
feet.
~ o,r1iest news OF the attacks was con-
- q, The following telegram from the vice
Toy:
,..,.o-art General Stoessel reports that al MID
- - march p japanese torpedo boats were
I--N-.e.-e5 nv our searchlights. our guaroshlp s
olsS forr ba arteries opened fire upon them, the
s-sng lasting for twenty minutes AZ = CLOCK
= = rnoruing the attack was renewed -
u - Gao o'clock IN the morning FOUR OF tne
$50 sims appeared from the south fol-
,aTe5 biz the whole squadron OF eleNen SINUS rs
- eieht torpedo boats. our Squadron 'ei1
80 -oadstead TO meet the enemy. A. -....
Ns q o'clock the enemy's batteships opened
e-e on Iao-Teai-Shan. AFTER Millcn 49, oo,F ~
- position behind the rocky erniilehoe o.
Teai-shan and bomharded Port Arthur.
later dispatch from Admiral AleSieff said;
Air., - a supplementary report rom
A..s,srf General Stoessel. the enemys heel
100 ~ six hattleships and twelve cruisers.
oonss d o,clory IN the morning the feet divided.
r. battleships and torpedo boats SaAlhS ~ :
tDt,.to- between I.aO-Teai-Shan ana trolupluals
G5,reon Ray) while the cruisers FORMED
bay 80 divisions 10 the south and southeast
nj Port Arthur - a., ,,...,, ,,,,o-os Gro
Al -, -~ast Of Iao-Teai-Shan against the
oEtL 49, bsft1eships which replied by hrlng or
The IN Meanwhile our Meet loi iie1 w ~ -''''
a % outer rOadstead. -, .-
N o'clock in the morning me caI,noll
r,,,-e5 and the japanese fleet reunlJlnS
S-ev, of slowly 10 the southeast anu a. - ~
nae ~ Fo-rbarduent Eve soldiers We're killeo
IN ~. ,,-o,lr5ed one soldier on the shore was
bruised
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
FUNERAL OF POLICEMAN ENRIGHT
Commissioner McAdOo Favors Pension Of
$500 a Year for Widow

The body Of Patrolman Hugh !. Enright, Of the
East F1ftv-arst-st. police station. who was muir
dered Sunday morning last will be buried to-
day IN Calvary Cemetery. Long Island Requiem
mass Will be celebrated earlier in the day al the
Church OF ST Francis de Sales. East Ninety-siNth-
81 The entire force OF police stationed at the East
Fffty-frst-st. station viii act until the
body IS placed the ferryhoat. which viii convey
Il across the river. Commissioner McAdoo has
promised 10 attend the mass II possible.
Police commissioner MCACOo said yesterday that
Re wished come Assembly man would introduce a
hi1l 10 give 20 the young widow Of Patrolman En-
right a pension Of $500 year. As Enright had not
heef, long IN the service. his widows pension will
nrro5lnt to only 800 a year. Mrs Enright will re-
cefvs 8 900 from the Riot Relief Fund because her
husband was killed in the discharge OF his duty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
rpIcBT IN NEW-CHWANG.
cun Practice Starts Rumors-RI0er
Ice Breaking Up.

- y-A..,,- March o2-The firing heard
=. .rts morning. II has been officially eN-
,1stnes was from the guns 81 a fort engaged III
,-oc.tce The Russians informed the chinese
he Yesterday evening that this gun pracuce
,,,,,l5 occur but not in time for the Information
70 become public. Consequently, there was
oo-s,ssrarle alarm when the firing was heard
Two iunks. the first arrivals Of the season are
,r1oa ding al the railroad station here to-day
The ice in the river IS rapidly breaking up
ov.irr 10 the prevalence OF a southerly wind
and II is therefore expected that the rlNer VIII
be entirely open in a few days.
Two Japanese merchants. Kautaiami ana
,sskava and also five women. refugees who had
basn irnprisoned at Port Arthur from February
untn March 20. arrived here to-day on their
may 10 Tentsin. as result OF the efforts OF the
United States Consul. Henry r. Miller in ehelT
tehalf. The official inquiry into the matter and
she negotiations on the subject covered several
weeks
The two merchants. who were arrested at
1oalnv or. account OF having in their possession
charts OF the coast In that vicinity, report that
shev were treated IN a kind manner by the hus-
rians. especially while they were confined IN the
,,r,ta,v nrsop under Golden Hin. Port Arthur.
where they were held IN custody for tWenty-ohe
DAYS. Later the merchants were confined in
police station
The civil Administrator OF New-Chwang took
unusual care in bringing about the release OF
the prisoners and refugees, and upon their ar
rival here they were promptly turned over 10
United States Consul Miller
The British residents OF New-Chwang have
forwarded a retition 10 the British Minister Al
peking Sir Ernest N Satow, urging that the
british f1ardshfp Espiegle be ordered 70 remain
81 these waters.
Mr. Miller has proposed the formation 81 an
organization Of people Of all nationaliues here
70 insure obtaining information IN regard 70 the
war movements in this vicinity ana also 70
frovi5e Tor mutual protection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
SENATOR BURToN's TRIAL BEGINS.

c, Louis March 22-The trial OF United S'a'es
Senator Joseph Ralph Burton. o. ha'i-s, -,
-, - .,o-ted g so from the Ratio Grain
~. s,.vi+is. ror,nanv 20 use his influence with
re T,ostofice Department to prevent the Issuance
~ fraud order against the Ralto ceInpalEf oese
before Judge Adams in the Ollileu . 7-itrs-sss
ybo ere here are william 2 cochran CIllel pose
"a 5rsr,rcsor. William 4 Jones. commissioner OF
JD55sn Afairs. Edward W Chatterton, pIIEate
ee~rearv 70 Commissioner Jones; george N
= - Is,-r,-Fs-a O.partrnFnt. ana Arthur T. Brlce,
casher u the Rigs National BANK OF W asills III
Statsneuts we're made by the attorneys LOT tne
prosecution and the deIehCe. A-'sE WHICH wa
adjourned until tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
A BENEFIT FUND FOR TOM" MAeUIRe

Thomas Ma guire. treasurer Of the Fourteenth
Street Theatre whose entire tongue Is being re-
moved by successive operations. is being cared for
by his friends. They have sent out a letter that
contributions for fund for his support be TO
Robert HiLiard. treasurer Mcguire fund. No. 1402
Broadway. Mr.. Mcguire has done much for mem
beers Of the theatrical profession and It is expected
that they will respond TO this appeal Surgeons at
the New-York Skin and Cancer Hospital say that
he will live when the operations an end. but
will be speeches. all his life The letter signed
by klaw 4 Erlanger Joseph Brooks. oscar Ham
merstein. r. c. Whitney. c. b Dillingham;. A. "
Palmer. Henry W. Savage. Liebler & Co. Marcus
r. Mayer. Clay NJ Greene. Robert Hflliard and J.
Wesley RosenQussG
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
ARTHUR GUTHRIE DEAD.

CAPTAIN Arthur Guthrie. alderman. representing
the xI.IXth Aldermanlc District in Brooklyn, died
IN ST GATHERINGS Hospital, that borough, yester-
dav morning His home at No. z Lee-ave
Alderman Guthrie born in Brooklyn in 1888
For some years he was IN a STOCK brokerage CON
ce-n IN Wall Street but eight years ago went into
rhe tobacco business AT No. 225 Front-st, Manhat-
- The alderman at various times serves as cap
- ~ the s-th and I'd regiments y. @. y. Y. He
~a1 Tor alderman the Democratic ticket last
feu ,3esoarluR Alderman HOleT by 25D votes. Tie
WIS a bachelor. and = member OF the Hanover
Fcxford and Seneca clubs. .,s -
Acting Mayor yesterday. called meeting OF me
=, fsle action on the death OF Mr.. Guthrie.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
4 SCANDAL IN TOXIC.
Charges Of Corruption against
Members of the Diet.

Toxic. March pa legislative scandal is
threatening Fl connection with the proposal 4
the government 20 create a tobacco monopoly.
IL is alleged that certain members Of the Diet
agreed TO support the movement 20 increase the
compensation paid 10 manufacturer for a share
OF the increase secured. Il was originally pro
posed TO pay the manufacturers sum equal 20
three years income, and IL is said that the Illicit
project was TO secure four years income.
The police are investigating the matter, and
possibly IL viii be ventilated on the floor Of the
House. The incident is likely TO have the effect
Of leaving the three years provision unchanged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
BIRD S. coLgR VISITS M'Aooo.

Bird s CoIer. the former Controller. paid VISIT
TO Police Commissioner McAdOO yesterday. and II
was supposed that he giving some advice
ABOUT the appointment Of deputy commissioner to
succeed Mr.. HaEgerty. Senator McCarren's law
partner in Brooklyn. Both Commissioner McAdOo
and Mr. COier denied. however. that the conference
had anything TO do witt the Brooklyn situation.
Mr.. Coler said he went TO see Mr.. MCAdOO to pay
his speCts TO him. Mr.. McAdOO the first
man ne ever heard make a political sueeCh- Mr..
McAdOO said there Significance in Mr..
CoIer's visit Mr.. COer's call started a rumor that
CoIar might be Haggerty's successor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-23
B4LFOUR NE4R DEFEAT.
Vote of Censure Defeated by a Ma
jOrity of Sirte6R.

London March 22-The majority Of the gov
eminent again fell very low tonight in the
House Of Commons. a motion from the irish
benches censur1ng the governments action with
regard to the Irish waterways being defeated
by a majority Of only lG
The figures were greeted with prolonged Irish
cheers and a voice. You shall drink it TO the
dregsr' while John Gordon Swift MacNeill. the
Member for South Donegal. amid laughter
shouted. We've twisted your pigtails now