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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-25
WANTS NEW ASPHALT BTD
Ahearn Says He'll ReadUertisc for
Street Contracts.

Borough President Ahearn said yesterday ,,,.
he hoped to be able within a week to start 70
advertising for bids for asphalt work discontirua.,
on the advice OF the Corporation Counsel and h,v~
the asphalt work resumed within the next tnr.s
weeks. He does not know for certain that ne ca
do this however.
Ex-Mayor James K Mcclure OF Syracuse com
sci to the Barber Asphalt Company. called on Mr.
Ahearn yesterday. and told him that his COMPANY
felt much aggrieved at the action of the borouyh
authorities in multiplying contracts. and he ws,,ss
10 know what the city going TO do. Mr. Ah.arr
told him he going 10 readvertise for bids with
a stipulation that the contractor must comply with
all the provisions ofsthe eight hour law as inter-
preted by the Corporation Counsel He added thar
he might use part of the contracting company.
bond denosit I'm each case to recompense the c,,v
If II had 20 pay a new contractor more than the
old price.
IF YOU try thing like that" said Mr.. McGur.
well tie YOU up with Supreme Court iniuncrons
till you can't look over the top OF them"
This was said good naturedly, but Mr. Mcclure
evidently meant pretty near what he said. When
II was suggested TO Mr. Ahearn that the business
interests of the city demanded immediate action
in carrying on the work of asphalting, he said:
IT know that is true. l have realized II for sew
eraI weeks and il was that very reason that made
me refrain from doing anything precpitately. The
labor interests were here some time ago and de-
manded that the contractors stop work at once
did not do 1t. because 1 realized that now Is the
time of year TO hurry forward the work. and thar
delay meant serious inconvenience. When the Cor
poration Counsers advice came along, and this was
accentuated by appeal TO the Governor. il con
WINGED me that things had come TO a crisis and
now all that can do Is readvertise and ger ths
work done a different basis by new contractor
What If the old contractor viii do the work on
a basis?"
There would be no great objection 10 that" said
Mr. Ahearn-
THE action OF the borough and city officials will
throw about ten thousand men out Of work" saj6
Mr.. Mcclure. 1T is very serious embarrassment
to the asphalt contractors. they have their
plants the ground and were proceeding vith
/ their work with the expectation OF cleaning m
their jobs and getting their pay. I here TO-DAY
to see what the borough officials willing 10 40
We shall invoke the aid Of the protect mr.
interests II looks 70 as IL the work Of asphalt
ing the streets had received serious setback ana
that much OF the work would have 10 go over Nm
next year. Mr.. Delany's opinion is not conclusiv.
/ There have been seven opinions this subact
-Four OF them sustain the contention that the Eight
| Hour law is unconstitutional The other three srd
one of these is the one given by Mr.. DeIany hold
4 to the contrary. II will take year two TO gel
/ the matter through the highest court"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-25
PERFORMS WEDDING AFTER WARNING
Breckenridge, Acting as Borough President
Of Brooklyn, Takes the Chance.

after weeks consideration Commissioner of Pub
lie Works Breckenridge. OF Brooklyn acting as
Borough President, in the absence of President
Littieton. decided yesterday TO perform a wedding
which united Miss Eugelia Eek and Ferdinand l.
Feuerbach, Of No 405B McDonough-st. BROOKLYN
The couple went to the Borough Hall q week ago
10 nave president Lttieton perform the ceremony.
When they found he was out OF town they ASKED
SIR breckenridge to tie knot.
MI breckenridge was advised that his authority
did not extend far enough TO permit him 10 per-
form wedding, but he finally declared he proposed
10 get all the honor out of the office he could and
between the couple.
AT the conclusion OF the ceremony the couple
signed contract written In triplicate, and a copy
was filed IN the County Clerks ofnce. Last even
ing weddine reception held at the future
nf---e OF Ar. ana MRS. Feuerbach IN McDonough- st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-25
BUSY TIME FOR WAxWoRks MAN.

A Waxworlxs tableau of the attack OF a perform
ing lion on Its trainer may not convey much idea
OF motion, but the preliminary measuring and
casting OF the subject provides crowded hour.
A man from the Eden Musee who tried to make
a model of Baltimore. the lion that sent Bonavita
the hospital, found TINS out yesterday morning
M Rostock's He not accustomed to handling
live lions and 1t took the combined efforts OF all
the trainers and attendants to rope Baltimore.
II was the first time the animal had been let
OUT of his safety cage since he last appeared with
his trainer in the arena. The lion fought bit
the ropes which were thrown around him. but
GnaiIy drawn the bars secured b
that he could be worked In safety.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-25
MANY FUGITIvES FROM RUSSIA.
German Police Kept Busy Returning Men
Trying to Evade Army Service.

Berlin. Aug 24.-The number OF Russian fusi-
tives from military service entering Germany
on their way to the United States and Great
Britain increases daily. and the German police
authorities detan many and deliver them to the
Russian frontier posts The fugitives usually
buy false passports within Russian territory. en-
fitting them TO leave the empire, but many risk
their lives in escaping the frontier. not
withstanding the vigilance Of the frontier
guards.
The German police carefully inspect all fourth
class railway compartments of trains moving
west from the Sesian frontier. Most OF the
fugitives caught at Kandrzin station. where
several railways meet and where there is
emigrant inspection station. All persons intend
ing to go TO the United States without money
enough TO meet the requirements OF the Ameri-
can immigration laws are sent back TO Russia
and are delivered to the Russian authorities at
Sosnovice. Nine fugitives were handed over on
Saturday last.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-25
BOY, AGED SIX, KILLS HIS SISTER
Children Were Playing with Old Gun Found
in Farmhouse Closet
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNE-l

Freehold y j.. Aug 24-The accidental discharge
Of rusty gun the hands OF the ssN-year-old
son Of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson OF Heyward-st
brooklyn at the farmhouse Of cambridge HON
mann. near Engllshtown. five miles from this place
where the Anderson family is spending the sum
mer instantly killed the boys sister. eleven years
old this afternoon. The children were playing
about the house and wandered into az upstairs
room In a closet the boy found an old gun that
had belonged to Mr.. Hoffman. that had been thrown
aside lie called his sister TO look AT his new
plavthing and both began examination or II"
weapon Suddenly. they wer" handling IL, the
barrel pointing at his sisters head the gun eA-
ploded.
Mrs Anderson and other boarders; who werr
about the house. at tho sound OF the explosion
rushed TO the room and found the child lying dead
while the boy stood near the closet door, crying
historically The discovery Frustrated Mrs. Audcf-
son. and "A physician Is carefully watching her TO-
night. .
In Brooklyn. was hurrledly summoned, and reached
he farmhouse tonight. The Chllda body VIII De
taken to Brooklyn TO morrow. where funeral ser
vices will be held.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-25

Guardsm,en Hin National Team
Match at Fort Riley.

Fort Riley. Kansas, Aug. 2.--The NewYork Ma
tional Guard had the highest score in the national
team match when the counts closed after
three days shooting The four service teams fol-
lowed with the navy team In second place. army
infantry third. army cavalry fourth and marine
corps Nth. The District OF Columbia National
Guard team was sixth. The navy Jumped from the
sixth place tho close Of the second day IS firing
in the two skirmsh runs to-day to second place.
A strong wind blew ali day from the southwest
striking the range in vertical direction. The pos
sble number of points for each team in the entire
match six thousand. Following the scores
Of nineteen teams for the three days shooting:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-25
FUNERAL IN BELLETUE.
SerUices for WiHiam Yule BeEeUed
First Held IN Hospital.

Bellevue broke all precedents yesterday when II
accorded to its expert hydrotherapis William fue'
a funeral within its walls Never within the mem
DRY of its oldest official has such thing occurred
before. The service held at 10 o'clock In the
morning in the little Protestant Episcopal Chapel
OF Christ the CONSIDER. just OF the main hallway
Yuie was communicate in the church. as well as
a singer in It's choir. II ia estimated that In the
eight years of Mr. Yule's service he handled more
than five thousand patients.
Side by side. all bent upon paying their last trio-
ute TO their departed friend. were former patients
IN Street attire and hospital patients in their Gus
tomary pink uniforms. a trio of male nurses
Messrs. McClintock Claris and Holding-led the
singing, while Property Clerk Paul Franzel accom-
panied them the organ: The Rev; DIT Henry y.
Dyer the rector OF the chapel. conducted the ser
vices
The interment in ST. Mchaefs Cemetery IN
Astoria and Montgomery Lodge Of which uie
was a member held Masonic service at the grave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-25
MANY SCHOOLS SUFFER.
Lack of Nerc Sittings at Beginning
of Term Is Feared.

The building situation at the sixty-nVe puoiic
schools now under construction is pecoiiiihs
more serious daily. The most serious results
are anticipated Already many schools are sur
f.rinp These are Nos 81 81, 1O6, no. 16o. in
Manhattan: No g. in The Bronx: Nos II ana
l12 the Commercial High School and the Man
ual Training High School, in BROOKLYN NJ o.
in Queens and No 26 in Richmond
When the portable engineers go out. as theS
have voted to do. 1t is feared that work WIN oe
brought to an entire standstin at thir'een
schools. as the labor unions have rule that
none Of their members shall carry anything
above two stories. C. B. j. Snyder. superih-
tendent of the Building Bureau of the Depart
ment of Education. said yesterday:
The building situation has caused me no END
of uneasiness After the months of high tension
under which we have been working. the t 60 he
lions are discouraging. The worst Is 70 ne
feared for the sittings am AFRAID Ihel
the results of this strike may be worse imam
they were last year
There has been some talk of the department
taking charge of its own work. This idea was
thought by Mr. Snyder to be worthy of consider
alton only as a last resort. The sxty-five build
ings now being erected represent contracts be-
tween $6.OOO,000 and $SOOOOOO in value. Inc
men employed on these schools number Two
thousand. For the department IL undertake 10
complete these contracts would make the ex-
penditure Of millions of dollars for machinery a
necessity. This time last year thefe were Only
thirty five schools under contract.
Acting Mayor Fornes said yesterday that the
labor troubles will not interfere with the work
on the new schools. He said Mr.. Snyder told
him that twenty-seVen thousand additional sit
tings will be ready when the new school year
opens in September, and that sixty-hve school
buildings in course of construction Will be ready
for occupation within twelve months, furnishing
accommodation for one hundred and twenty
thousand children.
Mr. Snyders report to Mr.. Fornes does not
agree with the report made to Mayor Mcclellan
and to Controller Cirout by the experts OF the
Finance Department who investigated the school
situation. The experts found less than three
months ago that, although sites had been Sc
cured. and in some instances contracts for the
buildings had been let, the work was so far be-
hind that II would be several years before the
Board of Education could hope TO catch up with
the demand for seats in the schools. The Mayor
was so much impressed with the reports that he
publicly criticised the apathy OF the Board oil
Education, and when the last appropriation was
made for schools by the Board of Estimate he
told the commissioners who appeared that he
expected TO hear fewer promises and to see more
{ results,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-25
NO PRISONERS IN THE RAID.

Although scventy-hve men we're In an alleged
poolroom in SiXth-ave., yesterday. when three
poIiceuen OF inspectors Walshs STAFF broke into
the place. no prisoners were taken by the detec-
tives "A gunmetal watch and other gambling
paraphernalia were seized" according TO the entry
on the blotter of the Tenderloin police station
but while In hot pursuit OF the inanimate the police
allowed the animate occupants of the poolroom to
depart scot free.
Deceive Sergeant Dclany Walsh's right hand
man was In command Of the raiders. Policemen
ONeill Baxter and Riordan assisted him. The
police hurst INTO the ppolroom, which Is on the sec
ond floor just seventy-hve men were interesting
themselves In the business at hand. Somehow
everybody got away except the "gunmetal watch
and other gambling parapheTnalia" Just how this
happened Walshs men cannot quite explain. FER
haps afraid that some prospective prisoners might
return the police hurried away. satisfied with their
When asked why arrests had been
made the police said gbly, oh the proprietor of
the place and the doOrman got mixed with the
crowd and VIC couldn't pick them out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-25
MARSEILLES STRIKE SERIOUS
threatens Disastrous Results to the City
Efforts to Extend il.

Marseiiies. France Aug. A-The strike OF sailors
aid wharf laoorers here has completely Frustrated
'he extensive maritime interests Of Marseilles and
threatens disastrous results 20 the city Tho STRIFE
which has continued intermittentI, for tx,o 80,
mas nov become acute. 1t is estimated that "a 600
workers OF al grades refuse 10 load. unload or
operate ships The sixteen companies arriving ~,
me principal commerce OF the Mediterranean bay.
I'i hialiy cec'oeo that il IS useless to continue
their service and to-day began the u,itbdro,v.I =,
al merchant ships. The government has ordered
number OF sunSoats and torpedo poats to take 10
the Mediterranean mail routes Thus far there has
peen no disorder, but large force OF troops ,s
READY 10 meet emergencies. Toe companies en-
sageo IN the transatlantic service are NOT az
-eStsa oet the strikers arc seeking extend the
for America. 49, VI 1'PA'' "'e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-25
SATOLLI RETURNS TO ROME.
His Views of Task of United States in the
PHILIPPINES.

Rome Aug. A.-Cardinal Satoli and his party
arrived here to-day from Naples. where they landed
this morning from the steamer Sardegna fifteen
days from New-YorlS Cardinal Satolli was
only satisfied but charmed BY his visit to the
United States He said.
Everywhere ! received with great respect
and the most cordial hospitality / was especially
pleased with my visit TO the ST. Louis Fair where
| remarked two particulars-the large place given
to educational matters and the great space given
TO the Philippines While l feel for America de-
gree OF affection and gratitude, which will accom-
pany me throughout my life. I must say that to-
day the United States have "A delicate and grave
task 10 perform before the civilized world, namely,
TO educate the Filpinos a social and polIt!-
cal life. rendering them more advanced in economic
prosperity. which may grow very fast, considering
the immense variety and richness OF their products
while watching that their civilization has religion
az an unchangeable base. In this way in few
years the Philippines may form a strong and pros
porous nation, inspired by justice. liberty. and
morality and become worthy daughter OF the
great American commonwealth, which will thus
prove that in setting foot I'm the Philippines IL did
rot intend conquest but 10 undertake high civil
iZing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-25
RUSSIANS MUST RETREAT TO HARDIN
Fall Of Port Arthur Will Not End War. Saws
Japanese Peer.

san francisco Aug. 4.-Baron Matsudaira.
member Of the House Of Peers of Janan and ,,foa-
president Of the Imperial japanese Commission to
me 81 Louis Exposition is here on his way home
IN an interview today he is quoted as follows on
the war situation:
:, ne iail OF Port Arthur will probably not close
~ W. because II may not settle the purpose Of
Il may not convince Russia BY the time
ne Russians get TO Hardin II will be time for
iNussia 10 D. convinced that she Was wrong IN
use me japanese win in this war they will not
.isat 9I1nchuTla according 70 Russian policy There
s a. many POSSIBILITIES. but probably she will not
IKE ~ 4 japanese territory but will handle II in
- qaudler WIN the original purpose The victory
OF Japan Will greatly Increase Americsr oria,',ayy
commerce. 1''iieiicdh oriental
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-25
A PANIC AT ASUNCION.
Foreigners Leaving the City-Belief That
the Government Must Yield.

Buenos Ayres, Aug. 24-There is panic AT
Asuncion, the capital Of Paraguay. Foreigners
are leaving the city under the protection Of the
diplomatic corps
Preparations for hostllities and negotiations
for settlement Of the questions issue be-
tween the insurgents and the government are
proceeding simultaneously. The belief Is grow
ing that the government must yield
The rumors that land engagement has been
fought, resulting in the defeat of the govern
ment troops and the capture OF four hundred
men, have not yet been confirmed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-25

The New-York team will receive the first prize OF
the trophy and $500: the navy team viii receive
second. the Hilton trophy and $500 cash. the army
infantry third, will receive the bronze Soldier OF
Marathon" presented by the commander in chief
behalf of the OF New York. and s29o cash;
the army cavalry team will receive $3.50: the ma
rines 500. and the District OF Columbia, $50. Each
member of the six winning teams will receive
medals Each of the trophies will be competed for
annually.
The national individual match with slow fire at
200 300 $50 and GOO yards with ten shots at each
range for each competitor, begins Tomorrow. To-
night there over $50 entries. The match Will
last two days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-25
TO RUN EXPRESSES IN SECTIONS

By TELEGRAPH To THE TRIDCSE.l
New-Haven. Conn. Aug A.-The New-York New
Haven and Hartford Railroad has Just issued an
order in regard to the number OF coaches that may
be put on fast trains IN the future. limit OF ten
is made for express trains running between
New-York and Boston In case the number OF pas
sengers exceeds the number Of seats In these
coaches another section OF the train will be made
up. This is done 10 adhere 10 the time schedule
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-25
ANXIETY IN SHANGHAI.
Russians Gain More Time-U. S
Wdrships Held There.


sidered to lie more threatening. since the Chi
nese Foreign Board has added four days to the
time allowed 10 the Russian wa-ships to make
repairs.
washington. Aug. 24.-The State Department
has been advised that the Wal WI Pu has ex-
tended the time for repairs on the Russian ships
I'm Shanghai TO noon of August 2S.
There was a conference at the Navy Depart
ruent to-day between Mr.. Adee, the Acting Sec
rotary of State, and Mr.. Darling. the Acting
Secretary of the Navy, regarding the situation
az Shanghai. Mr. Adee had some advices from
the DEPARTMENTS agents, but no word has yet
reached here from Rear Admiral Stirling. who
ts under orders TO report every development 10
che department.
After the conference the announcement WAS
made that Admiral Stirling would delay MS de-
narture 10 Manila Bay, where he was que Oh
september l. for the purpose of holding the
regular autumn target practice of the Asiat'c
feet How long the acute condition OF af1airs DIT
Shanghai will make necessary the presence OIL
American warships there is uncertain ana III
consequence the Navy Department can IN io
date now for the target practice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-25
CHANGES IN BRITISH NAVAL COMMAND

London. Aug. A.-Vice-AdmiraI Bosanquet,
formerly British comma nder in chief in the East
Indies, has been appointed commander in chief of
the North American and West Indian stations TO
take effect September l. He will succeed Vice
Admiral Sir Archibald Douglas who has been ap-
pointed commander IN chief at Portsmouth. sue
ceeding Admiral Sir John Fisher.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-25
CoRONER's SON STRIKES OFFICER.

IBN TELEGRAPH To THE TRIhUNE.I
Stamford. Conn. Aug. 4-ln the excitement OF
a struggle between policeman in plain clothes
and u prisoner attempting to escape, Edward Jack
son. OF No l25 East Eighty-fourth-st. New-York
a SON OF Coroner Jackson. OF that city. assaulted
the officer last night Jackson Is about thirty years
old and is of powerful build. Overstudy OF in
strumental music and musical composition induced
a mental illness last spring. IL is said. and he
Cireytown Sanatorium here for treatment
He remained at the institution only few weeks
and then took rooms at Atlantic-st. boarding
house He was the veranda of the boarding
house last night when William Sullivan vagrant
broke away from Policeman Button.
Coroner Jackson said last night to a Tribune re-
porter: That story greatly exaggerated. As
a matter of fact, my what he thought
was n cripple being hammered by a bully. He did
not recognize the policeman in his plain clothes
and rushing 70 the help or the other man Just
as YOU or | would, struck the officer twice
before he learned his mistake. There was no as
sault and his explanation accepted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-25
MORE TROOPS FOR GERMAN AFRICA

Berlin. Aug. 24.-The government will send eight
hundred additional troops TO German Southwest
Africa August 30. Although the Hereros suffered
a severe defeat in the Waterberg fight and were
repused IN a number OF subsequent engagements
win the loss OF many head of cattle. the authori-
tain large military force In the colony for two
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-25
THOUSANDS SEE THE MINNESOTA

The Minnesota. the new twin-screw steamship Of
the Great Northern Steamship Company. which
was designed and built by Charles r. Hanscom and
Is said be the largest vessel OF her kind ahOat
has been locked at Pier s.. North River. FOR the
last three days, and inspected by thousands OF
people The Minnesota will go from here TO New
port News where she viii be put into drydOck. and
afterward she will proceed 20 Philadelphia and take
on her cargo before sailing for the Pacific Coast
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-25

what constitutes contraband Of war and cog
nate questions 20 the tribunal
The Cape Town correspondent Of THE Daily
Telegraph" understands that strict orders have
been issued that Russian cruisers not to be
allowed to coal IN Cape Colonial ports without
previous reference TO headquarters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-25
ARCHBISHOP GUIDTs SUCCESSOR.
Father Ambrose Agius Chosen Apostolic Dele
gate to Philippines.

Rome, Aug. 24-The Pope this morning ratified
the appointment OF Father Ambrose AEius. the
Maltese Bencdictne, a Apostolic Delegate TO the
philippines, in succession 10 the late Archbishop
Guidi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-25
ONE MAN KILLED IN HAVANA STRIKE

Havana. Aug. A-In collision to-day between
two groups o, three hundred wharf laborers and
strikers, one killed and three were
wounded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-25

Nyborg Denmark Aug. PA large cruiser
flying the Russian flag passed through the
Great Belt to-day southwark bound.