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New-York tribune., 1904-10-11
HIGGINS TO TAKE STUMP.
VIII Speok in Brooklyn To-morro7C
Nigkt-Nert Here.

Governor Odell was at headquarters yesterday
after resting over Sunday at his home in Newours-
The had little to say but he plunged flsht
into the work of the campaign. In the course OF
the day he had a long talk with Frank W. HlsglhS'
the candidate for Governor. After TINS conferences
II became known that Mr. Higgins would take the
stump. He will speak at the rink In BrooAIyh To-
morrow night. and at the Union League OAuo On
Thursday night. After that he viii go up the state
on a speaking tour. His itinerary Is no" oeine ar
ranged at headquarters
Michael T. Dady and other Kings county Ieauers
were at headquarters to consult with the NoNelho4
They indicated that the campaign was wen unoer
way across the Bridge and that the outlook was
most cheering.
As stated in The Tribune SONS time ago, a plan
is now under consideration for the designation OF
a deputy leader IN every Assembly distrlcI Inc
duties of this deputy will be to work unoer the
regularly elected leader and with corps OF aloes
assist In the campaign work. This list of deputies
is about made up. William Halpin chairman OF
the executive committee OF the county committee
said last night that he would probably make public
to-day the names Of this list 1t is said that strong
aggressive and capable men have been selected ioI
this work
Governor odelI was asked II he would make any
reply to the statements OF Attorney General Gun
neen printed yesterday morning. The Governor
said that he had already made one reply to MT
Cuuneen, and added, Il don't care TO get involved
I'm the legal end OF this controversy, and Justice
Miller will look after my interests in the matter.
The justice will give out statement some time
to-day. The statement OF Justice Miller can be
relied on. He Is a former Controller OF the state
OF New-Yors Is now a Supreme Court justice. ana
has been unanimously renominated by both the
Democrats and Republicans OF his district: MI
Cunneen will not say has been untruthIul. @ oII
he has so cooFed the facts that an answer seems
desirable"
yesterday George 3 Cortelyou. chairman. was on
hand. but had nothing 10 say. When Mr. CoTte,i-
lette faction in Wisconsin was lighting the na-
tonal committee because the national committee
refused 20 recognize II the regular organiza-
ton in the State. Mr.. CortelyOu made reply that
the national committee had remained neutral so
long as the matter before the courts, but the
action OF the courts In recognizing La Toilette
Was conclusive, and at instructions had been
issued In Chicago 10 recognize La Toilette. There
friction. and everything was promising In
Wisconsin, he said.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-11
Among other things he said:
CIRCUIT RAPs CARNEGIE GIFT.
Would Hesitate to Vote Again for Library
Plan-Says City Pays Too Much.

The Board OF Estimate yesterday ended its pub
lie hearing the different department estimates
To-day 1t will take uD the estimates OF the Con-
uOller. Mayor and borough presidents in executive
session. and then the final discussion VIII be held
on the annual budget. All the borough presidents
ask large increases which it will be impossible TO
give if the total budget is to be kept within a
per cent increase the sOs.7OOO0O appropriated
last year.
President Ahearn OF Manhattan asks s21s4554s So
an increase Of S12s5s0O 81 over last year The in
crease includes $4,000 for paving and grading
S2SoooO for sewers and sewer cleaning $4,000 for
baths and 100 for the salaries OF bath attend
ants and for public comfort stations President
Haffen Of The Bronx wants increase of $685.
04S 10. OF which s47IO00 is for maintenance in the
Bureau Of Highways.
For Brooklyn President Lttlctou asks an in
crease of SZ75.Ol2 Three new baths and new
courthouse are among the purposes for which the
increase is asked. President Cassidy Of Queens
wants s7lOS56 60 more than the borough got last
year. In Richmond President Cromwell needs
s44ssSs more than was allowed for 1904.
At yesterdays hearing the applications for IL
brary systems were discussed. George L. Rives
for the New-York Astor. Lenox and Tilden Foun-
datiOns. including the Carnegie system asked
saz2s 2. an increase the amount granted for
1SG Of SOS.s5 a.. For the Brooklyn Public Tibrary,
request was made for $3.50 SOS 5 or an increase OF
Si'aoe o. For Queens s5s.4fO asked. or an in
crease OF s2,440. The greater part OF the lar in
crease is due. It was explained 10 The fact that
several Of the Carnegie buildings are completed or
win be soan.
Mr.. Grout did not like the figures He said:
IL this Carnegie scheme was TO be brought before
this board now l should hesitate To vote for H. or
course Il does not do 10 look a gift horse in the
mouth. but Il seems TO me these libraries are far
AT. Carnegie only gives the buildings while the
city has to give the sites. and the books and the
COST OF maintenance. The item of books alone
exceeds tso0Oe Until lately 1 always understood
mat library meant collection of books Under
the Carnegie gift library means only n building
don't know where all this money is 70 come from.
No one would hazard an opinion as to the possi-
bity OF building smaller houses and using the
money saved for furnishing the libraries. Presl-
dent Fornes OF the Aldermen suggested that n
communication be sent to Mr.. Carnegie but no one
took the idea
New-York tribune., 1904-10-11
CUNNEEN'S CHARGES.
Continued from ar.t page

aIIovvino every item that was allowed tns ven
for excessive wages referred 20 oe'ns
Io,.,ad nv the unanimous vote OF tne oosfu'
As the result Of this action the FurIacssis155
from Company was paid back lis deposit, " -
the State had held since the hling OF ~ Diu ~
yrttb the interest which 1t had earned Tot "
stare 1t was also paid the sum wl'hhslH ~
Inc state for the work actually done, 49, 49, tb..
terest. ana II also was paid TIE sum NuIo .i-s
hoard determined 10 allow &c as ptOsPoC|4'
Drofts which were determined IL uls WaS ,te
7,he hoard determined from the PROOF LlS - -
ference between the contract price ana tle s,I
~ doing the work this difference was cOH'P@ut- -
,,nOn me work remaining to be done as stom+ M
nv fbe contract itself and then from me s ~
inns obtained the board arbitrarily deeuetsu de,sz
Der cent thereof to cover possible contlhseueiI $3.50.
Of loss that might have resulted III tho So'"s'
tfOn Of the contract. v,.--tnr
And Mr.. Cunneeu voted IN faVor OF a"O'
every one of these Items
senator McCarren. chairman OF the Dehi1@.a
state Executive Committee. was in a SUSPECT -
frame OF mind when a Tribune reporter 49, $50.
him TO comment on the statement OF S'
Miller. r,,orrstfc
Has it been printed in any Dsmoe''''
paperg' asked Mr. McCarren- LA,
1T has been sent out by the news 49, = ,,-as
tions and Is IN all the evening papers, ln,sr,f n
suggested Then the Senator read the slae1
carefully. He looked glum over H. - a.
'@Wen' said he, lit is tantamouht to = t-,,e
mission that Mr.. Cunneen's charges are
and that's all will say about H.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-11
WILLIAMS GIVES 1T UP.
Practically Admits That Parker WM
Be Defeated.

washington. Oct l0-John Sharp Williams the
minority leader OF the House, practically TODAY
admitted that the Democratic national ticket haa
- e,,ovr ar the POLLS next month. When askef
about the political outlook in the so-caed doub0tSi
States lie would only claim Neg-Eork and west
Virginia as practically assured TO Parker ana
Davis but ne expressed his conviction that. in ad-
6iflou 10 these two States heDemocratic nominees
szrotild carry the Sold South Beyond this the
House leader snd platform builder declined to
commit himself and he did not display his Gus
somary enthusiasm
That this Is indirectly a confession OF Democratic
weakness and impending disaster on November
As the consensus of opinion here, and IN the race
OF such discomforting news the managers or that
party are brought TO a bitter realization or the
hopelessuess OF their fight When they were N
formed OF Mr. wiIIiaIns's prediction. they tried 10
revise their figures 70 work out winning
combination with only the Solid South and New
York and West Virginia IN the Democratic Ioio
The result was discouraging, for that combination
sres only Is7 electoral votes IN the electoral coll
leSe and 2Ss are necessary 10 a choice AS a COM
,lirnent 10 the clever political manipulation OF
Senator German. who is supposed 70 have guar
snfaed the electoral vote Of his own State 20
Parker and Davis Mr. Williams. it was suggested.
snight have added Maryland to bis little list. but
he would not do
A1r Williams who has been on an extensive
Etumping tour since The campaign opened. ana con-
seQuently Is fully informed 10 the political situ
alton in various parts OF the country and particu-
iariy in the so-ealed doubtful States declines 10
Indulge IN rainbow chasing, at the risk OF
sncurrlng the displessure Of the Democratic Ma
tional COMMITTEES. which is starring MIN as its
chief attraction.
As an experienced campsigner and a close OBJ
server of the political trend. the House leader de-
c.ned absolutely commit himself when asked re-
garong the probable result IN various States des-
ignated as "debatable" by his party managers.
This is regarded here peculiarly significant,
indicating that the canvass has conclusiyey dem
onstrated 10 the conservative thinking element
Of the Democracy that the battle IS practically
lost and that four weeks before Election Day,
with conditions constantly improving, sweep
sng Republican triumph Is already assured
The Democratic managers in Washington are
discouraged BY the prediction OF the astute House
leader. and they express the hope that his forth
coming visit TO New York may cause him 10 realize
the necessity OF claiming everything before cleo
ton because after that there win be nothing left 70
claim.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-11
F4IRBANKS At OMAHA.
Republicans Are Fighting Trust
Abuses. He Says.

Omaha Cst l0-1n a speech at Omaha to-l'ishs l.
Senator Charles ". Fairbanks discussed lhe ''
question. lie said:
Trusts may be strong. but 'he goyerinleent e not n
stronger. There is no corilDltiation - in
S,1sf-ier has made combinations OF capt4 Neoes
sary II would be impossible 70 transact the pi' ~
ert tusipess OF the country without the use "
srrger ca ptsl in manufacture and In transportation
re evollrion III our business affairs has pesh
.ariI end radical. and Il has been attenoeo WIZ
- sb17~ee watch have called for the interposl-
sfc- ~ fFa law The Republican party DSs bohsIlL
--hic, have grown OF such development. ~ mas
not made war upon enterprises sneaseu & ~ -
80 s,,dustrv or commerce. II has not Deen gt,o
.i,e5 ~ efrike out against good and Dad with IKE
sr,paTfalffy but has sought 10 asceLtain 'e L. -,
-3efinr or likely TO arise anc TO enact laMs -
,--e ~ r,reve-l+ them II has done practicaIy All
fbsf has been accomplished unQer helola4 .-s
g. A. = nav moi only TO restrain or prevent 1DuSeS
ste Ia1rs watch were enacted by II fearlessly ana
,--itboit partially. Whenever laws nave Dee"
deeed necessary in the public interest," tne Tsepup
iioar marty has put them upon the slatule pOohs;
and n hss executed them as they we're lhlelueu
and as the public interest required
Fsearney. Neb. Oct h-Kearney was the nrst
.,,o,r,fr- mace OF the day which Senator FAR
ssnlrs left his train. Here speakers stand was
erected IN the middle OF the main street, ana it
s,-aE surrounded BIZ large crowd IN MS speech
che Senator referred 10 a visit made 10 this state
sn the campaign OF 1875
North Platte, Neb., Oct Ex-senator Fairbanks
and party were greeted here to-day by good
sized crowd. Senator Fairbanks spoke briefly on
such that the Republicans do not have to apologize
Fur them.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-11
CHEERS FOR HARRISON.
He Alone Rouses Enthusiasm at
Brooklyn Mdss Meeting.

Gaming N the end OF a long and rather dreary
sessiou IN which the speakers had pToseo on the
tariff and imperialism 20 voters OF one OF FA'
McCarreD's lately acquired districts, Francis Bur
ton Harrison the young candidate for Lieutenant
Governor. was received with the only genuine en-
thusiasm manifest at the Democratic mass H'eeths
in Prospect Hall. Brooklyn, last night he 'eau I"
the ''rockrbbed Democracy OF South brooNlSh an
indietmept-what he considered tho real issue IN
this State" This Indictment was couple OF
ssntences from the Democratic State platform.
cbarging Governor oder with extravagance mis-
management and the maintenance Of corruption IN
various State boards.
"T needn't add one word to this said Mr. Har-
-.son anor need detract one word from It.
must restrain the Just indignation share with
every citizen OF this state, be lac Democrat of
Republican independent enough 10 snare MS
party's shame. We maintain that the hepuoicahs
seek to perpetuate this administrator 'i.ousH 1"e
same name is not at the head Of the ticket Tho
voice is the voice OF Jacob but the hand is the
hand of Esau
we offer man long tried. distinguished in the
service OF the State. Not very Ions ago. the peOpie
of this State found it necessary TO throw OUT
canal ring and the instrument OF their wrath was
distinguished Democrat T1aen f hin, Gc into pover
and he'll stand like a watch tower against thS
Then he took up the issues which Governor odell
has been flghting out with Attorney Generdl Cuh-
ticuiariy the F'urnacevie Iron Company Item;
This, the authority OF the Attorney @3ehfts, Gene nc mo
held 10 be corruption vast and culpable, and prom
ised that If he were elected he would know peter
than 10 mass an item like that and would KNOW
how to keep down salaries and discourage useless
Office seekers-Whch diGn.C seem 10 appear 10 lne
good McCarrenites as IL might.
When Congressman Clayton. OF Alabama, had
got about half way through, a speech covering
all the campaign arguments from the trusts Sal 10
the tariff land frauds and postofGf inquites, with
the Philippines and the "bg stick' az separate at
fractions the candidate for Lieutenant Governor
walked down the aisle with Pat McCarren Ap-
plause stopped tho Alabama orator and the audi,
ence gave three rousing cheers for McCarren and
three more for Harrison
Congressman Michael J. Ryan. Of Pennsylvania.
was the first speaker.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-11
THIS YEARS LONG LIST OF WRECKS

Among the many railroad accidents that have
occurred this year in the United states the Tot
lowing were tho most disastrous;
January 1-Cumberlsnd Valley train wrecked near
Carlisle Penn; / killed. i injured.
january I1--Erie Railroad chicago llIniteu
plunged over cmbanNment TO river near hancock
y Y; 20 injured. -, -, -
January l2--Wcst Maryland tram WieCAed near
Hagerstown; killed, 20 injured
January 17-Rock Island express crashed tnto cat
tie train near willard Kan; IL killed 80 injured
Fchruary 24-Chicago Great western tram az
pyerSvile Iowa. killed 10 injured
March Alabama Great Southefh ualn at re
vance. Miss; killed. injured
April 29-St. Louis. Iron Mountain ana southern
train AT Kfmmswick Mo-; killed, 20 injured
June missouri Pacific train. near Martin CITY
Kan. killed. 80 injured -,
July 3-ChcdEo and 81. Louis l'imted, near i4stch-
field III: ls killed. 50 injured .,,.
July 1I-Erie Railroad train wrecked at NlilVdie'
N j.: t6 killed. 50 injured - -.
July la-ChicagO and Eastern Illinois tram at
Glenwood, ILL.,: % killed. - injured .
August S-Denver and Rio Grands hyer went
through bridge at PiaOn. Col; 90 killed -
September S Seaboard Air Line. near Monroe
n c: 1 killed, IS injured -
September &-Southen Railway near newman
kot Tenn. headOn collision; o. killed iS2 injured
September 25-New-%ork Central Railroad at Luck
Berlin; 1 killed, 20 injured
September 26-Maine CentraF Railroad near Lew
istOn: killed. ~ injured.
October 10 Missouri Pacific Railroad, near War
rensburg, Mo: 80 killed, 80 injured
New-York tribune., 1904-10-11
GROVER CLEVELAND TO PRESIDE.
Democratic Headquarters Say It VIII Be
His Only Appearance as a Speaker.

The following official announcement of -Presi-
dent ClevelaEd's appearance at political meeting
In this city made at Democratic National Head
quarters yesterday:
The Business Mems Parker and Davis AssocIa-
ton whose membership is drawn from the leading
business men of New-Iork. has arranged TO hold d
mass meeting in Carnegie Hall on October q. F,x-
President Grover Cleveland has so far overcome his
dlsincinatioR TO make speech during the canvass
mat he has consented to preside at this meeting
II is, however. fully understood. both by the ma
gearanee Of the ex-President will be the only one
ne viii make a speaker during the campafRn
The principal speech OF the evening viii be deiiv-
cred by John c.. Carlisle, ex-seeretaFY of the
Treasury.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-11
CoLoRED VOTERS FOR ROOSEVELT.
Convention To Be Held in CharlestOwn,
w. Va, Next Monday
lFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU.l

Washington Oct 1.-THE Lincoln Republican Ma
tonal League, which meets in convention at
Charlestown ". Va. at p. m. Monday Octo-
ber II, will try 10 finish its work in day and
night. The address TO be issued is practically
plete. 1t appeals to the coiored voters TO stand
united against the Democratic party and for
Roosevelt and tho principles and policies OF the
Republican party. 1t also answers the attack made
President Roosevelt ard the Republican party
in the circular issued by The National lndepen-
dent Colored Political Union organization OF
coIored Democrats. James W. Poe president of the
league has received letters from Elliott Northcott
chairman of the West Virginia Republican State
Committee. and n. q. Keim, chairman of the I'D
Congress District Committee. OF that State, prOmis
ing cooperation toward Republican success.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-11
REPUBLICAN, CLUB MASS MEETING.

The sub-oommittee OF the Republican Club for
fhe mass meeting TO be held in Madison Square
Garden on October IS announced last night that
the Assembly district leaders had assured it that a
thousand men from each district would be sent to
fhe meeting. provided space could be found for
them. The speakers VIII be EIihu Root Frank W
Higgins. Charles ". Fairbanks and George 7
knight OF California Admission TO the Garden
VIII be without tickets. u is expected that every
person present VIII be able 10 hear every word
thai Is Fnld - ~
New-York tribune., 1904-10-11
WHY ROOSEVELT SUCCEEDS.
Has Both Determination and Impulse, Says
Chicago Bishop.

Chicago. Oct 1o-President Roosevelt was eulo-
sized BY Bishop W. F. Mcdowell, resident bishop
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church, IN Conference
sermon at the Evanston Avenue Church to-day.
Taking fer his theme Dissemination and Impulse
81 Mems Character he asserted that the best illus
1aton Of the combination of these characteristics
was 10 be found IN the President
Determination and impulse and action following
inpulse are elements that are sadly lacking in
men generally" he said. "A man has an impulse
70 some great and good deed, but he thinks too
5lten II Is necessary 10 stop and think about IL
long tine. - -
Our beloved President is an eminent type of the
man VINO allows his impulses 70 control and dis
plays his determination 70 follow those -nn,,lSss
IA spite o. any opposition"
New-York tribune., 1904-10-11
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Republican students OF Columbia University
at meeting yesterday organized Repub-
ncan college club. After few remarks by George
Leal assistant campaign manager OF the American
Republican College League. the following officers
were elected President, g. r. A. Bradley vice
president A. G. Hays: secretary. o. r. Houston
treasurer. L. j. Lawrence Weekly meetings OF the
club will be held. and the members will take a
active part in the campaign.
Major John Byrne who in tho last two Presi-
Dental campaigns was president OF the Gold Dem
ocratic Honest Money League has Just returned
from an extended trip through Northern New
York Roosevelt is very strong among the Re
pubcans, and Mt least 80 per cent OF the gold
Democrats OF 1876 and 1900 will stay with us ha
said. Their reasons the same as mine and
with those the public is or less familiar
There is mistaken i'ea in the northern part Of
the state as to Mr.. Higgins. aud disposition 10
punish Odeil thT0uBh itlsgins MI Higgins Is alb
solutely the uhdlspntSd cholce or his party. and
would make excellent Governor OF New-Yorc
about 70 make large expendtmres ON he he sac SS Is
will require a Governor OF great business expert
established upon tho gold standard and sound on
monetary reform
Senator Fairbanks is scheduled for two addi-
tionsl Eastern speeches. the first at Troy y y.
on October Z. and the second at Providence r.. l..
setts. win speak at Newark on November /,
The speakers at Camp Roosevelt. In West one
Hugh Gordon Miller Or; G. W. Mooney and Ar
Bennett. There was large attendance
A poll of schoolmasters. made at a meeting os
the schoolmasters' Association at the New-YorIs
University Building last Saturday showed that
welt and Fairbanks. or the 700 Students OF the
New-York University, 3GS asked their prefer
ence for President and go declared for Roosevelt.
Richard Olney will make an address Oh Friday
evening at Cooper Union. The meeting Tln be
held under the auspices Of the Parker Constitution
al Club.
The betting odds In favor of the Republican
Presidential ticket heightened yesterday in the
curb market 10 10 To S}1, Allen McGraw & Co.
wagering 1900 on Roosevelt against STO0 placed on
Parker by A. SartOrlus. Allen. McGraw & Co
also bet $1,000 Herrlck against 800 on Higgins
by A. Z. GwynEe,
Speakers ut the Roosevelt and Fairbanks Ma
tional Commercial League MONDAY meeting to-
day will be Alfred r, Conklin Henry Altman
Thomas Scott and James AlcCabe The Austen
Quartet will sing.
There will be ratification and mass meeting
under the auspices OF tina Live Oak Republican
club at the headquarters of the Republican Club
XXVIth Assembly District. No. I7s East Seventy
third-st;. tonight at o'clock. The nominee for
AssemDiynlan IN the district ard other prominent
speakers VIII address the meeting. The Royal
Republican Quartet viii sing.
TO CURE A ~
New-York tribune., 1904-10-11
NOMINATIONS IN PORTO RICO.

san Juan, p. R. Oct l0-The Union party has
nominated Tulio Larrinaga for Porto Rican Com
missioner TO the United States Congress. Munoz
taferas whom the Democrats and Unionists noni-
mated declined both the Democratic and I-alonist
2oInlslstlons The Republicans have nominated
aaa.ee e fsJaroo 70 succeed Federico Degetau. the
New-York tribune., 1904-10-11
pgegw TO RECALL START IN POLITICS
Isr TELEGRAPH 10 TIE TRis1Ss,I :.

Tsr TELEaRAPH TO THE TRIBrNE-l ,..,n
senator Depew is to celebrate MS ,.a-,irp
wear in politics to-day by attending the T,.-,.
OF the Republicans Of the lid AssenloS .oIT.s 10
N Croton Dam The convention VII pe Ss-.- S-
- ~ nom ard senator Depew viii deliver :
speech from the veranda of Palnera Hotel Ws,
he was first nominated 70 the Assembly F'Ir wears
years ago D. Wiley 1raseIss s.SS,S.9,rioR rhch
ianrcbed Depew into politics viii presu,S. Sr forty
ssnb FIndSor Who has been secretary III " ~ *
sepn Jpn rsusse e,,5iv wears viii can the roll y ,nar
pscted that senator Depews frieni ~ secarss-
James X Apgar. viii be reIsoillli--'
New-York tribune., 1904-10-11
CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR DEAD.
Vacancy Caused by Death of Prohibition
Nominee of Rhode Island Quickly Filled.

Pavtucket r. l.. Oct. 10-Hsnry e. Metcaf. Pro-
hIbitionist candidate for Governor of this State
ana the candidate of the party for Vice-Presdent
in 1900 IS dead He seventy-Ave years old.
The vacancy in the Prohibitioaist State ticket
caused by the death OF Mr. Metcalf was filed by
the state central committee to-day by the nOmiua-
tion of William F. Brightman Of Tiverton. for
tha of30
New-York tribune., 1904-10-11
wATsoN's HEADQUARTERS OPENED.

Headquarters for Thomas Watson, Presidential
candidate of the Peoples party. were opened yes
ter,lay IN the Hoffman House. The rooms are four
IN number ON the first floor Melville Il. Pailser
viii be in charge OF the rooms. Mr.. Watson is not
expecta5 in the CITY for dayS. A meeting OF
the executfve committee of the Peoples party will
he he'd AZ the headquarters tonight TO prepare
plans for the campaign IN this city.