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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
WILLIAM BRENNAN DEAD
Father of Three Platoon System
ErUreS SuddenLy.

PatTOlman William brennan OF the best
known policemen in the New-York Police Depart
ment died suddenly last night IN the West 152d
street station from an internal hemorrhage. Dren-
nan standing in Captain CottreTs office, just
after O'Clock last evening, when Sergeant Corbett
saw brennan suddenly turn pale and both the cap
tain and the sergeant caught the patrolman by his
arms and helped him to a chair.
BY this time blood streaming from the pa
troman's nose He fell forward his face, IN
conscious
Captain Cottrell sent for Dr. Otto Barnsby, of No,
sos West 1921 street. and also in hurry call
for ambulance from the Washington Heights
Hospital. Dr. Neuvelt responded. The two physi-
clans worked over brennan for half hour, but
the sick man did not recover consciousness, death
ensuing at 6:35 o'clock.
brennan was a patrolman for fourteen years He
worked first IN the Elizabeth street station under
Captain Young and later with Captain Titus, in the
same precinct brennan knew Chinatown like an
open book and proved valuable aid to the precinct
commanders.
When Captain CottreH appointed from a
sergeancy TO be a captain. and transferred from
the Jefferson Market police court to the Madison
street station, Cottrell took brennan out OF China
town.
knew the crooks and the elements OF the under.
world better than any other member of the Central
ONCE, with the possible exception Of Frank Pea
body.
When the bill introduced in the Legislature
at Albany providing for the three platoon system,
brennan. then president OF the Patrolmens Benevo-
spoke before the Committee on Charter Revision
in behalf Of this measure. He 70 be known
the Father Of the Three Platoon System
brennan lived at No. IS East 105th street He was
fOrty-SeVen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
RESULTS OF ELECTIONS.
MANI Returns Not Published
Working Glasses DiUided.

6, Petersburg, March l6.-The first step Of the
,ssssnt elections has been completed in twenty
sieet provinces. and IN the worlOInen's elections
me first stage has ended in ten provinces and
ST towns. II many cases no returns have been
,sblished but the "Rech" says that the peas
sn,s in seventy-two districts elected Progressive
delegates against forty-eight Conservatives.
Election fights occurred at various places In
be schlGsse,burg district the workmen took the
elections into their own hands and proceeded on
ne basis of general suffrage.
0ncial circles here seem pleased at the ef-
so-s o. the Social Revolutionists and Social
democrats 10 boycott elections, saying that the
ASSERTION o. the radical elements insured the
ssetion OF Conservatives
Noscou March l6.-The Constitutional Demo-
c-ats are developing strength at the elections
The railroad men selected a delegate. but re-
fused 10 give his name 10 the authorities until
10 received a guarantee OF immunity from ar
rSt
Khsrkof, March 16.-The workmen in twenty
TWO out Of thirty-seven factories here have de-
clnsi 10 take part in the elections.
samars, March l6.-The majority of the work
men here are boycotting the elections.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
BEHRING SEA TUNNEL OPPOSED.
Construction Said To Be ImpOssible-Fear of
American Enterprise.

St Petersburg. March 16.-Baron Loicq de
Iobel to-day placed before the National Defence
Committee the project of the Amercan-Trans-
alaskan-Siberian Company for tunnelling under
Behring Strait and building railroad from
East Cape 10 Kansk to connect with the Siberian
Railroad The baron offered 10 make any
changes necessary TO meet strategic cOnsidera-
tions NJ. Toulchinski. chief engineer of the IT.
kutyk Railway was the principal opponent of
the scheme, contending that construction Of the
tunnel was. impossible. on account Of the tides.
NJ TouIchnsh asserted that the shifting tundra
% Siberia would make necessary extensive dikes
and long bridges for protection from spring
fresbers He added that the climate of the re-
zion covered by the plan made II unfit for Rus
sian colonization, and that the line would place
in The hands of enterpTising Americans the whole
,'n,onuIated territory from the Pacific to Kant
cla
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
A KING CRITICALLY ILL.
Charles Of Rumania Reported To
Be Near Death.

London March 17-Dispatches received here
report the serious illness of King Charles Of
kumania from brain affection following an
arterial disease.
The Daily Telegraph" says that private tee-
grams have reached London TO the effect that
the death OF the King is possible any moment
and that, in any case, mis- life cannot be pro-
longed for more than few months. but that the
King intends to visit Lugano. in Switzerland.
dispatch from Vienna February said
that King Charles seriously i'll from cacifi-
cation of the arteries OF the heart and had been
ordered 10 abstain from all business.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
ART SALE BRINGS $37,4SO
Highest Price at Curtis Brown Auction Paid
for THE Connoisseurs"

large attendance and spirited bidding marked
the second and last nights sale. at the American
Art Galleries. of modern paintings belonging the
estates Of the late Mrs. Eliza NJ. Curtis. Of New
York. and J. W. Brown, of Brooklyn with additions
from Mrs. Lee W. Haggin, Of New-York. For
eighty-one paintings $29 $50 was realized. making
total of s374S0 for the two sessions. The sale
conducted by Thomas r Kirby
The highest price was 900, for THE Connois-
seurs," by Vibert, knocked down 10 "Bernett
agent" Storm Bound" by Schreyer bought
by Knoedler & Co. for $1,000. who also bought
The Harrow by Anton Mauve, for $500.
George A. Dowden obtained "Child's Head by
Ludwig Knaus for 81 800, and The Conyalescent, p"
by MadrazO for S1,125 ''Hoisting the Night Sig
nal by Emile RenOuf knocked down to
Richard NJ Montgomery, at 1880
General Rush c. Hawkins bought "A Drink with
the Squire" by Eastman Johnson, for $50; Knoed-
Ter & Co, "A Lesson in Arithmetic by Erskine
Nicol. for $780, and c. NJ Warner, Delaware Water
Gap" by George Inness, for $500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
ANNAPOLIS APPOINTMENTS AT LARGE

washington March 16.-The President has an
nounced the following appointments principals
and aIternates at large for the Naval Academy
for 1896;
PrIncipals-Wadlegh Capehart; Frederick Rodg
ers ir Herbert Helm. Louis ESteu Pagan John
" Forney Sd and James Mcdowell Cresap
AIternates-JOhn Bridgman Sebree Clifford Cut
Ter Paul b. Orchard. Beverly Charles Dunn and
Robert r. Carmody.
These are the sons OF officers OF the army. navy
or marine corps who otherwise might not be able
10 secure appointment because of lack of legal resi-
dence by their parents in Congress districts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
EVERHART AND SIMONS HELD
Accused of Conspiracy to Defraud by Bogus
La Chivia Certificates.

London, March 16.-Franklin Everhart and
Harry s. Simons, Americans. who were remand
ed on March s. charged with conspiring 10 de-
fraud in connection with the Mining Securities
and Investments Corporation Limited. were
again remanded to-day at the Gudhal police
court after the evidence Of printers had been
taken regarding the defendants alleged pro-
posals to print forged signatures on fraudulent
certificates of La ChivIa Mining Company. The
treasury attorney, Mr. Muir said that he hoped
officials Of La Chivia company would be present
at future hearing to testify TO attempts at
similar frauds in New-York in January, 1905.
The prisoners were unable to get bail and were
returned 10 Jail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
A THOUSAND NANDIs KILLED
British Force with Difficulty Drives African
Tribe to New Reservation.

London, March 16-A letter received by Sir
Claude Champion de Crespigny from his son.
Captain de Crespigny indicates that the British
expedition against the Nandi tribe. in Northern
Algeria, is encountering unexpected resistance
The captain says a thousand natives were
killed in the recent driving operations"
The Nandis occupy the territory in the vicin-
lily or Victoria NyanZa, the terminus Of the
Mombasa Railroad. and have been menacing the
railroad and raiding farms The British at
tackled and defeated the Nandis and subse-
quently decided TO apportion them TO a reserve
some distance from the railroad. The Nandis
objected, and the process Of driving them tow
ard the reserve led to sanguinary guerilla fight
Ing.
Colonial Office dispatch from Brigadier Cen
eral Sir Frederick Lugard, the British High
Commissioner Of Northern Nigeria, confirms the
defeat Of the Sokoto rebels. The chief of the
trloesmen is reported to have been killed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
WAR BALLOONS IN GERMANY.
Prominent Manufacturers Found Company
The Emperor Interested.

Berlin, March 16-An airship company, to
construct and experiment with war craft, has
been formed here. Among the directors are W.
Rathenau, president of the German General
Electric Company; Isador Lowe, head OF the
Mauser Rife and Machine Tool Works; Paul
Schwabach. of the Bleichroder Bank. and James
Simon a woollen manufacturer. The organiZa-
ton is the outcome of a conversation at the
Emperors table some nights ago. The four
fnanciers mentioned were his majesty's guests.
The talk turned upon the action Of the Lebaudys
in presenting their invention TO the French gov
eminent. This action was praised by the En-
peror. Military men who were present expressed
the opinion that Frances opponents In a war
would have TO take the device into account
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
,TTOCRATS STRONGER.
pFADT TO MEET STRIKE.
1..rs Ordered from VIadiuostok-
Fears at M0Sco7c.

petersburg March 16-The government is
ICED that the attempts 10 organize a gen
s+rke viii not be successful The officials
en- .Ast the government is fully prepared. II a.
So 81, * called TO break It up.
,,.sc,v. March 16.-There is continued fear
~ q renewal Of strikes.
,,.s,vostok. March 16.-The Jews here have
= ordered 70 leave the city in three DAYS.
,,st OF the merchandise arriving here is con-
.-,ea 10 japanese, who are opening many
cps
-.,odoss. March ia military train Of
-,,,.y-three cars. armed with two heavy guns
:, ,hree rapid FIRE pieces. is held in readiness
-. 20 be sent out in case Of strike
r.sno. Poland, March 16.-Members OF the
40 sect known as the Mariavits beat two or
..,sox priests who were sent to-day by the
r,shop 10 close their church. The orthodox
catholics sided with the priests and in a general
s,ht twenty persons were wounded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
OBITUARY.
ALLAN GARDNER SINCLAIR.

Allen Gardner Sinclair. expert in heavy ord
nance. died Thursday morning at the home of his
son. H A Sinclair. of No $50 BedfoEd avenue Brook
lyn The cause heart trouble from acute at
tack of igestion. Mr.. Sinclair born March
25 1926, at Hardwick Vt. He started in business at
Canton Mass, and later went TO Springfield, where
he began government work in the United states
armory. He 10 New-York as the Civil War
was starting and took charge of most of the Crd-
nance that shipped to the front. For fourteen
years after the civil War he was superintendent
of the proving grounds at Sandy Hook. He retired
in 1899 The body will be buried in the cemetery at
Springfield Mass, where Mrs. Sinclair lrried
1907
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
REHNs PICTURE TAKES SHAW PRIZE.

F. X NJ Rehns painting. The Moonlit Sea-"
the Shaw purchase prize at the opening
hibtion of pictures in black and white the Sal
magundi Club. No. IA West 18th street. last night
Seventy-six pictures in all hung in the clubs
gallery the second floor. "Mending the Plough"
by the president OF the club. A. + Van Lear; John
Alden and Priscilla by Arthur I. Keller: Sum
ner Night. Lake Como by Edward H. Potthast
The DTydoCk, by II. A. Vincent, and In the
HarbOr, by CTanmer c. Langhill who died re-
Gently. were among those favorably mentioned by
the art committee Messrs. Charles w Hawthorne
". G. Schneider. W. Merit Post, Cullen Yates and
George Glenn Newell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
DEAF GIRL INTERESTS SENATORS.

Washington. March 1s.-AIss Mary s. Garrett. OF
Philadelphia appeared before the Senate Commit
tee Education and Labor to-day IN support of
bill appropriate 10000 for the training of teach
ers to instruct deaf children before they OF
school age. Miss Garrett had OF her pupils,
girl of twelve years. with her. The child born
deaf yet has learned read the lips perfectly, and
through understanding what Is said 20 her has
learned TO respond In speech Members OF the
committee took great interest in questioning the
child. The bill referred TO a subcommittee
composed of Senators Dolllver. Flint and Stone
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
WANTS HEARING ON WATER BILL.

Commissioner Ellison Of me department OF
-. CT, Gas and Electricity gave out a
- ,.ao,oydav addressed TO Senator Charles r.
, Cooper saying that he wished to have hearing
- Ia, 80 repeal the Burr law, by which he
MAS prevented from taking water from Sunolk
-. l-o,,roissioner Ellison has directed all the
D"ui.'' .,st,-ers IN Brooklyn, Queens. The
aepuiy lIpsc,ond N refer all applications for
fp 49, ,e-rnts 10 the water register III MAN
shPP,nE ere they will herafter be Issued
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
CHURCH TO VIE WITH DIVES.

Chicago March IA social settlement. designed
to compete directly with neighbOrng saloons and
dance halls. and offering opportunities for refresh
ment as well as clubrooms, gymnasium and in
door games is 10 be built by the Second Baptist
Church at. Morgan and Monroe streets. OF which
the Rev. John Roach Straton is the pastor Within
radius OF three blocks OF the church there are
eighty-three saloons. The settlement IS 10 De a
memorial To Mrs. Elizabeth Aiken. Familiarity
known as Aunt Lizzie Aiken, army in
the Civil War who hequeathed s. O00. the savings
OF a lifetime. 10 the church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
ANOTHER BLOW TO HUNGARIANS.
Executive Committee of Coalition Party Dis
solved BY Council.

buoapes, March l6.-The Council of Minis
'fs Issued decree to-day dissolving the exec
ll'e committee Of the Coalition party and
Fohioltirg g from continuing operations This
drastic blow 10 the activity Of the ant-goY-
aninef forces. The action is based on the
ground t0at the committee has 'arrogated 70
'lef ins rights belonging solely 70 executive
power ana has adopted resolutions and issued
manifesto melting public resistance 10 the
SFful orC.ra coes 0F the government"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
HEAD OF DEFUNCT BANK SHOT
Creditors Refused to Settle and President
Was To Be Examined in Bankruptcy.

Detroit, March ia Detroit News special from
Midland, Mich, says that Milton p Anderson who
recently failed. is thought 10 be dying at his home,
being shot through the abdomen. Mr.. Anderson
says he awakened last night by someone NOV
ing about in his Aiming himself with cane,
he says he followed the intruder to the bathroom.
where the man. who was short and thick set, shot
him.
The banks creditors recently refused 10 settle
a basis OF % per cent, and Mr. Anderson TO
have been examined in bankruptcy proceedings at
al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
DR.. WILLIAM T. BACON.

fBy Telegraph to The Tribune
Hartford. Conn, March 16-Dr William I. Ba-
con a well known eye and ear specialist, died this
morning nj his home, in Collins street. He was
sixty years old. His father, the late Leonard
Bacon a we'll known Hartford citizen, was one OF
the Hartford party that went to California In me
gold rush of ls49. DR.. Bacon born in Hart
ford and was graduated from Yale in 1858 After
et.dvine in the College of Physicians and Surgeons
in EeWoYork he was inferno in the New Iork
UospitaI Later was enrolled in the Eye and
Ear Hospital The funeral will be held Sunday
III AT . O-c!tlh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
ALL THE WAY FROM CHICAGO TO WED.
Henry L. Wheeler, Chemist, and Mrs Eva
Johnson Married by Hotel Chaplain.

Henry l. Wheeler. Of Chicago. and Mrs. Eva F,
F. Johnson. OF the same city, were married yester
day by the Rev. DR. Henry Marsh Warren. the
hotel chaplain. at his home No 4s West s4th street
Mrs. Wheeler who divorced from her hus-
band time ago, Miss Eva +. F. Swarth-
out Mr.. Wheeler lives at the Auditorium Annex
Hotel in Chicago and is well known chemist
The couple came here from Chicago yesterday and
married soon after their arrival Mr.. Wheeler
IS thirty-hve years old and his wife Is twenty
nine They are staying at the Hotel Gerard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
PAS DE CALAIS STRIKE SPREADS.
'A1Fty Thousand Men 0ut-Hundreds OF
Bodies Still in Mine.

lens France. March l6.-The miners strike
W tAtlr protest against the management or
-ii's previous 10 the disaster al COurrieres
~ March DO IS spreading. About thirty thou
-l- men ATE out
-le removal Of the bodies from the mine con-
-'s Twice q DAY unrecogniza bic bodies are
,,-'1 Together IA trenches The workers are
a-."i 'aching the most distant gallery, where
ei hundred dead remain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
NEW SCIENCE DEGREE AT HARvARD.

IBy Telegraph 20 The Tribune
Cambridge, Mass. March 1s-Harvard University
has established a department OF a graduats
school Of applied sciences and a general de-
gree OF Bachelor Of Sciences This is the first step
toward the spending of the Mckay millions for this
establishment Of great school OF applied science
at Harvard. Previously all degrees given IN sciences
at Harvard in the Lawrence Scientific School have
been awarded In some special branch Of scientific
study. but now the degree OF Bachelor OF Science
will be given the result OF a liberal course OK
study.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17

MOSCOW. March l6.-rhere is continued fear
n a renewal Of strikes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17

points IN Europe and all countries UnversaI
Postal Union THE TRIBUNE viii be mailed az the fol-
lnN!nE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
MRS. BILLY BIRCH.

Jennie Birch wife OF Billy Birch. the min
strel died on Wednesday from paralysis at
her home No 35l Quincy street. Brooklyn. Billy
Birch was a stage favorte in the los. He died
nearly five years ago. Since the death of her hus-
band Mrs Birch has made her home with her
niece Mrs Henry Sedley, at the Quincy street ad-
dress Mrs Birch was married in San Francisco
i'm 1857 Shortly after their marriage Mr.. and Mrs
Birch were shipBrecked- For many weeks they
did not know of each others safety, each having
been rescued by a different boat. During Mrs.
Birch's illness she cared for by the Actors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
Special Notices.

POSTAL INFORMATION. RE-
GARDING INCOMING AND
OUTGOING MAILS. WILL BE
FOUND WITH THE SHIP-
PING NEWS ON PAGE =.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
PROv1DENT LOAN SOCIETY REPORT.
Company Handled 406. 1853 Transactions Last
Year-Branch in Williamsburg.

The annual report of the Provident Loan Society
for 1905 shows that handled l0s.lSS transactions.
involving H41B0o0 Of principal and S59.000 Of in
terest. The average amount OF a single loan was
$50 o.
The society has opened Office in Williams
burg The report says that the needs OF The work.
Ing classes can best be met by making the pawn
office accessible to them
The benevolent purposes OF the society. II says.
will be far better attained by Increase IN ms
number Of branches than BY the lowering Of tns
wise desirable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
eERMkNYs POPULATION eoeO5, 1888.

49,, .". Marcel 1.-THE official returns OF the
Us taken iu December 1896. show a total poDu-
N, -- o3y6l1 n Germany. against &.5GI,ifs IN
n. "e women outnumber he men by Se.ssi' put
rsl e'Fff'nent siatisticians estimate that II the
n. .'-i' file same rate Of increase as shown by
t,-' Tour c'nsuses they VIII oUtnumber the
aEsns- 'ts The population square nlile - ~,
a.rae. Al the states show increases ne
tras r,.Hi Bremen with u per cent ana ne
~ E-nulurE -strelllz. les tllan ] pe. cenL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
HERMAN w. WANDER PoEL.

Herman Wendell Wander Peel, lawyer and son
Of the late Dr. s Oakley Wander Peel died at his
home No 86 West Seth street. yesterday. Mr..
Wander Peel was a member Of the University and
Renublican clubs and the St Nicholas and Ho-
land societies. Mr. Wander PoeI was fifty years
old and was graduated from Rutgers College with
The class OF Il The funeral will be held on Mon
day The burial will be at Albany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-17
HIGH PRICED RUG TO BE SOLD.

An eighteenth century Royal Ispehan rug made
IN Tabrs. Persia, valued $1s.5oO. and measuring
feet. inches by 10 feet 10 inches one OF the
Persian rugs gathered by II. H. TOpakyan, the
Persian Commissioner. that win be offered at
ton beginning Monday of next week. at No. 29O
Fifth avenue. smaller duplicate Of this rug, Mr..
TOpal1yan says was purchased by J. P. Morgan at
of his former sales for $125 The sale begins
Oh q go n m