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10 SERVIAN rONSTITCTION. OLD FORM MODIFIED. The Country Army Pleased ith Czars Action. Belgrade. June Senate and Skuptschina to-day adopted a modification of the constitution of am cttv remains tranauil.

It is understood that the chief modifications deal with the curtailment of the King's but his majesty will still remain chief of the army. There will only be one chamber having a proportional representation of the various parties. The constitution altogether will he very liberal, and the changes made are in that will completely alter the existing cumbersome machinery necessary modify constitution. King will be deprived of the power of incurring supplementary expenditure and the Ministers will be made solely responsible to the ffliailla which will have absolute control of all budgets, the Senate bring abolished. Tt 's reported that the treasure found in the Kobak included the sum of $1,600,000.

being rart of the proceeds of the recent loan. and which had been secretly reserved from the amount credited to the War Ministry and given to Queen Draga. The receipt of the Czars telegram to Kin? Peter, hi the opinion of the best informed persons, natives and foreigners, puts an end to all possibility of an internal rising against the Provisional Government of Servla. The dispatch has so strengthened the hands of 'he conspirators that there Ml no chance whatever of opposition to them. Nothing is now heard except talk of the approaching reception of the new King.

The municipality of Belgrade is also pending a deputation to meet Kins Peter and Intends erecting three triumphal arches between the railroad station and the town. A large sum has been voted for the new King's reception. Large crowds are constantly gathering before the windows of a shop on the main street of grade, where, since the receipt of the Czar's message, a large photograph of the chief military in the late drama has been displayed. It does not seem likely that the new King will inhabit the old palace, which was the scene of recent tragedy. Preparations are being made for his accommodation at the new palace.

The officials explain that King Peter might object -from sentimental reasons" to occupying Alexander's apartments. It is announced that a deputation of thirty Persons will atoned to Vienna to meet King Peter on his arrival there. A Servian official to-day, when asked why it was necessary to murder the Queen. said: "Because so lone as Drajra was alive the. question of the succession would have remained open." When it was painted out to the official that the death of the King: would have removed all chances of Queen Drama's brother succeeding: to the throne, he admitted that perhaps the death of the Queen was due to "excess of zeai." The official frankly admitted that the men of the Cth Servian Infantry who were engaged in the attack on the palace were utterly ignorant of what they were doing.

After the assassinations an officer of the regiment, on returning to his men. called for shouts of live Peter KaraseorgeYitch!" but the men remained Blent. only repeated commands, accompanied by threats, induced them to cheer. The official concluded with cheerfully remark ing" "Bygones are bygones. Now that the Czar has recognized Knur Peter, all the powers will do so." KING PETER'S MANIFESTO.

He Agrees to Forget the Happenings of the Last Forty Years. On.va. June King Peter to-day to Belgrade the following manifesto, to proclaimed to the Servians: Thanks to the favor of Ood and the will of the people 1 am called to the throne of my ancestors. I submit myself to the popular decision, and to-day ascend the throne of Servia. I consider it to be my first duty to thank God for the favor accorded me.

and I express the hope that the powers will hail my succession as BO event which will give Servia an era of repose progress and order. I give my word to respect the rights acquirer by all. I will be th" protector of the legality and wellbeing of people. I call upon the of the Church and and civil functionaries to retain their functions and execute them conscientiously. I declare that I banish from memory all acts committed in the last forty years having tearing upon me.

Every honest Servian will find under my protection for his moral and material life. The motto at my dynasty is. "For the Sacred Cross and Cherished Liberty." It is with that motto, assured of the attachment of the army and Church, that 1 ascend the throne as Peter I. King of FRANCIS JOSEPH'S MESSAGE. Vienna, June 17 Telegrams have been exchanged between Emperor Francis Joseph and King Peter.

They are as follows: Oeneva. June 16. Hi- Majesty the Emperor of Austria. I hasten to Inform your majesty of 111 call hi the Servian throne, to which I have been elected by the unanimous vote of the Senate and Skuptschina. I Intend to take up again my ancestral traditions and hope to bring freedom and happiness to my fatherland.

I respectfully pray that your majesty continue to evince to me those feelings of sympathy which your majesty entertained for my father up to the lime, of hip death. Should your majesty be. i to Fhow me the same sympathy In the fulfilment of my new duties it will make lighter the task for It is my intention and firm resolve to meriT it. PETER. Vienna, 17.

His Majesty the King of Servia. In acknowledging the friendly notification of your accession to the throne, i desire to you without delay of my complete sympathy and wishes that you may have a long and happy reign. May it be vouchsafed to your majesty to carry sot successfully the noble mission devolved upon you. by restoring peace, quiet and esteem to your unhappy land, so soreiv visited by a succession of internal and by raising: It again after the Can which it recently sustained in the eyes of the civilized world through the heinous and universally reprobated crime. Your majesty may rely on my support and friendship in executing this and you may be convinced that it will always be my heartfelt desire, as It is your own.

to maintain and strengthen the friendly and neighborly relations which have existed so long our two countries FRANCIS JOSEPH. NORTH POLE EXPEDITION STARTS. June The whaling ship OJoa, with Ammundsen's magnetic North expedition on board, sailed at midnight-- The expedition will first go to King William Land, on the east coast of Greenland, and thence proceed for Behrinjr Strait. The expedition was characterised by Professor Schmidt of f'-erlin, undertaking: the most important task la main of terrestrial magnetism It Is planned take a cover before attempted While it not been announced that the expedition is de- Mpned to reach the pole, if Captain Ammundsen Is to follow course projected it will take him directly pole. Captain Ammundsen.

mho is a Norwegian wan UK officer of the Belplca in SL 1 7 9 Aft his rr turn ABYSSES with Professor Neumayer. of Hamburg a leading authority on terrestrial magnetism who in formed him that expert determination of the earth's magnetic North Pole would be of great value to frieuce The fitting out of the expedition which NM left Ohristlania followed. The Is classed n- being one of the t.trr.n**«<t nest vessels the Arctic She can be handled (v a vrtm of Is fitted with an auxiliary petroleum engine, and if equipped four jears' Stay in the ArcUe regions. A DEVASTATED PALACE. No Attempt to Cover Traces of Crime at Belgrade.

Belgrade. June opportunity was given to-day to Inspect the palace In which King Alexander and Queen Draga were tnurdered. The bedroom remains in the same, condition as. when the King and Queen fled from it on the approach of the assassins. French novels lie 1 King's table, and the Queen's toilet articles, perfumes and cosmetics, cover her dressing table.

The costly silk bed coverings are full of bullet holes, the conspirators having shot wildly through and under the bed. chairs and tables, in their efforts to find their victims. A simple wardrobe room, leading, directly from the bedroom, was the scene of the final act in the drama. The apartment is lofty, but scarcely seven feet wide and fifteen feet long, and is furnished only with three great wardrobes. The officers who attended the correspondent showed the blood stained floor at one end of the room where the Kin? and Queen fell, and the broken Venetian shutter at the window through which their bodies were thrown to the ground below.

A secret stairway runs under the floor to rooms in the southern end of the palace. By this stairway the hapless couple may have attempted to escape, but if so the attempt would have been useless, because the opening of this stairway was covered by a heavy chest. Escape in any case would have been impossible, as the soldiers who had surrounded the palace were so determined to kill the King and Queen that they had even Placed cannon In front of and were prepared to destroy the building if failed to find their prey. A FUSILLADE IN THE ROOMS. Each of the three rooms between the vestibule and the bed chamber showed marks of the tragedy Mirrors were shattered, pictures were shot the furniture was broken, there were bullet holes in the doors and in the oil portraits of the King, which were in every room, and most of these pictures were otherwise mutilated Contrary to the general understanding, little effort had been made to renovate the apartments, except where carpenters were making two new doors to replace those which had been blown to pieces at the time the conspirators forced their way into the rooms occupied by the King and Queen.

The royal apartments were simply and tastefully furnished, and presented a homelike appearance. The interior of the palace might have been that of a country house belonging to a prosperous American The house of the King's adjutant. Lasar Petrovics. which was the first attacked, is even greater wreck than the royal apartment in the palace. The entrance was completely destroyed by dynamite.

The adjutant therf escaped unhurt but he was killed later. In the vestibule of the palace. A large bloodstain marks the spot where the officer died. It was in a bare, whitewashed room of the commandant's quarters, adjoining the palace, that Queen Drama's two brothers were shot while sitting on wooden chairs, which bear marks of the bullets. OFFICERS' INDIFFERENCE TO CRIME.

The proceedings in the palace to-day showed the same callousness which has characterized the actions and demeanor of everybody in Belgrade since the tragedy. The correspondent's inspection might ye been the visit of a tourist to some spot long ago made historical by a tragedy The Servian officers, chattering and smiling," led their guests to the different rooms, eagerly pointing out the bullet holes, dynamite marks and bloodstains, and displaying the greatest solicitude that none of the. traces of the slaughter should be overlooked. Queen Draga's costly gowns were overhauled by the rough hands of the soldiers, and rude jests were made concerning a drawerful at toys, which it was suggested, were intended for the "expected heir." The murderers entered the palace from the rear, where there a large vestibule which looked as if It had been struck by a cyclone. The heavy, oak doors and massive side columns were shattered by dynamite, and the doors through three rooms leading to the royal bed chamber were also forced in a similar manner.

Fire had been started in two places In the palace. CONGRATULATIONS FROM ITALY. Rome. June King Victor Emmanuel has telegraphed his congratulations to his brotherin-law. King Peter of Servia, also expressing his wishes for the tranquillity and prosperity of the country under the new rule.

GERMAN SOCIALISTS' VICTORY. Great Gains in Saxony Losses of Radical Factions. Berlin, June The Socialists' gains, according to their figures, are twenty-five seats, compared with the first ballotings of IS9S. From ninety-eight second ballotings then they elected twenty-four members. It is believed that they will hardly do equally well in the second ballotings.

since the other parties have put on a more united front. The Socialists say they have elected members, and expect to reach eighty through the reballots. Second elections are required in 177 constituencies, sixty-seven of which are in Berlin. The Socialist gains were In Saxony, Where they elected eighteen out of a total of twenty-three members, and get reballots In five districts, with excellent chances of winning: In most of them. Returns from 38: districts give: Coneervatlves.

Centre party Socialists S3 National liberals 6 Potaa HlMifs. 7 Total members elected. The Socialist strength in the new House will probably reach eighty. CUBAN NAVAL STATIONS. Terms of the Leases Submitted to United States.

Havana, 17. A statement was given out at the fl to-night which contains the following outlines of the terms under which the naval coaling irtatfrma win be leased to the States The United States will pay an annual rental of Food, provisions and other articles intended for the consumption and use of those residing at the stations will be admitted free of duty. The United Statep undertakes to prevent smuggling through the stations, neither of which will ever be permitted to be used as a. base of traffic. The United States will have complete legal Jurisdiction within the territories occupied by the stations.

SLIGHT CHANGES PROPOSED. Havana. June 17. Pquiers has informed President Palma that certain minor changes in the naval coaling stations" leases have been "suggested by the authorities at Washington. President Palma will consult with his Cabinet give Minister Squiers an answer tomorrow SPAIN RECOVERS DAMAGES.

Decision Upheld Regarding Failure to Deliver War Vessels for Cuban Blockade. burgh. June The High Court to-day confirmed the judgment of the Court of Sessions, rendered on February 18. awarding to the government of Spain $337 500 in the action begun on January 20 by the Spanish Minister of Marine. Sanchez Toca.

to recover the Civdebank Engineering and Shipbuilding because of 'the company's failure to deliver on contract time In the spring of 1537 four torpedo boat destroyers. KIDNAPPED AMERICAN RESCUED. Washington. June Consul General McWade Canton informs the State Department that the American (name not recently kidnapped by Chinese pirates hit. been rescued and returned to Canton.

NEW- YORK DAILY TRIBUNE. THURSDAY. JUNE 18. CAIN FOR CHAMBERLAIN. MB.

BALFOUR JOINS HIM Government Practically Committed to Retaliatory Policy. London, Jane The whole evening session of the House of Commons to-day was occupied with the discussion of a motion to adjourn made by the Liberal leader. Sir Henry. Campbell-Bannerman. in order to obtain further light regarding the government's position on the preferential tariff question.

The motion was finally rejected by 252 votes to 182. While the opposition was scarcely more successful than heretofore in drawing the government into a discussion on the general scheme of preferential trade within the empire, Mr. Balfour and Mr. Chamberlain both emphatically declared that the government of South Wales was undor no misapprehension regarding the attitude of the home government, and. in fact, 'the Cabinet as whole, thoroughly agreed with the sentiments of vice-Admiral Lawson, Governor of New South Wales, whose dispatch concerning the attitude of that colony's government was the cause of to-day's debate.

TRIUMPH FOR COLONIAL. SECRETARY. The result of to-day's debate is recognised: as a great personal triumph for Mr. Chamberlain. The intention of the Liberals was to drive wedge between Colonial Secretary and the Premier who has consistently endeavored to maintain a non-committal attitude toward the preferential tariff proposals.

Instead of his attaining this aim the effect of the debate was to drive Mr Balfour into the Colonial Secretary's arms and practically commit the government to a policy of retaliation. A feature of the situation was the changed attitude of the Conservatives toward Mr. Chamberlain. In previous debates on the same subject Mr. Chamberlain was treated with a certain coolness; to-night, on the contrary, he was greeted with ringing cheers through his speech, and he himself wore the brisk and satisfied air of a man foreseeing his triumph.

Whether Mr. Balfour was equally pleased at being forced into the open adoption of the Colonial Secretary a policy is doubtful, but it is recognized on all sides that Mr. Chamberlain has immensely strengthened his position and cut off any retreat from a full discussion of his subject. MR, BALFOUR 1 SPEECH. In the course of the questions regarding the new fiscal the Liberal leader Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman.

obtained leave to move' the adjournment of the House in order to discuss a point arising from the reply which the Premier made to Sir Henry in the House on June H. The latter on that occasion called attention to the dispatch of Vice- Admiral Lawson, Governor of New South Wales, to Mr. Chamberlain, supporting the Secretary's preferential trade proposals, and concluding with an expression of the satisfaction of the government of the colony "at the declaration by the British Government that every self-governing colony shall be secured the free exercise of its right to enter into closer trade relations with the mother country." The Premier of New South Wales, Sir Henry pointed out. had since telegraphed that the "declaration" which he referred to in his dispatch was contained in the speeches of Mr. Balfour and Mr.

Chamberlain, and the Liberal leader invited the Premier to telegraph to the government of New South Wales "a correction of its misapprehension." Mr. Balfour replied that he had nothing to withdraw or to modify in the speech referred to. The matter was taken up again at the evening Bession, when Mr. Balfour. after reading Vice- Admiral Lawson's dispatch, said that with regard to preferential trade the Cabinet was at one with the government of New South Wales in desiring a thorough investigation.

He denied emphatically, that the government had raised any false hopes in the colonies. The only chance whereby the colonies might regard their hopes as false would be If the opposition assumed power and carried out their implied intention to abandon the colonies to the trade ination of the whole world. Sir Charles Dllke having referred to the Premier's statement as a momentous one. committing the government to a policy of retaliation which was a direct step toward avowed protection. Mr.

Balfour retorted that he had not said a word about retaliation, but he would not shrink from retaliation if he was satisfied that there whs no otner method. Mr. Chamberlain then rose and referred to Germany's action toward Canada as a proof that there was a hostile discrimination against the colonies. He did not blame Germany so long as the British policy was to lie down under that treatment. Then, indorsing the Premier's statement regarding retaliation, the Colonial Secretary expressed his confidence that Germany would not compel Great Britain to consider retaliatory measures, but if it did he.

would say with Mr. Balfour that it was the government's duty to find a remedy. ATTACK ON GERMANY'S ACTION. Except as being an attack upon Germany, Mr. Chamberlain's speech was a repetition in more convinced and forcible terms of his previous speeches.

He made a great point in showing that the mere talk of a change in Great Britain's fiscal policy had already produced a change of tone In the German newspapers, which no longer talked of retaliation, the object of which, he said, "was less to punish Canada than to read a lesson to any British colony daring to discriminate in favor of the mother country." Mr. Chamberlain added that the feeling on the subject in the colonies was so strong that he would have neglected his office had he failed to bring up the matter before the British electorate. IRISH PARTY HANGS ON. Government Action on Land Bill Likely Soon to Result in Defection. Ijondon.

June 17 The fate of the Irish Land bill still hangs in the balance. Tn to-day's debate in the House of Commons on the bill, Mr. Wyndham. chief Secretary for Ireland, accepted one amendment, making a rather important concession to the Nationalists, and as Irishmen refused to support the opposition in an attempt to get an immediate discussion on the preferential question, and also abstained from voting in the division on Sir Henry Campbell-BannermarTs motion, it is supposed that they are still hoping for a compromise. It 1a asserted, however, in well informed quarters, that the government is prepared to drop the bill rather than yield on the question of a minimum purchase price, and that Mr.

Chamberlain strongly supports course. RUMORS OF RESIGNATIONS. Report that Mr. Ritchie and Other Free Traders May Leave the Cabinet. London, June IV.

Some rumors circulated in the lobbies to-night to the effect that the debate would result in the resignation of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Charles T. Ritchie, the Duke of Devonshire, and other free traders in the Cabinet, but these reports were not regarded seriously. It is believed, however, that the government's position is more than ever precarious, and nothing can delay an appeal to the country on the question. WORKMEN'S OPPOSITION STRONG.

London, June 17. The Parliamentary committee of the Trades Union Congress, held to represent 1,500,000 organized working people of the T'nited Kingdom, passed a resolution strongly condemning Mr. Chamberlain's fiscal proposal and urging the working people to combat the 'delusive doctrine." TO ERADICATE PEONAGE. Department of Justice Will Vigorously Prosecute, Every Case. Washington, June United States Attorney of Montgomery, was at the Department of Justice to-day in response to a request from Attorney General Knox.

who wished to confer, with him in regard to the progress of th" prosecutions of persons in Alabama for Although the Attorney General is.not disposed to discuss for publication the status, of the cases or the extent of the peonage system in Alabama, it is known that a large number of cases are under investigation, and that In addition to the arrests already made warrants will be issued soon for a still larger number. It is paid that trie system is not in operation to any considerable extent near cities and large towns, but in some of the more sparsely settled sections it Is common. The officials of the Department of Justice are, determined to eradicate the evil, and to that end every discovered case will be vigorously prosecuted. ANXIOUS FOR WARS HI PS. Talk of Calling Out Troops to Insure Continuance of Work.

Washington, June Secretary Moody had a conference at the Department of Justice today with Attorney General Knox, as to the right of the government to proceed with work on its war vessels regardless of the interference of any courts, and even at the expense of calling in federal troops to insure the continuance of the work. The case in point Is that of the cruiser Galveston, at the yard of the W. R. Shipbuilding Company, of Richmond wbOK contract for the vessel the government declared forfeited on May 14 because of the insolvent of the company. The principle involved is regarded as vitally important to the navy.

The Attorney General will not render his opinion for several days. The supply creditors of the Trlgg Companyhave Informed the government of their intention to appeal to the State courts of Virginia for an injunction stopping further work by the government on the Galveston. which it was Intended should be launched next Monday. Rear Admiral Bowles, chief constructor of the navy, has advanced the contention that no court has a right to interfere with work upon a government warship. The administration is much concerned over the probability of delay in the completion of the warships under construction by the companies of the United States Shipbuilding Company, as a result of the financial troubles of that concern.

The President is anxious to find some moans by which the government may protect itself in case complications arise. It is believed that such a means has been found In the contention made by Admiral Bowles, which, if sustained by the Attorney General, gives the government the power to order federal troops to insure the completion of a war vessel duly contracted for by the government. SHELDON SEES THE PRESIDENT. His Decision to Decline County Committee Chairmanship Approved. IrROJt THK TRIBUNE BCHEAtT.I Washington, June George R.

Sheldon, of New-York, convinced President Roosevelt tonight that it would be neither possible nor expedient for him to take the presidency of the New-York County Republican Committee. Mr. Sheldon dined with the President and New-York politics was discussed until 11 o'clock. "You may state," Mr. Sheldon remarked after leaving the White House, "that the matter of the chairmanship of the Republican Committee was thoroughly discussed.

lam not to be chairman, and I think the President is convinced that it would be both impossible and Inexpedient for me accept it." "Were any other names suggested?" "Yes. but no conclusions were reached." "Will the place be offered to Captain F. Norton (Joddard?" "I think as yet his name has not been seriously considered." Postmaster General Payne called while the conference was in progress. He remarked on leaving the White House with Mr. Sheldon that he had simply submitted a batch of fifty postmasters for appointment.

WIFE SAYS HE IS INSANE. Commission Appointed to Examine Stock Exchange Member. Justice Giegerkh, on the application of Mrs. Grace N. Prentice, in the Supreme Court yesterday, appointed Algernon Norton, D.

H. Valentine Wildman and William Tait as commissioners to inquire, with a sheriff's jury, into the rr ental condition of Henry Prentice, the husband of the petitioner, and a member of the Stock Exchange. Affidavits or Dr. Arthur 1... Root and Dr.

Allan McLane Hamilton declared that Prentice is unfit to manage himself or his business affairs. He is fifty-eight years old. Her husband, Mrs. Prentice says in her petition, has for several years been insane, having been addicted to the excessive use of intoxicating liquor. She characterizes him as an habitual drunkard, a lunatic and an imbecile! He inherited $130,000 in cash from his father, and until about twenty years ago did a good business on the Stock Exchange.

He then began to waste large sums in debauchery and drink. An attack of delirium tremens resulted seven years ago in a disease known as acute multiple neuritis, which affected his muscles and unbalanced him mentally. According to Mrs. Prentice, in 1596 he was induced to enter Into a trust deed, by which he placed in the hands of his brother, on the Income of which Mrs. Prentice has supported herself and her daughters.

He also owns a house worth $17,500 and a seat on the Stock Exchange worth $70,000. "On account of his drunkenness and disorderly conduct on the floor of the Exchange, and his general reputation as an incompetent among the members of the Exchange, he has not availed of nor been able to exercise his rights there for ten years past," Mrs. Prentice asserts. He is alleged to have written obscene letters to his father, one of which he produced In the office of the American Consul in Florence. Italy, anil read for the consular clerk, at the, same time asking for protection for himself and his family lie was in the lunatic asylum at Morris Plains, N.

.1.. for some time, but was released. When drunk, avers Mrs. Prentice, he used to bring homo cabmen and supply them with liquor. TO CONCILIATE ENGLISHMEN.

Regarding the seizure by the Honduras Government of the sixty mile railroad running from Puerto Cortez to San Pedro, and owned by the Honduras syndicate, of which Senator Chauncey M. Depew Is president. Vice-President Henry Sprague denied to a Tribune reporter yesterday that the seizure was due to any violation of contract on the part of the syndicate, as reported. "There has been no violation of contract," he said. "The truth of the matter is evidently this: Bonds by the Honduras Government two or three years ago were Issued to certain Englishmen, who are now claiming from the government sums to $100,000,000.

The Honduras Government, the Venezuelan trouble still green in Its memory. Is evidently a litle timid because of these Kngllsh bondholders. This Is probably the reason they have seized our railroad, the seizure having been made, according to the Honduras Government's cable to us. for 'purposes of We have $1,000,000 interested in the railroad, however, and have entered a vigorous protest against Its action. The United States Government has advNe.i us that it considers we have good ground for our st, and without making any demonstration' will no doubt assist in protecting our rights.

We certainly shall not allow the matter to rest." Washington Valentine left here last week for Puerto Cortez, en route to Tegucigalpa, to try to patch up the trouble. WARSHIPS START FOR KIEL. Southampton. June The United States warships Kearsarge. San Francisco.

Marhlas aad Chicago sailed from here to-uay for Kiel. DOINGS AT STATE TAMP. XO SALUTE FOR (WELL- Three Hundred Pounds of Wcakfish Ordered for Friday. Port reekskill State Camp. as this will bring the foment to th- -nd of camp duty, further can XpUvM by tanoas or a.

bod, To day tb- afternoon devoted to It. and at least half of the excavating while the baal of removed from the trench behind the baa well up the frames of the three profiles, marking the of the completed fortiacatfcn. The time allotted the work In the morning was rtw tattoos, one battalion being in the field while th ntner remained li camp, and IBS same order was adhered to tn the afternoon. -m to-morrow kNti Governor Odeii Will visit the as the Stats has furnished no powder for purposes his entrance CMBP affair. He will arrive at Roa Hook af wher he will be met with the an 2 -will veyed to General Roe's headquarters.

He will re turn to Albany In the early evening. Three hundred pounds of weakftsh have been or dered for Friday by Commissary Stemberger and this will be issued to the companies Instead of the US he Tfflcer of the day to-morrow Is Captain Bloomfield Usher, or Company E. The the guard is Second Lieutenant Edward J. Sherman, Si Tn? a regimental baseball nine did not fare well with the all- Peekskill team at Nelson Park. Peekskill thfi afternoon.

The village nine won by a score of '7 to 3 in an eight inning game. GOVERNOR ODELL TO CAMP ODELL. He Travelled from Albany in a Smoking Car and Returned in a Trolley Car. Albany June most democratic style. Governor Odell travelled with hi 3 staff to Camp Odell to-day in a smoking car from Albany to Troy, in a densely packed passenger coach to Crescent.

Returning, a coach which was reserved for his party gave comfortable accommodations as far as Green Island, but. missing the Albany train at Troy he came down in a trolley car, and for a long time had to stand in the crowded car. It required nearly two hours for the return trip of twelve miles. The rain held off at camp long enough for a most successful brigade review. The Governor and his party.

which included Mrs. N. H. Henry, wife of the Adjutant General, and Miss Louise O'Brien, daughter of Judge Denis O'Brien, of the Court of Appeals, were escorted to camp by Troop B. cavalry and on arrival received the staff, field and line officers at General Oliver's quarters, while the 10th Battalion band gave a concert.

Fully eight thousand persons, in spite of the rain, visited the camp this afternoon and observed the review. Governor Odell expressed himself as highly pleased with the camp and the appearance of the troops. To-night he. gave an informal dinner to his staff at the Executive Mansion. Tomorrow he goes to Peekskill.

to the camp of the 22d Regiment. PLACE DEAD AT 200. Estimate of Loss of Life at Hcppncr, Reduced. Heppner, June The confusion has been so great here that no accurate estimate of the number of lives lost in the flood could be made. night bodies had been recovered and it is believed that the total number of dead will not exceed two hundred.

Two hundred people, many of them women with children, asked for permission to sleep on the floors of thf Catholic Church, the courthouse and the schoolhouse last night. The officers gave the permission, but were surprised at the repetition of the request of Monday night. It Is not destitution, but fear, that causes the request. The Inhabitants quake with apprehension whenever a cloud hovers over the canyons above town. Many men declare that they will never live In the town again, and are imploring their families to desert the place.

Despite the endeavor to calm the prevalent hysteria, the people generally are under the spell of horror, and business has been abandoned. REFORM GRASPS TIMS." The Sullivan Contingent Dines at the University Settlement. While Robert Hunter, headworker of the University Settlement, on his wedding tour in Europe, is bound on a visit to Count Tolstoy, his coworkers In the University Settlement are equally busy extending their circle of acquaintances by conferring with the Sullivans. The University Battlement is in tho Sullivan protectorate, but for many years, during the rule of James B. Reynolds as headworker.

the Settlement was in revolt against the Snlllvans. Little Isny" Cohen. Martin Engel's Irrepressible candidate for the, Assembly, seldom wandered Into the higher atmosphere of the Settlement, where nothing but reform and the Citizens Union principles obtained. But times have changed. Mr.

Reynolds has moved down to City Hall and visits the "Ate" Assembly District only on the nights when his Citizens Union organization assembles. The oldest residents of the district were astounded last night when the Sullivan contingent, including the alderman, "Half Dollar." the Senator. "Jack" Fitzgerald, "Issy" Cohan, the. diminutive. "Florry" Sullivan, the successor of Martin Engel.

all attended a dinner given In their honor at the settlement. Among the many Interesting things shown to the Visitors were the new sociological library established by Mr. Hunter, the collection of editions of various foreign authors, the scientific, studies in criminology and other similar and interesting works that were carefully inspected by th- Sullivans. As a mark of special consideration for the distinguished guests the central hal lamp, which ordinarily burns through a red shade, was turned out. lest the red light should offend the dHlcate susceptibilities of th- 1 visitors.

The meeting of the two extremes, the Bower and was arranged by William English Walling with the desire to make the two levels of society approach a midway elevation. By having the Settlement workers inform the of their various activities for the moral and Intellectual elevation of their neighbors, and by havingthe Sullivana enlighten the reformers on their-political and social efforts for the Bowery population, it was believed that something in the way of common effort would be attained. As a result of the conference "Little Tim" Sullivan is reported to have invested in a brand newset of Emerson and history of Toynbee Hall, while Leroy Scott, the acting head worker will. It is rumored, receive ad autograph copy of the Sullivan lyric, "Vote Under the Star." While the Settlement and the Sullivans are indulging in this joyous little love feast. James B.

Reynolds is increasing his enrolment in his district So far he has made no comment on the apparent invasion of his ancient domain by his Old enemies. CHADSEY WAS NOT DROWNED. Assistant District Attorney Charles Pechner. of Mr. Jerome's office, says that Benjamin F.

Chadsey, a Brooklyn lawyer and politician, is alive. Chadsey disappeared on March 17. the night before he was to be tried for misappropriating funds he held In trust. He was thought to have been drowned off the Battery. Mr.

Pechner says that Chadaey has paid him two visits at the Criminal Courts Building. SALE NEAR BRUNSWICK SITE. It was reported yesterday that the premises No. 9 East a four story building. on a lot 18x38.9 feet, had been twice sold since it was bought by Mitchell A.

C. Levy. The details of the transactions have not been made public. Neither Potter Hro nor the Century Realty Company Is the buyer. The property Is In a street in which there has been considerable activity In the last four months.

Many persons thought the activity was due to the completion of the plans for building the proposed New Brunswick Hotel. Potter Bro. bought No. 8 to 7 East Twenty-seventh-st. and Nos.

6 and East and the Century Realty Company purchased a large plot adjoining Levy parcel on the east. Gilsey Brothers were brokers In the sale and resale of the Levy paxcaL XAVAL New. Engineer in Chief, Paymaster General and Marine Commandant. THK rnasasj Washington. IT Thr th assdV for the NN 3 Department to-day in the selection Captain XV.

chief engineer, to hengineer In Hatrt and chief the Bureau SSjasylllS Director Henry. T. Harris. In'bc paymaster and chief of Bureau of Suppn and Accounts, and Colonel ijeorge F. F.lli'.t.

of the marine corps. t-. l.riifii'lier general commandant of For three places rivalry have conductM li- covering, in the case of the bureau chiefs. period of twelve months tsr ore The were not a surprise beyond th? fact that almost any selection from a dozen officers would creited as lift!" surprise. Back of the marine corps appointment has h- the Tight for the place on the part of some of the staff officer? of that branch of the hitherto reparde 1 as ineligible to th- cionei Elliot was ordered to Washington Borne mo.ithst by General Heywood, who urged him upon the Pregj-ient as his own successor at tie head of the corps.

The campaign for the place of Paymaster General has lasted two years, and several of candidates were regarded as standing a chance of appointment than Mr. Harris, who won in the end. He was backed by Senator Platt, of New-York, who came to Washington on Saturday to clinch the appointment. Shi New-York influence offset the friendship which had backed one or two of the other candidates, particularly Pay Inspector John A. Hudd.

who has been in Washington as the general inspector of the pay corps, and who was recommended for the place by Secretary Moody. In the selection' of an engineer officer to Rear Admiral George W. Melville, the members of the Naval General Board have been disappointed in a pet project. They have been urging the selection of a line officer or engineer in chief. Mr.

Rae nad the support of Senator Eugene Haie, of Maine, and of the naval engineers Mr. Hale's Influence in the Senate as chairman of the Naval Committee made it necessary for the members of the General Board to abandon the fight, especially as the board desired to retain Mr. Hale's friendship for the General Staff scheme. The appointment of an engineer in chief comes none too soon, since was part of the plan of the General Board to abolish the board of construction, and Mr. Rae's selection adds to the stability of the departmental beard composed of bureau chiefs.

Captain Charles Rae is the first graduate of the Naval Academy to become head of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, all the other chiefs of this bureau since the Civil War having been appointed from civil life. He is a native of Connecticut, and was appointed to the Academy from New- York in IS66L Ha la regarded as an officer of marked ability. Pay Director Henry Tudor Brownell Harris is also a native of Connecticut, and an appoints to the service from New- York, entering it to 1804. He is now on duty at the League Island Navy Yard. Bravery in Cuba in the war with Spain, and later in the Philippines, together with an allround good record, won Lieutenant Colonel George F.

Elliott his appointment as commandant of the Marine Corps. He Is a native of Alabama, but was appointed to the service from New- York in IS7O. He now command Marine Barracks at Norfolk. MADE CLERK THEIR TOOL. Took Jewelry Worth $4poo from Fifth-aye.

Finn. Threes arrests were made yesterday by Central Offl'e detectives in connection with the robbery of diamonds and other precious stones worth from the firm or Powers Mayer. No. 253 Ffth-a- The men arrested were Henry Rail, of No. 1.401 The Bronx: Abraham White, and Edward Kelly, an engineer, of No.

810 West According to Detective Sergeant McCaiTerty. a salesman of Powers Mayer met Rail, and was Induced by the latter to steal. Rail disposing: of the jewelry and sharing the proceeds with salesman. On May 5. according to the detective, after clerk had told Rail he would not steal any more.

Rail and the salesman were talking together tn the street, when a third man approached. showing a shield, announced that he was a datective and that he "wanted" the salesman for robbery. Rail said he did cot wish friend to get into trouble, and it was suggested by the newcomer that the affair could be settled for $100. arranged that the salesman should steal Jewelry McCafferty says that the third man sai Edward Kelly. A few weeks previous, the tive says.

White had been taken into the confidence of Rail and the salesman, and had become instrumental in disposing the stolen goodj. The robberies continued until June 2, when, over come with remorse, the salesman went to his em ployers and confessed. In all fifty-two Jewelry are said to have been stolen, of which the detectives have found fifteen. THE NATHAff HOUSE LEASED. lessee to Tear Down Building Where B.

Nathan Was Murdered. The Nathan estate has leased No. 12 West Twenty-third-st. to the United States Mortgage ard. Trust Company.

The lease Is for twenty-ona years. For some years the Adams Express Company ha" been the lessee of the premises. Its lease expires to ISOS. The house on tho premises was for aUn occupied by Benjamin F. Nathan and his family.

Mr Nathan was murdered in the house in 1370. Thmurder attracted widespread attention. It has always remained a mystery. Adams Express Company remodelled the house for business purposes when it leased it. The new lessees will tear the bouse down acd erect a buildir.sr for their use the site.

QUARRY HILL SOLO TO MR. WATSON. Abrani Hyatt Co. have sold to C. Watson for Mr-.

John R. P. WoodrifT the country at TVunrytown known as Hill. This property Is on Road, the dividing between Tarrytown Irvinpton. ami Includes thirty-four arres.

jnininsr the lard owned by Miss rould. with stables, etc. The house, a stone and shiriKlf dwelling house of over twentyfive rooms, is of the highest points alonsr lower Hudson, am! commands a very extor.siv« river and land view. Sixty-fire thousand flollart was askinc price. SHERIFF KFPT OUT OF NAVY YARP Right to Serve Writ on Uncle Sam's Property To Be Tested in Courts.

officials at the navy yard de-ny the Sheriff County any there, for Pannat FfcU, lumber are preparing to ask for a mandamus which win compel Rear Admiral to allow the Sheri'T to seize on a writ of attachment some lumber in the yard. The settlement of the rights of Sheriff in the yard will he of interest to all contractors who have business there. Tho luWber. which was delivered by Pell in December, was consumed to Richard A. Oriefen.

a contractor who Is bulMir.jr a boatbOOM at the yard, for the eonsisnment was refused for several and the dealers then tried to get it tack through the Sheriff, but he has not all awed to serve his writ. SIDE TRACK MURAL DECORATIONS. To Save Delay in Occupancy of New Hall of Records. A sub-committee of the Roard cf Estimate and Apportionment consisting of the Mayor. President Cantor and President Fornes.

yesterday decided tt inadvisable at this time to have mural and sculpture In the new Hall of Records. about jrs.oco. "We decided to wait with this worlc until the building is completed." the Mayor. "It Is to very important that the bulldlns saaaafl be SalshMU so that it can oocupted thai we da not wish to do anything to delay the work. When the building completed and occupied then we tako up the matter of the mural decorations and moss work.".