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FOUR O'CLOCK, i 17947 BROOKLYN TUNNEL HEARING AUGUST 1. THE KING COMPANY'S BID EMPRESS CROKER DOES KOI YEARN TO EIGHT SENATOR HILL also contained very pointed references to Leader Hanbury, declaring among other things that the time had come when the leaders who put up candidates only to come out against them later on must be defeated at the primaries this year if the district was ever to be successful. TO DECIDE DOVER WHIP IN A WEEK. SRYS MB. ODELL hdhere to the policy initiated by us in 1857 of peace with the Chinese nation, of furtherance of lawful commerce and of protection of the lives and property of our citizens by all means guaranteed under extra territorial treaty rights and by the law of nations.

If wrong be done to our citizens we propose to bold the responsible authors to the uttermost accountability. We regard the condition at Peking as one of virtual anarchy, whereby power and responsibility are practi callv devolved the local provincial authorities. So long as they are not in overt collusion with rebellion and use their power orotect foreign life and property, we regard them as representing the Chinese people with whom we seek to remain in peace and friendship. "The purpose of the President is, as It has been heretofore, to act concurrently with the other powers first, in opening up communication with Peking, and rescuing the American officials, missionaries and other Americans who are in danger: secondly, in affording all possible protection everywhere China to American 1 life and property; thirdly, in guarding and protecting all legitimate interests, and, fourthly, in aiding prevent a spread of the disorders to the other provinces of the empire and a recurrence of such disasters. "It Is.

of course, too early to forecast the means of attaining this last result, but the policy of the government of the United States is to seek a solution which may bring about permanent safety and peace to China, preserve Chinese territorial and administrative entity, protect ail rights guaranteed to friendly powers by treaty and international law and safeguard for the world the principle of equal and impartial trade with all parts of the Chinese empire. You will communicate the purport of this instruction to Railroad Commission Will Consider Applications at Fifth Avenue Hotel. (Special to the Eagle.) Albany. July 10 The Railroad Commission announces a hearing for August 1 at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York City, on the applications of tho New York and Brooklyn Union Transportation Company and the New York. Brooklyn and Jersey City Rapid Transit Company for permission to construct tunnel roads from Brooklyn to New York City and Jersey City.

ST. LOUIS STRIKE RESUMED. Traffic Not Interrupted by the Action of the Men. St. Louis, July 10 There seems to he no Interruption to the traffic on the lines of the St.

Louis Transit Company to day, as the result of the determination of the former employes to resume striking. The boycott, which hurt the Transit Company considerably during the recent contest, was on to day though not In. such force as formerly and wagons are again carrying passengers, espe cially in the north and south sides. There has been no trouble reported. NINE KILLED BY TOADSTOOLS.

Entire Pamily in Arkansas Poisoned by What They Thought Were Mushrooms. Little Rock, July 10 An entire family of nine persons di to day near Calico Rock, Marion County, from eating poisonous toadstools, mistaking them for mushrooms. The victims are W. J. Fink, aged 40; Mrs.

Mary Lee Fink, 30: John E. Fink. 18; Keakle Fink, 13; Sigel Fink, 11; Veil Fink, Rose Lee Fink, Melan Fink. infant child. The family ate a hearty dinner, which included the supposed mushrooms.

All were taken violently ill and none recovered. CAR INJURES LUKE O'REILLY, SR. The Ex Congressman Knocked Down on Pulton Street and Likely to Die. Luke O'Reilly, who was formerly a Congressman and who many years ago was one of the prominent leaders in Democratic politics in the Nineteenth Ward, was knocked down and, it is believed, fatally injured by a trolley car of the Third avenue line at the corner of Fulton and Pearls streets. The acci dent happened at 1:05 o'clock as Mr.

O'Rell ly, who Is about 65 years old, trying to cross from the north to the south side of the street. The crossing there is parttlcu larly dangerous, for it is at a point where the inspectors are hurrying along either the cars on the Fulton street lines or the cars which cross a block below at right an gles on the old Nassau line. Mr. O'Reilly had just stepped from the curbstone when the car passed along. It was in charge of Stephen McGlynn, aged 28 years, of 1S1 Forty eighth street, who was motorman, and who was on his way to the terry.

Policeman Cox of the Adams street station, was sitting on the front seat of the car, having just left the crossing at Bau land's store. The polictman, in describing the accident. said that Mr. O'Reilly, who is well known to the officials around the Borough Hall, had Just stepped as if from the shoe shop at the corner of Pearl and Fulton streets. The officer did not imagine for a minute that he would try to cross in front of the car, which was but a few feet distant, but when he was seen to step from the curb both the motorman and the policeman set up a simultaneous yell of warning.

Mr. O'Reilly did not seem to realize his danger. He went on, and when the two men yelled again he just stopped on the side of the car track. He was not far enough away to avoid being struck by the corner of the dashboard. The motorman had the brake on at once but the car struck Mr.

O'Reilly on the side of the head, causing a painful gash. He was knocked down by the blow and fell outward, clearing the fender. The car had by this time come to a standstill and Mr. O'Reilly seemed to try to stagger to his feet. He had not regained his feet fully when he fell again.

He was unconscious when Policeman Cox. who had hastily jumped from the car, reached his side. It was clear that Mr. O'Reilly was badly hurt and a message was sent to the Brooklyn Hospital from the nearest telephone for an ambulance. Dr.

Frank Freel. son of the late Edward Freel, who had known Mr. O'Reilly all his life, happened to be in the neighborhood and was the first In attendance. His diagnosis that the man was suffering from cerebral hemorrhage, probably due to a fracture of the skull, was confirmed by the ambulance surgeon, who came later, and the suffering man was hurried to the hospital. At that institution It was said that the chances for his life were small.

Mr. O'Reilly's home is at 81 Keap street. He has been employed for some years as an appraiser in the Surrogate's Court, and of late has not been very active In the management of the politics of his district. He was in early years regarded as a strong man in the Democratic party, and many of the younger men now in politics secured their first lessons In O'Reilly's former headquarters, at the corner of Wythe avenue and Clymer street, a quarter of a century ago. Mr.

O'Reilly has a large family, two of whom are well known as lawyers. One of his oldest sons Is Frank E. O'Relllv. law partner of Jerry A. Wernberg, and another son is Luke O'Reilly, also a lawyer of some local prominence.

When it became evident that Mr. O'Reilly had been seriously hurt Policeman Cox placed motorman McGlynn under arrest. He was taken to the Adams street station, where he was held by Sergeant Kennedy pending arraignment before Magistrate Brenner on a charge of criminal carelessness. The policeman said that he did not think the motor man was to blame, for the car was not going at a high rate of speed at the time and the motorman had it under perfect control. It seemed to him that Mr.

O'Reilly was dazed at the sudden danger. WOMAN DIES FROM PRIGHT. Falling of a Plasterer's Wooden Horse Causes Heart Disease and Death. Mrs. Leander Fitzgerald.

3S years old, of 276 Clarkson street, while picking up wood In the rear of a building in the course of erection at the corner of Nostrand avenue and Clarkson street, was frightened to death at noon to day by a plasterer's wooden horse falling from the top of the building to the ground near where she stood. Her narrow escape frightened her and she became unconscious Ambulance Surgeon Seltz, from the Kings f.nuntv Hosmtal. responaeo to a call. Dut found the woman dead when he arrived. He gave it as his opinion tnat sne aiea irom heart disease caused by the shock which frightened her.

HAMILTON FLAGS AT HALF MAST. The flaes are at halfraast on the Hamilton I club building out of respect to the memory nr Frederick B. Richardson of Morrlstown, N. formerly a resident of Brooklyn and a 1 member of the Hamilton Club. His death occurred at Rangeley Lake, Sunday.

Pennsylvania Limited Via the Picturesque Pennsylvania Railroad, leaves Brooklyn (foot of Fulton st). 9:45 A. M. dally. The consummation of perfection In passenger service.

Adv. ON E. B. BRIDGE REJECTED Although It Is Nearly a Million Dollars Lower Than Figures of Competitors. NEW BIDS TO BE ASKED FOR.

Reason for Rejection Is That the Work Must Be Done on Time. The $2,500,000 bid of the King Bridge Company of Buffalo for constructing the approaches of tho new East River Bridge has been rejected by the Bridge Commission, not withstanding the fact that the bid was nearly $1,000,000 less than the next lowest hid. The commission is now advertising for new pro posals which are to be received and opened on July 24. The King Bridge Company will have the privilege of submitting a new bid. but it will no doubt again be thrown out even if it is lower than tho other bids.

A member of the commission, who was most active in having the King's Bridge Company bid rejected, was asked this afternoon if a new bid of that company would he accepted provided it should he lower than all other bids. He said the company could hid again if It wanted to, but he would not say thaf its bid would get any more consideration than at flraf. The rejection of the King Company's bid has caused widespread comment among those who have heard of it. The bid was made so as to meet all conditions imposed by the bridge commission in every way. The company was prepared to give the required bond, to guarantee that the approaches would be completed within the specified time, and to' use the kind and quality of steel and other material demanded in the specifications.

The enormous difference in the amount of the bid of the company and of the next highest bid makes it appear all the more strange that the bid was rejected. The only reason given by the Bridge Commission is that the bid was rejected because the commissioners thought it was to the best interests of the city td' reject all bids and readvertise for proposals. It is admitted that the new bids will almost certainly be much higher than the lowest rejected bid, but It is asserted that the interests of the city can be best subserved by giving the contract to some other company. The Pennsylvania Iron Company has a bid prepared to submit with the new bids. The commission knew of this bid before the King Company's bid was rejected, and it is understood that this knowledge influenced some of the commissioners to vote for a re advertisement.

The bid of the Pennsylvania Iron Company to erect the steel towers for the bridge was rejected because the commission understood that at that time the company did not possess the necessary facilities for doing the work as quickly as was required. The commission now understands that the Pennsylvania Company is perfectly equipped for the work of building the approaches. Though no one of the commissioners will stand for the statement it is believed that the King Company's bid was rejected for the same reason that the Pennsylvania JCom pany's bid was not accepted. The fact that the bridge bids had been rejected has been kept very close. The commission passed upon the matter on the last Thursday in June, nearly two weeks ago.

Very few persons knew of the action, as tho advertisements inviting new bids were not immediately published. The publication of the advertisements will begin to morrow. There were only two bidders at the first opening of bids. These were the King company tnax offered to build the Manhattan approach for S1.50O.O00, and the Brooklyn approach for $1,000,000, and the New Jersejr Steel and Iron Company, whose figures for the Man hattan side were $1,989,865, and for the Brooklvn side $1,331,478. The total amount of the King Company bid was $2,500,000 and that of the New Jersey company was n.izi, 343.

The wide discrepancy between the two bids amounts to $821,343, or almost a million dollars. The New Jersey company has the contract for building the towers. The commissioners are determined to award the contract to a company that will build the bridge approaches within the specified time beyond the shadow of a doubt. There are contractors who will agree and who will give bonds to do the work in a certain time, but the commissioners declare that the contractors who give bonds in this way and make deposits for forfeits always find legal excuses. In case they fail to complete the work in the specified time.

In accordance with the new arrangements, plans and specifications will be placed on view at the offices of the chief engineer on Broadway, Eastern District, after July 1G. EDWARD M. SHEPARD SILENT. Hopes to Give His Views on Democratic Situation Next Week. Edward M.

Shepard returned from his country place on Lake George this morning and was at his office for a while. He was asked about his position with reference to the Democratic platform and the candidates for President and Vice President, and replied that he was not yet ready to make known his views. "I have been out of the city," he said, "and have not been very well. I am frank to say that just now I am doing more thinking than anything else. In a few days, by next week, certainly, I hope to be able to present my views on the situation." AH this indicates that it is very questionable if Mr.

Shepard can support Bryan with the 16 to 1 clause in the platform. Mr. Shepard's friends say he feels very badly about the outcome of the convention. Most of the prominent members of the National Civic Club are out of town or have already been interviewed. Charles Jerome Edwards, when asked what he thought of the work of the convention, said briefly: "I am in the insurance business just now.

AMERICANS STILL WINNING. London, July 10 The American jockeys had a remarkable Tun of wins to day at the second day's races of the Nottingham July meeting, sweeping the board clear. The Holme Pierrepont Selling Plate, a high weight handicap, of 100 soxereigns, five furlongs, was won by Quick Change, ridden by J. Reiff. The Bobbers' Mill Plate (a high weight handicap of 106 sovereigns) for 3 year olds and upwards, six furlongs, was won by Marceline, on which J.

Reiff also had the mount. The Netherfield Park Selling Plate, of 100 sovereigns for 2 year olds, five furlongs, was won by Verdier, with Sloan up. Mr. Richard Croker's Argadeen, ridden by L. Reiff, was second.

The St. Albans Handicap. 500 sovereigns, onomile, was won by Le Feu, on which Sloane had the leg. Tho Bingham Plate of 106 sovereigns, five furlongs, was won by Klingsor. also guided by Sloane.

The Basford Plate of 104 sovereigns, one mile and a half, was won by Mr. Richard Croker's Scotchman IL jrldden by U. Reiff, i I AGAIN RULES CHINA She Requests Viceroys to Protect the Lives of Foreigners, LEGATIONS SEEM TO BE SAFE They Seize a Palace in Peking and Place Native Christians in It for Safety. JAPANESE TO MARCH AT ONCE. Their Military Authorities Say the Troops How Available Can Force an Entry Into the Chinese Capital.

Shanghai. July 10 News from official sources was received at 10 o'clock last night to the effect that the Empress had on June 30 resumed the reins of government and appointed Yung Lu Prime Minister. It is said that she sent a dispatch to Nanking by courier at the rate of one hundred miles per day, thanking the viceroys of the Yang Tse Kiang provinces for their loyalty and recommending that they protect foreigners at any cost. Report That Empress Is in Power Again Seems Probable. London.

July 10. 10:45 A. M. Chinese official sources furnish another surprise this morning in announcing that the Dowager Empress, who had been reported, within two weeks, to have died, to have fled, to have teen poisoned and to have hecome hopelessly mad, has resumed the reins of power. The date given is Juno 30, the same on which the wholesale massacre of foreigners is alleged to have occurred.

The telegram of Sheng, the administrator of telegraphs and railroad, to the Chinese Minister at Washington, Wu Ting Fang, saying the imperial government is protecting the legations appears to fit in with the dispatch from Shanghai of this morning, particularly with reference to the alleged directions given by the Dowager Empress relative to the protection of foreigners. At the same time people continue to ask, if the legations are why the ministers are not permitted to communicate with the outer world. Sheng's expressed fears that the food and ammunition of the legations are exhausted, are counteracted by the news that Prinr'V Ching, the commander of tne Manchu fieldiorce, is revictualing them, beside which It is now known that in the last resort there are available for food several hundred ponies, usually kept within the walls of the British legation. In the meantime, according to the legation of Japan here, the Japanese by no means lehare the general opinion that the advance cn Peking must be indefinitely delayed. The officials assert that the Japanese have no intention of halting at Taku or Tien Tsin, but propose to advance on Peking during the present week.

Their military authorities txpress the opinion that the 20,000 of their troops, in addition to the international forces already available, will suffice to force an entry into the Chinese capital. Emperor William dispatched the German warship Bussard from Kiel for China this morning, while the German cruisers Geier and Seeadler have been ordered to proceed to China as rapidly as possible from their American and Australian stations respectively. It has been learned that the Chinese Legation here, though apparently unable to communicate directly with Peking, is getting news from there indirectly. The officials of the legation declare the present trouble is entirely the work of Prince Tuan and that the government, the Dowager Empress and the Chinese generally are against the Boxers. The officials also say they have reason to hope that the situation at Peking is im proving and that Prince Ching will succeed in protecting the foreigners.

They scouted the stories of the massacre of the people In the legations and the poisoning of the Em 1 eror and Dowager Empress and express the opinion that Prince Ching and the loyal viceroys could best be assisted by the prompt dispatch of international reinforcements and the promise of help in the formation of a strong government. TJ. S. Policy to Avoid War and Protect China. (Special to the Eagle.) Washington, July 10 This has been an eventful day at the State and War Departments, the officials at both departments taking important steps in connection with the affairs of this country in China.

In response to the cablegram from Admiral Kempff appealing for re enforcements, the department this morning ordered a regiment of Infantry, carrying five hundred rounds of ammunition per man. and a regim'' of artillery to sail from Manila for China. These tror.ps will leave for Taku on Friday of this week. Secretary Hay to day itsued a bulletin outlining the policy and attitude of the United States in regard to China. The Secretary states that the government has four objects to accomplish in the Chinese empire as follows: First, to open communications with Peking and rescue the American officials, missionaries and others in danger therei second, to afford all possible protection to American life and property in China; third, to guard and protect all legitimate American interests in the empire: fourth, to aid in preventing further spread of the present disorders.

The most important part of the proclamation is the warning to the powers that this government will not only refuse to participate in any dismemberment of China but will protect the empire from such a fate at the hands of other nations. Cheering news was received from Consul General Gooilnow to the effect that the legations were till safe on the 5th inst. The consul adds, however, that this report Is not generally credited at Shanghai. The circular which was sent to our foreign representatives is as follows: Department of State. Washington, July 3, "In this critical posture of affairs In China it is deemed appropriate to define the attitude of the United States as far as present drcumstancos permit this to be done.

Wo to in to JAPS AND WHITES IN RACE WAR. Mikado's Subjects Take the Place of Striking Fishermen. Vancouver, B. July 10 The difficulties between Japanese and white fishermen at the salmon canneries of the Fraser River are approaching a climax. The whites, acting on orders from the union, have refused to go out because the canners will not pay 25 cents per fish, while the Japanese accept the canners' offer of 20 cents per llsh.

Three thousand Japanese were fishing on the river yesterday, but no whites. There are 700 men on the roll of the white fishermen's union at the fishing village of Steveston, fourteen miles from Vancouver. Late this afternoon the white men on the Fraser River forced the Japanese to hang up their nets. Notwithstanding their superior numbers, the Japanese were intimidated. Both sides are fully armed.

BOILED TO DEATH. San Jose, July 10 George A. Morse, an aged and absolutely helpless patient in the Agnews Insane Asylum, was slowly boiled to death in a bath in the men ward of that institution, last night. He was placed in a bath tub and after the hot water was turned on the attendant left room for a towel, forgot his patient and did not return until the imbecile was fatally burned. GOVERNOR TAKES UP ICE TRUST.

Attorney General Urges Him to Convene an Extraordinary Term of the Appellate Court. Albany, July 10 Governor Roosevelt reached here at 2:25 from Oyster Bay and proceeded at once to the executive chamber, where he held conferences with Attorney General avies and Judge Coyne on the ice trust, the District Attorney Gardiner and Controller Coler matters. The Governor may convene an extraordinary term of the Appellate Court to dispose of the stays granted by Justice Kellogg In the ice litigation, as it is Baid the attorney general will strongly urge such a course of procedure. The Governor will leave here to morrow evening for Oyster Bay. BOERS RETIRE FROM SENEKAL British Think This Means an Early End of the War in That Section.

Senekal, Orange River Colony, July 9 An extended reconnoissance to day resulted In the discovery that the Boers had evacuated all their positions around Senekal. Numbers of them appear to have gone toward Ficksburg and the remainder in the direction of Bethlehem. The British commanders express the opinion that the retirement of the Boers foreshadows a speedy end of the war in this section of the country. London, July 10 The Lorenzo Marques correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says, under date of July 9: "I understand that Mr. Hollis, the American consul here, been recalled.

He Is a well known pro Koer." MELODY SUCCEEDS FUREY. Warden Hayes' Opponent Appointed to a Good Position by the Democratic Organization. William E. Melody of the Thirteenth Ward was appointed this morning to succeed William A. Furey as commissioner of jurors for Kings County.

Mr. Melody has been an Assemblyman and is very popular in the Eastern District where he is in the real estate business. He was a former lieutenant of Warden Patrick Hayes, but has recently been with the county organization and is now recognized as the regular leader there. His appointment will help the opposition to Hayes. The appointment is regarded as an excellent one.

Mr. Melody is about 45 years of age, was born in the Thirteenth Ward and was edu cated in the public schools of Brooklyn. His father was a well known citizen of old Williamsburg and much respected. Mr. Melody was elected to the Assembly in 1892 in the old Tenth District by 1,743 oluralitv and re elected in 1895.

The appointment under the special law was made by the judges of the County William E. Melody. Court, the Surrogate and County Treasurer. The present appointment is for the unexpired term of two years, but the office is usually held by the same person from term to term. Mr.

Furey held it for nearly twenty years. The salary is $5,000 a year. Commissioner Melody was sworn in this morning, and at once took charge of the office. OHIO REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE. General Dick Not to Be Secretary of the National Body.

Columbus, July The Republican state central committee met here to day and chose a state executive committee which organized by electing General Charles W. F. Dick of Akron, chairman; John R. Malloy of Columbus, secretary, and W. F.

Burdell of Columbus, treasurer. This is taken to settle the retirement of General Dick, as secretary of the National Republican Txeoutive Committee and is understood to be in accordance with President McKinley's wish. FOUND DEAD IN BED. Michael Cook, 12 years old, was found dead in bed this morning, at 40 Pacific street. Heart disease is thought to have been the cause of death.

HONEY FROM MEXICO. The chartered steamship Ithaka of the Ward Line, arrived at Prentice's Stores yesterday from Tample. Part of her cargo consists of fifty barrels of honey. No Exi pnh Fare to St. Lnnla.

T.v.n v. Vnrlr f'mitml'n "St. T.nul Limited giving miiKntnccnt service via Lake Shore and Big Four. Adv. Have No Animosity Toward Him," Declares the Tammany Hall Leader.

SAYS THERE WILL BE HARMONY. Mr. McLaughlin Intimates That He Is Satisfied With the Brooklyn Delegation. Richard Croker came up from Long Branch this morning and went at once to his office, walking all the way from the steamboat pier. In an interview an Eagle reporter had with him, Mr.

Croker indicated that he was not at all anxious for a fight with ex Senator David B. Hill. In fact, Mr. Croker spoke more respectfully of Hill than he has in four years past. There is reason to think that the sage of Wolfcrt's Roost is not so harmonious as the Tammany chief.

Hill talked fight all the time he was in Kansas City and there is reason to believe that he has abandoned his quiescent attitude and means to assert himself strongly. Mr. Croker came up on the morning boat from Long Branch and was accompanied by Health Commissioner John B. Crosby. He walked without the aid of a cane and without a perceptible limp.

He saw the reporters at his real estate office soon after his arrival and stated that he intended to take charge of the campaign in Manhattan at once. In all his talk there was more of the purr than the snarl of the tiger. "I am now in harness." he said, "and shall be at the Democratic Club and Tammany Hall every day except when it gets too hot, when I may take a run down to Elberon or Saratoga from time to time. Perhaps I may take a sail on Lewis Nixon's yacht now and then to escape you boys, as I did last summer." "Is It true that there is hostiity between Tammany and Senator Hill and his friends?" was asked. "We are going to pull together," answered Mr.

Croker promptly. "We shall have perfect harmony in the state and city. I have no animosity toward Senator Hill, nor do I believe he has any toward me, ana any reports that Senator Hill is unfriendly to me or to Tammany will be denied by him if you ask him." Mr. Croker was asked what he thought of the campaign. "It is too early to talk about it yet," he replied.

About the 1 6to 1 question Mr. Croker said. "Too much attention is paid to it. In my opinion," he added, "Congress ought to have the right to adjust the ration of coinage every four years." Willoughby street is being much criticised for the action of its representatives at Kan sas City. Many organization men do not hes itate to say that much more would have been accomplished if the Kings County men bad stood out against Croker so as to have procured recognition of the autonomy of the local organization.

There is another side to this question, however, as presented by some of the prominent leaders. They say that the dispute between the two great rivals is taken too seriously, and that they are for harmony and victory and do not propose to be deceived by talk of a fight which is not in earnest. Ex Register Hugh McLaughlin intimated in an unmistakable way that he was satis fled with the work of the local delegates. He was asked by an Eagle reporter if the newspaper reports of his dissatisfaction were true. "Do I look dissatisfied?" he asked.

The reporter was obliged to admit that he did not, for the veteran leader looked thoroughly at ease with the world. Mr. McLaughlin was not ready to discuss the platform in detail, and he said many of the issues involved in it were not thoroughly understood. Asked about Senator Hill's position at Kansas City and the probability of a fight between the rival factions, he answered: "What you write from day to day is likely to be forgotten, but what I say might be treasured up against me. I do not think it a good plan to he continually discussing party affairs.

Sometimes people say things on the spur of the moment that they regret, and when one wants harmony the best thing to do Is to refrain from criticising people who differ from one." Both Senator McCarren and Bridge Commissioner John L. Shea saw Mr. McLaughlin this morning, and had apparently friendly talks with the veteran. Commissioner Shea defined to some extent the attitude of the local organization to State politics. "Too much emphasis is placed upon the dispute between Mr.

Croker and Senator Hill," he said. "There is not a quarter as much in it as the newspapers make out. Our position is that, having joined in the election of the present administration, we owe loyalty to Its officers. We have been well treated in the last two years, not so much in the way of patronage, which is of less importance, as in Improvements. "The city administration has not discriminated against Brooklyn.

It has given us money for bridges and street improvements and for street cleaning. I think we have no reason to complain on that score." James Shevlin is at Saratoga with his family and will not return to town until Thursday at the earliest. HAWAII WANTS NEGROES. Southern Labor May Entirely Supplant the Japanese. Honolulu, July 1, via San Francisco, July 10 It is to the colored people of the Southern States that the plantation owners of the Hawaiian Islands will turn for relief in the mat ter of the vexed labor question.

John Hind and J. B. Collins of Kohala Plantation leave to day for the Southern States In quest of negro laborers. They have assurances that 300 or 400 can be recruited at New Orleans. The plantation will pay their expenses to the country and give them $30 a month.

If enough negro labor can be secured, the services of the Japanese will be dispensed with altogether. BIG DRY GOODS COMPANY. Adams Company Is Incorporated at Albany With a Capital of 53,600,000. Albany. July 10 Articles of incorporation of the Adams Dry Goods Company of New York City were filed to day with the Secretary of State.

The company has a capital of S3. GOO. 000 and proposes to conduct a department or general store. The stock is equally divided between common and preferred, and the preferred is to receive 7 per cent, accumulative dividends and is preferred both as to earnings and assets. The directors are Samuel Adams.

John Flanigan. Lloyd McK. Garrison of New York City and Rufus B. Sherbourne of Rochester. BROOKLYN BOY DROWNED.

Michael Brennan of ISO Conover street. Peter Josaqu of 59 Wolcott street, John Wiil lams of 155 Richard street, John Higgins of 15G Conover street and Hugh Brennan, the 8 year old son of Michael Brennan, were thrown into the water last evening by the capsizing of a catboat in which they were sailing in the North River, near Thirty fifth street. The I men were rescued by the crew of the tug boat William S. Bellman. The Brennan boy was drowned, and although search was made for his body it was not recovered.

State Chairman Reiterates That He Is Not a Candidate and Mentions Other Names. THE PLATT WORTH QUARREL Mr. Odell Is Modest as to His Part in What Is Said to Be a Reconciliation. Benjamin B. Odell, the chairman of the Republican state organization, placed himself outside of the nomination for the governor ship this morning with the same calm, careless manner that one would decline an ice cream soda or a cheese sandwich.

He also said that the gubernatorial question might be settled shortly. There is little question in the mind of any Republican politician of the state that the popularity of the state chairman in ail factions of the party would land him In the governership nomination without a particle of effort on bis part. It is generally understood among the rankest of the machine men that while Benjamin Odell is first, last and always an organization man, all the movements toward better politics in the organization for which Govern Roosevelt and the Low element have not been responsible for, Mr. Odell has been the author or instigator of. Close as he is to the confidence and regard of Piatt, this state leader has always used his influence, if Roosevelt and his friends are to be believed, for the best in politics.

That is why he could be nominated this year. Yet, Mr. Odell still firmly refuses. He was seen at the 'ste jLA TIEN TSIN, Children Have Taken Refuge. Fifth Avenue Hotel this morning by an Eagle reporter and asked about the governorship.

"I appreciate," he said, "the kindness of the friends who mention me for the place, but those who know me also know that when I refused to be considered in any sense a candi date I meant what I said and nothing could move me. I am not a candidate and will not be." "Is it true that you" are to be a United States Senator?" asked the reporter. "I have already refused that place and do not see how my name can be mentioned in connection with it now." "Senator Piatt said," suggested the reporter, "that you were not to have your career ended in one term as Governor, the usual length of time the executive of New York State serves nowadays. What did he mean?" "Perhaps Mr. Piatt could best answer that." remarked Mr.

Odell, with a smile. "Certainly it does not mean the Senatorship. Mr. Piatt will hold in office until 1903. Even if he wished to resign he would not be permitted to do so.

And he has no intention of resigning. As a public man I suppose I must expect to be the center of more or less picturesque stories. For reasons unnecessary for me to state, I do not desire the nomination for Governor, either." "Who will be nominated then?" "That is a matter that so far has been only casuallv discussed. Mr. Woodruff at present seems to be the most prominent candidate.

Then there is Justice Werner, Congressman Payne, and a host of others. The availability or unavailability of all these men, I believe, will be settled within a week from now. Charles A. Schieren has been talked of and he is a very strong man, but he has also been prominently mentioned as a reserve candidate for the office of Mayor of New York. "It has been said that you have acted as an Intermediary between Jacob Worth and Senator Piatt and that that unpleasantness has been cleared.

Is that true?" inquired the reporter. "I have a very high regard for Mr. Worth and for his work in the Republican party," Mr. Odell replied. "The state organization, however, does not desire, except wnere ao soUitelv necessary, to take any part in dis trict fights.

Such matters would best be left to the local leaders. It seems that there may be a possibiliy of the state organization oe Ing called upon to take a stand in that situation. The necessity has not come yet and so far as I know Mr. Piatt has not interfered in any way. There is some opposition to Mr.

Worth In certain quarters, I understand, but the matter has not vet been brought to my attention. Mr. Odell did not deny, however, that he had used his influence to bring about a reconciliation between the two old leaders in the party. At noon Mr. Odell left headquarters to call upon Mr.

Piatt to arrange for a meeting of the state committee, to take place within the week. The time and place of the state convention will then be decided upon. Mr. Odell said the place would undoubtedly be Saratoga and the time about September 10, he believed. At least that Is the date most frequently mentioned.

Governor Roosevelt Goes to Albany. Governor Roosevelt came up from Oyster Bay this morning unaccompanied. He took a street car at the West Thirty fourth Street Ferry and changed at Fourth avenue to a Madison avenue car. He was dressed in a blue serge suit and carried a dressing case and wore the usual slouch hat. Very few people recognized him.

He got off the street car on the Vanderbilt avenue side of the Grand Central station and entered the waiting room of the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad waiting room. Governor Roosevelt walked up and down the waiting room for at least ten minutes, and the only person in the crowd that recognized him was Policeman McGuire, who spoke to him. Then an official of the New York Central road recognized the Governor and conducted him through a private gate to the train shed of the station. Governor Roosevelt took the 10:30 o'clock train for Albany. A.

Stewart Walsh Marches Into the Enemy's Country. The ratification meeting held by the Seventh Assembly District Republican Club last night was chiefly remarkable for the demonstration over A. Stewart Walsh, who had tho temerity to enter what might have been considered the enemy's country. Walsh Is a rival to Harry Hanbury for the Congressional nomination. Tho Seventh District is Han bury's bailiwick and many of the club members were formerly his lieutenants.

Yet last night such men as Colonel Thomas Fitzgerald, Samuel Bosnian and Jnmes Macpherson said some very hard things about their leader, Harry Hanbury. and enthusiastically Indorsed the candidacy of Mr. Walsh, while the club members so enthused over the speech of Mr. Walsh that, they gave to htm a unanimous vote of thanks. The resolution indorsing the national ticket the minister of foreign artairs.

HAY. Outlaws Not Believed to Be Dispersing. Washington, July 10 The Secretary of State has received a dispatch from Mr. Goodnow. United States Consul General at Shanghai, stating that it is given out by the Governor of Shang Tung that the legations were standing on July 5 and that the outlaws were dispersing.

Mr. Goodnow adds that this statement does not obtain general credence. Foreigners Seize a Palace in Pekin. Tien Tsin, July 3 It is reported from Chinese sources that the foreigners at Peking have taken possession of one of the prince's pal GORDON HALL, Where the European Women and aces opposite and commanding the British legation and that native Christians have been installed therein. The Chinese shelled the foreign settlement all day long July 3.

Upward of 150 shells fell into the concession and many houses were partially wrecked. The casualties, however, were few, the civilians and women and children being ordered to seek shelter in the cellars of the town hall taxi the Astor Hotel. Three companies of Japanese infantry, a mountain battery and a body of Russian engaged the Chinese artllleryists, but with little effect. The twelve pounder of the British first class cruiser Terrible then came into action, but the enemy placed two shells fairly under the gun, damaging the carriage and wounding the crew. The gun was withdrawn and replaced by a French gun, which had a similar experience, a shell bursting in the midst of its crew.

The Japanese casualities during the day's fighting were an officer and two men killed and twenty men wounded. The casualties of the other forces engaged are not known. The Chinese in the vicinity of Tien Tain have been reinforced during the last forty eight hours by several thousands of General Masq and General Sung's troops from Pekin. The Chinese have also mounted a number of heavy guns commanding the settlements. A force of Boxers numbering about 3,000 men was seen entering the native city July 3.

Vice Admiral Alexieff has arrived here and is expected to assume supreme command. The allied forces now number about ten thousand men, including 800 Japanese who ar rived yesterday. Arrangements are being made to send all tho women and children into Japan by way of Taku and Chefoo. Troops to Sail Prom Manila Friday Washington. July 10 General MacArthur cables to the War Department that the Four teenth Infantry and Fifth Artillery will leave on Friday for Taku.

Other troops are being sent to replace these. General MacArthur's dispatch is as follows: "Daggett's Regiment (Fourteenth United States Infantry), Reilly's Battery (Fifth Artillery) will leave 13th for Taku, on transports Indiana, Flintshire and Wyefield. Taylor in Samar not available. For other infantry regiment for Chinese service recommend first one leaving States. Manila nicely cared for until arrival new troops without drawing on Anderson.

Bullard or Sargent, which is now impracticable. "In addition to one month's subsistence supplies with troops, send with Daggett to establish, depot three months' subsistence for 5,000 men. Regiments have 500 rounds ammunition per man. Crozier carries 1,000,000 reserve and such miscellaneous ordnance supplies as can be spared from here. With view to medical supply depot, stores three months (for) 5,000 men go with Daggett; there will be eight medical officers in China from Philippines.

Send three months' for age for 350 animals and partial supply winter clothing for Ninth Infantry. "Shall keep Indiana and Flintshire in China waters tor local service therein. Order all large transports home to expedite transfer troops here. Foregoing arrangements easily changed if department's wishes are cabled quickly. Seven companies Hardin's regiment, Tnvlor's battery, have been sent to Samar, re placing Hughes' troops theroin, which have been concentrated in Leyte.

"Request authority to permanently transfer Samar Department to southern Luzon. "MAC ARTHUR." Four Companies Off to China. Plattsburg. N. July 10 Companies B.

and of the Fifteenth Infantry, under command of Colonel Moale. left Plattsburg Bnrracks at. 9 o'clock this morning for San Francisco, where they will sail for Nagasaki on the transport Grant on July 15. Erench Congress Votes Money for Oper ations in China. Paris.

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