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THE BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE. NEW YORK. ERIDAY. 'MS'SirlSe'fi' PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES CnfS FRIENDS FEAR HE HAS BEEN DROWNED CAPT. NEWMAN ARRIVES GEORGIA PUTS UP SHEPARD FOR PRESIDENT IN 1904.

KNIPE WEEDING OUT CONEY ISLAND VICE. LOOMING UP IN SHOALS. ENGLAND'S SHORE. BY THE GRAVEYARD GANG Ciaims'lt Would Not Render the Pennsylvania Tunnel Contract Hlegal. Clothing of Tenth Ward Leader's Son Found in Bath House.

Peters Sperry Family Alone Furnishes Enough for All of Brooklyn. His Son His Only Passenger, on His Trip Across the Ocean in 38 Foot Launch. Brooklynite Cannot' Be Overlooked, Says Chairman Griggs of Congressional Committee. Police Captain Making It Hot for Gamblers and Excise Law Violators. Its Members Prowl at Night, Spoil Pretty Flower Beds and Steal Dogs.

QUOTES LAW ON THE SUBJECT. ANOTHER BATHER MISSING. MR. ATTERBURY'S AMBITIONS. LEFT COLLEGE POINT JULY 9.

'ALWAYS TRUE TO HIS PARTY." BIG RAID ON ALLEGED HOTELS. COMPLAINTS MADE TO POLICE. City Has the Same Rights as a Private in Stimulating Its Terms. Two Young Men Occupied Nearby Booms Failed to Come Back Life Guards Criticised. Prospects of Lively Contests Among Republicans for Nominations This Fall.

Many Eyes Toward Washington. Struck Severe Weather With His Little Boat and Was III for a Time. Mr. Shepard Now Giving' Party Managers the Benefit of His Judgment; Determined to See That the Law Is Residents Say They Do Not Do Their Obeyed Down at the Great Popular Resort. Duty Some Acts of Maliciousness.

The relatives and friends of young James A. Gray, the 24 year old son of John Mor After thirty five days of slow creeping across the ocean, during which time a succession of heavy gales were encountered. Captain William C. Newman and his 16 year old son, Edward, have arrived at Falmouth, in their thirty eight foot launch, the Edward' M. Shepard is the persoanl choice of Chairman James M.

Griggs of the National Democratic Congressional Committee for President in 1904. Mr. Griggs, who is red headed and who can't help being an aggressive fighter, came to New York yesterday for No one in the Third Congressional District can foresee the outcome of the dispute over the nomination for representative which has been going on there for several months. The district includes the Thirteenth, Nineteenth, Twenty first, most of the Twenty third and a part of the Twenty seventh Captain Knipe's work in cleaning up Coney Island. Is bearing good fruit, and thlf.

morning Sergeant Sheehan and Precinctman Bati man. arraigned a dozen proprietors of alleged hotels before Magistrate Voorhees in the Coney Island court on charges of violating the excise law. The proprietors of the suspected places are highly indignant, and they declare if the Captain continues with the work they will be forced out of business. That is just what is desired by the Captain, and when the first day of September comes around the prospects are that there will be a number of missing hotel keepers and also Borough President Cantbr of the Borough of Manhattan, has written a Iodi; letter to President Alexander E. Orr of the Rapid Transit Commission, relative to his attitude upon the Pennsylvania Railroad franchise.

President Cantor deals specifically with the discussion over the incorporation into the contract of a condition providing that the prevailing rate of wages shall be paid by the constructing" company. In his letter the Borough. President endeavors to show that, such" "a condition can be placed in the contract without rendering it either unconstitutional or illegal. After a short introduction. the letter says: examination of the.

authorities bearing upon the question of the right of the City of New York to insist upon embodying in for tunnel construction with the Pennsylvania Railroad a provision that the railroad shall pay Its workmen the prevailing rate of wages, such right appears to be indisputable and. I unhesitatingly affirm ttfaCsticTf would, be perfectly valid if it contained such a provision. "The case of the People ex rel Rogers vs. Coler, 1C6 N. p.

1, known as "the prevailing' rate of 'wages' relied' "upon by the opposition. isnot in point. That case merely determined that contracting, parties could not be deprived by. law of the right to make such contracts as they deemed best for their interests. "In other words, that the city and party contracting with It cannot be compelled law.

in. such a. contract a provision that the" contractor shall pay the prevailing rate wages, and'that any act of the legis The residents in the neighborhood of Bev erly Square, East, In Flatbush, are complaining of the lack of police protection. They tell of many depredations cornmittecl recently by a gang of loafers known as the "graveyard gang." In some cases, it alleged that this gang commits petty thefts for gain, and in other instances its acts seen to be prompted solely by maliciousness. Complaints have been made at the Parkville police station, but one citizen said that they, were received with indifference.

Such acta as denuding the flowerbeds of citizens, for instance, is regarded by the police, it ia claimed, more as a joke than as an offense. Dogs seem to be the main objects of the. "graveyard gang" when it goes out on ita thieving excursions. The loss of a half doz en some of them valuable ones, is reported within the past few days. At only one house has there been a burglary in ttiia neighborhood recently, and that was the', house of George Hodges, at Avenue and East ISth street.

This burglary occurred two weeks ago. Since then two dogs have" been stolen, dog collars have been taken and flower beds have been torn up. All of this is laid to the mysterious "graveyard gang." "A crowd of worthless men and boys who live over back of the Holy Cross Cemetery are seen prowling around the neighborhood frequently," said a citizen to an Eagle reporter to day, "and they have been given the name of the 'graveyard One resident of East 18th street, who had lost two valuable dogs recently, came across the gang and one of his dogs was following There was an argument and the citizen got his dog. Of course, the gang denied any knowledge of the animal. That night hia flower bed was denuded, as was also a neighbor's." George Moore of Beverley road complains that the gang a few nights ago invaded his front yard and the next morning a dozen highly prized asters were found strewn along the sidewalk.

Pure malicious meanness had prompted them to do it after they. lature to mat effect would be invalid. This is. really apparent if you will examine the languase. used by Judge" O'Brisn in the opinion cne aDove cited ease in different parts thereof, as follows: "At ppf 9 and 10 he says: 'The contract is in the form ih.it wo flnri nn parties so elected to contract but for the move1 to the police station on West Eighth reason that statute would not permit stree' Sergeant Levis made an examina thena to contract in any other I Hon of theclothing, with a view of obtaining "And at pase 13 he says: 'The plain pur 1 some means whereby.

an identification of the pose and effect of the law in ntiestinn was i clothing might be made. The clothing found rlssey Gray, leader of the Eighth Assembly District and a well known office holder in the borough, are to day trying to unravel the mystery surrounding the disappearance of the young man yesterday, which was followed by discovery of his clothing in bath house No. 09 at Balmer's bathing pavilion, at the foot of West Fifth street, Coney Island. The young man left his home yesterday morning, saying he was going down to Coney Island to go in bathing. He has not been seen since that time and it is believed he' was drowned.

A peculiar coincidence Is the finding of another suit of clothes in bath house 62 almost at the same time. The clothing has also been identified as that of Henry Walklns a traveling salesman, who resided with his wife at 168 Woodland avenue, New Rochelle. The clothing was found last night at closing up time in the bath houses, and relatives of both men identified the wearing apparel. Relatives of Hollenberg called at the police station" on West Eighth street, Coney Island, to day, and examined the clothing. According to one of the lite guards attached the bathing pavilion the two men who, the relatives ot each declare, were not acquainted with one another, applied for bath houses about noon.

The man in the bathing office gave Gray key No. 69 and to Hollenberg was given key No. 62. They doffed their street clothes quickly and one of the lite guards says he noticed the men in the water a half hour later. One theory advanced is that they became acquainted, as do many while in bathing.

When the hath house at tendants went their rounds about dusk they came the clothing In the two bath was lanea to uie where it was learned that the bathers! i not as et come out of the water. The police were notified and the clothing was re i Datn house 69 consisted of a black serge suit, a pink outing shirt, russet shoes and a straw hat. The hat was purchased from a well known dealer on Flatbush avenue, near the Long Island Railroad depot. In the pockets of the coat were found cards bearing the name James A. Gray.

Just about midnight Detective Corcoran, attached to the District Attorney's office in this borough and an uncle of young Gray, called at the police station and identified the clothing as belonging to his nephew and worn by him when he left his home yesterday to go in bathing. Mr. Corcoran said the young man was employed by former Sheriff Frank Creamer. The clothing found in the other bath house consisted of a mixed gray suit, a blue outing shirt, white cuffs and collar, patent leather shoes, and a straw hat purchased in New Rochelle. In the pockets were found several letters addressed to Henry Walkuns Hollenberg, 188 Woodland avenue.

New Rochelle, and a bank book of. the New Rochelle Bank, showing deposits amounting to $300 on July 2S. In the pockets of the waistcoat was found a business' card on which was the following: "Hollenberg Music Company, 317 Main street. Little Rock, Piano, Pipe and Reed Organs. Factory and Warerooms for the W.

W. Kimball Company. Factory, Twenty sixth and Rockwell streets, Chicago. Representative, H. W.

Hollenberg." The. police communicated with the New Rochelle police and learned that Hollenberg was married and lived with his wife at the above address. It is said he left home last Tuesday and promised to send some money home. The money was received all right. comment has been heard to day con cerhihg'the sadtaccldent, if indeed, the men were drowned, because of the apparent laxity on the part of life guards along Coney Island beach.

Many were heard to say today that it is almost impossible for a person, to drown if the life guards were in their proper places in. boats off shore instead of standing around the beach with arms folded. Nearly every bathing establishment along tne Deacn employs two or more men and boys who wear bathing suits with the words, "Life Guard" on but in only one or two places are they compelled to stay in the boats. There have been a number ot drowning accidents at Coney Island during the present season, which could, in the opinion ot those who know what is going on there, surely have been averted had the life guards been experienced men, or even careful of their duties. MISS GOULD'S LAWN FETE.

Proceeds to Be Used to Establish Delaware County Room at Naval Branch, Brooklyn Y. M. C. A. (Special to the Eagle.) Stamford, August 15 The entire village of Stamford turned out to day to attend the lawn fete given by Miss Helen Miller Gould at her summer home, Klrkside, near Rox bury, the proceeds of which are to be used to establish a Delaware County room at the naval branch of the Brooklyn Young Men's Christian Association at 127 Sands street.

This building and the furnishings were giv en by the ladles' auxiliary of the Y. M. C. of wheh Miss Gould Is second vice president and in which she takes a very active interest. The rooms are situated near the Brooklyn Navy Yard and are tho headquarters of the naval boys when in port.

Early this morning the crowds began to arrive by carriage and train and each succeeding hour witnessed an Increase in their numbers. When the grounds opened at 2 P. M. there was a steady flow into tho lawn. The grounds were prettily decorated and presented a brilliant spectacle, with the im mense throng of handsome women and well groomed men.

Miss Gould, assisted by Miss Sarah Churchill of Stamford, Miss I. J. Corts of Tarry town and Mrs. S. de F.

Edwards of New York, received those present. Miss Gould was plainly but richly dressed in a gowD of white point d'esprit trimmed with white satin ribbons and white Irish point lace and wore white gloves. A natty hat of black lace over white completed her costume. She wore no jewels and carried a black and white lace parasol. The people who were present included every one of social prominence within twenty miles of Roxbury.

as well as a large number of the summer contingent. In all nearly eighteen hundred persons were admitted to the grounds. Among the important personages who were present as Miss Gould's guests were Dr. and Mrs. Joslah Strong, Mrs.

A. S. Barker, wife of Admiral Barker, commandant at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn; Miss Louise Barker, Dr. John P. Munn, Dr.

and Mrs. William Toiman, Mr. and Mrs. William B. Miller and Miss Day.

One of the pleasant features of the day was tho entertainment provided for the children by Miss Gould's secretaries, Miss Field, Miss Altman and Miss Hanan. NOTED FRENCH ACTRESS DEAD. Paris. August 15 Mile. Wanda de Boncza, ar actress of the Comedie Francaise.

died to day as a result of an operation for of a conference with Eastern Democrats, and among others he saw Mr. Shepard. For some weeks the Georgian has had a distinct leaning toward the distinguished Brooklyn' Democrat for the Democratic choice two years hence. and he now says publicly that in the search for a man for 1904 Mr. Shepard cannot he overlooked, and he is regarded by Mr.

Griggs as a most likely candidate. "I regard Mr. Shepard as one of the ablest and strangest of our national leaders." said Mr. Griggs, at the Hoffman House, yesterday. "I consider him the most promising in con nection with the future leadership of the party.

While it is a long while in advance for predictions, I regard, him as a most likely man for the Democratic nomination in 1904. "I have the warmest admiration for Mr. Shepard and the Democrats of the entire country have been favorably impressed by the attitude he has assumed toward the party. He is a statesmanlike and Intellectual leader and one who has always been regular as regards the party organization. Chairman Griggs being himself a friend of Mr.

Bryan, his public announcement In favor of Mr. Shepard is regarded as significant and important. He was particular to state that in expressing his own opinion he meant no disparagement to any other man mentioned as a possible candidate, but with the known antagonism ot so many friends of Mr. Bryan to ex Senator Hill, this announcement of a young leader who is friendly with the Bryan men, the Hill men, and even many of the Clevelandites. is enough to start the Shepard boom booming again.

Mr. Griggs likes about Mr. Shepard besides his intellectual attainments and his statesmanship is his record during the past two campaigns. When Mr. Bryan was nominated Mr.

Shepard, as the country knows, remained a Democrat still, and he never wrote a letter and added "very still." "Whatever were the personal views of Mr. Shepard," said Chairman Griggs, "he has always remained true to his party, and he voted the regular ticket in both the two last national elections. He is now taking a deep, intelligent and active interest in party affairs, and is giving the managers of the party the benefit of his fine judgment in conducting its campaigns." Mr. Griggs referred to Mr. Shepard's campaign for Mayor last fall, and said that, its breadth and brilliance attracted to the Brooklyn Democrat the attention of Democrats all over the country.

No man, in Mr. Griggs' opinion, is more likely to develop into the man to suit the issues and the party than Mr. Shepard. Mr. Shepard has given Chairman Griggs valued advice in the management of the congressional campaign and the Georgian has been impressed with his great abilities.

Beside, Mr. Shepard made a great impression in Chairman Griggs' own state during a recent visit Chairman Griggs came here to see New York Democratic Congressmen, the Tammany Mr. Shepard and the Brooklyn leaders. Mr. Shepard told him that the Democrats should gain two Congressmen in Brooklyn and from advices, received from other Chairman Griggs predicted that Greater New York would send six more Democrats to the next Congress than it had in the last.

Mr. Griggs was enthusiastic over the prospects for Democratic success in the congressional elections in many districts that are now Republican and he predicted a Democratic Congress next year. ROOSEVELT HAS MANY GUESTS. Generals Young and Corbin, Jacob Kiia, Ex Governor Francis and Robert Morris at Oyster Bay. (Speclal to the Eagle;) Oyster Bay, L.

August 15 One week from to day the President will start on his New England tour, and a great deal of unfinished business will therefore have to be crowded into the few remaining days, and many engagements, some for indefinite dates, will be made for each day intervening. At luncheon to day the President had with him among others, Major General Samuel B. M. Young, Adjutant General Henry Corbin, Jacob Riis, Henry Loomis Nelson, the author; Robert A. Morris, ex Governor David R.

Francis, president of the Louisiana Pur chase Exposition, and Attorney Henry M. Warren of Philadelphia, son oi Bisnop warren, who is soon to go to the Philippines to represent the Alethodist Episcopal Church there. Major General Young, who has recently returned from the Philippines, and who is regarded by President Roosevelt as the best cavalry officer in. the Army, will go with General Corbin to Germany, where they will witness the maneuvers of the German army. They desired to pay their respects to President Roosevelt before sailing.

Jacob Riis, than whom the President thinks "there is no more useful man," will probably remain over night. Ex Governor Francis of Missouri, who has been the backbone of the exposition which will be held at St. Louis in 1903, came to see President Roosevelt regarding the President's tour in Missouri. Robert A. Morris is chairman of the County Republican Committee of New York and was the only caller to day whose mission here is a political one.

Concerning the Washington dispatch to the effect that the friends of the President were confident the influence of the national' administration would be an Important factor in breaking up the Senatorial deadlock in Delaware. It is generally understood here that, while the President is, of course, desirous of having the two vacant Delaware seats in the Senate occupied by Republicans, he will keep his hands oft. and while it is not denied that he feels the only way to bring about the desired end is for the friends of Addicks to keep their shoulder to the wheel, the President believes that his course lies in keeping out of the fight. Mrs. William Loeb, assisted by Miss Mary Brittain, music teacher of the President's children, has arranged for an afternoon party to day, to which will be invited the playmates who are dally seen at Sagamore Hill.

The party will take place at the Earle residence in this village. The nephews and nieces of the President and Mrs. Roosevelt, the Landori children, and those who daily visit at tho President's homo, will enjoy the afternoon from 3 to 5. Refreshments will be served on tho lawn, and Mr. Hinch man, who is Master Kermit's tutor, will aid in the games.

EAIR EOR SICK BABES. A fair for the sick babies fund was held at. 309 Qulncy street by Elsa Gardner, Katharine Siemers and Ella Seebeck. The little ones raised $4.50 and the money, which was) forwarded to tne nas Deen turned over to Edgar McDonald, treasurer of the Seaside Home for Children, 26 Court street. SIAM REBELS DEFEATED.

Bangkok, August 15 Freneh troops, after a record Journey, have occupied Phrae, and it is reported tho Shans were defeated with a loss of 200; The danger is belioert to be ovor and the Europeans arc unmolested. wards. In the Thirteenth and Nineteenth wards there is a disturbed condition of affairs, and a factional fight is sure to occur there in the coming primaries. Similar conditions to a considerable extent exist in the 1 Twenty first Ward, where the independents are waging a contest against Quarantine Commissioner Schroedcr. Still further to complicate matters the Thirteenth, Nineteenth and Twenty first wards are not agreed upon a candidate for the state Senator.

It had been supposed that the representatives of the Fifth and Sixth Assembly districts would combine to divide amicably the nominations for Senator and Congress, so as to shut out the Twenty third Ward, which is in a different Senate i district, and where Walter B. Atterbury has troubles of his own, which be charges up to Dady and Woodruff. Atterbury is supposed to be a candidate on his own account. The situation in the Twenty first Ward or Sixth Assembly District is that Senator Ar I thur J. Audett is a candidate for renomina tion to the Senate, and Charles T.

Dunwell Is again a candidate for Congress, both pre sumably with Quarantine Commissioner Sihroeder's backing. The district can hardly land both, however. The Fifth Assembly District, which is made up of the Thirteenth and a part of the Nineteenth wards, offers a wealth of congressional material. Among the number none are more available than the members of the Peaers Sperry family, every scion Af n.hirt ir. 1.1..

i i. 1 would seem that preferment for them wa Prei. erment. io in em wa fyS" stated, if rivalry can be said to exist, is of tne friendliest order and it may happen that a family council or canvass just preceding the primaries or convention may solve the difficulty and pave the way to a complete solution of the problem, which is said to be troubling such big Republicans as Senator Piatt. Lieutenant Governor Timothy L.

Woodruff and Michael J. Dady. To make plain the wealth of talent which is found In this one political genus a list is here set down: Thomas Pollock Peters, son and successor of the late Bernard Peters, who seems to be preferred by those who have faith in the principle of primogeniture, a preference for the eldest son. William Cullen Bryant, former fire commissioner, a royal good fellow with a preference to serving the people to mere money making," brother in law of Mr. Peters.

James Sperry, former bridge commissioner and recently a candidate for the job now held by Commissioner Llndenthal, also a brother in law. Frank Sperry, former assistant corporation counsel and assemblyman and candidate for naval officer. A devotee of the gentle art of politics. Last year a supporter of John Kissel In the primary fight, and a receptive candidate two years ago with a preference for Jacob Worth to his own nomination. The Rev.

Dr. Charles H. Darlington, an uncle by marriage of Mr. Peters, who has declared himself out. Colonel Andrew D.

Balrd, father tn law of Frank Sperry, one of the sqlid citizens of Brooklyn, who has been honored with nominations on several occasions for mayor and other offices. He was president of the East River Bridge Commission before consolidation. Colonel Baird declined the honor, but would not oppose, perhaps, the selection of Frank Sperry. It was said to day that no other known members of the family were candidates for Congress this year, and, in fact, there are no others available. At this moment the respective following of each of the male representatives of the clan is in some doubt.

It ought not to be understood that their candidacies are not active, but have come about through pressure from Republicans in the district. Not one of the six Is seeking delegates, but, leet injustice be done, their position ought not to be prejudiced by omitting them from any list of political candidates. That is one reason for this enumeration or census. Mr. Sperry is almost universally known.

He is a genial companion, a shrewd political observer, well acquainted with statesmen of national importance and many think would prove the most influential statesman that Brooklyn ever sent to Washington. Two years ago he showed a tendency to accept the nomination, but gracefully yielded to Jacob Worth. Somehow it is thought he has the inside track at the present moment that is that the pressure is strongest upon him. Mr. Petere is a precocious young journalist, accustomed to the discussion of the most abstruse political and governmental policies.

He is less active in practical politics than the other members of his family, but a deeper student of profound questions, and many think would fitly represent this great borough in the conucils of the nation. William Cullen Bryant, a relative of one of America's most famous poets, is one of the handsomest men in Brooklyn. If Oliver Wendell Holmes Is to have a place In the Supreme Court of the United States, why should not a William Cullen Bryant be given a place in the legislative branch ot the government? Is what many people are asking. The present Mr. Bryant is well endowed with all the qualifications necessary for a great career.

In passing, due prominence ought to be given to the claims of James Sperry, a cousin of Frank and also a prominent journalist. His geniality is well known and he is a club man of note. Dr. Darlington Is an eminent churchman and man of affairs. He Is well known In that section of the city, but his nepotic regard for his relative, it Is understood, would prevent his consideration of the opportunity.

Dr. Darlington also has strict Ideas on the question of a clergyman engaging in politics, and Mr. Peters is said to be influenced by his views. There is a precedent for the election of a clergyman to Congress from this district, however, the Rev. John Hyatt Smith having been chosen several years ago in the Eastern District.

It is stated that, the more receptive candl dates In this noted family which some believe is bound to rival the Camerons of Pennsylvania in political prominence, will hold a meeting soon to discover who among them is least anxious to go to Congress. That one, verv likely, will be fixed upon, and if he can he Induced to take the party nomination there is no apparent reason why there should be further dispute among the Republicans of the district. The situation is described by a friend of the Messrs. Peters, Sperry and Bryant to be similar to the regard entertained on a his toric occasion by iwo typical Frenchmen named Gaston and Alphonse, which becomes more embarrassing daily. But the "dear Gaston" and "dear Alphonse" talk is becoming slang.

STEPPED OFF THE WRONG WAY. An unknown woman about 40 years of age, who was a passenger on a north bound Madison avenue car in Manhattan early this morning, stepped off the platform In the wrong direction at One Hundred and Seventeenth street and was thrown to the street. She was unconscious and was taken to the Harlem Hospital. The police describe her as being 5 feet 2 Inches in height and weighing 125 pounds. Her clothing consisted in part a black dress and white straw hat trimmed with white ribbons.

a S. L. J. at many unpaid bills left behind. The men arraigned to day were Nathan Blank, proprietor of a place at the Bowery and Kensington walk; A.

W. Seeley, who has a place at the foot of Steeplechase walk; Annie Petersen, whose resort is on Schwelck ert's walk; John Clark, proprietor of the "Hoffman House" on Bushman's walk; Louis Fringo, who is said to be the proprietor of a black and tan joint on Mermaid avenue; Domenico Salatino, an Italian, who owns the Bridge Hotel on West Seventeenth street, near Coney Island creek; "Bob" Patterson's place on Henderson's walk, near the beach; Helen Eibsen's resort at the foot ot Thompson's walk; Fisher's Hotel on Surf avenue, opposite West Fifteenth street, and the West End Hotel, kept by Dan Segall, oh Surf avenue, near West Fiftewith street. All were charged with a violation of Paragraph 2. Section 34, of the Liquor Tax law, and on a plea of not guilty the cases were adjourned. The proprietors filed but of court wondering what will happen next.

Captain Knipe could not be found this morning at the police station, but it is known that he is a very busy man, and, if possible, will be still busier in the' near future. A number of gamblers, as was previously stated in the Eagle, have arrived at the island and are now to be seen in several resorts on the island where crooks are generally to be found. From some unauthoritative source, it is said, they intend to open up and do business. One voune man said this morning that the gamblers arrived with several blackboards and all other paraphernalia that goes to make up a poolroom, and they were also well supplied with the articles that go with the shell and pin games. He declared the shell game was operated during the afternoon on the beach, and another fellow, a companion of the former, said Detective Bahman, who was not molested when the shakeup was made two days ago, was sent away from Coney Island yesterday afternoon on special business, so that he could not see the gambling going on.

These two young men declared the transfers of Patrolmen Thomas Murray, Thomas Lynch and John J. Taylor were outrages and were made because they were enemies of all gamblers and would not permit them to open up. For the past eighteen months hand books have been made on Coney Island and several policemen have been seen placing bets. The above mentioned plain clothes men who were transferred have also been seen standing directly in. front of places where a bet on the races could be placed, but they made no arrests, except In one instance, when they pounced on Jack McAullffe, whom, they found telephoning in.

Sutherland's, saloon on Surf avenue. McAullffe was discharged. The gamblers who have arrived at the island have been assured by some person as yet unknown that they will be given a chance to open up and the respectable business men at Coney Island do not like the idea of seeing them at work. Captain Knipe will not permit them to do business and, in, a statement made he said he would not allow any game to open up nor would he desist in running down the alleged hotels that have been permitted to do business for a long time. No one could be found this morning who would say anything about the rumor that politics was figuring to a large extent in the management of Coney Island.

It was said that the police, during the latter part of Captain Driscoll's reign, had displayed con siderable activity in the coming primaries and that fact was one of the reasons for his transfer. It is also claimed that the gamblers have received backing from certain Republicans who think they should have a share in Coney Island. Captain Knipe says he will play no favorites, but will. simply wait and see what the next move of the gamblers and other violators of the law will be. FEAR 300 WERE DROWNED.

Colombian Gunboat Has Not Been Sighted Since July 29 Either Captured or Lost. Kingston, Jamaica, August 15 The British steamer Floridlan, from Liverpool on July 24 for West Indian and Central American ports, arrived here to day from Colon and reported considerable insurgent activity in the neighborhood of the Isthmus. An attack on Panama was feared and the Colombian government was making strenuous efforts to largely reinforce the garrisons there and at Colon. Regarding the recent battle at. Agua Dulce the Florldian'a offlceri reported that the government of Colombia claimed the insurgents were routed, that it.

was believed at Colon that the engagement was undecisive. When the Floridlan left Colon no news had been received concerning the Colombian gunboat Boyaca, which left Panama on July 2E for Agua Dulce, and it was feared that she had either been captured by the insurgents or had foundered with the three hundred soldiers which she had on board. TORPEDO BOAT A FLYER. Philadelphia, AugUBt 15 The new torpedo boat destroyer Chauhcey returned to the yard of the Neofie Levy Shipbuilding Company to day after a successful trial trip. The figures "29.51" painted on the smokestack represented the maximum speed in' knots attained by the destroyer on her trial.

President Seddlnger of the company says the Chauncey made an average speed of 28.64 knots in her four trial runs, and during the endurance trial of one hour she averaged 26.80 knots, or nearly one knot above the speed requirement. The speedy little vessel will be turned over to the government shortly. MRS. FINKELSTEIU'S DIAMONDS. Benjamin Finkelsteln says that his.

wife is careless about valuables. Yesterday she dropped somewhere a satchel containing diamonds valuod at $300. She went home and told Benjamin. There is no record of what he said. Jennie.

RKkin, a tenant at the same address, talked too much about the lost gems. Mrs. Finkelatein had her in the Manhattan avenue police court this morning. The case was adjourned till August 20. AMMONIA EXPLOSION HURTS TWO.

In the explosion yesterday afternoon in the Hygienic Ice Company's plant, at Stagg and Bogart streets, Iknatz Krueger and Martin Bottor were Injured so badly that when they were taken to St. Catherine's Hospital the doctors said that their lives were in danger. The men had been working at an ammonia tank, when It exploded. The other workmen were knocked down by the tore of the found no dog to steal, or at least that is the supposition. William Denslow of Eighteenth street had a fine bull terrier which he valued at $100.

stolen some nights ago, and the early part of this week another dog was stolen from him. Once the gang stole the collar from the neck of one of his dogs, and later they came back and took the dog. Deputy Commissioner Rcdfleld also had a dog stolen from him a short while, ago, and many citizens complain ot malicious acta on the part of the gang. "Flatbush may have a reputation as a kicker," said one of the complaining residents, "but we have certainly had cause kick. The police do not do their duty.

Prowlers should he stopped from prowling; in the neighborhood." YACHT WAYWARD BURNED. The Handsome Craft Destroyed by Fir Off Patchogue Early This Morning. Origin of the. Blaze Unknown. (Special to the Eagle.) Patchogue, L.

August 15 The handi some sloop yacht Wayward, owned by Daniel R. Chichester of Amityville, was mysteriously burned while at anchor about a mile off shore here in the Great South Bay early this morning. How the Are occurred is not known, no one being on board at the time. Chichester; with his captain and mate, had been cruising ia this section of the Bay and anchored off Patchogue on Wednesday. The owner and his captain returned to Amityville yesterday with Captain Abijah Ketcham aboard the sloop Elizabeth, leaving the sailor ia charge of the Wayward.

The man came ashore last night. The fire on the yacht was discovered about 4:30 this morning by Edward Furman, night watchman at the Hotel Cliff ton, who aroused his brother, Captain John T. Furman, who with Captain De Witt Newins rowed out to the burning vessel, with the expectancy of finding some one aboard. Together they scuttled the boat and sunk it In about eight feet of water. Cap tains Newins and Furman said the whole interior of the boat was totally destroyed, the seven inch boom being burned clean through.

The wreck lies directly in the channel, and an effort will be made at once to raise it. Captains Newins and Furman, with an Eagle reporter, sailed out to the wreck this morning and marked it with a flag buoy to warn passing yachts. The boat, which is about sixty feet on deck originally, cost about $6, 500, and was bought by Captain Chichester last spring for $2,500. There is an insurance of $200. QUITS BEAT FOR THE HOSE.

Patrolman Buchanan Resigns to Take Place as a Fireman. When George A. Buchanan was appointed a policeman In February and assigned to duty in the Grand avenue precinct his nama was high on the eligible list for fireman. He had taken the examination for both the police and the fire departments and his appointment' came first from the police commissioner. It was simply an experiment.

Buchanan did not like the policeman's job, as it proved, and yesterday when he was notified that he stood at the head of the firemen's list and that by applying at the office of the ftro commissioner he might be sworn in he made up his mind to resign as a policeman. Yesterday he did his last tour as a bluecoat. On his return from post he handed in his shield, book and other equipments with a written resignation from the force. To day he went to fire headquarters and was sworn in as a fireman. His assignment was to Engine No.

144. SLOOP VIRGINIA STOLEN. The largo sloop Virginia of Patchogue, owned by John M. Wilson of East Ninety fourth street, Canarsie, wal stolen from its moorings at the foot of Beekman street, Fulton Market, N. some time yesterday.

The boat was used to freight oysters and mussels to the market and was moored there temporarily. The owner left two young men in charge, who, it is believed, stole the boat, as they cannot be located. A alarm has been sent out by the police department and the harbor is being scoured by a police patrol boat. The stolen boat Is painted black, has a comparatively new suit of sails, is fifty feet over all and about 15 years old. The owner is afraid that If the young men have taken the boat that it will sink, as it had been laid up for repairs on account Of the leaking condition of its hull.

PIGHT ON IN THE TWENTIETH. At a conference ot a number of Twentieth Assembly District Democrats, held last night in Convention Hall, Central avenue and Bleecker street, plans were outlined to conduct a fight against Denis Winter, the recognized leader of the district. Mr. Winter succeeded the late Conrad Hester as the executive member and his rise in power has caused a split in the party in that district. It was decided by a committee to fire the opening gun in the contest on next Wodnesday night, when a meeting will be held at Suydam street and Knickerbocker avenue.

In tha heart of the Winter to deprive the city and its contractors of the exercise oi an judgment and discretion in the matter of the wages to be paid to workmen employed upon all public "And at page 21 he suya: 'The question dees not originate in any agreement voluntarily but arises of the statute, and the 'validity or invalidity of that enactment is the fundamental question. Neither the city cor the contractor had any interest in these stipulations. They are in the contract only by force of the mandate of the statute, and, unless the Legislature had power to frame the contract in that respect, their presence is of no "In short, it was squarely laid down in that case that a contract containing such a pr vlsiou would be legal, but that a law compelling the insertion of such a provision In a contract was illegal" and void, which is a very different proposition. sole question In the case was, as stated by Judge O'Brien, the validity or invalidity of the enactment. "President Cantor quotes from Judge Parker's dissenting opinion to show that the right of parties and corporations to contract in any manner that they might deem advisable, was not disputed in any way.

in part as follows: "No one has presumed to challenge of an Individual either to pay the prevailing rate, of wages in his.localtty, or, if he concludes to have his work done bv contract, to refuse to award it to a. contractor whcwill not agree; to pay the going wages to all employes that may be engaged upon the. wo.5'k But the state seems to be regarded in quarters as having less power as a proprietor than an individual, so that what an individual may contract to do in the performance of his own work, the state itself may not do when'Tr assumes the" of proprietor andattempts the construction of important public work. That it has, to say the: least, Dower as'a nroDri etoty as has any of the individuals of which its citizenship is comprised, would seem to be a self evident "In the case of Clark against the. state, 142 N.

p. 101, in language which Is peculiarly applicable to the proposition how under, discussion and its soundness can hardly be challenged. Judge Parker says 'So, if authority be needed, we have the authority of this court that the legislature has the power. to provide that the policy of the state shall be to pay the going rate of wages in the locality in which a public work is to be done and to command its agents to obey Its directions In that regard. For Illustration: Were it not engaged inthe erection of a new Capitol the public officer or officers having in charge by appointment of the Legislature, would, under the authority of the Clark case, be obliged to pay the prevailing rate of wages in Albany, "and if, in ot construction, it should be determined to do some part of the work by contract, as was the "case during the last year of work upon the capitol, those having in eharg'e the would he obliged to' provide in the contract that the contractor should pay the prevailing rate of.

wages in Albany. Of course, a contractor would not be obliged, to accept a. contract, such but certainly would do if he wished for the state would have the right to. impose any terms It might choose as a condition of awarding the contract, just as an individual might do. Terms might be imposed which, would be wise or "Very foolish for both the state and the contractor, in the estimation of the but It is the proprietor's right to bo unwise if Ire so wills in which respect the state is perhaps both in theory and practice on an equality with its citizens.

The provision in the contract requiring, in effect, that he should pay the going wages would', of course, interfere with his liberty to hire men for lower wages. So a provision that he must use a. certain, brand, of which is no better, and costs more than other brands wouid. Interfere with his liberty to buy first class cement at a lower price than the brand named. A provision that some or all of the figure work cut out of stone should be done by from Italy, would perhaps Interfere with the employment at less expense of men of equal or greater skill at home who could do equally good or better work, and to that extent his liberty to so contract as to make a greater profit for himself, without injury to the proprietor, would be Interfered with; but it is interfered with only because he assents to the proprietor's wishes and contracts that, it shall be so, and hence his liberty is not Interfered with at all within the meaning of the constitution; for he has solemnly covenanted In his agreement that he shall not be at liberty to do anything In the course of the performance of the contract that shall be contrary to the wishes of the proprietor as expressed in the written "And such a provision if Inserted In the contract, enteref, into by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company would not be 'illegal' because it would violate no public Interest or policy.

It would' not be 'void' because It would not be against any statute of tho state. It would not be against 'public policy' as that phrase is understood by the courts. To quote from the Court of Appeals 'public policy is a term vague enough to confuse discussion but rarely clarifies an argument. The' courts have sometimes found it necessary to define what it is and where it is to be foundi There Is no 'such thins as public policy beyond what Is to be found in the constitution and laws of the In concluding his communication President Cantor calls at entlon to an opinion rendered in the case of the N.Y., L. E.

and W. Railroad Company asks that the letter' be submitted to Edward M. Spehard, counsel of the commission. Captain Newman, Who Commanded the Little Craft A. A.

low Across the Atlantic. A. A. Low. The two navigators started across the ocean July 9, from College Point; L.

and expected to make the trip in about twenty days. The launch, It was figured hy Captain Newman, would make an average of eight miles an hour, but it did only about half this well, owing to the gales. At Falmouth, which was reached by Captain Newman and his son yesterday, the captain said that the launch had proved herr self a noble boat, but that he had experienced awfuf times since leaving College Point. Several times in heavy galeW the Vessel nearly lost its drag anchor owing to the gear chafing away. The voyage covered 3,103 miles.

Captain Newman was ill part of the time, and suffered greatly, as he had to sit up on watch in the storms. The suffering told on him considerably. The food held out, and there was plenty of the 100 gallons of water left. The engine, which is the Invention of Feodor C. Hirsch, president of the New York Kerosene Oil Engine Company, held out well, and did not get out of order at any time.

In one storm one of the kerosene oil tanks was bursted and the launch flooded with oil. The engine uses oil as fuel, and eight hundred gallons were taken on board for the voyage. The launch is of eight foot beam, and has a draught of three feet and eight inches. It was regarded as quite an adventure to attempt to cross the ocean in it, but it was thoroughly tested in Long Island water before the start was made. Captain Newman 1b an experienced yachtsman, having been sailing master for Abiel Abott Low, after whom the launch was named.

The little vessel proved seaworthy, and had It not been for the gales the trip. have been made In much quicker time. THE MARTINS CELEBRATE. Wedding and Silver Anniversary Occupy the Time of Flatbush Family. The Martin Martin re marriage, the Mar tln Seligman marriage and the silver anniversary of the first marriage of Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph Martin were celebrated yesterday afternoon and last night at the Martin home, Ocean and Caton avenues, ae told in last night's Eagle. There was a attendance of friends and relatives, the programme being carried out without a hitch, save that some members of. the orchestra got lost and didn't show up" on time. The Rev.

Dr. Nelson, who performed both marriages, did them up in a hurry, pocketed both fees and jumped into a coach to fulfill like engagement in another part of the city. After dinner there were dancing and a general rejoicing. Mr. and Mrs.

Seligman made three futile attempts to get away unseen, hut gave it up as a bad job, and boldly marched out of the house at 10:30 o'clock, being targets for rice, old shoes and the like. The party broke up early this morning. Among those who attended were Mr. and Mrs. M.

Kaskell, A. Kaskell, Miss Kaskell, Mr. and Mrs. E. Kaskell, Miss Theresa Kaskell, Mr.

and Mrs. L. Washer, Monroe Washer, S. Washer, I. Washer, Mr.

and Mrs. Kaskell, Charles A. Kaskell, Mr. and Mrs. H.

Washer, Mrs. A. Solomon. Miss S. Solo mon, Miss C.

Solomon, Mr. and Mrs. M. Brandt, Miss S. Signal, S.

Rosenberg, Mr. and Mrs. B. Signal, Mr. and Mrs.

H. Cohen, Mr. and Mrs. M. Wetsberg, Mr.

and Mrs. A. Weisberg, J. Stamper, Mr. and Mrs.

Jacob Stamper, Miss Minnie Stamper, I. Stamper, Mr. and Mrs. M. B.

Stamper, Miss Elmlra Stamper, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bingswanger, Mr. and Mrs.

S. Schiff, Mr. and Mra. W. Schech ter, Mrs.

P. Beck, Miss B. Mrs. L. Beck, Mr.

an'd Mrs. J. P. Solomon, Mr. and Mrs.

J. A. MacElhinny, Mr. and. Mrs.

W. McCloskey, Judge and Mrs. J. B. McKeon, Judge Lewis, J.

Conlon, Mr. and Mrs. H. Stiefel, F. Stlefel, Mr.

and Mrs. M. Isaacs, Miss Cohen, Miss H. and Miss R. Cohen, Mr.

and Mrs. H. iunger, L. J. Kaskell, R.

Kaskell. Mrs. M. Martin, Mrs. A.

Rafferty, Mr. and Mrs. M. Coxson, Mrs. I.

Coxson, Coxson, Mrs. M. M. Stamper, D. Stamper, Russ, Miss M.

Russ, Mr. and Mrs. J. Bingswanger, Mr. and Mrs.

Goldsmith, Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank, Mrs. H.

Seligman, Miss E. Seligman, Mr. and Mrs. N. Seligman, Mr.

and Mrs. E. Seligman, Mr. and Mrs. M.

Seligman, Mr. and Mrs. M. Baer, Mr. and Mrs.

M. King, Major C. L. Pattou, Mr. Von Ertzen, M.

H. March and mother, Mr. and Mrs. D. May, Magistrate Alfred E.

Steers. Mr. and Mrs. D. W.

Sullivan, W. Solomon. TTTG FLAGS HALF MASTED. Every tugboat, in the harbor has its flag half mast to day. This is because of the death of Thomas F.

Moran of 105 Carroll street, son of Michael Moran, one of. the largest towboat owners in the port..