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New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
POPULATION OF BOROUGH.
ONE MAN ESTIMATES 1T TO BE 1,2T5,O77-
HE PROMISES NEARLY TWO MILL
ION IN TEN YEARS.

Since the taking of the census many persons
have amused themselves by attempting to esti-
mate the population of Brooklyn as it Will be
revealed by the official figures. Edwin Bolitho'
a statlstician employed in the Brooklyn Depart
ment of Taxes and Assessment. has made some
computation by a system that he considers a
reasonable one.
Mr. Bolitho calculates that the present popula-
ton of Brooklyn is 1,275,077. In the next hve
years he expects this to be increased by 2l5,3oz'
making total Of 149O379 inhabitants in 1908.
Figuring on the influence which the tunnels and
extra bridges VIII have in bringing residents to
this borough he believes 1t is not unreasonable
to suppose that in 1910 Brookyns population
will be approaching the two million mark HIS
exact figures are 1.S90,3I9
Mr. Boltho arrives at his ratio Of increase
by computing the ratio Of increase IN the period
from 1882 to 1856, such period including the
year prior to the opening of the present prldee
to the public For these years the estimated
yearly increase was as follows: 1857, 2oo3o;
1888 q. $50; 1884. 1890; 1885, 22,l6O; 1885,
$4,000 The present annual rate Of increase IN
Brooklyn population is 3445O BY using the
proper ratio the estimated Increase FOR TINS
year AMI the following four Is follows: 1902
3445O; 1901, 36.G01; 1902. 409OT: l9O3' 4o'Zl"'
1904 So 131; total, 215,302.
Following this Mr. Bolitho figures along the
same lines for estimate on the increase IN
population for the following five years up to
1910 His figures are: 1905. $1,000; 1906, CO.
600; 1907. $4,000: 1903. 10000; 1909 73,ooo;
total 800 900 This makes grand total in pop
uIation for January 1, 1910. of 1S9o3t9, he
says.
There are those who even more sangu1ne
about the present size of Brooklyn and its future
growth Postmaster Wilson estimated that on
January 1, 1900, there were 1,293,623 souls In
this borough Others, taking into consideration
the immense amount of desirable residence
property that has just been opened, and the
much larger area that IS still undeveloped
believe that Brooklyn is Just entering upon
period of phenomenal growth. They say that
nowhere in the world there such desirable
places for homes within such a moderate dis
tance from the business centre of large city
in the outlying districts of Brooklyn. A sue
cessful method of rapid transit is all that is
needed, they say, to make these spots popular
Rea estate men in Brooklyn are hopeful and
active If the predictions of Controller Coler
and others are to be relied upon at least one
tunnel to this borough will be in operation
within three years. Others, 1t is believed, are
sure to follow.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
OPEN AIR AND CONSUMPTION.
From The london Standard

From The London standard.
So satisfactory have been the results achieved by
the open air method OF treating consumptiVe pa
tients in the North London Hospital for Consump-
tion which this respect has been the pioneer
among Metropolitan hospitals. that II has been
found necessary 10 provide greater facilities for the
extension Of the trea tment, with the result that
special open air wing with balconies 10 accommo-
date forty patients. has been erected, at cost of
tS 900. and opened yesterday by Sir Henry Har-
ben, who was able to point with conviction TO the
apart experimentany, that the windows of the
wards in which these beds situated have re-
mained open In ell weathers. the patients being
kept warm by means OF additional blankets and
artificial heat, and that this treatment combined
with proper rest good feeding and graduated exer-
else has proved successful in arreStng the prog
ress OF the disease that every available ward ex-
cept those reserved for bronchitis and asthma
has been converted into an open air" ward
Where patients have been admitted In the early
stages OF the disease recovery has been attained
In the majority of cases. and Is per cent OF the
cases have done we'll as to ENCOURAGE the hope
that they may be considered perma nentlv hene-
flied The medical register In hts report says that
work. some their ordinary occupatious bnt
wherever possible 10 work in the open air Though
cannot be said with confidence that none OF these
Will ever have relapse. II is certainly true that
the vast majority OF those who follow out the nv
gienlc principles and mode OF living which they
have been taught In the hospital will continue 10
do WE'LL In connection with the opening ceremony
and in aid OF the funds Of the institution for every
vacant bed In which there are twenty applicants a
largely attended garden party held IN the hos-
p!tal grounds at Mount Vsrnon. Hampstead
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
LITTLEFIELD ON SPRUCE GUM.
om Tho 81. Louis obe-Democrat.

From The ST Louis Globe Democrat.
Congressman Ldttleheld Of Maine who made a
deep Impression the House by his speeches on
the Roberts case and on the Porto RiCan BILL has
been quiet recently He sits in his seat his Jaws
moving in deliberate, rhythuic manner. some of
his fellow members have suspected that he was
preparing by pantonitnic rehearsal for another
"eftort OF hts life But In a recent burst OF CON
adence the successor OF Mr.. plngey explained
what the matter. Like many other sons OF
Maine. Mr. Llttleheld's thougnts in spring turn
cravinsly TO spruce sum. When the leaves began
to come out In Franklin Square. upon which his
windows in Washington look out, Mr.. Litteheid
began wonder what Kind of q crop OF gum the
last winter had produced in Maine, He made In
quries at the Washington drug stores and got
satisfaction, Then he sent TO the leading whole
sale druggists in Portland. BY way OF response he
received pound box OF las fine spruce gum as
in my life" The rest Is told In the look
of contentmeht and the continued mastlcaton.
"Of all gum" said Mr. Llttleheld to Mr.. Bower
SOCK OF Kansas with a degree OF enthusiasm
which wholly wasted, the ne plus ultra the
gum OF MalnAF
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
BIGQER THAN TIE OCEANIc.
from The Shipping World.

The statement that vessel some 1000 tons larger
IMAM the Oceanic IS about to be laid down at
Belfast Tor Liverpool ownership may be accepted
as a fact, but authoritative information as TO the
line she Is intended for IL is difficult TO obtain.
The name OF the White Star Line is associated with
the report and while this firm does not acknowledge
or deny ownership inquiries l have made lead me
to the conclusion that this latest levtathan is be-
ing built for the White Star service. In this con-
nection l have heard many comments which in
substance question whether have not already
reached the maximum size of ships AT which they
can be economically worked having regard TO
existing dock accommodation NOtwtt thstanding
The proud boasts OF some interested in the Mersey
Docks estate and the facilities which the port
offers, the docks suitable, and from time time
available. for this class Of ship none too many
and may prove wholly insufficient unsuitable
for the many large ships now under construction
Then. again, as these mammoth vessels to prove
remunerative must OF necessity have a greater
draught. but few docks here and there will be
able TO accommodate them, and this question Is
already becoming acute in Liverpool. The Dock
Board will have to hasten on its present ex-
tensions and undertake new works 10 provide for
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
FUNERAL OF PATRICK fORnEY

The funeral Of Patrick Tormey the old time pou
tician and veteran office holder who died
on Wednesday at his home. No. c Lawrence
Sc. Brooklyn, from cancer, was held yes
terday morning in St. James's Pro-Cathe-
dral, in Jay-st. near COncOrd-st. Vlcar-Gen
eraI. Mcnamara 6ficiated The church was
filled with prominent politicians of the borough
Sormey personal friend OF Hugh McI.augb-
lin, and Oh Friday evening Mr Mclaughlin maid
Mrs. 1ormey visit and expressed his sympathy
Patrick Tormey was keeper Of the BROOKLYN CITY
Hall from 1867 TO 1882. He was born in Westmeatb
Ireland, March 80, 1870 and came 20 BROOKLYN
when sixteen years old. He veteran of The
civil War. AS keeper Of the City Hall he Tnada a
aTse % number Of friends and his knowledge OF the
oHiclal history of the city was extensive He was
Later appointed TO place in the Department OF
water supply. holding that at the time of his
HE He leaves widow and son. Sylvester
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
ARRESTED FOR CHASING A THIEF.
MATE OF THE BOLIVIA IS SENT TO THE
ISLAND FOR KNOCKING DOWN AN
ALLEGED CONFEDERATE.

William Williamson mate of the Anchor Line
steamship Bolivia, has returned to his ship. at the
Union Stores after an exceedingly disagreeahle
and trying experience. He disappeared suddenly
day. and his friends loss to know
where he had gone. The steamship company hired
a private detective to search for him. 1t seems
that Williamson who is not only total abstainer
but is of a deeply religious turn of mind, had been
passing a few days BlackwelI's Island. The un-
fortunate sailor had not only had a valuable watch
stolen. bu+ had seen arrested when he attempted
to release himself from the clutches of alleged
confederate of the thief. The next day he was
sentenced to five days the Island.
Last Monday night Williamson attended meet
ing OF the Seaman's Mission in Catharfne-st. Man
attain. He afterward went for a stroll in Union
Square. Suddenly some bumped into him and
ran off with his watch and chain. The sailor start
ed In pursuit, when he held by another man.
who grasped him by the arms and demanded 10
know what the trouble Williamson shouted
that his watch had been stolen. The alleged con-
federate attempted hold the sailor who. grasp
ing the situation at last felled the with
good right swing.
Now, it happened that policeman saw only this
last act In the drama, and Immediately placed the
arm of the law upon the sailor. IN vain William
son protested that he had been robbed and
after the thief. The thief's alleged confederate
coolly stood by and made charge of assault
against his victim
Explanation did no good. The sergeant at the
station house would not listen, would a AIagis
huuiiated by being sent 20 Blackwells
Island with company of criminals. His sentence
was for lve days, and at the end OF three days
kindly disposed keeper told him. he says, that by
paying s., which he happened TO have, he could
be relieved of the last two days of the sentence.
Williamson quickly took the advice and reached
hiS Shi a a Friday
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
J4COB WORTH'S CANDIDACY.
POLITICIANS DO NOT THINK HE CAN GET
THE SUPPORT OF THE PLATT LEADERS.

POLITICIANS DO NOT THINK HE CAN GET
THE SUPPORT OF THE PLATT LEADERS
While strenuous effort Is being made by the
friends of ex-senator Jacob Worth to push him
forward for the nomination to Congress from the
Nth Congress District, views held by Republicans
conversant with local politics to indicate that
there is not much probability OF his getting the
nomination. A prominent Nineteenth Ward Re
publican, speaking this subject, said:
No one denies that ex-senator Worth would
make strong candidate for the ofice-that per
haps would be politically wise TO nominate him,
but every politician who mas successfully cut his
eye teeth knows that the political conditions are
such that it is next to impossible for Mr. Worth
TO receive the nomination at this time. Take 1t
support of the Nineteenth Ward. that in itself
would be of no avail unless in addition thereto
the Twenty-eghth Mr.. Schroeder of the Twenty
nrst; Mr.. HauDert OF the Twenty seventh, and MIR.
Williams OF the Eighteenth ward every one WlII
admit Lnat these men are friends OF MI worth,
and, free from political restraint, would favor his
nomination. But these gentlemen will not act in
TINS matter without the aPpfoVal OF senator flatt,
for the reason that Mr. Schroeders position as
Quarantine Commissioner Mr.. Haubert's position
as United states MarshaI ana Mr. DeuDefl 5 IN
huenCe as leader flows or Is largely due TO fayors
from Mr.. Plat, SO that in order TO make Mr..
Worth the nominee OF this district he must first
be acceptable 10 Mr.. Platt.
Although Mr. Worth's personal ncIina tions at
this time might lead him to be content with at
tending tho duties of Congressman, with no
desire or aspiration to again become the active
leader In Republican politics in Kings County.
would be made the leader of faction, II not
leader of the party, within very short time His
and direction which ne would not fail accord.
and in that way, without any desire on his part,
come the leader Of the party in Kings County. No
believes who knows anything of Senator Platt
that he will at this time consent to the retirement
of the leaders in Kings County who have stood
by him for the last three or four years.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
THROUGH MANHATTAN BEACH TRAINS.

The Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company announces
the following schedule for the running OF its ex-
press trains to Manhattan Beach. beginning to-
daV
leaving the Manhattan end Of the Brooklyn Bridge
at intervals Of fifteen minutes and twenty minutes
Sundays. from $40 a. IN. to lO.l5 p. m. on other
days and in the morning Sundays the trains
VIII be operated as usual from the Brooklyn end OF
the Bridge. The Vanderbilt ave line to the Culver
station at Coney Island viii be operated directly
from Park Row by way OF Washington and Con
cord SIS and VandeTbt-ave; and the Culver
route The VAnderbit-aVe. line 10 Coney Island
from the Eastern District will be discontinued
The Marcy ave line from the Eastern District
which heretofore started from North Second.st
and Marcy ave, win now run from the BROADWAY
ferries directly TO Coney Island over the old Culver
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
TRIES TO BOARD A THROUGH TRAIN.

While Charles Black twenty years old. living
at East Seventeenth-st. and Church-ave.. Brooklyn
was waiting the platform of the elevated station
at Fulton-st and Vanderbilt-ave.. at o'clock yes
terday afternoon for train one of the Brighton
Beach race trains plungng along down the
elevated track AS II rushed by Black made grab
for one Of the guard gates of the train. He fell
and would have rolled under the moving train had
II not been for the assistance OF who was
standing on the platform. Black more
frightened than injured by the blow of the train
An ambulance summoned, and the young fell
low bemoanlng his i'll luck removed to the
City Hospital. He sustained several scalp wounds
and injuries TO of his
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
STORM BLOCKADES STREETS.
MANY HUGE TREES BLOWN DOWN AT
OYSTER BAY.
JOHN CoTTER PELToN ESCAPES WITH HIS
LIFE FROM A WRECKED HOUsEBOAT

LIFE FROM A WRECKED HoUsEBOAT.
Oyster Bay, Long Island, July THE disastrous
effect of last nights severe storm not known
village 1t uprooted mammoth trees A large num-
ber OF magnificent trees were destroyed at Brook
house, the country home of William ], Youngs,
secretary to Governor Roosevelt.
The works OF the Pelton Construction Company
were severely damaged. One building moved by
the canal, in which John Cotter Pelton and f. s.
Mosher. managing editor of THE Los Angeles
Times" Jointly interested. damaged to
such extent that the boat will be entirely aban-
doned. Mr. Pelton the boat. and had
narrow escape with his life The storm broke so
suddenly that he did not have time to leave the
deck. He was struck the head by a hatchWay
door. and was nearly Knocked senseless He man
and knees. threw himself overheard into the water
which was up to his knees. He finally reached the
shore, just he ready to drop from ex-
haustion.
Huge trees in East Main-st., south-st, and West
Main,st. We're felled, and the village streets are
practically blOckaded. Shipping on the shore sur
fered considerably ,
All along the road from here to Sycamore Hil,
where Governor Roosevelt lives. trees were 6iown
down. In South-st. a big tree in front or r.; n.
Hutchinsons store toppled over. ana oiners
at the Baptist parsonage and at the Seawanhaka
Hotel We're uprOoted.
Electric light and telephone lines were blown
down In all directions. An unknown ooat, cup,
sized, found off Moses Point. 1t Is reported
that man was killed at Bayvle.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
BODY PICKED Up OFF CoNEY ISLAND
BELIEVED TO BE THAT OF STATEN ISLAND
MOToRMAN-MARKs OF VIOLENCE.

BELIEVED TO BE THAT OF A STATEN ISLAND
MOTORMAN-MARKs OF VIOLENCE.
The body of man supposed to be a motorman
of the Midland Beach Railroad Staten Island of
the of Maloney found floating in the
water yesterday morning off West Twelfth-st.
COney Island The body that of a man about
forty-five years old five feet eight inches height
and weighing about one hundred and seventy five
pounds. 1t dressed In a blue uniform, faded
but evidently that Of a mOtorman
In the pockets found a badge bearing the
number 112 and the name Midland Other artI-
cles found In the pockets a paymasters en-
velope with the ''NIalorey' stamped on IT,
and a gold handled penknife. In the outside
pockets Of the coat found a controller handle
and several iron bolts. There a under
the left eye and across the bridge of the nose.
Word received at the Brooklyn Morgue last
night from Staten Island that the badge No 112 Of
the Midland Railroad, belonged to Michael Ma
loney. twenty-five years old, single who came
from Chester, Penn. He had been missing from
Staten Island since the Fourth Of July. He
last with two fellow employees of the Midland
Railroad Company Thomas Keenan, and Peter
Tr1vyD
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
LETTER OF SYMPATHY FOR MRS. PHILIP
WRITTEN BY Mr.. GUGGENHErIER ON BEHALF
OF DEWEY DAY COMMITTEE.

sympathy and coincidence from Randolph Guggen-
heimer behalf of the Dewey Day Plan and
Scope Committee, of which Read-Admiral Philip
valued and active member. The letter,
which is dated July 6, says in part:
The achievements of your iIlustrious husband
are garlanded with laurels still fresh and green
in the memory OF US all that il would be idle
even II grateful, task to reCaptuate them in this
hour Of universal mourning for his loss.
To you, however, dear madame, hand in hand
with the afiliction Of the hour comes a consola-
ton Of priceless worth and ineffabe peace, be
cause you have stood nearer than any Of his
friends and relatives to the superb career which
has just been closed in the radiance Of honor and
success, II not in that fulness Of time which we
are prone 70 bespeak the rightful inheritance
Of the just. the great the faithful and brave.
Among the proud traditions our Navy already
inscribed upon the enduring tablets OF fame and
on those leaves Of history which may conf
IDENTIFY expect Will be written in the ages yet un-
born, the pure soul, the exalted character the
dauntless heart and the simple faith Of Rear
Admiral Philip will shine forever with the lustre
or untadfng glory and National remembrance
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
DELIRIOUS FROM THE HEAT.
WELL DRESSED MAN TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
REGISTRATIONS.

The surgeons of the Brooklyn Hospital are trying
to find out the identity of man who was brought
TO the hospital at o'clock yesterday afternoon
wildly delirOus from the effects of the excessive
heat He a good-lOoking man and well dressed.
The surgeons last night were unable to bring him
out of his delirous state and there nothing on
his clothing to lead to his Identification. The man
is about fortyfVe years Old feet inches in height,
and weighs about 160 pounds. He has light hair
and mustache, light colored sackcOat and trousers.
dark vest and laced shoes He found uncOn-
scious the Fushing-ave. police station.
Other cases of heat prostration yesterday were:
BLEN, John, forty-six old. boatman, overcome
at Manhattan-aye and Ash-st.; taken home by am
bulance surgeon.
MCUE John, thirty-hve years old. ceman Of No 1S4
Bold-st, East Thirty-tirst st. and Ave
+; removed to the Kings County Hospital.
MURRAY, Charles twenty-five years old of Kingsand
aves, Drggs-a and
Leonard-st removed Eastern District Hospital.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
REVISED VERSION.

From The Cincinnati Enquirer.
A wild eyed young fellow rushed into "Dan~
Murphy's place evening during the last week
fell over a cuspidOr. and then hammering loudly
on the counter woke Up Colonel Guynan his
perch behind the cigar case.
Gimme mint Ju.ep. subj commanded the
stranger AN mix il up in fusr class Sc'thern style
sub, l. sub. am TIA real thing. I f F. V.
an mistake
"Oh. you ape?' said Cfuynan- Nelson. reach
your mJJ into the iCebox and hand out the
grass for julep-'
The porter complied with the COIoneIs request
and the jUlep WAS soon made
y suppose. sun you know III meaning Of
F. F. w. said the stranger. slipping the julep and
eyeinE CTUynan.
II can guess. answered ''Biu-" ''How's all the
old folks down EaSt2''
Il am from down East yelled the young
man 7 am from one of III fust families OF NGh-
sina, suhI'
"Oh' replied "BHL' Pardon mel Nv u!staksl
sized you up as a Four Flusher from Vermont"
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
ROOSEVELT REPUBLICAN, CLUB.
TO HOLD ITS FIRST ANNUAL PICNIC ON sArUR-
DAY.

The first annual picnic Of the Roosevelt Republi-
Club Will be held next Saturday afternoon and
evening at John Distlers West End Park Fulton
st. and Van Wyck-ave., jamaica Long Island
Music for dancing Will be furnished by Stevenson's
Band. 1t is announced that a number OF well
known Kings County Republicans will be present
and that it is hoped Governor Roosevelt will ac-
cept an invitation that has been extended to him
The Committee of Arrangements includes f.
Quntana, chairman; Christopher Smith, secretary
George McKechne, treasurer, Henry Van Bau-
schoten and Thomas Varin The Reception Com
mittee Is composed of Robert A. Sharkey Percy
Osborne, Assembyman Edward G, Brennan, Will
lam Doggrel, Fritz Sangren and William F. Newell
The officers of the Roosevelt Republican Club
which was organized about year ago. are fol-
lows: Percy Osborn, president William A. Leon
ard vice-presldent F p. KlHg, secretary; Board Of
Directors, William Doggrel. Christopher Smith
Heacock
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
WOMAN MOONSHINER SENTENCED.
SHE WILL BE IMPRISONED SIX MONTHS IN
ROCIILAND COUNTY JAIL.

1t was sentence day yesterday in the United
States District Court. Judge Thomas sentenced
Mrs. Ample Glassman to six months Imprisonment
IN the Rockland County Jail Mrs. Glassman was
arrested with her mother, Mrs Caroline Schmidt
on charge Of running an illicit dstillery at No
464 South Fifth-st, Brooklyn Mrs Schmidt pleaded
guilty and was held in 5000
Judge Thomas also sentenced Steve SuIBvsn n
to three years in Sing Sing Prison for passing five
dollar counterfeit bills. Edward J. Kelly and 'erDs"
Donohqe, who were arrested with Sullivan pleaded
respectively. John Moran was sentenced "a eieyan
months imprisonment for stealing brass from Fort
WadgWOrth. - $3.50 = VI :
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08
HEAT DRIVES OUT REASON.
EMPLOYE IN HAvEMEYER REFINERY SUD
DENLY ATTACKS HIS FAMILY.

Emil Behrender, an engineer in the Havemeyer
sugar refinery, at South Thrd-st and Kent-ave.,
Brooklyn, who went insane on Friday night,
raigned in the Lee-aYe police court yesterday a
technical charge of disorderly conduct. There was
strong indication that he demented and at the
request Of his wife he was committed to have his
sanity inquired into He will undoubtedly be re-
moved to the Flatbush Hospital to-day.
Behrender's condition IS due to the intense heat
No other of insanity have been reported from
the refneries however although such a thing
is not a T uncommon occurrence.
On Friday night, after complaining bitterly of
the heat while at work in the refinery, Behrender
suddenly jumped up in his home and attacked his
wife and children. He believed that band of enc
mics was pursuing him, and would perhaps have
committed murder had he not been oyerpoWered
neighbOrS.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-08

Fable-Once upon time there Temperance
Advocate who was arguing that the People woq!d
have better Health II they abstained from Alcoholic
Beverages.
Vote prohibition" he exclaimed. in this cOnnec-
businessr'
This fable teaches how extremely Theoretical Is
the Average Reformcr--tDetrOit Journal