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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE TO PAY MORTGAGE

NAN TRIES TO KILL HIMSELF IN CENTRAL. PARK
so THAT HIS WIFE CAN GET INSURANCE
Frederick A E Welker. forty-nve years old
barber, o. Glendale. Long Island. attempted sui
eide by shooting in the lavatorv al the RambIs N
Central Park. az $50 a. n yesterday
Policeman Shields. OF the East Eighty-eiShth-st
police station near the Park and heard a
sound Ike a ruffed shot As the lavatory was the
only covered place near he went there and found
Welker unconscious or the ground. clasping a
volver- he was taken 20 the Presbyterian Hos
pital On the way ne recovered consciousness. and
asked the surgeon 10 Kill him. as he wished 70 die
he had shot himself back OF the right ear, the
bullet lodging IN the top OF MS head
WelkeF said that ne had four children IN this
country. and two IN Germany. and that he was
married 20 a third wife He said that he had
purchased nome AT Glendale. and mortEaged 70.
He was unable % pay the mortgage. and. hs
was member OF Pilgrim Harbor Council No. SO
OF the ROYAL ArcanuU. OF Meriden he decided 70
commit suicide that his wife could get the tn
suTance and pay on the mortgage
Beside Welker was found an open letter ad-
dressed 70 his wife II taken in charge BY tina
police His condition Is not considered serious. ~
less the verdegris should cause blood poisoning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14

threatened the lives of between TWO hundred and
three hundred immigrants, shall be repeated.
No wood has been used in the construction Of
the main building except in the floors of the
Offices On the second story and in the trim
rlings None Of the other buildings viii be
completed before January l. The walls Of the
restaurant laundry and bathhouse and the
power house have not reached their full height
YET. and the interior walls OF the hospital are
al present bare frebrick- The foundations Of
the physicians house, which Is to stand near by,
have rot been begun, and the building cannot
be finished until some time after the others
Al effort has been made by the architects
Boring & TIlton, to give the station architect
ural character
WORK OF THE ARCHITECTS.
q small. treeless island set in the midst Of an
expanse Of water with no definite background
against which 70 set the buiIdings-they adopted
a color scheme IN red brick. Indiana limestone
and Maine granite. The design is picked out IN
the light stones and accentuated by the con-
trascing tints. The big building is further ac-
csnruated 70 the distant passer by on the water
by four towers It's characteristics are vigor in
tone and holiness in outline. The exterior in
some respects suggests an exhibition hail. Ow-
ing 70 The absence Of any buildings not in har-
mony with il in dimensions and design, the eye
does not convey 10 the mind an idea Of its size.
L covers one and one-haf acres Of ground and
IS 165 by 400 feet.
hospital and furnish q basin for the anchorage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14

d TIE steamers used in transporting the immi-
grants new island. about three acres in eX-
'e-' NJ been made southwest Of the main
sand and parallel 70 il. The two are connected on
he jersey CRY side by a crib The hospital is
selns 3ui-- On the Jersey City end Of this new
sss--shgie ~ land The physicians house is 10
49, On me southwestern extremity. The other
----Llss are on The main island. the restaurant,
$3.50 and oarhh0use adjoining the main
b----ls on The northwest END. and the power
-'-ss occupying the north side OF the island.
ALL UNDER ROOFS.
Al o. The buildings and the landing piers and
~Fy sip are 10 be connected with covered
.1Saege" avs, 50 that from the mon-en1 he lands
me Island until he leaves IT the immigrant
I0l once IN the open air Unless he is per
49, r.7o % wax upon the broad promenade on the
g. mere are no loOphOles by which h may
T. without the consent u the officials
soi--e respects The interior Of the main
rs---S resembles the finder Hox'' which II re-
a. = ne main divisions are similar. As in
q So '-lic-lg. the examination is conducted
o - second moor, and the baggage Is handled
Rsne- --lat moor There IS also . rallied visitors
t..se around the biz examination han 1t is
aoo, stones nigh. In the centre on the first
eo--ss : & large baggage room Around this is a
ofei-1t aAo q series Of Offices for Custom House
sss = ana others detention rooms railroad
tag ,~l1-a-fshlp ticket Offices and large wait
n -or friends Of the imrcl grants
Eoriss - an room on the second floor is two
lErpes, ign with q vauited ceiling. II Is the
gtsrts -D'I II the building Here the imml-
loor = examined On q level with the third
hinesS ..sLIots gallery runs around H. II is
sbeasll 9J Is Tor the meetings Of the Board Of
-ahov u--duiiys Tor records for the Contract
&C co,.1Ieau. and for more minute medicah
lat labor examinations The chies~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14
DEMOCRAT But Not FOR BRyAy

stephen L. Harvey. leading Jersey City Demo-
crat and member Of the Board OF Free Library
Trustees. declared yesterday that he would vote
for Mckinley and Roosevelt 80 eaf7. "'F- --.'
tion is easily stated I stand to-day where stood
H. 1896 The Sound Money DeIao..4ts sr. az l..l..4
for an honest currency nov as they were last year
Ar Bryan has not changed Neither have
changed am against the free silver heresy. and
always intend 70 be against H.
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animation room. Here the preliminary medical
inspection is made. The immigrants into whose
physical condition there should be further
animation are here Weeded out and turned into
a room near by. The others go forward through
numerous narrow aisles- These are the part
ing Of the ways. As the immigrants leave them.
they are separated according to their destina-
tions.
TO CLASSIFY IMMIGRANTS
stairway opens before the immigrants as
they leave the aisles It is divided into three
passages by wire screens Those for New-York
now nave free access to the covered passage to
the New York ferry slip Those who are to go
sway by rail are taken back through the build
ing past the ticket Offices and the big baggage
room on the ground floor, where the baggage has
been assorted into two divisions that destined
for New York in one, and that going out on the
railroads in the other
The baggage for the railroads is properly
checked, and the immigrants are then taken to
steamboat landing adjoining the one where
they landed and are transported TO the railroad
stations
Those who are detained are ushered into
large room to remain until further disposition
is made Of them according 10 the merits of their
cases.
Ellis Island has been used as ar immigration
station since 1891. Shortly after Congress re-
lieved New-York State of the supervision of the
European immgrant entering through this
erected on Ellis Island as station at an expense
Of between 100000 and S6OOoOO It was
opened New Years Day. 1891. on the night
of June II. 1897 the big noRdesCript building,
described at the time a veritable tinderbOx,
was burned TO the ground fortunately without
the loss Of a life. The immigration office
moved back to its original home in the Barge
Office. and preparations We're made for the con-
struction of series Of freproOf buildings to re-
place the old buildings. The cost of these is
over 100000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14
.JrDGuEyT AGAINST MRS. WoOLsEY.

Judgment by default for s26.314 was entered yes
terday against Mrs. Kate T. Woosey in favor OF
Giuseppe Tuot and Albert Bach for commissions
for finding a purchaser for real estate Astoria
in February. 1895. for s777O00 The suit was begun
In FEBRUARY 1895. and when II up for trial
on Friday Mrs Woolsey did not appear and 1udg-
ment was taken by default
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14
JERSEY cITYS T4r B4TE

The Jersey CITY Tax Board met yesterday and
fxed the tax rate for the next fiscal year. begin
ming December !, SIS 20 for each 81 600 Of
bles The rate Tor the current year was SIS ~ The
rate during the last year of Mayor Wanser's ad-
Ininistration 81 30.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14

rooms on the third door are dormltories for de-
tanned immigrants. In the building are also
rooms for the use of the missionaries who seek
TO assist the newcomers and keep them out Of
the hands Of swinders.
PROTECTION TO HEALTH.
Extreme care has been taken to have the
sanitary conditions as close to perfection as pos
sible. The flows of asphalt with raised
edges around the walls. so that they can be
thoroughly cleansed with water The walls for
seven feet above the floors are of Keene cement
Above this they are Of white. hard surfaced
plaster There are no corners where a hose
may not be turned. The white walls and the
dark green trimmings are refreshing in their
suggestions of cleanliness.
In planning the station, one of the aims Of
the architects was that of facility in handling
the immigrants. Everything has been so ar
ranged that the immigrant passes through The
station very much after the fashion of roll
of paper through a web press Upon landing
a the pier he enters a covered passage. which
leads to the entrance of the examination build
ing Once inside, the way leads UP a flight
of broad stairs, which turn before reaching the
second floor, and discharges its contents onto
the broad. open floor Of the great vaulted ex-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14

EVER HUNT FOR AN APARTMENT?
YES. but Never Again" What's the use anyhow.
when The tribune presents each Sunday pictures
and plans CT the best in town.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14
8.Altman&6o.
Second Floor.

FUR
DEPARTMENT. Second Floor.
6Nodei Garments of Seal Persian Lamb
and BroadtaR Goats and Zion Jackets
Far Lined Garments and Euenhrs W-aos
m late designs. Conaretes. Neck Pieces
and Maffs. Far Trimmings. q.
FINE FUR SKINS.
o4 collection OF the VaEaa6Le Uzrieties Is nozD
including Natural Black and SifUer For Russian
and Hudson Bay Sable. Real Chinc6aLa, ETC.. from
ztcb special orders erecued for Outside Garments
S(ecE Pieces. Nuffs. etc.
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Second Floor.

Long Garments, PsletOts. Bloases, Etors
and Goats of VeFDet. Satin and Czots.
Long Goats of Russian d'AIencon. Gaipu-s
andBruges Cream, Laces for Eveninq zoear.
also Golf, Steamer and Travefro Canes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14
WAIST DEPARTMENT.

ErefasfOe styles in Sir and Lace Waists.
Complete line of Plain and Embroidered flannel and
Plaid Cloth Waists for Golf. Street and House zaes,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-10-14
FINE FUR SKINS.
WRAP and COAT

Complete lines of FAN and Winter STYLES
including nezU foreign models in
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-22
SCALP ALMOST TORN AWAY
TEAMSTER JOHN SNEDDON
MEETS MISHAP.
Knocked Down by a Wagon Wheel
and Was at First Thought to Be
Killed.

John Sheldon, a teamster for the
Taylor Romney Armstrong Lumber
company had his skull fractured and
was otherwise badly bruised in a run
away accident in the Oregon Short
Line yards yesterday morning. Mr..
Sheldon was at work in the railroad
yard with his team when the accident
happened. His horses took fright at an
engine backing up and started to run
away The animals jumped across the
track and knocked Mr.. Sneddon vio-
lently to the ground.
One of the wagon wheels, jumping
from the track, struck him with great
force on the head and it was feared
for time that ne was killed Dr. G.
f. Wilcox was called and took the in
Jured man in charge; he was at once
taken to Holy Cross hospital. At the
hospital DR.. McKenna and DR.. Mayo
assisted in administering to Mr.. Sned-
don and at late hour last night he
had recovered consciousness and was
resting well so that his physicians an
ticipated his ultimate recovery. The
scalp was almost entirely torn from
Sneddon's head and the blow was
terrible one; he was badly shocked
and bruised but he is d young man
with strong constitution and the best
is hoped for by his fsen6S.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-22
RELIEF FUND STILL GROWS
TOTAL CASH SUBSCRIPTIONS
NOW OVER $4,000,
Help From Churches and Societies
Swells the Aggregate of the Dona-
tons

The Scofeld relief fund was in
creased yesterday by 1892 sent to
Chairman Hammond and not prev
iously reported; by $50 from the en-
tertainment given by the Evergreen
lodge, FTaternal Union of America; by
$3.50 from the First Congregational
Sunday school and by $40 from the
Philips Congregational church. This
brings the grand total of cash from
all sources up to s11S,054.25.
Chairman Hammond's Receipts.
Chairman Hammond of the state re-
lief committee yesterday received the
following remittances toward the SEQ
field IAlief fund:
Employees of Senator Clark's
coal mine at GAINESVILLE, New
Mexico, through w. r. Breth-
erton ........................$155 rs
Citizens Of Pennington, through
Bishop J. NJ. Secrist ..~ 100 90
Members of lodge No. 6, 1. o. o.
F., Evanston, Wyo., through
Rev. G. G. Hunting - So %
Citizens of Kaysville, additional
subscription through John G.
NJ. Barnes ...................... II so
Citizens of Levan through
Bishop n. T. Rasmussen 49,. Sc 80
Citizens of Sterling, additional
subscription through N. c.
Christensen .......,............, 20 90
1Otai ------.--..-s--.- S4Sz W
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-22
Cycling.
DOUBT THE TIME.
A. D. 7. Messenger Boys Are After
Western Union Lads for a Race.

A. D. T. Messenger Boys Are After
Western Union Lads for Race.
A sequel TO the two read races of the
two organizations of messenger boys
has come forth and there is blood on
the moon that shines Immediately
above the lads who made road racing
Incidental to their daily rounds of toll.
When the race of the A D. 7. boys
was run some time ago, Rich OConnor
carried off first hOnOrS, his time being
for the distance to Calder's Park
fourteen minutes fat. The Western
Union lads had their race on Sunday
and they claim that their time prize
man went the distance in Is minutes,
Is seconds.
And it is right there that the trouble
has arisen, for the A. D. Y. boys aver
that their brethren with the fancy uni
forms did not make the race in the
time alleged, and they are willing TO
back their assertion by riding a race
with them. They have picked five Of
their fastest Dedalers and have issued
a challenge to the Western Union rid
ers to meet them at any date for any
amount within their power to raise
They swear with all the vigOr of their
young constitutions that they can win
and as the Western Union boys do not
seem to be averse to the proposition
the race will doubtless be run some
time in the near future.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-22
DIRECTOR OF POSTS REMOVED
ESTES G. RATHBONE IN CUBA Is
SUSPENDED.
Official Is Under Suspicion-Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General
Bristow Finds Affairs in Choas.

Havana, May 21.-Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General Bristow today took
over the direction of the postal affairs
Of the island, relieving Estes G. Rath-
bone, director Of posts. who was sus-
pended Saturday. although formal an
nouncement Of the suspension was not
made until today. 1t had been gener-
ally conceded that suspension must
gence against Mr.. Rathbone have been
multiplying daily. It is asserted that
he has not shown any indications of a.
desire to have official records kept. and
that he has improperly endorsed ex-
pense acc0unts-his own and Neeley's
to a surprising degree. During the
Investigations now in progress Rath-
bone will not be allowed to leave the
island. 1t is reported that w. n
Reeves, in his confession, made cherges
that reflected seriously upon Mr.. Rath-
bones honesty.
Mr.. Bristow and the inspectors have
found nothing but chaos throughout the
entire department. Often no records
We're kept for days at a time. and to
get thorough insight calls for the
service of everyinspector now here a
considerable time must elapse before
the facts of the case will be known.
Indeed it is doubtful if the nuddIe will
ever be entirely cleared up. Every LET
ter received must be gone through and
every possible transaction Carefully re-
corded.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-22
MOUNTAIN STATES
.DENOUNCE JAP IMPORTATION
WESTERN LABOR UNION AND
MINERS RESOLVE.
Joint Session Is Held-one Body Adj
journs, and the Other viii Fol-
low Today,

Denver, Colo, May 21.-The Western
Labor union finished its work this af-
ternoon and adjourned. The announce
ment was made that the Western Fed
Grafton of Miners would probably reach
hnal adjournment tomorrow.
In the afternoon a joint session was
held, presided over by J. A. Ferguson.
OF Mlssoula, Mont. Consideration of a
resolution against the Importation of
japanese Iaborers into the ITnited
States was the only business done.
The resolution follows:
Inc convention Of the Western Fed
GRAFTON or Miners and Western Labor
union, IN Joint convention, desire to
place themselves on record as abso-
lutely opposed to the importation Of
any foreign labor under contract. es-
pecially in regard to the Japanese: and
While we object to competition with
this class Of labOrers, we feel fl our
duty to protest against the action OF
those persons and corporations who.
through greed. impose upon a class OF
people who are unable to inform them
selves upon the conditions under which
they are decOyed into this country. and
TO condemn the federal authorities for
their failure to punish those who are
responsible for these things.
We declare it to be our purpose to
hold to strict account the officials and
individuals who are now violating the
existing immigration laws, and we
hereby direct the executive boards Of
both the Western Federation OF Min
erS and the Western Labor union to
exert eXery effort to deport those IL
legally here, prevent further whoIesalF
immigration and punish those respons-
ible for the violation of the anti-immi-
grafton laws
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-22
PERSONAL MENTION.

H B. Windsor left yesterday for Mer-
cur to adjust the losses due to Sunday
nights fire.
R. E. Miller, secretary of the Inter
mountain Milling company. is in Cali
foTnia for a few weeks for his health
Joseph Geoghegan returned Sunday
night from a twO-weeks' pleasure jaunt
on the Pacific coast. His two children
accompanied him.
Mrs. Ella Cumming Wetzell left for
Ogden at noon yesterday to join her
mothers funeral train on its way to the
east from Portland. Mrs. Wetzell will be
gone from Salt Lake all summer.
Charles A Dinsmore. editor of the
Idaho Mining Journal published at
Weiser, is in the city He reports great
activity in Idaho's mining industry and
is row engaged in writing up the various
districts of the state.
j. S. Daveler. for ten years past fore
man of the Tribune composing room,
left last night for Cape Nome to try his
fortune among the gold hunters. Jack"
leaves many friends in this city, who
wish him all kinds of good luck.
State Senator Owen Smoot of Provo was
in the city yesterday. having been called
here by the death of his sister. Mrs Q. F.
Whitney. The iady's death was a great
shock to him, as she appeared TO be
greatly improved when he last saw her.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-22
IDAHO INSANE MAN TRIED
HENRY WALKER GOES CRAZY
OVER HILTON CASE.
Tells Doctors About His Lack of
Faith in Female Virtue-Had
Read of Police Trouble.

Idaho seems to be trying to foist off
its weak minded citizens on Salt Lake
Yesterday Henry Walker, SO years old,
and claiming to be a Frenchman by
birth, which of course would give a new
pronunciation to a well known Salt
Lake name, was examined by Drs. H.
a. Anderson and z. S. Wright as TO his
sanity. The examination failed to
prove that the man was insane. He is
certainly weak minded. He had read
the recent story of the young girls be-
ing examined as to theiVchastity at the
order of Chief Hilton and it seems to
have preyed on his mind, for he said
during the examination to the physi-
clans that girls were coming to him
every day who showed indications of
coming maternity, and he mourned his
lack of faith in feminine virtue gener-
ally.
Walker will be restored to Idaho with
the request that the state keep him
there. He said that he hailed from
Weiser. The examination was before
George Blair, who acted as judge.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-22

grounds today. Harrie Floyd was the
only winning favorite. Results:
First race, maiden 3-year-olds, six
furlOngs-Jake Weber won, Dr. Cave
second, Harry Y0cum third. Time
1:15%.
Second race, selling, mile and twenty
yards-Jim Conway won, RushfieId sec
ond, Cathedral third. Time-1:45.
Third race, selling, six and one-half
furlongs-Harrie Floyd won, Lamascot-
ia second, Annie Oldfield third. Time
1:22A.
Fourth race, owners handicap. mile
and sixteenth-FOund won, Sam Phil
FPS second, AlgOl third. Time-1 :4634
Fifth race, handicap. six furlOngs-
Lord Neville won. Verify second. TuI-
lafonse third. Time-1:14h
Sixth race, selling, mile and seventy
yards-Russell r. won, Skillman sec
ond, Sidtilia third. Time-1 461k.
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miscellaneous.
CHRISTIANS PLAY WATER POLO
ATHLETES DISPoRT THEM,
SELVES AT SANITARIUM.
First Game of the Season Played,
Augustus Ducks Taking the Hon
ors-Score Eight to Six.

A dozen Of the husky athletes of the
Y. III. c. A. last evening disported
themselves in the sulphur waters at the
Sanitarium, having I'll kinds of a good
time. They incidentally played the first
game of water polo this season, and it
was a good exhibition of aquatic PROV
ess right from the start. Two teams,
organized on the spur of the moment,
contested for the honors and that des-
ignated as the Reds and headed by
Physical Director Augustus carried
away the bun.
The best thing about the whole con-
test was the fact that they are t. be
made regular affairs every Monday
night from now on. Two teams are to
be regularly organized from among the
good swimmers of the association and
a series of games will be played for the
championship. 1t will all serve as an
impetus for interest in water sports, in
which Zion has been sadly lacking for
long time. These two teams will be
gotten UP during the ensuing week, and
the contest next Monday night win be
the first in the series that is to decide
the championship.
For the first game. that of last even
ing was way up, and the skill displayed
by some of the players augurs well for
the success of the sport when things
are well under way. Augustus. Par
sons and Rasmussen proved themselves
to be very efficient in handing them
selves in the W ter. The scoan at the
end of the contest was s to in favor
of Augustus tribe, and it was a well
earned victory.
The use Of the pool was kindly do
mated by Manager Schenck. who did
everything IN his power to help things
along. Dana Smith officiated at the
watch and Jack Dunlavey was the ref
cree. Two fifteen minute halves were
played with a long interval in between,
in which the athletes ina gined they
We're in the surf at the seashore and
had a real good time.
This 10
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-22
At Morris Park.

New York, May 21.-The track at
Morris Park was heavy today and
scratches reduced the field to small pro-
portions. Results:
First race, six furlongs-Firearm won,
Lady Lindsey second. Time-1: 123z
Only two starters.
Second race, four and one-half fur
longs, selling-Toniciam won, Quiz II.
second, Goddess of Night htird. Time
"a
Third race, six and one-half furlongs,
-Favonius won. The Chamberlain sec
ond, Scales third Time-1: 231b.
Fourth race, seven furlongs-IJn-
masked won, Magnificent second, AS
quith third. Time-1:29H.
Fifth race, mile, selling-Rare Per-
fume won, Kriss Kringle second, Pre-
cursor third. Time-1:42%.
Sixth race, mile and a furlong-
Standing won, Brisk second, Knight of
the Garter, third. Time-1:57.