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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11
FEAR DIPHTHERLA OUTBREAK
HOSPITAL SUPERINTENDENT REPRI-
MANDED FOR NOT REPORTING
SUSPICIOUS CASE

Miss Isabella Merritt, superintendent of the
training school for nurses at the Brooklyn Hos
pital received a severe reprmand from Assist
ant Sanitary Superintendent Black of the Brook
Ign Health Department yesterday because she
had not reported what is believed to be case
OF diphtheria among the nurses, and had treated
the patient herself. The nurse in question is
Miss Helena Henrichs. 1t is said that she was
on duty in Ward No 20 of the hospital while
still suffering from the throat affection. and the
ward has been placed under strict surveil-
lance in order to head off any outbreak of
diphtheria. The nurse was engaged in dressing
wounds in the ward, and great apprehension is
felt that some of the patients may have been
infected.
The case was called to the attention Of the
health authorities by Dr. Arthur C. Jacobson. of
No. 115 Johnson-st., brother-in-law of Miss
Heinrichs, who heard Of it while the young
woman was on visit to his house. Miss Helm
richs says that she taken sick on June "A
and the following day had high fever
Miss Merritt gave her iron solution gargle
and had her throat sprayed with peroxide or
hydrogen. Then throat paralysis, which
is said to be sign of diphtheria, taking
away the patients power of swallowing. AL
though, according to the story, Miss Merritt
made no attempt to take the patients tenn
perature, other nurses did and the thermometer
registered between 1O2 and 1O4 at various times.
On June 30 Miss Heinrichs sent back 10
work in Ward No 20
None Of the doctors in the hospital knew of
Miss Heinrch's trouble until the Board or
Health, having heard OF ii through DR.. jacob
son, sent Dr. Leon Fleming to investigate. Then
IL is stated, Miss Merritt denied that there had
been any diphtheria among the pupils in the
training school She declared that Miss Helm
richs had nothing serious than tonsilitis-
DR. Fleming took three cultures from Miss
Hefnrich's throat. which to be examined in
the meteorological laboratory in Manhattan to
If the patient is not suffering from diphthe-
ria. In the mean time she has been isolated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11
CONFESSION OF A ~WHITEcapy
SAYS MRS. APPLICABLE SUGGESTED tn,
VISIT no HER HUSBAND.

trenton. July 10.-The third days trial Of Sam
uei Shinn accused of the murder of Thomas An
pieSate closed with Mrs. Appegate the vitn.s,
stand She denied any improper conduct w,ss
Shinn She also said that shinu stayed in the An
plesate house on the night of March 9 az her "a
quest Shinn she said slept downstairs Will.
Shlhn miSoehave. and Gordon Hendrick svors
tnat ne heard Shinn say he would Kill Apologize
III the latter did not stop interfering with MIN
Joseph ScattergOOd. brother-in-law of the prs
oner, told of the visit of ''whtcCaDs' to AppIeeas
Mrs. Applegat was present when the party Was
made up IL consisted of Sam Shinn, Bertha Suth
ard, George Suthard the witness and his vifa
They put on nghtgowns and wrapped whit
cloths about their heads. The plan was got IN
because Applegate abused his wife. Mrs ApDIega,ss
suggested II. When they seized and tied Apus
gate Mrs. ADpegate appeared and began to cry
She was only pretending. in order to deceive her
husband She begged the party leave her hus
band alone, and they departed without hurting
him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11
MORE TALK ABOUT EXCLUSION.

London. July 1.-THE agitation in the British
press against admitting foreign entries Henley
continues, writer The Daily Telegraph" in
advocating the exclusion Of foreigners and abiding
to Ellis Ward says:
/ still more strongly convinced that no crew
should be allowed TO enter which has been coached
professionally
correspondent OF The Daily News" says
Americans detract from the enjoyment at Henley
The general behavior OF those who crowd Henley TO
see their compatriots row is concIliatory to
Englishmen We take defeat, but do not
care TO have IL rubbed in until the whole at
mosphere Is a tumble of Stars and Stripes.
II. c. Lehman. writing TO The Times" says
II to be faced year by year with a for
eign crew trained through prolonged period with
the sole object OF competing at Henley, we shall
have to revise our methods We shall be forced In
view OF the International issues involved. to make
rowing serious business. instead OF an amuse-
ment Thus. our rowing would tend to become
professionalism, and Henley would lose all its
charm in atmosphere OF unhealthy excitement
produced by International competition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11
POLICEMAN SAVES A LIFE
WHILE STEAMER PASSENGERS CHEER
HE RESCUES A DROWNING WOMAN.

While more than thousand persons looked
on Policeman Franklin E. Powers, Of the Har-
Dor police, heroically rescued young woman
from drowning off Pier last night
Teresa A. Brophy, twenty-seven years old. Of
No 222 Nnth-ave had been visiting Captain
Willis Stanley board his canal boat the
Twilight which is moored in the slip between
Pier and Pier 1. When she was ready to de-
part the captain and his wife accompanied her
to the deck of the canal boat and helped her to
get footing on the stringpiece. She just
waving her hand and had called out "Goodby"
when she lost her balance and fell into the
water. AS she fell she uttered a scream that
heard by about hundred women and chill
dren who were walking about the plaza in front
of Pier A.
Policeman Powers. who. with several other
officers sitting in front Of the station on the
pier. heard the scream and splash. Without
waiting to doff any of his clothing he rushed
along the stringpiece, and. seeing the woman
struggling in the water, dove over and grabbed
her as she was going down for the third time
The steamboat Perseus just making a
landing at the endsof Pier No. l. and her pas
sengers who numbered about thousand, yelled
frantically for to save the drowning
woman. When Powers dove over cheers filled
the air, and when the girl and her rescuer were
hauled to safety the excursionists gave vent to
their feelings at the policeman's brave deed.
1t was quite dark at the time. but when the
Perseus sheered around her electric lights IL
Illuminated the slip and gave the policeman
struggling with the girl a chance to see where
he
AS as Powers grabbed the girl she began
to struggle, and clutched him with strong
grasp The strong tide was carrying them out
into the open, but Powers. with dexterous
strokes, swan to the side of the canalboat and
caught hold of the guardrail that runs along
the side of the keel line. The two sergeants on
the pier called out to several policemen to
launch one of the rowboats. This was done In a
hurry and three OF the harbor policemen manned
II and rowed under Pier through the arch as
the boat had to be launched on the further side
They were soon alongside the struggling pair
and hauled them into the boat.
Powers exhausted when he lifted
TO the pier and almost collapsed
An ambulance was called from the Hudson
Street Hospital and the girl was taken TO the
hospital. She had sustained scalp wound
when she fell, her head striking a pile.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11
MUST IDENTIFY THE ROOSTER.

SOME CHANTICLEER KEEPS Mr.. cox AWAKE;
THE QUESTION Is. WHAT ONE?
What particular rooster 1t is that annOys Samuel
Cox of Maspeth. Long Island. has yet be dis
covered. and until this question is settled the
ROSTERS owner. James Asheld. who lives in Fisk
ave. Maspeth, says he cannot abate what Mr.. Cox
calls nuisance The Board Of Health has served
a notice on Asheld requiring him 70
destroy the dlsturber OF the peace of Mr.. Cox who
complained that he could longer endure the
constant Growing of rooster owned by Asheld.
The latter says he has number of ROSTERS and
that he has far found IL impossible to identify
the one OF which Mr. Cox complains.
He has consulted lawyer. who is of the opinion
that nothing can be done to comply with the Board
OF Heaiths notice 10 aDate the nuisance until the
identity of the offender has been established and
he thinks that IL Is up 90 Mr.. Cox 10 pick the
bird, Cox that the rooster he means is in the
habit Of Growing at all hours of the day and night
and that his health Is being affected by reason OF
this annoyance. He intends 10 try 10 find out just
which rooster is responsible for the noise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11
NEW-JERSEY NEWS
FINE or $50 FOR RITTENBPpo
PUBLIC PROSECUTOR THINKS v
WORKS MERCHANT WON'T
RUN AWAY

Paterson. July 10 (SpeciaD-Ah-,
the man who Was cos-- Feittenhers
coroners Jury as heinz rs' night by the
of the seysnses % icing responsible for the death
.he fireworks explosion which occurred * D.. !"
oers store, at No 10 Main-st ON b1na( o. e
III bla5aissned In the police court this mornA uS
quest OUT only COMPLAINT for kesnS-r' WE IT.
siyes IN violation of city ordinance IS eVpi'-
~ was expected that after the verdict of ,ha =
oIst July more serious charge would be 49,
tsdllst nm out Prosecutor Finley did not IonE
ny Sle matter IN that light He thinks that il viii ~
netleF 10 Wat Tor the action of the next yrar =
Jury as ne has no fear that Gutenberg viii r4
away HittenOerg was fined $50 and allowed ~ -. "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11
JAIL UNLOCKED BY HYNEN.
JUDGE. JERSEY AND PROSECUTOR ALI.
READY TO TRY FEE WHEN HE
MARRIED THE PLAINTIFF

Elizabeth. July 10 (SpeciaD.-Joseph H Fee o,
Newark, who has been an inmate of the Union
County Jail since March 6. awaiting trial on an in
dictment found against him by the grand Jury
nearly two years ago. a charge made by Miss
Rose a. Naccaro. Of Brooklyn obtained his lib
erty to-day by marrying the young woman. who in
May obtained a verdict against him for 81 900 in
civil suit which she brought In the Union County
Court for breach of promise of marriage.
When Prosecutor English learned of the wedding
which took place in the jail warden's Office ne
promptly had the indictment quashed \ special
panel of jurors read Of 20 try the case to-
dIy, and Judge Vail came back from his vacation
to preside at the trial The action OF Miss Vac
caro- however, in cOnsenting TO the wedding put
stop to all the proceedings. Fee is drygoods
merchant in Brooklyn and Elizabeth while the
plaintiff his head saleswoman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11
NON-RESIDENTS CAN HAVE LICENSES.

Corporation Counsel Whalen yesterday advised
City Clerk Sculiy that he might grant auctioneers
licenses to nonresident applicants Mr.. Scully has
been overrun with applications for licenses ever
since the fee of $3.50 eliminated by decision re-
Gently handed down by Justice Russell of the Su-
preme Court In reply TO Mr.. Scullys request for
advice Mr.. Whalen says:
If the non-residence OF the applicants Is the sole
to them, do not think you are justified In with
holdlng the licenses SO far as the citizens of this
footing, and their right TO license from the city
authorities IS not dependent the fact that they
are residents OF this city With regard to the cit-
zens Of sister States. they fully protected by
the citizenship and interstate commerce clauses of
the Federal constitution
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11

IN EACH CASE SUFFERERS FROM ACCIDENTS RE
COVERED HEAVY DAMAGES.

number of opinions In which the Metropolitan
Street Railway Company is involved were handed
down yesterday by the Appellate Division OF the
Supreme Court. In the great majority OF the cases
the decisions were against the company. including
several In which large amounts for damages had
been awarded
One of the most important appeal
from Judgment for s.. 207 81 obtained by Charles
B. Morris. whose son was killed the result OF a
collision between his fathers brougham and
Eighth-ave. car at One-hundred n nd twenty sixth
st. and Eighth-ave. the night of December g.
1895
Another case in which large damages were award
ed against the Metropolitan and which judgment
the Appellate Division upheld in the
Henry Griff,ths Ave years old. who injured by
being run down by Columbus-ave. car at Ninety
third-st. and Columbus-ave.. and who recovered
$500 damages.
Catharine Kay was another 10 have Judgment
confirmed. She received 81 500 damages and costs
for injuries received January Is. 1895. the
hill running from One hundred-an -sixteenth-st. 10
one hundred and-twe nty six th-si. in Amsterdam
Judgment OF $4,000 against the company en-
tered in the suit OF John Fullerton four years old
who attempted TO cross One hundred
ST near Park-ave. and was by Il car.
affirmed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11
MARYLAND DAY AT THE EXPOSITION

Buffalo July I0.-This Maryland Day at the
exposition, and there was n large attendance, in
Guiding nearly two thousand Maryanders. The ex-
ercises of the day held In the Temple of
Music. Governor Smith and his staff appeared In
uniform. General Ferdinand c. Latrobe presided
President Miturn of the Pan-American Exposition
delivered address Of welcome and Governor
Smith responded.
The Mexican contingent sent to the exposition bv
President Diaz. including the government band and
troops composed of all arms. departed for home
this evening. Before leaving the grounds they
made short parade, and received an enthusiastic
farewell from thousands of people gathered on tho
esplanade. Before departing their band PLAYED
THE Star Spangled Banner" and the 65th Reet-
ment band responded with Home. Sweet Home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11
Barbados BARRED IN HOBOKEN.

NUMBER OF SALOONS THERE Is ALSO To BE CUT
DOWN.
The sixty thousand inhabitants of HOboken will
hereafter have to content themselves with
mcagre $50 saloons every III people
instead of 362 saloons. In the past. a movement
against alleged disorderly places was instituted
few weeks ago, and yesterday the City Council
decided to revoke twelve licenses belonging to
places which reported to be the most Infamous.
Corporation Attorney James +. Mnturn being au-
thorzed to begin the necessary procedure to revoke
the licenses.
Barmaids are also TO be tabooed. An ordinance
introduced whereby be EN-
ployed In licensed saloons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11
FEAR OF PLAGUE AT MARsEILLEs.

Marselles. July 1o-The precautionary measures
taken to prevent outbreak of bubonic plague
among the and passengers of the French
steamer Laos. Captain Flandn, from Yokohama
on May %. which arrived here on July Z. have been
handicapped by the refusal OF the Arab stokers TO
submit vaccination with plague serum. Grave
fears are held that the plague will spread unless
ALL the passengers and crew of the Laos held
in quarantine nocuated. The passengers of
the Laos complained bitterly of the inadequate ac-
commodations bad food and lack of bedding the
quarantine station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11
TEST or WARSHIPS' BOILERS.

Gibraltar, July lo.-The British cruiser Minerva
which with the British cruiser Hyacinth a sister
ship. sailed from Davenport on July g. for the pur-
pose of putting the respective merits OF the Belle
Vile and Scotch boilers to u decisive test arrived
here this afternoon. The Minerva which has
Sottch boilers. and the Hyacinth. having BeIleville
boilers, could have reached here several hours
earlier but remained cruising off East Rock The
The Minerva and the Hyacinth of almost the
coal capacity They have members of the
British Government Boiler Commission on board
The cruisers were 10 steam at sixteen knots speed
Gibraltar. cruise around In those waters clean
their boilers and then back To England On
the day the warships started the Hyacinth was the
favorite in the betting. 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11
CREDITORS ARE DISSATISFIED.
TRUSTEE IN BANKRUPTCY MAKES PRELIMINARY
REPORT ABOUT w. L. JOHNSON

When the application for a discharge in bank
ruptcy of Walter l.. johnson, the well known real
estate promoter OF Dyker Heights. Brooklyn. comes
up In the United States Court July Is 1t will be
vigorously opposed by the creditors the trustee
of the estate in bankruptcy. II is said there
siderable dissatisfaction with the list OF assets
turned by Johnson. James H. Pearsail the
trustee in bankruptcy. in his preliminary report
says:
From the books themselves It would be impossible
TO determine whether or not the bankrupt was
solvent any time during his business career His
first business transaction In 1893 left him in debt TO
his mother and he has remained indebted to
her and continually increased his Indebtedness to
her since. The state OF facts appears
apply to nearly every of his present cred
itors until the time OF his failure owed them
$4,000 above the appraised value of his assets
Johnson did large business in developing Dyker
Heights, and lived in luxuriant style.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11
AMERICAN ROBBED IN PARIS.
TWELVE THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH Of
JEWELS STOLEN FROM HOME OF
JOHN MONROE.

Paris. July 1.-THE home of John Munroe,
American banker. No. Rue de Longchamps. has
been robbed of jewelry valued at 10000 francs. The
robbers entered open window the ground
floor during the absence of the family and while
the at dinner. The Jewels which
were taken from Mrs. Munroe's bedroom, include
Il pearl and diamond necklace.
Evidently the robbers familiar with the
habits of the family and knew the place where the
jewels were kept. They did not ransack the room,
did they take anything except the Jewel case.
They left no trace
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11
ANOTHER VERSION OF THE MATCH DEAL

London July n.-'If the Bryant May stock
holders approve the agreement made to acquire
the business OF the Diamond Match Company OF
Liverpool for f4s0.00O to be provided by
issue OF Bryant & May shares says The Daily
Mail" 1.-The Diamond Match Company will be
absorbing Bryant May. the American COM
pany accepting Bryant & May shares as pur,
poWer.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11
TIE PRINS MAURITS ASHORE.

SHE WAS on HER WAY FROM THIS PORT TO
HAYTI AND VENEZUELA.
Port-au- Prince. Hayti. July lo.-The Prns Maui
rits. OF the Royal Dutch West India Mail Line
Captain Nieman, Is stranded in the roads here.
The Prns Maurts sailed from this port July
for Port-au-Prince and other Haytian ports
Venezuela and thence across the ocean. The agents
OF the line in this city are Kunhardt & Co. of No
% Beaver-st
The Prins Maurits is steel propeller
steamer OF l,l2 burden. She built In
Hamburg In 1900 by Blohm & Voss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11
REVENGE or E1conMUSIcATED NEGROES
DISTURB RELIGIOUS MEETING By DRIVING TACKs
IN THE PLATFORM

New-Orleans, July 10 (SpeciaD.-Two weeks ago
Sam Turner and WIN Baker members OF n
colored church. were accommodated for bad be-
havior Yesterday evening, while Il prayer meeting
was In progress. the two dlsorderly brethren en-
tered the church. and with much formaity, walked
up to the pulpit and began driving carpet tacks
into the platform. 1t appears that the action was
symbolic of driving tacks into the coffin OF the
Rev. Edward Pomfrew. against whom the pair held
enmity for their accommodation from fellowship.
CONSERVATION reigned in the assembly women
tainted, the parson lost his nerve and finally the
meeting broke up In disorder Turner and Baker
were arrested and in court to-day fined s25
each for their disturbance OF the services by their
tack hammering.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11
FRENCH MINERS URGED TO sTPyKr

Paris, July O.-A meeting to-day of delegates
from the various labor corporations, summoned by
the Federal Committee of Miners to discuss the
advsabty OF n strike of all the miners of France
adopted resolution expressing agreement in re-
gard the useful effects OF such a movement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11
DECISION IN JASON RoGERSs WILL CASE

Another decision In the litigation over the viii n,
Jason Rogers. begun In 1882 was handed down in
opinion OF the Appellate Division OF the su
preme Court yesterday appeal from n tuar
ment for the plaintiffs. Mary ]. Westerneid and
Flora B Rogers. benehciaries under the will The
action is in equity determine the rights of m.
beneficiaries.
The Appellate Division gives Justification for
interfering with what has been decided nv tha
courts OF the Second Department and Thinks maj
the Supreme Court should not entertain The ac
ton, and that II should. together with this appeal
be dismissed, with costs. SS~~'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11
A GREAT FIRE AT SYDNEY.

Sydney New South Wales, July 10--Horderu's
department stores, consisting OF eight story build
ings, fronting three streets. practically
destroyed by fire to-day. The damage is estimated
at 100000 The insurance amounts to 1894 0OC
mostly in local companies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11
PENIS CREW AT KILLARNEY.

Dublin July 10.-The members of the crew of the
University OF Pennsylvania. their arrival ut
Killarney. met with enthusiastic reception. The
Urban Council presented to them address OF
welcome. To-day the crew practised on the lower
hike
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11
HOT WEATHER IN SWEDEN.

Christiania. July 10.-Intense heat prevailed here
to-day the temperature reaching 81 degrees
Fahrenheit. Many persons and horses were over
come.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11

CARNEGIE LIBRARY FOR ALAMEDA. CAL
Alameda, Cal. July 1o-Andrew Carnegie has
given this city $4,000 for public library building
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11

PRESIDENT KUNHARDT THINKS MARITIME Ex
CHANGE MAY CONSIDER A WIRELESS
TELEGRAPHY SUGGESTION

According to dispatch from Boston the Boston
Chamber Of Commerce and the Maritime Exchange
of New-York have been considering the establish
ment OF a wireless telegraphy station off Sable
Island for the purpose of receiving news from in
coming vessels on their way to this port to
Boston
President Henry r. Kunhardt OF the Maritime
Exchange yesterday said that the Maritime Ex-
change had received communication from the
Boston Chamber of Commerce on the subject. Nor
he added, had the subject been considered by the
BODY he represents.
1T may be a good thing" said Mr.. Kunhardt
land am in favor of anything that will give us
the news quickly doubt. however If vessels will
approach near enough Sable Island to make
q station there effective. If the plan be feasible
and not too expensive / have doubt that the
Maritime Exchange will consider IL, but before
September"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-07-11
BANK ROBBERS DIsAPPoINT DETECTIVES

The detectives of Yonkers got tip on Tuesday
that attempt would be made to rob the First
National Bank The whole force watched the hank
ali that night but no robber appeared
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-28

Fine Wrappers made of Percale,
tight fitting lined waist, ruffled
bottom, trimmed in braid, usual
price i.25;
charity sale price OF
SUNBONNETS. Made Of Real
Manchester Chambray, fancy
stitched, prettily ruffled, a Or
good so cent bonnet for. -. Id
BINGHAM APRONS. Good quail
ity Of Bingham, fancy border, full
large and long, usual price t5c;
charity sale price ....,..Io
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-07-28
Fancy Goods for Little

japanese Folding Fans, such kinds
as sold at 25c, &c and toc;
charity sale price s.
Fancy Real Shell Hair Pins, the
kinds that sell at SC each;
charity sale price, -, ...-7t
PILLOW TOPS. Pure White silk,
beautifully embroidered in gold,
the kind that sells at las;
charity sale price 90
PILLOW TOPS. Stamped on Art
Cloth and Butcher Linen, hand
some designs ready to embroider,
usual price so cents each;
charity sale price ,...2 rs
STAMPED Linen Tray Cloths, I'M
bleached, fringed, usual price 29c;
charity sale price 40