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New-York tribune., 1901-08-14
THE FRENCH WHEAT SHORTAGE.
FRENCH DEFICIT AND AMERICAN SURPLUS
GO HAND IN HAND. 1T SEEMS
[nY rEIFcnArH 10 rHE rnIarxr

GBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIsCSEI
Washington. Aug 13-The State Department has
just made public an important report on the wheat
crop OF France. prepared by the French Govern
ment and forwarded here by Robert p Skinner.
United States ConsuI-GeneraI Marseilles. The
French Minister of Agriculture summarizes the fol-
lowing conclusions from the reports of the experts
of his department:
There can be no doubt to-day to any man who
does not voluntarily close his eyes that the year
vii see a serious deficit. and shall be obliged
this be? Fifteen millions. twenty millions? Who
knows? Under these circumstances. 1t is not the
but the American market. 1t is that the
v Uteu states mas this year an e9sta9reinaTy mar
unless the drouth persists II will not be the first
anced by abundant harvests in the United states.
This phenomenon Ieproduces itself with such regu-
In 1884 in a discussion on the project Of law es-
taolisAing duty OF seven francs per quintal G 35
per 2al46 pOunds) upon wheat. l signalized 10 the
Senate his singular coincidence On the con-
1t5lon b. that France harvests on an average the
and so long she will be obliged merely to seek
of a bad harvest famine or even an extraordinary
dearEess Of wheat viii become much more impossi-
BILE since by a phenomenon. which seems to be the
consequence of a natural law. frequently does
II reproduce itself, it happens that when have
dant harvests in the United States. vice versa
-, me published estimates OF the month OF June
oy our government, on the one hand and of the
nilIers association on the other. having led them
Soou harvest in France. they have in consequence
lowered from to points in month Qh
the demand for their excess; but the two more
recent estimates coming from the same sources
ard no longer doubling that they can supply our
needs. they have at Chicago and New-York in
IS % centimes mine eents) denceforth. it is upon
ours such as red winter No and WaiIa WaIIa. al
Antwerp and at Liverpool that We must watch in
nope u secure
New-York tribune., 1901-08-14
BROWN DEFINES HIS POSITION.
EXAMINER DEMANDS A THOROUGH INYEs-
T1GATION OF THE CHARGES
AGAINST HIM

Paterson X J. Aug. ls-Charles c. Brown VINO
to-day asked that he be relieved from DUTY ny
Secretary Cage from the New-Hork customs ser
vice pending an investigation. which ne oeinaios'
Is z well lzrov-n man here His home is in the
Notch Road Great Notch. i is q handsome place
and beautifully furnished Mr.. Brown Is a mem
Der o. the Hamilton Club OF this city, and OF the
Little Falls Hamilton Club. He is also director
Of The Little Falls Building and Loan ASSOCIATION
When seen his evening al his home Mr.. Brown
said
Two weeks aeo I was Unexpectedly transferred
rom my former position 70 one on the COCKS
letter directing me 10 change contained absoluteg
10 charges II explained that owing 10 me 6Ieat
lnhux of travel from Europe the very best men
New-York tribune., 1901-08-14
He SAYS THE BRIDGE Is WELL CARED FOR.
CHIEF ENGINEER PROBAsco ASSURES THE PUB
Lie ON THAT POINT.

CHIEF ENGINEER PROBAsCO ASSURES THE PUB
Lie ON THAT POINT
According to Chief Engineer Samuel R. Probasco
of the Department of Bridges the Brooklyn struct-
ure is being fully cared for. There is no lull in
our work of placing the bridge in first rate condi-
ton he said yesterday.
How about the work OF inspection and paint
ing? Are you paying close attention TO these de-
tails?'' he asked.
There have been innovations of any kind
replied the engineer. We are looking after the
bridge just it has been looked after for the last
twenty years"
Then you have not increased your force Of
painters?"
We have always had. They are now at work on
the under part of the bridge and cannot be seen
except from below"
And the inspection of the structure?" he was
asked.
We are watching the bridge every day. It is
being well cared for. Let the public rest assured
upon that point"
At the Office of Bridge Commissioner Shea it was
learned that Samuel WINERY, of No 80 Liberty
st. mas been appointed the third member or the
board OF consulting engineers which is invest1-
eating the problem of minimizing the crush at the
bridge terminals. Mr.. Winery succeeds Thomas (.
Clarke. at one time president Of the American So
ciety Of Civil Engineers. Mr.. Clarke died several
weeks ago. Mr., Shea's representative said that
the board was pursuing its work with vigor.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-14
ScANEELL TRIAL NOT FOR THIS SESSION
JUSTICE GILDERsLEEvE THINKS TRIAL. OF HoMI
eide CASES IN SUMMER FUTILE

JUSTICE GILDERsLEEvE THINKS TRIAL OF HoMI-
eide CASES IN SUMMER FUTILE
When asked about the ScanneIl-Marks case YES
terday Justice Gildersleeve said he expected that
after the briefs submitted and arguments heard
on August 20. 1t would take him some days to look
into the case and decision on the points
to be raised by counsel. Then If the indictments
We're sustained, there would be some delay before
ther delay enable them to prepare for trial Thus
it would be impossible for the to come to trial
while the special session of the criminal branch of
the Supreme Court is going on.
The task Of getting jury for the trial Of J. AxeI
Douglass, accused of the murder of his wife Alma
April l last, was resumed yesterday before JUS
tice Gilderseeve in the criminal branch of the Su-
preme Court. When court adjourned on Monday
evening nine talesmen had taken seats in the jury
box.
The panel was exhausted before the jury box was
filed, and Justice Gildersleeve ordered new panel
TO be drawn, and adjourned court until to-day.
In chambers after the adjournment Justice Gill
dersleeye expressed some disapprobation of the
extra session over which he has been called upon
TO preside.
Our experience here" he said, shows the fulfil
Of panel of 200 talesmen only 20 put in an ap-
pearance. 1t is impossible to find the of the
class who needed jurors in the city during
the heated term. The District Attorney asked for
a panel Of 100, and IT was by my orders that the
number was increased. l have ordered a new panel
II has always been the same when the court has
tried 10 sit in summer"
New-York tribune., 1901-08-14
WEEKLY CROP REPORT.
IMPROVEMENT IN SOME PLACES. DETERI-
GRAFTON IN OTHERS

OftAIION IN OTHERS
Washington, Aug 13.-The Weather Bureaus
weekly summary Of crop conditions is as follows:
The week ending August 12 has been one of very
favorable temperature conditions in the districts
east of the Rocky Mountains. with beneficial rains
over a large part Of the drOuth area. Drouth how
ever, continues in the Ohio Valley and in portions
cessive rains have caused destructive freshets in
the Carolinas and proved injurious in portions of
Georgia, Florida and Alabama Extremely hot
weather in the Interior of California caused rapid
ripening of fruit and serious injury to grapes in
Late corn has experienced material Improvement
in the States Of the Mississippi and Missouri val
vorab!e temperature conditions in September the
yield in the Missouri Valley will De larger than in
Central and Southern Illinois the condition OF the
crop has further deteriOTated especially in South
western ONO In the Atlantic Coast districts corn
has made excellent progress.
Rains have interrupted spring wheat harvest
Whlch however Is nearly finished over the south
ern portion OF the spring wheat region. and caused
lodging In portions OF North Dakota where the
gram IS reported as shrunken and heads not well
hlled. as result Of late excessive heat Wheat
progress with yields exceeding expectations.
Further improvement In the condition of cotton
~ Sg5nerdS reported from the central and eastern
portions OF the cotton belt although rust and
shedding are more less indicated. especially in
Georgia, Florida and portions of Alabama where
TOO much rain has fallen in localities. over much
Of the western part Of the cotton belt and in pOr-
ror rain and In the drouth region of Texas is failing
rapidly Picking IS In general progress in Texas.
In the Middle Atlantic States and New-EngIand
tobacco has made favorable progress, except IN
mas been injured by too much rain. In Kentucky
and in portions Of Tennessee the crop is greatly
seriously damaged by drouth
All reports from districts east of the Rocky
apple crop, although the outlook is Slightly i'm
proved in Kansas and Missouri
vorable progress except in the Ohio Valley. where
the soil Is too dry.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-14

Were required to handle the business In fact the
letter was very complimentary TO me- as by in
Iefshee sia II meant that was one of the best men
olu not see the published charges until this
morning. i Immediately wired the Secretary OF
me me treasury asking that be suspended pending
1he iNesugaton OF any and all charges against
me. me- then telegraphed to Appraiser Wakeman
G 1sliiie MN what had done. 1 will insist upon
an investigation OF the thorough kind /
viii demand that everything be brought TO light
hhaH then proceed to prosecute those who are
responsiole for making the insinuatons against me
Inc hrin OF Rosenthal g. Co. received no favors
az my hanos. The firm, q matter of fact has
Peen P penaIzed more than any other house in the
Japanese SILK trade. and has been advanced per
sistently | am determined that the whole matter
shan be most thoroughly aired. In doing what |
nave done consulted ] do not know what
others similarly placed as myself will do. but am
'us~erable only for myself in this matter or anv
ether. have taken my stand and will maintafn AZ
New-York tribune., 1901-08-14
SAY SUBWAY HURTS BUSINESS.
MERCHANTS IN UNION SQUARE COMPLAIN
OF THE OBSTRUCTION OF THE STREETS.

MERCHANTS IN UNION SQUARE COMPLAIN
OF THE OBSTRUCTION OF THE STREETS.
Papers in an equity suit against the Metropolitan
Street Railway Company and John B. Mcdonald.
contractor for the underground rapid transit road
will be fled in to-day or tomorrow by Eugene
Cohn and julius Levy. of No. SO Nassau-st, in be-
half Of four merchants Of Union Square East, who
alege that blocking of Union Square by the rail-
way and subway companies has caused them severe
financial loss. The complanants, who have stores
between Sixteenth and Seventeenth SITS, are w
Dazian, OF No. &c Union Square L. Foreman Fecht-
man & Co. Of No. 60 Union Square; Alfred B. Marx
& Bro, Of No p Union Square and Thomas W.
Linton. of No IS Union Square They complain
that from Fourteeuth-st. to Seventeenth-st the
entire width Of Fourth-ave. is blocked by the tun-
mel excavation and the surface railroad which mas
been moved from the centre of the street 10 the
east curb in such a way that wagons cannot un-
load goods for their stores.
A representative Of Contractor Mcdonald, when
asked yesterday II The suit was an important one
said:
Decidedly not The right to stop traffic in any
portion of the streets where the subway is being
built has been given TO US by the city We could
stop all traffic II cared TO do So
New-York tribune., 1901-08-14
DIAGNOSES UNSEEN CASE.
DOCTOR GIVES STARVATION AS CAUSE OF
THE DEATH OF A CHILD HE HAD NOT
VISITED-HIS EXPLANATION

DR.. d. J. Herman. of No 326 East Fourth-st. re-
ported TO the coroner's Office last night that Ed
ward kapral, four months old. of No. 81 East
Thrd-st, had died from starvation. Investigation
at No. 3l4 East Third-st. showed that such
family lived there. DR.. Herman when seen said
that he had received the case from Dr. Altman
OF Fourth-st, who had gone his vacation, and
turned his practice over TO him. He said that he
had not seen the child at ALL that the mother had
called on him and said the child dead, and
Thrd-st
DR.. Herman admitted that when the mother told
him of the infants death he had written the dag
nosis Of starvation" He said he made such re-
port because DR.. Altman had told him the child
suffered from inability to assimilate food. The
coroner will investigate the death but where the
body is TO be found is not known.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-14
TONKERS POOLROOMs CLOSED.
INDICTMENT OF POLICE OFFICIALS TO BE
ASKED FOR IF THEY REOPEN.

AShEO tOR IF THEY REOPEN.
The pOolrooms of Yonkers, which have been in
operation for than a year were closed yester-
day by order OF the Police Commissioners. The
action was unexpected. Since the poolrooms were
driven from TuckahOe and various other places in
Westchester County the betting game has beer
conducted in YOnkers on a large scale. Thres
hotels in Warburton-ave.. North Broadway and
Palisade-ave. are known to have private wires and
employ a number of clerks and telegraph opera
tors. The rooms have made tremendous profits
and their business has been enormous So openly
did they run that accusations were made that the
poolrooms were paying for protection Several
months ago the Police Commissioners heard Of
this and ordered Police Captain Mclaughlin to
secure evidence against the places. He reported
his inability TO do and recommended the en-
ployment of Pinkerton men. The report of the
detectives similar to that of the captain.
Yesterday Detective-Sergeant Cooley by the
direction of the Police Board visited all of the
places and instructed the owners that they must
close, and the patrons were turned away by the
pooroom keepers. 1t rumored last night that
the poolrooms have been given to understand that
they can open again in few days
y man connected with the First Methodist EpIs-
copal Church said last night that should the pool
rooms be permitted to reopen organization OF
church people would Immediately move for the in
dlctment Of several police officials, who said to
be fully aware of the condition existing.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-14
MoNTAUK CLUB NOT IN DIFFICULTY.
TREASURER THINKS REPORTS OF FINANCIAL
TROUBLE WERE CIRCULATED OUT OF
ANIAfUs TO ITS PRESIDENT.

James Matthews treasurer Of the Montauk Club.
Of Brooklyn denied yesterday that that institution
vas in financial straits, had been reported
Continuing, he said I'VE have yet paid the
interest on the $4,000 issue Of second mortgage
bonds. This does not mean that We have de-
faulted in the Iayment. We have merely d@-
ferred IL The board Of directors Of the club last
June decided postpone the payment Of the in
terest. that the club might find where the bonds
The club is financially sound. and has been for
sixteen years. Il is an expensive organization. Of
course, but II has not been eXtravagantiy con-
Quoted I am Of the opinion that the story that
We are in financial straits was circulated out OF
animus TO our president. Charles A. Moore. / re-
peat. there is truth in the ru-nor that have
dsfaulted."
Mr.. Moore, who is also president Of the Protec-
Einlev returned yesterday from his vacation He
said that he could say nothing on the subject.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-14
MORE GOLD FROM THE KLONDIKE.

Seattle, Wash. Aug. 13-The steamer Humboldt
arrived from the Lynn Canal last night. bringing
1s5 passengers ami 100000 in gold, 100000 being
consigned 10 the Seattle assay office and local
banks, the remainder being owned by persons on
the steamer
While the water in the Yukon is at present high
enough for navigation, many predict that light
srauebt boats alone viii be able 20 make two trips
- ,,esr and that the larger ones will not be able
30 Get back this season Sandbars are giving much
trouble and result in considerable delay to river
trba construction Of a road through the Copper
ptrer valley from Valdez is among the possibili-
fies for next season.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-14
JUSTICE o,GoRn4s's CHECK DECISION.
HE sUsTAINs THE DRAWING OUT OF FUNDS IN
BANK ALREADY ASSIGNED.

Justice OGorman in the Supreme Court yester-
day held that the delivery of a check on a bank
does constitute assignment Of the funds in
the bank of the drawer OF the check. and that
person Withdrawing the amount to his credit in
the bank by second check prior TO the payment
of the first check does commit larceny. Justice
O'Gorman's decision handed down in the
of Dr. Adam H. Straub. who arrested in pro-
ceedngs instituted against him a charge Of
grand larceny by SchaIk. Ward & Wagner. brokers'
of No Is BrOad-st. He held for the grand jury
appealed TO the Supreme Court for his discharge
a writ Of habeas corpus. and was discharged
from custody By Justice O'GOrman vii
Dr. Straub was a client OF Schalk Ward &
Wagner. and on May last, when the slump
caused in the stock market 0y the abnormal &C
of Northern Pacific stock. held about four ",
teen hundred shares of stock. The brokers told
him on that morning that they required additional
margins and ne gave them check for S5.40 a
bank in Brooklyn. which they credited to his
count security for his margins. Later in the
day. when the panic ensued. his brokers sold out
they required further sec-rity. When Dr. straub
heck on the bank, and withdrew the moneys de-
posted to his credit thus stOpping payment Of his
check for s5 400 to SchaIN ward & Wagner Dr.
Straub subsequently brought an action for Illegal
conversion OF his stock. and claimed 5000 dam
ages. He also brought tw actions against Schalk
and Ward individually for slander IN calling him a
Dr Straub's counsel said he had begun action
against the firm OF brokers and its members In
dviduaIly behalf of DIR. Straub for the recovery
ment, and would serve the papers to-day on the
defendants.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-14
PROFESSOR PUPIN ROBBED.
BELIEVED THAT THIEVES WERE LOOKING
FOR SCIENTIFIC DATA

BELIEVED THAT THIEVES WERE LOOKING
FOR SCIENTIFIC DATA
The home of Professor Michael l. Pupin. at
North Broadway and High-st, Yonkers was
broken open yesterday and ransacked from top
TO bottom, 1t is thought that the persons who
entered the house did in the hope of discov-
ering a clew to of the professors
scientific discoveries. The house has been vacant
Tor several months. the professor spending the
summer season on his farm in Connecticut
which he recently purchased The Yonkers
house contains only bureaus and boxes
When the robbery was discovered Detective
Henry Cooley called Mr.. Agate, a brother-tn-law
of Professor Pupin. and he carefully examined
the furniture that had been broken into In
every room things were scattered about the
moor The fact that a case Of jewelry in plain
view was not stolen, caused the police to be-
Heve that the invaders were not ordinary
thieves. Entrance was effected through a cellar
window, which was guarded by a grating.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-14
PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

Harrisburg Penn. Aug. 1S-The delegates to the
Democratic State Convention. which meets on
Thursday are beginning 20 gather. and by to-mOr-
row it is expected that a majority Of them will be
here. The indications are that the ticket will be
Judge Harmon Yerkes. OF Doylestown for Supreme
Court Judge, and John B. keenan,, Of Greensburg,
for State Treasurer. The convention promises to
years.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-14
UNCONSCIOUS ON TRACKS.
HORSE, FRIGHTENED IN SUBWAY. RAN
WILD ON RAILROAD-MAN AND WOMAN
THROWN FROM THE CARRIAGE

THROWN FROM THE CARRIAGE.
somerviIle. y. J.. Aug. 13 (SpeciaD--Corne-
Illus Bergen Of Altanont Place. driving to-
day with Miss Clara Long. daughter Of DR..
Munro Long. OF Plainheld when his horse took
fright in the subway under the New-Jersey
Central Railroad. at Bound Brook. from train
passing overhead. The animal plunged out Of
the subway and reached the grade crossing OF
the Port Reading Railroad, where II turned and
ran up the tracks. Mr.. Bergen struggled 70
control the animal. but OF the lines broke
and the horse ran wild on the tracks.
Miss Long was thrown from the carriage and
fell between the tracks. where she lay uncon-
scious. The carriage was overturned, and Mr.
Bergen was also rendered unconscious on the
tracks. Both were carried 70 the Lehigh VAL
ley station
1t was five hours before Miss Long recovered
consciousness. She was taken to her home In
Plainheld, and the extent Of her injuries Is not
yet known. Mr.. Bergen was brought TO his
home here His nose is believed to be frae-
tured. and he has sustained severe injuries
about the body. The horse was caught the
meadows below Bound Brook
New-York tribune., 1901-08-14
A SWORD GIVEN TO MAJOR BRIGGS

was given to Major Briggs by his comrades as a
testimonial Of their affection and loyalty. The
sword is mounted with a tiger head and there is
Old Guard badge on the scabbard.
Major Briggs received his military education
under regular army instructor He was elected
colonel of the 22d Regiment Veteran Corps in 1885.
He has done much for the Old Guard.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-14
NFW MUSIC IN "A ROYAL ROGUE"

Several new and catchy musical numbers have
-, Introduced into "A Royal Rogue" Klein and
F7rsrcis's operate comedy. and will be heard for
,he first time here when Jefferson De Angels be-
.,t,s his engagement at Manhattan Beach next
Hf,,,dsv night There Is a new opening TO the
second act. and new waltz song VII De sung oy
80 (.-,r,,de Mackenzie a young Scotch prima
49, who has been in George Edwardes's Lon
49,, forces for the last two years. Mr. De ANGELS
49, sIso added a number of new bits OF fooleTy,
- viii present all the songs and dances that be-
SaEae so popular last winter al the BF"aoNSy
Theatre.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-14
NAY SUCCEED CAPTAIN WILDEs.

Captain Joseph B. CoghIan. commander Of the
cruiser Raleigh in the battle OF Manila Bay. is
being talked OF as the successor TO Captain Frank
Wildes as captain OF the Brooklyn Navy Yard
Upon the retirement Of Rear-Admiral Schley Can
tain Wildes viii be promoted 10 the grade OF rear
ADMIRAL ana VIII not be eligible for hts present
duty under Rear-Adiniral Barker, Among others
spoken OF for Captain Wlldes's place are Captain
George +. +. Wilde. in Manila and Captain
James II, Sands, governor of the Naval Home, in
Hhisdclphla. - ~' -
New-York tribune., 1901-08-14
JOHN SINGLETON DROPS DEAD.
HE WAS ONE OF THE OLDEST GAUGERs N THE
CUSTOMS SERVICE HERE.

CUSTOMS SERVICE HERE.
John Singleton one of the eight assistant gaugers
in the Custom House. who has been acting chief
gauger in the absence of c. H. Knight his
vacation. dropped dead shortly after o'clock
yesterday afternoon while closing up his days
work Mr.. knights desk Mr.. Singleton had
been out of the for few minutes, and
turned and took his place at the desk. when ii
noticed that his he fell forward, and the
three assistant gaugers who in the Office
went TO his assistance. but he died almost immedi-
ately.
Mr. Singleton's son, who is in business in this
city, informed. and took charge of his fathers
body. DR.. Albert T. Weston. coroners physician,
examined the body, and said that death due to
heart trouble. Mr.. Singleton having suffered from
heart disease for year and half Permission
was given by the coroner to remove the body to
Mr.. SingletOn's home at Forest Hill. y. j.
Mr.. Singleton sixty-two years old, and was
appointed assistant gauger in 1873. He one
of the Oldest in the service. He leaves d
widow an adult son and several daughters.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1901-01-31
NEW BANK FOR MT. OLIVE.

Another bank hes been organ
lied at Mt. Olive. The bank or
ganized some time ago did nothing
further than organ zs, but it is
thought the new institution will
be ready for business at an early
day. The following are the Off
Gers: Mr.. Walter Borden, cashie,
of the Bank of Wayne, President,
MI. r. j. Switzerland, Vice
President; Mr.. Peter Breazeale,
cashier. The directors are Meesrs'
Walter Borden, r. j. Souther.
land, D. J. Aaron. j. ID. Aaron
George Williams, 7. FL. Knowles
a. j. Pope, w. H. McMullins,
w. D.. Price. Blount & Keel, @
B. Hatch, r. Kornegay and .
w. Sutton.