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New-York tribune., 1901-06-11
STATE RESTS IN KENNEDY urRDER TRIAL
FURTHER EVIDENCE To SHOW THAT MARRIAGE
WAS FORCED

Kansas City, Mo. June l0.-The State in the case
of Lulu Kennedy. on trial for numbering her hus-
band rested this afternoon, and the court ad-
tourned until tomorrow, when the defendants
side viii be presented. The State adduced addi-
tonal evidence to-day to prove that Kennedy was
forced TO marry Lulu Prince at the point of a
revolver that VIII Prince furnished the weapon
and nerved her up 10 committing the crime: that
the Princes conspired TO kill Kennedy and pre-
dicted the murder days before it occurred and
that the woman's assertion that she was in a
delicate condition and shot her husband in a ft of
temporary insanity. produced by this condition. was
untrue.
The defence will begin it's testimony tomorrow
10 show that Mrs. Kennedy inherited insanity that
Kennedy had ruined her, and that his refusal TO
acknowledge her his wife temporarily deprived
her of her reason Following this. the State will
offer evidence to show that she not a good
woman before she met Philip Kennedy.
Mrs Kennedy was pale and when she en-
tered this morning, and showed plainly the
suffering she had endured since her collapse on
Saturday. In the afternoon her condition seemed
improve. She prompted several questions asked
by her attorneys. and when the police matron,
Mrs. Moore. who proved one Of the States strong
est witnesses took the stand the prisoner laughed.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-11
ROBERT BUCHANAN.
ENLARGEMENT OF GoVERNoR'S ISLAND
PLANS INVOLVING AN EXPENDITURE OF 81. 500 ooo
UNDER CONSIDERATION AT THE WAR
DEPARTMENT

Washington. June 10.-Oficers of the War Depart
ment are considering plans for the enlargement or
Governors Island in New-York Harbor. The last
Congress appropriated $26O,OOO for this purpose $3H
GH0 10 be expended by the engineers and $50"o
under the direction Of the quartermaster's depart
ment- The improvements contemplated will cost
much than this If carried out, II is
estimated that 81 500 O00 will he necessary to en-
large the island, build the seawalls. fill in
with earth and build pier and warehouses FOR
the army It is probable. however, that plans will
be approved by the Secretary of War by which
part Of the improvements can be undertaken, leav-
ing the larger plans to he authorized by Con
gress. Al present the government has no pier IN
New-York Harbor except one that is leased on the
East River The quartermaster's department be-
heves that pier at Governors Island large enough
TO accommodate government transports or ships
carrying government supplies would be & great
saving over present arrangements. This would also
make necessary the construction of warehouses
where government stores could he placed the
enlarged island 1t also would make IT necessary
to enlarge the ferry running the island build
a new one which could carry teams with loads Of
freight for the quartermaster's department The
various phases of the project still under dis
cusSion, but II Is expected that plans will be
submitted to the Secretary of War
New-York tribune., 1901-06-11
BOSTON "L'S" DAY
GREAT CROWDS AND A SLIGHT ACCIDENT
MARK THE OCCASION.

Boston June 1o-The line OF the Boston Elevated
railway Company. from Dudey-st. Roxbury TO
sullivan Square. Charlestown, nearly six miles in
length, was opened 10 the public to-day The man
agernent found themselves face TO face with the
Prooien or handling nearly twenty-five thousand
passengers AT each terminus.
Inc nrst trains were scheduled to start at $50
O'CLOCK a. m from each terminus Even at that
nour there was large number of passengers on
hand 10 make the first trip. From that time the
crowd Increased, and by O'Clock the platforms at
the terminals were packed with a surging multi
tude which large squads of police could scarcely
Keep IN control and the intermediate stations also
were thrOnged
Inc presence OF the crowd prompted the officials
TO take unusual care in moving the trains and as
the passengers were unfamiliar with tho methods
OF the new system delay resulted and manv pAr-
soHs round themselves from twenty 10 forty min
uleS Iate in reaching the city 1t Is estimated tho
39etWeeh $50 and O'Clock this forenoon more than
HAtS-S!Snt thousand passengers were handled
"A sIlSht accident took place on the incline Iaa6
nIS OUT OF the subway 10 Causeway-st In was a
@ @.eaI emu colhslon, sharp enough to knock down
some or the people who were standing in tba csrS
oSe. three car train which had been STONED
a. az Ihe incline by the block signal and couI1 p0+
aiaII i;II ana winch was backing slowly down the in
Stiie 70 get fresh start. ran into another train
I aIanuIng az the Haymarket Square station A
5uard had oeen sent back flag the approa ching
atas nut no one took his place to signal the
ho'orrnah OF danger to the backing train
New-York tribune., 1901-06-11
FoUND GUILTY N DEFEyBAcH CASE.
DR. UNGER AND F. ". BROWN SENT To PENI
TERTIARY FOR CoNsPIRING TO DEFRAUD
INSURANCE COMPANIES

Chicago June lO-Dr. August NJ Unger and F
Wayland Brown. trial for conspiracy to defraud
insurance companies, through the death of Miss
Marie Defenbach. were this evening found guilty
and sentenced to the penitentiary under the inde
terminate Frank H. Smiley indicted with
Unger and Brown, pleaded guilty and turned States
evidence. II is expected that he will escape with
light sentence
The evidence in the case showed that Unger
Brown Smiley and Miss Defenbach entered into
conspiracy by which Smiley appear the
affianced husband of the woman. She then to
be Ill and apparently die. leaving the insurance
which included policy in a stock company and
in fraternal organization the total aggregat
ing $4,000. The in her will said that she de
sired her body to he crenated, and II is supposed
that il was the intention TO hurry her away after
her supposed death and cremate another body pro-
cured from a hospital
The woman became i'll according to programme
but did rally and died Her body was at once
cremated. An inquest held by the assistant
coroner. John r. Wecker. without jury, and
that the woman had died from natural causes The
death OF the woman is shrouded in mystery. and
physicians the stand differed widely as 10 the
cause of death The State. however. declared that
the woman was murdered although IL could not
be positively proved. II shown that all the
insurance carried by the woman was assigned be-
fore her death and that her will drawn up
had effect, save In the clause touching crema-
tion. and IL is claimed by the State that the viii
prepared only to facilitate the disposition of
body after death.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-11
20 Varieties @z~
1SH SoC,~ e4~oCER
PAN-AHERICAN ACTIFITY.
BUILDINGS OPENED AND MANY GUESTS
PRESENT.

PRESENT.
Buffalo. June 1O-The Honduras Building in the
exposition grounds was formally opened this even
ing. Senor Francisco Altshu the Minister Of Pro-
motion and Public Works in Honduras, personally
superintended the construction of the building and
the installation of the exhibits, which show a va
riety of tropical and sub-tropical products, in
Guiding tobacco, and also interesting speci-
mems of native handcraft. A display which will
greatly interest the people OF the United States Is
that of 176 different varieties of hard woods said to
be the finest exhibition of it's class the grounds
Director-GeneraI Buchanan made address. and
Senior \. Bolet Peraza. Consul-GeneraI OF Hon
duras in New-York City. replied
Camp Hayward at the Pan-American grounds
occupied by United States marines. opened to
the public to-day. The marines In command of
Captain Leonard. who los; in the fight
near TienTsin July Is last, while carrying Lieu
tenant Butler from the field. and who in turn was
carried off by Sergeant Adams.
Before the captains quarters two guns. SOU
venirs Of the Chinese One is a machine gun
captured BY the marines under command OF Major
walker, IN the imperial artillery barracks. Just
other is kruPp field piece captured in the fight
IN Whlch captain Leonard STas wounded
secretary Root. in company with Major SymOns,
OF the United States Engineer Corps Inspected the
This afternoon the Secretary visited the Govern
tnehL btlldlns at the exposition where ne was met
6y Captains Harris and Wiser and Lieutenant
DR. Henry Pritchett of Boston. president of the
lected by the Pan-Americau hoard Of directors 70
serve the exposition superintendent of awards.
A jury of awards will be selected act with DIT.
I PritChett
Although not so designated. to-day was really a
day for the people OF Michigan IL being the Occa-
sion OF the dedication of the magnificent structure
erected by that State from material brought from
Michigan and by labor imported from that COM
monwealth This morning the contractor formally
/ turned the building President George n.
I Barbour of the Michigan commission. who in turn
transferred il Governor Bliss for the people OF
the State The Governor delivered an address aC-
ceptug the building and giving his views of the
Fan-A American Exposition and its Importance.
[ especially i'm developing trade with the Latin
/ American countries Congressman Washington
[ Gardner the orator of the day. The ceremonies
Were interspersed with music by of the ex-
position bands.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-11

York and nearby registered at hotels to-day in
Guided:
:, IEooUoIs and Mrs G Hudson M,knew; ots
Hsiiiwen Miss Mabel Haliiweu Waiter HaIiiWeu Mss
l. Brown. j. wilson W F. Gary Mr. and Mrs J. y
ana Mrs " Anness MT and Mrs r H Homer. Mr.
2h4 Mrs E ,. e. lndsn Mis- nde. H +anden land j. H
1owds.- F. F Peterson ~ J W sell U 5 Jefrsys.
Ernest Oswald. F. B. Caldwell F. W Aikens E B seeley
Charles + Davis George d. Dessar. Mr. and Mrs R.
John H schaper 9 H Pamey Mr. and Mrs E G
Homan F Tennyson Neely W. I. Doyle. Z. G. Tingley
Thomas F Hicks. Mr and Mrs Charles E sPratt, MI
Buneiie M and Mrs John 0tt Frank Fp q Myep tA N, r.
5. J MAYER Thomas Fl. Dorsey Deane ". Pratt and
rIFTI. 49, HapsPsId95. 52ssph 6sndon. Nj Mrs
Hu6ranner Mr.. and Mrs. 9. A veasey. \. Terhune. P
josiah Tee q SoItbortb M snH T ~ Ig SSy A Hu
ENEsEEEMr and Mrs. ? s e + Flynn M MR. snd Mrs G
G. L Wilson G R; Wilson. tr. Edward Z. Bohde. Emma
6 Rohde. Emma NJ Cooper, John r. Cooper, J. NJ
CASTLE INN.-C NJ Goddard Mrs o : Johnson and
NIAGARA-CarI A De Tersdur. Frederick H Uese.
Cromwell Woodward Mr. and Mrs. John J. Williams
c. H Kllball MIR and Mrs. George W CirGette MIR and
Mrs II. Jerome Mr. and Mrs Robert F BloOdsood. John
BRoEzEL~E, E, c. Ensign. W c. HYDE. Mr. and Mrs w
Louis B Gallaad H W Frolehstein Mrs F. D. Gong
don %,1b,.s Charles Kline a L TlsnS Joseph Hyman
oeyen. Mr. and Mrs H NJ Levy. c E. Gates. n. H.
COLUMBTA.-A E, Davis Mr.. and Mrs J. G. Inkernan
sir and Mrs o. c. Ottweu and Mr. and Mrs. Fred T
MANsIoN.-John NJ Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Graves
spne IS5naTd KiaIes. Eugene H. KIabeT' William an
Arnold Pierre n Cody and Mr.. ard Mrs / N scott
Harvey. William Michaels and A. H. Swarts
~ AISILNGToN'.J 3; Barber. G. z Akawo, O. A. Sontas
Whitehouse r s Moore s Lee weaver and George f
New-York tribune., 1901-06-11
ROBERT WILLIAMS BUCHANAN.
London. June 1O-Robert Williams Buchanan
roet and prose writer, IS dead.

Rohert ". buchanan was born at CaversWalL
starordshire. England. on August Is ISL he
was educated at the academy and high school OF
Glasgow. and at the university OF that city he
left Scotland for London in 1860. and after that
date lived generally in the capital where ne Won
Tor himself position journalist, noYellst ana
riavright He visited this country twenty years
sro In 1896 he attracted considerable attention 10
himself by becoming a publisher on his own ao-
count tllt we believe he himself the sole au-
thor published at his establishment.
Buchanan was fortunate in his first friends Hep
worth Dixon Westland Marston and George Henry
Iseves giving him early encouragement DIXON
was at that time Editor Of The AthenRurn and
IN p position 10 give the young Scotchrran an op-
rlorr,lniry 10 show HIS mette. To Ihe For1hlsIiuy
Review" Of which Lewes was the first editor ne
Was freouent contributor in the early days OF that
,eriosical But the first thing that Buchanan did
that gave him anything Ike rotortety was paper
on The Fleshy School Of Poetry which was q
reculiarly malignant attack upon STinburne' Kos
setf and their followers II he had pupIlsheo TINS
Czer his own name II might caused passing
sensation and then might have been forgotten
But Il appeared over pseudonyme, whicn mace
the attack seem cOWardly- AT all events, there
Was = great todo about the matter. SU1nourne
,a+aliated with words that stung and in very
little while the fat in the fire with ven.
Pesnce. AL his life Buchanan was ooggeo pg 5I
early article oi ms; TiicH "A9 i'
A. mad ability OF crude sort. and won a Ger
tain popularity both novelist and ordIlatlsI
IT'S nnetricai productions hold creditabie ranh ~
The category Of minor verse though II is unIlkeiy
thar any poem OF mis- Will be long reInen perez h
He had agnaton c bur i was WAS most nos noticeable
in his critical judgments, was, IN tact ever plso-
en- ~ e itrsrIng n was generally without distinction
His first poems Were ppplisheo sig tto "a an edition
q three T1 T99 resTad IN 1s76 and was followed
~ r,ITnI,er 81 volumes OF fiction, including "A
chnd Of Nature" " God. and the MAJ Ths TT
-.An6roneda' and other conposluohs
New-York tribune., 1901-06-11
THE REV. z. 3. wIDDEMER.

Ast,u-zy Park. n j. June 10 CSpecaD-The Rev.
y s vyidderaer died at his home in this place late
last night aged seventy-seven years. he was the
father OF the late Rev. Howard T Wicdemer
former pastor OF the First Congregational Churcn
az this ulace Mr. Widdemer was a native of
sun,nertoUyn Penn He studied law but afterward
entered the General Theological Seminary al New
York from which he was graduated, and sfterwaro
ordained in the Episcopal priesthood He was
stationed at saltwater. y Y; Troy. Fhiladeiphia
and at Christ Church Yonkers, which was his last
charge and from which he resigned several years
ago. The funeral viii take place at trinity PROT
estant Episcopal Church on Tuesday al p m
The burial viii be in the family plot al Philadel-
rllia Wednesday,
New-York tribune., 1901-06-11
GOOD RUN OF THE ILLINOIS,

Boston June 10.-The United States battle
ship Illinois arrived in this port from Newport
News early to-day. The Illinois had a successful
run from Cape Charles to Boston Light and she
showed an average speed of about fifteen knots
Her contract calls for sixteen knots sustained for
four hours Those who board the big
battleship on her from Newport News say
that she will make 17.25 knots better.
The vessel left Cape Charles Lightship at 715
o'clock Saturday night. She rounded Cape Cod at
715 a. to-day. She stopped below Hull ap-
parently wait for the tide but later although IL
low water, a pilot taken aboard and the
Illinois brought up into the inner harbor, and
dropped anchor in President Roads.
The vessel in charge of Captain Hanion.
Superintendent Post of the company also on
board There accident of any description
on the trip up from Newport News. the engines
working smoothly and steam being maintained
without trouble
New-York tribune., 1901-06-11
BREAD on THE WATERS.
SENATOR TABOR's WIDOW. AIDED BY " c sTPAr
TON IN RETURN FOR MONEY HER HUs-
BAND ADVANCED TO HIM

Leadville. Col, June 10 Winfield s Stratton. the
wealthy mine owner OF Cripple Creek has re-
deemed the Matchess mine. in Ieadve for the
widow Of the late Senator Tabor
Years ago Senator Tabor advanced some money
10 stratton, when Stratton was a poor struggling
miner. and he never forgot it. When Ta Dor died
ne had lost almost everything, and he was vainly
endeavoring 10 save the Matchless mine which he
always insisted still contained millions In it's un-
explored depths. The property sold several
months ago at sherin's sale, and final title would
pass On July to the
Senator TabOT's widow has continued the strug-
gle and Mr.. Stratton has now como 10 her assist
ance. and Will also enable her 10 exploit the prop
erty 70 greater depths.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-11
LOWRY AND TWIN CITY RAPID TRANSIT

Minneapolis. Mimi. June 10.-''The Tines to-
morrow will say that the control of the Twin City
Rapid Transit Compan. il is stated good au-
thority has passed from Thomas Lowry to syn
dicate of Toronto capitalists. Mr.. Lowry saSs he
has not sold a single share of the stock Of the
company. The deal. which has been pending for
about two months is said 10 have been engineered
by firm of Montreal bankers behalf OF their
Toronto clients. What price paid for the
stock cannot be learned; but Twin City common
stock is quoted at So MIR. Lowry. II is said, will
remain the nominal head of the system but will
devote his attention 10 the 500 road of which he
president The stock OF the Company Is com
posed OF 100000 per cent preferred and SIC ooo 0O
New-York tribune., 1901-06-11
CAPTAIN A. If. FULLER ExONERATED.

Washington. June 1O-Major General Wood has
approved the conclusions of a court of inquiry in
the Department OF Cuba. of which Lieutenant Colo
mel W s. Edgerly. 7th Cavalry president The
court was convened in consequence of official
letter written by Colonel Henry f. Noyes. ID Cav
airy TO the adjutant- general Of the department in
which he said that he considered Captain A. NJ.
Fuller ID Cavalry. then in command of a squadron
of the I'd Cavalry and the post at Roweli Barracks,
'as unfit for a command of that kind for service
in this department The findings OF the court
were the effect that the charge of Colonel Noyes
was not sustained by the evidence and that no
further proceedings We're necessary.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-11
srFFI, MEN IN CHICAGO.

Chicago, June 10-Several members OF the execu-
tive committee Of the United States Steel Corpora
ton are in Chicago They say their visit Is one OF
inspection With the exception Of f. II. Gary, who
went 10 his home they registered at the Audi
torium Annex Those there are Percival Roberts.
William Eienbern and S. c. Converse. OF New-York
We are simply inspection trip, said Mr-
Roberts we expect TO visit the Illinois Steel
C-o,onan1 and the other subordinate organizations
in this Vicinity and probably will remain here two
three DAYS. There Is no other purpose III our
Wis
New-York tribune., 1901-06-11

rounded by the members of his family Mr. Nimmo
was born in Brooklyn forty-one years ago. For the
last twenty-one years he had lived at No. 20 Har-
mon-st. He was one OF the organizers of the Fed
eral Republican Club, and for ten years had been
one of the leaders of the NNth Assembly District.
Under Controller Palmer, OF the city of Brooklyn,
Mr. Nimmo held responsible place. Upon con-
solidation he secured the place of Deputy Internal
Revenue Collector. Recently Mr. Nmmo had been
'on the outs with the regular organization. He
leaves a wife and daughters The
funeral will be held tomorrow night
New-York tribune., 1901-06-11
RARON VANTAGE.

London. June lO--Robert James Loyd-iAnosay'
first Pa-op Vantage. is dead. He was stxty-nine
years of age
Lord Vantage entered the army as q young man
ss-v-rr with 7he Scots Fusilier Guards in the
Crimean War. and receiving the Victoria Cross for
valor al Alma and Inkermann. He rose TO De
brigadier-general Of volunteers and was loro-heu-
tenant OF Berkshire. was equerry TO the Pflnce o.
Wales and financial secretary TO the war Once
:, T,-s Teeacons6eId's government. As chairman
% the English Red Cross Society he VlslIed the
hospitals ia and around Paris curing the FTahco-
German War and during the siege OF the frenCh
csnital He also TO the seat OF war ouiIhs
80 T-1roo- -eerxian campaign Of 1876 he puonshec
s-+icIeS IN various periodicals on the volunteer
sorces 4be Red Cross Society and the Beers IN
New-York tribune., 1901-06-11
PLANS FOR PRESIDENTS DAY

Washington. June 1O-AlthOugh President Nc
Kinley has been compelled to abandon his visit 70
the Buffalo Exposition next Thursday by reason
Of the serious Illness Of Mrs. Mckinley. the pro-
gramme arranged for that day. which has been
designated Presidents Day. Will be carried out
far possible In his absence number of
officials from this city Will participate. including
Admiral Dewey and Lieuteuant-Cieneral Miles. 1t
is understood that General Miles will deliver an
address AT the exposition the celebration of
Flag Day, next Friday.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-11
APPOINTMENTS on GEN. NILEs's STAFF

Washington. June lo-The vacancies on the STAFF
OF Ideutenant-Genersl Miles. caused by the death
OF Iieutenant-Colonel Francis Michler and the
transfer 10 the Inspector r-generals department of
Lieutenant-Colonel H. X. Bailey have been filed
5y the assignment of Lieutenant-Colonel Samuel
Reber 10 duty military secretary and Lieuten-
ant-Colonel NJ. p. Maus aide-de-camp. Lieu
Colonel Reber is General Milss's sonin-law.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-11
yEW NAVAL HOSPITAL AT YOKOHAMA.

washington June 1o-The navy's new hospital
al Yokohama is nearly completed and a letter to
Surgeon General Van Reypen says that the ouild-
ing Is greatly admired. II occupies commanding
site on q bluff and looks from a distance like the
Capitol AT Washington. The Japanese Government
has given a lease in perpetufy Tor the site occu-
pied by the hospital.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-11
Z woPnEN GFDNEY.

J Worden Gedney, who died at his home. NO.
LIS Gates-ave Brooklyn. Friday, was formerly
supervisor OF the Twenty-hfth Ward and promi-
nent in Republican politics. He was born sixty
five years ago in Mamaroneck. y. y AS a young
man he edited THE Journal Of that village Then
he became narrner in the wholesale drygoods firm
OF William Rrlnner & Co. Of New-York In 1876
he admitted the bar and formed a partner :
ship with Dexter R- Hawkins Mr.. Gedney was a
member OF 3. F. Middleton Post, O. A X ne
leaves a widow, four sons and two daughters
New-York tribune., 1901-06-11
OBITUARY NOTES.

Knoxville, Tenn. June 1O-E. Dean Dow a lead
ing citizen of this city. died to-day. He will he
buried at Plainfeld y. J., his former home.
Kansas City, Mo. June 1O.-N. b Carskadon an at
torney, dropped dead from heart disease to-day. He
was born at kiser W. Va. in 1860 At the time Of
ms death he was acting as attorney for Frank
hockefeler IN his case against Frank Siege former
pany.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-11

bayfield,, Wis. June 1O.-The old Catholic church
AT La Ponte Madeline Island totally de-
stroyed by fire this morning. The church a
landmark. and had been visited by hundreds Of
tourists annually. The original church built
in 1885 by Father Baraga ard rebuilt al a later
date II contained an ancient painting THE De-
scent from the Cross which Indian tradition says
was a gift to La Pointe Mission In 1863 by Father
Marquette. II is the opinion OF some that the
picture was stolen. and the church set on fire TO
the loss
New-York tribune., 1901-06-11
REMEY LEAVES NEW-ZEALAND.

Washington. June 1O,-The Navy Department has
received cable dispatch announcing that Admiral
Remey. aboard the Brooklyn. who invited by
the New-Zealand authorities to visit their island
left Wellington yesterday for Sydnsy. New-South
Wales The admiral will sail for Cavite and
resume command of the Asiatic Squadron.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-11

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~ received Uptown once. I242 Broadway.
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New-York tribune., 1901-06-11
RORERT NIMMO.

Robert Ninmo. Deputy Internal Revenue Col
lector fer Brooklyn and for many years Republi-
leader IN the XXth Assembly District OF Kings
County died suddenly from paralysis Of the heart
at the home OF Robert Wesley, his brother-in-law.
No. lIs2 Gates-ave., Brooklyn. on Sunday night
When stricken he was seated at the table sur