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New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
GENERAL LUDLOW DEAD.
VICTIM OF CONSUMPTION CONTRACTED
AT SANTIAGO-HIS GALLANT SER
VICES IN TWO WARS.

Convent Station. y. J.. Aug. So.-Brigader-Gen-
He had been suffering from consumption for some
that the air would give him relief for the short
tracted in the trenches around Santiago. first
noticed while he was in the Philippines in May.
He was at once sent home in the hope that the
American climate would restore him, but the dis
ease made rapid progress, and II was soon seen
that death only a question of short time.
William Ludlow was born at Islip. Long Island.
on November 27 1888 He was the of William
Handy and Frances Louisa Ludlow His father
was brevetted maior-general for service in the
Civil War. BY both lines he descended from
notable Colonial stock The Ludlows of English
and Welsh extraction, with family records reach
ing back to 1850 early settled in New-Amsterdam
and Long Island. where they intermarried with old
Dutch and English families He entered the United
States Military Academy July l. 1860, and was
graduated June I3 1854 His class records proved
him be a youth of high mental qualities. and.
being among the first six graduates of the class, he
Immediately commissioned lieutenant of
gineers. He served with General Hooker in the
memorable Atlanta campaign and with General
Sherman's army at Savannah and in the Carolina
campaign. In the defence Of AIlatoona Pass young
Ludlow's signal gallantry for him the brevet
rank OF captain before he had been in active
vice month. On December u, 1854, while serving
in the campaign through Georgia. he again
honorea, with the brevet rank of major. In March
of the following year, when he had not been in the
service two years. he again rewarded with
the brevet rank of lieutenantcolonel. for nerito-
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
H. VICTOR NEWCOMB SANE.
COURTS DECIDE THAT HE IS COMPE
TENT TO MANAGE HIS OWN
PROPERTY
PROPERTY.

Horatio Victor Newcomb, formerly large
operator in Wall Street and the possessor OF a
considera BILE fortune, learned yesterday after
more than a year of suspense. that he had been
at last adjudged by the courts as competent to
manage his own affairs. This report which
was made by Peter p. Olney. referee, was sus-
tanned by Justice Giegerich, Of the Supreme
Court. 1t was May 10. 1900, that the case
was referred to Mr.. Olney by Justice Fitzgerald
The struggle began in August, 1899, when MI
Newcomb was adjudged insane. and James w
Hawns was made a committee Of his property.
Mr. Newcomb was ar that time sent to a sana-
torfun in Central Valley. He was suffering
from chloral dementia, resulting from an exces-
sive use OF that drug. He had been under re-
straint for the same reason eight years before
II was said at the time Mr.. Newcomb was con-
fined in the Central Valley sanatorium that be-
cause OF his hallucnations he had squandered
a great part Of his fortune in mad speculation
These charges were principally made by his wife
and son, who fought the reference OF the case
Mr.. Newcomb has been represented throughout
by De Lancey Nicoll ana Mrs Newcomb and
her family by Burton n. Harrison
Mr. Newcornb was released from the Central
Valley sanatorium on January .. 1870 and mas
since been living in Germany and in this city
ar the Hotel Grenoble. Mr.. Newcombs life has
been checkered with many thrilling experiences.
and he has escaped death several times
His father was Herman d. Newcomp. OF
louisville KY, who married q Miss Reed OF
the same city, The story is that Miss Reed
WAS ON her deathbed when she confessed her
love for MI Newcomb. He was sent Tor ana
the marriage took place in the chamber. The
next morning the bride rose from her BED. a
u ell woman Their early married life was happy
until Mrs Newcomb showed certain signs Of
nadness Five children were born TO them. and
Victor was the eldest. Suddenly the young
mothers madness took the form of a religious
frenzy. and one day. when alone with her five
children she took them to the top floor. and
then telling them that IL would be better for
them all to die, she knelt down and prayed over
them. Arising from her knees she hurled them
one by one from the window.
The three younger babes were killed. Victor
and his brother Herman were saved. The
mother was sent to asylum in Somerville,
Mass, where she died Herman grew up. only
TO form the opium habit. from which he died
at twenty-five at the house of DIR. Samuel Gross,
of Philadelphia The life of Victor has always
been Swallowed by dread OF inherited insanity.
He grew up robust and active however. His
business ability brought him rapid advancement,
orators in Wall-st. He had many railroad in
terests, and was once president Of the Louisville
and Nashville Railroad. He married and had
two children, Herman and Edyth. Mr.. New
comb. 1t is believed, will reopen his villa
at Eberon, and the house at No 6S3 F1fth-ave
II is said, will be sold. Mr.. Newcomb is fifty
seven years old
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
JOHN ID. LANKENAU.

Philadelphia Aug. SO-John d. Lankenau. the
philanthropist and member OF the DrexeI family
who was stricken with paralysis last Wednesday,
died this afternoon at his home in this city. Mr.
Lankenau was eighty-four years old. Early in
the summer he was stricken with paralysis at his
summer home at Cape May. but recovered suffi-
ciently to return TO this city at the end of July.
Mr.. Lankenau born i'm Bremen. Germany
He completed his education in the Bremen Bust
ness College and came TO this city at the age
OF nineteen to accept place with "A firm of dry
goods importers. by whom he had been employed
In his native town. He afterward became a MEM
Der of the firm; and retired In 1850 with fortune
In 1913 Mr.. lankenau married Mary Joanna Drexel.
a daughter OF Francis NJ Drexel. and sister of the
late Anthony j. Drexel Mr.. Lankenau was named
as one of his father-in-laws executors. and the
MANAGEMENT of the DreXel estate fell entirely into
his hands The work of carrying on the terms OF
Francis NJ. Drexels will extended over many
years and occupied his attention until his death
His father-in-law had been the treasurer of the
German Hospital here. and Mr.. Lankenau became
member of the board of trustees of the institu-
ton. He was president of that body from 1863 until
his death
Mrs. Lankenau died in 1873. and in her memory
Mr.. Lankenau established the Mary j. Drexel Home
for Aged and Homeless Patients OF the German
Hospital. He served as chairman of the commits
sion in charge of the German exhibit at the Cen
tennial Exposition In this city In 1876 He was dec
GRATED by Emperor William !.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
LIFE YER WOULDN'T SAVE
SEVERELY BEATEN BY CROWD BECAUSE
HE LET A MAN DROWN.

Trenton, N. J., Aug. 80 (SpeciaD.-Word was
received here tonight of the drowning in the
surf at Point Pleasant to-day of ]. Harry Good
win, Of this city. This attributed by the
bathers on the shore TO the action of bathing
master, William Hurley, who refused to allow
a lfeboat to go to the rescue. Hurley was
mobbed and severely beaten, being rescued by
the police with difficulty.
Goodwin, who was a member OF the Trenton
Orphans Club, was bathing in the surf about
noon. A high running, and when he
tried to return TO shore he was overpowered hv
the undertow and carried into deep water He
shouted for help. Hurley told of Goodwins
plight by a young woman. but according to her
statement, his only reply Don't bother
met other bathers pleaded with Hurley In
vain to go to the rescue. and offered if he would
not accompany them, to take the ufeboat out
could not go out until the proprietor of the
bathing pavilion gave orders. The proprietor
did not appear and Goodwin sank in sight of
his helpless friends.
When the details began TO spread an angry
crowd gathered about Hurley. He tried TO ex-
cuse his failure to act by declaring that his
the bath houses, but he was set upon and rough
ly handled. The arrival of the police per-
haps all that saved his life. AS il was, he
severely beaten. and left town at the earliest
moment possible. threats OF violence still ringing
in his ears
Goodwin was twenty three years old. and a
musician. His parents live in Cranbury n. j.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
ONE BET OF 100000.
.,,,,prcAN AND ENGLISH SYNDICATES
MAKE A BIG WAGER ON
THE YACHTS.

,,ss made yesterday on the result Of
,-.ernstionaI yacht race which involves
..oo 600 and which is said to be the biggest
=. made on this event The money will
O0' :. IN next Tuesday in Pittsburg. The
= are an American and a British syndi-
-. The odds are TO 3 on the American boat.
. ,-rs1,sh syndicate which has thus wagered
e-rnooo on the races is represented here by
,T-o,.er kingsley, journalist The American
s,.o,a consists Of several Pittsburg steel
=, who met Mr.. Kingsley on board the steam
- oeu+schland. which reached port on Thurs
- rr,a, are John K. Dryden D. NJ Clemson.
u0y Cto,,bers A. NJ Fox, d. w. Gillespie,
:, Z Nullett, George L. McFarlane, A r. Pea
- rrbonas Morrison ana C. Tindall. They
-, ,onrasented by w. F. &ustin president OF
he pittsburg Stock Exchange.
oasa the Irish Yacht wins, Mr.. Kingsley
=. IN rer cent OF the whole sum. Of $4,000.
~ Muslin left the city yesterday
Nv kingsley said last night that he had heard
=. savaral more offers TO wager as a result of
So kingsley Muslin bet. One was made by a
-.osl man al the Waldorf, and another by a
T,,,tsburg man. He said that the English blood
.os been greatly reused by the performances OF
c,ororock II IN England, and that flood of
Trg,isb money would soon be seeking this
hare Among those VINO, II Is DeneNed, VIII
-,.eer round sums on Shamrock II are the
vsrouis Of Ormond, of the Royal Yacht Squad
-on. Iyer Guest, NJ. P; T. w. Rolls. Frank
gardner and Enoch Wishard, whose money. it
e ssid. Senator Tim" Sullivan will place
Wall Street men are somewhat surprised that
the first large bet should be made by Pittsburg
srsnciers. and il was rumored in the Street yes
,sr5ay that a syndicate is now being formed, in
nbirb Mr. Keene and Mr.. Whitney are included,
nbich will offer a stake that will dwarf the
Muslin wager.
Rerting on the yacht races was the chief con-
,sDserion in the corridors Of the Waldorf last
righr Frequent eXclamations were:
-sTThere is some more of that English money!?
wish 1 had the chance Of those Plttsourg
fellows"
The Hon Charles Russell who accompanied
Civ Thomas Lipton TO this country, has large
eurn IN his sleeve which be will offer II is SAID.
&c soon as the American defender has been
chosen. , e.. -.
ON the Stock Exchange a member offered TO
usqer anv part Of $1,000 Another broker Of
tered ODDS Of 10 TO :. Several small bets We're
nlaced. but Shamrock defenders are holding on
for better price.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
THE WEATHER REPORT.

YESTERDAYS RECORD AND To-DAY's FORECAST.
Washington. Aug. 3O.-During the last twenty-four
local hunderstorns in the south
States. region and the Upper Ohio VAL
ley. South Dakota. stern Nebraska the
Rocky region. and the northern portion OF
the Southwestern States high area which has moved
Northwest caused decided fall in tenn
perature River and in the Upper Misss
ing Northwest temperatures have again risen
orally fair. with temperature. IN
will be showers Saturday IN
Northern and England interior NewYork.
region and the South Atlantic
Coast There will also local thunderstOrms in the
Central Rocky region and portions OF the
Southwest also indicated In the Northern
Pacific States. he showers SunC in portions
South Atlantic and probably in the northern
portion of ~ be cooler Saturday the Ohio
Valley and lake region eastward II Will
continue lake segnr followed by rising
Sunday. II Will ue Saturday in the
Minnesota. and sunday in the Upper
ssissppi Valley. the New England the winds
be Hight To and mostly southery Saturday;
Atlantic Coast they Will be light south
on the Atanti" Coast light and mostly
easerIy: on and variable
upper lakes light fresh northeast
fresh 10 north Steamers which
depart Saturday European win light o
fresh southerly winds and partly cloudy
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
JULIA NJ. CROWLEY.

Lockport, N. u, Aug. so (SpeciaD.-Mrs. Julia NJ
Crowley. wife of ex-Congressman Richard Crow
ley, died at her home in this city this afternoon
after a protracted illness of five weeks from a
complication OF diseases Her maiden name was
Julia NJ. Corbett, and she was born in Lockport
June g. 1874. She spent the early years Of her life
at Miss Ralstons select school here. and in 1852
graduated from the LockporI High School
In October 1862, she married Richard Crowley. Ten
children born 10 them, eight of whom, with
Mr.. Crowley, survive her. In Washington. while
Mr. Crowley II Congress, she a leader OF
society. Her literary abilities her fame her
book Echoes of Niagara gaining her reputa-
tion. She also wrote many other works.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
FORECAST FOR TO-DAY AND SUNDAY.

For Maine showers to-day: Sunday fair; light TO fresh
southerly winds. becoming variable.
For New-Hampshire. Vermont and Massachusetts,.
showers to-day: Sunday fair; light to fresh
southerlv winds becoming variable
For Rhode Island and Connecticut. generally fair to-
day Sunday light southerly winds. becoming
variable
For Eastern New-York partly cloudy to-day. with
showers cooler in extreme southern portion
fair light southerly winds. shifting 10
northerly.
For Eastern Pennsylvania partly cloudy to-day; prob
showers in northern portion: Sunday fair light
variable o
For Delaware and New-Jessey generally" fair to day
Sunday light TO southery Winds shifting TO
northerly. ,,, .,..
For the District Of Columbia and Maryland partly partly
cloudy to-day: probably showers SUNDAY ia4i' As"'
southerly winds. becoming VARIABLE .u,.
Fc. yyestern Psnnsylvania partly cloudy to-day with
cooler in northern portion Sunday fair fresh Winds be-
coming northwesterly ..o,o-
day: probably showers in eastern portion; sunday ir'
fresh winds becoming northwestery
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
NEW-rORK CENTRAL BLOCKED.

Rochester. y. y. Aug. SO.-The entire four track
system OF the New-York Central wholly
blocked for several hours this morning by the de-
railment OF four OF a westbound freight train
half mile west OF Lincoln Park. Several pas
senger trains. some eastward bound and some for
the West, were held up. The Lake Shore Limited
narrowly escaped running into the wrecked cars.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
ANTEDTORCE CANON EXPECTED.
FEELING OF MINNESOTA DELEGATES TO EPLs-
CoPAI. GENERAL CONVENTION.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUSE.l

tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
St Paul Aug. 30-The Episcopal General Conven-
tion. which will meet in San Francisco on October
?, Will enact legislation that will hereafter pro-
hibit the marriage OF divorced persons by clergy
men OF that denomination. say the Minnesota dele
gates. The Rev. c. d. Andrews. OF Christ Church.
ST. Paul. in speaking OF the coming convention.
said II believe the sentiment OF the Episcopal
Church throughout the country TO be overwhelm-
ingy in favor of making It impossible for Epis-
copal clergyman to oficiate in a marriage service
where either party has been divorced. 1 believe
the convention will make this regulation strict
and unconditional"
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
RayKs FIGHT CLEARING HOUSE.

BOSTON Aug 80 (SpeciaD.-Seventy-six New-Eng-
land country banks which have refused to enter
into an agreement to pay checks on each other at
face value are causing the Boston Clearing House
a deal of trouble and little expense by returning
the amounts by express in silver dollars BY the
law the silver is shipped to them free. but the
Clearing House has to nay the express companies
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
Vanderbilt FINED FOR RACING.
WILLIAM X. THE SECOND MEMBER OF THE FAM
lily TO FACE THE JUSTICE

Newport. r. l.. Aug. 30.-William X. Vanderbilt
jr, was summoned before Judge Baker in the
police court this morning and fined SO for allow
ing his automobile to exceed the speed fixed by the
city ordinances. Mr. Vanderbilt paid 81 90 addi-
tional as costs. The offence was committed on the
Ridge Road Wednesday.
Chief of Police Benjamin Richards who yester-
day had FoxhaI Keene ana Reginald Vanderbilt
fined for fast riding. the complainant In to-
DAYS case. The latest offender promised Judge
Baker that he would observe the law hereafter.
Robert c. Maxwell and Charles Young Were also
fined SO each for overspeeding their automobiles
Maxwell is chauffeur for Frederick II Benedict. of
stone villa. and Young has charge Of the automo-
bile owned by Louis Brugaire. of San Francisco.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
PALACE ELEVATORS.

The elevators for King Edwards
ace were made fn this city.
'here nre others In use I'm New
i"rL houses which equal them.
SEE THE SUNDAY TRIBUNE TO-
MORROW.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
GETTING WEARY OF THE BURDEN.
cLEVELAND's CLOSE CALL
HIS FISHING COMPANION FINED FOR CATCHING
SHORT BASS.

Pittsfeld. Mass. Aug. 30.-The arraignment of
Cassius Scranton, OF New-Marlboro. In the District
Court to-day. on a charge of catching bass less
than eight inches in length, brought out the an
nouncement that deputy fish and game keepers
had interrupted fishing party composed OF ex-
President Grover Cleveland DIR. Bryant Of New
York. and Mr.. Scranton Lake Garfield. on
Wednesday. The deputies found short bass in the
boat and upon being informed by Mr.. Scranton
that he had taken II. he summoned into court
to-day and fined 50. No complaint made
against Mr. Cleveland.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31

FOR returning il. IF possible. the United States
Government Will be induced TO intervene to bring
the offenders TO time.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
PoxtoMce Notice.

fSborIs hs read DAILY by all Interested may
al time)
ending August 81. 1901. VIII
close CprcrptIy IN the General Postoffce
parcels close hour earlier than
rosfn time below Parcels post mails for Ger
r,anv close at : D. Monday and Wednesday
Rear and supplementary mails close at foreign orarcs
half hour later than closing time shown below
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATION

In This diagram the continuous white nne shows the
in nressure as Indicated by The Tribune's self
recording barometer The dotted line SHOWS the tepta
tur m recorded at Weather Bureau. 2so feet
above sidewalk
The following official record from the Weather Bureau
shows the changes temperature for the last twenty
fo hours in comparison corresponding date Of
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31

Highest temperature yesterday 50 at p. m lowest
6S q m. "a. average temperature
responding date year. rs average temperature Tor
corresponding date for last twenty-five Years 80. st.,
IocaI forecast-Partly cloudy to-day; sunday ilr'
light 10 fresh south winds. shifting to north
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
NO PAY FOR HoBOKEN OFFICIALS.

~AfoH PAGAN rs TAKING THIS METHOD TO
MAKE THE COUNCIL YIELD
N-asor Lawrence Pagan OF Hoboken has held up
- o@larles OF every official and employe OF that
cry with the exception OF the hremen, the police
- ana the school teachers. This summary
81 oh he has taken because the Council has
Bns-s % act upon the requisition OF the Library
Fses- LOt salaries for library employees. Mayor
fsfrs-- cg1stec Commissioner Netteton from the
rize - 5ooard, and the Council refused recog-
s.ne sne board with Nettleton's successor in II.
s11nssh ,Msaiung several weeks Pagan took the
Hs urn OF paying the library employees himself
ro,sh continue 20 pay the library employees each
.Iin .I,H il ehtil the Council gives up he says
c,.nn tIke the Councilmen some OF their own medi-
dss-. salo the Mayor. "and II they will again
nonsse poor library girls OF their hard earned
co1Sc,,S Mayor has been AT loggerheads with the
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31

At the Presbyterian Hospital last night IL was
said that the condition of S. Rowland Robbins was
extremely critical.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
REPORTED PURCHAsE or WATER LAYp.

word was received here yesterday from Eliza
oeth. N j.. of a rumored offer to Mrs. John p.
Hanince. wife of grocer in Morris-ave-, in that
city. of $4,000 for farm she owns at Croton
N Y The rurnor said that the city of New-YorI
wanted the farm. which was said to comprise three
hundred acres, for the extension Of its water sys-
tenn ana that Mrs. Hanifice had held out for a
ionS time Tor the price, which finally conceded.
ment or Water Supply, said last night however
tnat, so far as he knew. the city was contern-
plating no addition the land il already owned at
Croton in connection with it's water system.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31

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rscted by her.
AFTER the closing the Supplementary Transatantfo
additional supplementary mails
opened the piers OF the American. English. French
and German and remain open until within
Ten Minutes hour 0f sailing OF steamer.
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TRANSATLANTIC MAILS.

s.TTrRDAy-At $50 A. for Europe, per Etrurfs.
". Queenstown at $50 a. for Azores Islands. per
Trojan Prince: a. for Italy. per 5. Trave
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MARRIED.

Blood ~---9N anu Suiose ~
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31

Greytown per $ AileEhany Cnall for Costa Rca
be directed DER is AlisshsHyli any at 10 a N for
FOR Argentine Republic. Uruguay and Paraguay.
Hortensius
Mails for Newfoundland. by rail- to North SYDNEY.
ms econnectnE close here every Monday wednesday
and Saturday., Mails for Miquelon oy rail 20 Boston.
m Mails for cuba. by rail TO Port Tampa Fla
ana p5be connecting closes are on Monday Weinexsa
and saturday, Mails for Mexico City overland unies.
s qay % at Ps9,6 sG G0rsa % snd and ~ G an Malls e Tor %
EiSs Beans and thence by steamer close eS ran & 10
ofiSe daily at fIs0 Connecting closes here Mon
tuesdays Costa RicaI tFaesistsred closes az
6 .. m previous day
TRANSPACIFIC MAILS
Mail. for China and Japan Vancouver clos. b.r.
daily $3.50 m up 70 September IS. Inclusive. f0r
Gspa'SSs Sa directed via VancoGver Mail esseot m. s
ehandise which cannot e ioT~a5aed via Canada for
inclusive. for dispatch t per $ wA s; a Australia
forwarded E.ur9pel. New-zesand. Fill samoa and
% M. after August us and up September " i1
elusive OF arrival Of s. Umbria. due az New
,a1s f9sk ,sT aaWai CHINA Japan and Psppines VIA
Francisco. close here daily 0t $50 September
Mails for and Japan via Tacoma close here daily
al $50 to September rs inclusive. dispatch
MpiIs for China Japan. Seattle close her. daily
patch per Tosa Maru Registered mus, be a.,
Mails fo Australia except West Australia wb,c,
Europe. and New-zsaland. which Via San
daily at $50 D. September "a ana mn - SeI7
tember ti4 Inclusive for dispatch per s. 5 MoSsp ssp
$50 D. m. sePten Der t15 '''A'' Close az
mails forwarded por, of sailing daily
OF their uninterrupted overland transit tRssstsrsd
mail closes at e6R@ERIGs 6 M RIfysG9s vS dSy co1r
Pos'onace New-foTk ~ T.. August q. 1901.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
MAILS FOR SOUTH AND CENTRAL. AMERICA. wEsr
INDIES ETC

sAT-RDAY-At a. for Porto Rico :. Ponce.
via san Juan: $50 m supplementary 1880 nh
for Fortune Island. jamaica Savana Carthagena and
t:rsvtovvn 5 Allegheny mail for Costa Rca
he directed per s. $ Aneghany'l: at 10 N. foe
SS,bs psr Castle. via Havana: 4 ID. m.
sor Argentine Republic. Uruguay and Paraguay. per