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New-York tribune., 1901-07-15
CONDUCTOR AND Mo7oRMAy ARRESTED.
CHARGED WITH THE DEATH OF WOMAN WHO
WAS KILLED BY A FALL FROM THEIR CAR

CHARGED WITH THE DEATH OF A WOMAN WHO
WAS KILLED BY FALL FROM THEIR CAR
Miss Ellen Donoghue, OF Grant City, Staten
Island died at the Smith Infirmary at O'Clock
yesterday morning from injuries sustained the
night before In a fall from Midland Beach trolley
car Miss Donoghue was twenty-nine years old
She lived with her sister. Mrs. James Carayon. In
I.incoln-avc. and the two spent the evening In
Stapleton shopping.
They were their way home about 9 o'clock,
and when the car reached their stopping place they
were unable TO attract the attention OF the con-
ductor. and Mrs Carayon rang the car bell 10
stop II. Mrs. Carayon alighted. but before Miss
Donoghue could get of the conductor gave the
starting signal and the went on Several of
the passengers shouted to the conductor and motor
man to stop. but signal was given and the car
went on.s gaining speed. Miss Donoshue became
excited and either fell jumped of landing upon
the macadam roadway on her head
She was taken to her home In unconscious
condition. DR.. Jessup. OF New-Dorp. found the
woman suffering from fracture OF the skull ana
fracture .of the bones OF the right shoulder he
ordered her removal to the infirmary. where her
death occurred shortly after her admission from
hemorrhage OF the brain. The police placed Jesse
j. Bott the conductor. and Andrew j. Housrnan.
the motorman, under arrest yesterday morning on
charges Of homicide. and they were admitted 70
bail by Magistrate Marsh. Coroner seaver VIII
81 inquest.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-15
A FERRYBOAT IN A COLLISION
BOATS-PASSENGERS EXCITED
BUT NOT HURT.

While rounding the Battery under full steam.
the Jersey Central ferryboat Easton ran into
three canalboats last evening. The Easton
struck the nearest canalboat about amidships.
No damage done except the tearing away
Of a guard rail on the canalboat.
The Easton left her slip at the foot Of White
hal-st at I:3O O'Clock. and few minutes later
she making q wide turn around the Battery
sea wall. On account Of the flood tide Captain
Simms pointed her bow to the southwark, and
when about one hundred yards clear of the slip
veered around and headed fer the Jersey shore
steam canalboat. with two others, one lashed
on each side of II. was slowly moving past the
Battery. The Easton carried the tide
straight toward the slowly moving canalboats
There were several hundred passengers on the
Easton, and most Of these rushed to the rails
when the collision occurred. There was con-
siderable excitement. The three canalboat cap
tains had their families aboard their boats. The
little children were greatly frightened. and were
sent below decks when the crash came
New-York tribune., 1901-07-15
4 COLLEGE NAN BEGS A MEAL.
HE SAYS HE WAS A FRESHMAN AT THE
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY.

Sergeant Martin. of the West Thrteth-st.
station had ordered and received his supper
last night when a young man Of about twenty.
standing six feet two inches in his shoes. who
said he was Andrew C.. Swenson, of No. 100
East Forty-eighth- walked into the station
and said that he was down and OUT and had
not had anything 20 eat since Friday; that he
had no funds. and that ne wanted. if possible. to
get meal.
Money isn't growing on me, my boy. said
the sergeant looking the athlete over, but
reckon there's enough for two IN this meal.
So the hungry man was fed. Afterward he told
the sergeant that he had been up to last April
a freshman at the Massachusetts Institute or
Technology, in Boston, and that In the annual
cane rush In which a student had been killed
he had taken n prominent part. He also said
that he had been dramatic critic for The Tech
He had studied civil engineering and draughts-
manship. Owing to the fact that he was spend
ing too much money. his father who lived In
Augusta Me. had 'shut down on him." and
he had left college. He had come to NewYork
where his money had given out
Swenson said ne had a cousin who was
ban in the Drexel Building. and that he had
an uncle who was cashier OF the National Bank
OF Redemption in Boston.
After saying that he had LIVED while In Bos-
ton at Gray Chambers, No % Vernon-st..
and also at No. 80 Electromagnetic, Swenson
thanked the sergeant for his kindness and left
the station.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-15
MR.. KELLER AT CAMP VOORHEES,
THE MINISTER SHOT BY BARKER breaches
TO NEW-JERsEY SOLDIERS

State Camp. Sea Girt. N. j.. July Ire
Keller rector OF Christ Protestant Episcopal
Church, Arlington, and chaplain OF the 1st Regi
ment was the chief feature at the camp OF
the ew-Jersey soldiers to-day. Chaplain Kel-
Ter was in a condition of health far more robust
than at the time of the Barker trial. He said
that his sojourn OF several weeks among the
mountains at Bernardsville had caused a Won
derful improvement. although his eyes still
bothered him considerably He was clad In
his fatigue uniform and wore white gloves.
eyes. The fact that he to officiate at the
service attracted quite a gathering Of guests
from the neighboring resorts. He subjected
to annoying ordeal from cameras several
Of which were carried by women. One photog-
rapher whom he tried to eude chased him from
tree to tree.
After the service Chaplain Keller was warmly
greeted by Governor Voorhees, and Generals
Donnelly, Congdon, Oliphant, Spencer and
Campbell. He and the Rev. w. H. c. Lyllburn,
Of Morristown. former rector Of Christ Prot
estant Episcopal Church at Newark, who as
sisted In the service. were the Governors guests
at dinner. Governor Voorhees, also invited
tage while the regiment Ia in Camp Voorhees,.
Chaplain Keller In his sermon briefly discussed
the history Of the military aAd religious OF
flags. banners and other embiems and related
the origin and development OF the Stars and
Stripes as this country's flag
New-York tribune., 1901-07-15
Mr.. OSBORNES CHILD KILLED.
LITTLE SON OF THE ASSISTANT DISTRICT
ATTORNEY FALLS FROM WINDOW

Poughkeepsie. N. Y. July IA (Special).-A dis
patch from Pawling. Dutchess County, states
that Augustus Van Wyck Osborne, the youngest
son of Assistant District Attorney Osborne, OF
New-York met instant death at that place to-
night by falling from the third story OF the
butcher House
The butcher House is fashionable summer
resort at Pawlipg and we'll filled with guests
among them being Mr. Osborne's family. The
details of the accident are very meagre. but IT
is known that Mr.. and Mrs Osborne had gone
out riding, leaving the child with the nurse. 1t
Is believed that the little boy escaped detection
and climbed To the sill OF the window of the
third story. He got against the screen. and 1t
fell out with him. He plunged headong TO the
ground below. killing himself instantly. He was
two years old
New-York tribune., 1901-07-15
F. B. RUSSELL ARRESTED.
STATE LAW AND ORDER SOCIETY NAN
AND AN AGENT CHARGED
WITH EXTORTION.

Frederick +. Russell, of No. 31S West Twenty
eighth-st.. OF the State Law and Order Society
and the editor of weekly newspaper known as
The State Sentinel" and Henry Smith. of No.
12l West Twenty-eighth-st.. one Of his agents,
are locked up In the Essex Market Prison, in de-
fault OF 81 900 bail each Russell is the man who
some time ago alleged that Justice Jerome and
his friends had violated the excise law while
eating luncheon In an uptown restaurant
Russell and Smith are charged with extortion
by Detectives Phillips and O'Nell of the Ell
dridge-st. station. When Russell was searched
$223 was found in his possession. Twenty-elsht
dollars found Smith.
About Z o'clock yesterday morning Russell and
Smith entered the Raines law hotel of Barnet
Nadler. at No. 123 Delancey-st and complained
that the Raines law was being violated. as the
shades Of the window We're not drawn so that the
interior of the saloon could be seen from the
sidewalk. Nadler said that the men showed him
their shields to prove that they spoke with
authority Nader says that Smith remarked
that Nader could settle the matter.
How?" asked Nader.
Give So" Smith replied, according to
Nader.
Nader complained Of bad business and of the
difficult time he had to make both ends meet
He finally said that he willing to give 81
not to be arrested.
Give me that" said Smith, it is alleged.
Nader says that he gave him two 81 bills,
which Smith placed in his pocket
Nadler said that Russell then suggested that
Nadler should give them some cigars, and he
says that they almost emptied box which he
placed before them.
Nadler became suspicious about the men after
they left his place. and he reported to Captain
Walsh what had occurred. Captain Walsh de-
tailed Detectives O'Neill and Phillips the case
The detectives learned that after they left Mad
southwest corner OF Rivington and Chrystie
where Owen Conlon. the bartender. told them to
call around when the boss was in, and also to
No. Bowery. where they had fight with the
Smith being arrested by Patrolman George
Hoeffiing.
Russell and Smith We're enraged at being ar
get even. the police say. When the prisoners
were taken before Captain Walsh. Russell said
that he had been going around collecting evil
dence of violations of the excise law
On Russell were found two badges. one for the
Law and Order Society and the other as editor
in chief Of The State Sentinel" Smith had a
badge showing that he was an authorized agent
for Russelrs paper
When the prisoners were arragned before
Magistrate Flarnmer. In the Essex Market Court
yesterday morning. they appeared TO be cool
and unconcerned about their arrest. In default
OF bail they were locked up.
Russell was still In jail az o'clock yesterday
AFTERNOON. and the chances of his securing bail
were slim. When reporter called at the fail
that he had nothing 10 say further than that the
charge was false.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-15
BAND STAND TORN DOWN.
RETIRED BANKER. WHO BUILT 1T FOR RYE
BEACH CONCERTS. ACCUSES NEIGH
BORS OF THE ACT

BORS OF THE ACT.
The plan OF John A. Gwynne. a retired banker
OF this city, who lives at Rye, to have public
hand concerts for the people of Westchester
County has been frustrated by the tearing down
Of the band stand which he recently erected at
a point overlooking the Sound.
Mr. Gwynne's object in giving the concerts
was to popularze Rye Beach in order to infiu-
ence the people to buy II for county park. He
has already put up big circus tents on the beach
and offered the OF them free to any of the
Sunday schools lodges organizations OF the
county which may desire to use them for picnic
purposes.
The band stand erected last week and
Mr. Gwynne had arranged with Of the best
bands of the State TO give concert In the after
noon and evening. Deep Mr. Gwynnes dis
appointment Saturday morning when he arrived
at the beach and found that some one had torn
down the band stand and piled up the lumber
beside the road. Mr.. Gwynne blames the Cowles
Brothers, members of one of the most prominent
families in Rye for the destruction of the band
stand Justus A. b. Cowles is a lawyer of West
chester County and is widely known as a college
athlete Mr.. Gwynne liz arranging to call q pub
lie meeting 10 see whether the people want the
band stand and concerts at the beach or not II
is said that the Cowles heirs ordered the band
stand torn down because 1t built too close
their property.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-15
SEEKS HABEAs CORPUS FOR MRS. BoTKIN
EFFORT WILL. BE MADE TO GET HER CASE INTO
FEDERAL COURTS

San Francisco. July 1.-THE attorneys OF Mrs.
Cordea Botkin. whom has been granted a new
trial by the State Supreme Court on the charge OF
numbering Ms John 7. Dunning. of Delaware. by
poisoned candy. prepared 10 carry her case 10
the United States Supreme Court. They will file
tomorrow petition ir the State Court FOR writ
of habeas corpus. II Is expected the application
VIII be denied In which event the will be car
red TO the Federal Supreme Court on writ or
error In the petition for writ OF habeas corpus
two new points the question OF jurisdiction VIII
be raised First that the sending of box of pot
soned candy through the malls which caused the
death of Mrs. Dunning and her sister Mrs Deane
was not a crime this State second that the con-
stitution OF the United States prohibits the trial
Of an accused person except In the State where the
crime was actually committed.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-15
MUCH WATER WASTED.
PRIVATE HOUSES SAID To BE AT FAULT
PLAN TO SAVE SUPPLY.

Albany. July II (SpeciaD.-The discussion which
has recently taken place so frequently in New
York In regard 10 the amount OF the water supply
naturally attracts the attention of those having
charge OF the waterworks OF other cities One OF
these men. George l. Bailey superintendent OF the
Bureau OF Water of this city. said few days ago:
When 1 was in New-York recently went along
the line of the underground work for the tunnel
system of the CITY can TESTIFY thst there is ttis
apparent leakage in the big pipes of the water
waste Of water in this way in New-yorE. / think
has been exaggerated. The waste probably takes
do not think the factories waste Il: water is too
valuable TO them No. the waste Is probably In the
mark waste and the plumbing Is poor. AS con-
amercan cities 1 are avfshy supplied With water
entire population of city square obtains water
from central fountain
Mr. Bailey recently made a careful Investigation
20 the value of water meters on water consump
ton in the larger cities of the United States. and
paper he wrote the subject appeared I'm The
Engineering News" of April 12 In this paper Mr.
Bailey said:
Conditions arising in the operation of the water
works of the city OF Albany made fl desirable for
its officers have information concerning tie
an enormously increased consumption of water
during the winter. almost an even rate OF con-
insufficient pressure in high portions OF the city.
all OF which created an URGENT demand Tor fur
nishing greater quantities of water, which meant
a great addition to plant. OF else methods for
restricting waste.
For information we wrote to every city IN the
United States having population OF 5000 people
by census OF 1900 We received replies
from l36 OF the $50 cities Available Information on
receipts from water was given By l02 cities having
a total population of 15.laon In each case the
popula tion represents more cfan 20 per cent Of the
total population of the United States. The lOca-
tiOns of the cities widespread. and therefore
the averages representative. The cities which
refused information were generally those whose
water supply controlled by private companies.
We find the average for each person in these
American cities be 137 gallons. The effect OF
placing meters is as follows.
-, CConsurnptiOn
New-York tribune., 1901-07-15
PATERSON REDS FEAR NO spy.
EsTEvE SAYS NO PLOT Is HATCHiNG AGAINST
THE DUKE OF CORNWALL AND YORK.

THE DUKE OF CORNWALL AND YORK
The little group Of anarchists at Paterson. n. J..
which has received much attention since one Of
their number nssassnated King Humbert Of Italy
Is now being Investigated by the Canadian Secret
Service. II is said. The prospective visit OF the
Duke and Duchess OF Cornwall and York 20 the
Canadian provinces is the reason for the espionage
The Canadians fear that the Paterson group will
attempt the assassination of the royal visitors
Peter Esteve, editor OF Paterson's anarchstic
weekly newspaper and the leading spirit OF the
group. was In the city yesterday attending meet
ing OF East Side anarchists He said he knew moth
ing OF the reported work OF an officer OF tho
Canadian Secret Service at Paterson Such an
officer might have been work but the anarchists
neither knew cared what he found out. MIR.
Esteve added:
II the Canadians have sent man 10 spy into our
circle, they are wasting their time They max
assassinated. They think that members of
the group draw lots TO who Will do the killing
The group is organized spread the doctrines OF
anarchy The members can do as they please about
political affairs Most of the members are italians.
great that none of US have time 20 undertake mis-
slons in other countries. The Canadians need not
prospective English rulers all the spys they might
send could find out nothing OF our plans We would
make no plans Some one would strike on his own
How about Malatesta?" do you ask. Malatesta
year in Paterson and Is said have had great
influence over Bresci He has been living in Lon
don for the last year and a half.
'Malatesta is not plotting against the English
Government" said one of the anarchists. He
went TO London because It was the only place in
Europe where he could live in peace He is writing
great book which VIII do much for the cause
OF OF anarchy and has no time to plan assassina-
New-York tribune., 1901-07-15
PRESIDENT HAS QUIET SUNDAY.

canton Ohio July H-President and Mrs. Nc
'iHey passed quiet Sunday, spending most OF
ne day at home In the early morning they took
: = criye 10 the cemetery and the return the
r,esneft left the carriage at the First Methodlst
episcopal Church and remained for morning ser
i.ess There almost callers at the mouse
= tns day. Several relatives took dinner witn the
NAniy this evening.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-15
MRS. ABBY =. WATSON DEAD.

Mrs Abby +. Watson widow Of Major Josiah
Watson OF the United States Marine Corps. died on
Saturday evening at her home. No. SO Garden Place
Brooklyn. from heart disease at the age OF sixty
nine She a native of Plymouth County. Mass.
and was married to Major Watson In 1851 He died
IN 1864 from diseases contracted In the Civil War
She leaves son. Warren Watson and brotner
Seth NJ Murdock, lawyer. and a sister. Miss
Murdock The funeral will take place at her home
on Wednesday morning. The burial will be IN
Greenwood CemeteLx
New-York tribune., 1901-07-15
AN ULTTMATUM TO MR. REID.

81 Johns. n. F., July ,f-Last Friday the New
found;and Cabinet submitted the final draft OF the
modified railway arrangement 10 Mr.. Reid, the
contractor, and his answer is expected tomorrow
of on Tuesday. He is obliged to consult with his
associates in LONDON and Montreal. II be accepts
ne proposal which is compromise. legislation 10
give II effect Will be introduced In the legislature
IN tho present week. If he refuses hostile legis-
auon probable the session OF the lesisla ture
ass been already prolonged unduly, awaiting the
ceterrninat.on Of this issue.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-15
MURDERED WITH BILLIARD CUE.

Kingston. N. Y, July H.-Pietra Frangela. an
Italian. murdered at Glasco last night Three
OF his fellow countrymen under suspicion and
are being sought for. Frangela played billiards
with three friends, and quarrel arose. They left
the billiard room, he following half an hour later.
While passing a brickyard he set upon. and
his head beaten in with broken billiard cue.
Rewards have been offered for the assailants The
men mentioned in the rewards Thomas Deccco.
alias Thomas Van Deusen: James Deccco and
James Sabiano, The Decicco brothers are giants,
while Sabiauo Is a dwarf
New-York tribune., 1901-07-15
THIRD VICTIM OF BOILER EXPLOSION.

Sunbury Penn. July 1.-THE body OF George
Frymire. the missing pilot OF the excursion boat
the boiler of which exploded here Saturday. was
found in the Susquehanna River about fifty yards
from the scene Of the accident. this morning The
body was terribly mangled The injured at the
hospital resting easily, except Charles Keller
who Is low. The coroner will have the boiler or
what remains Of it tested before his jury to-
morrow.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-15
RAISED $1,000 AT A CHURCH DEDICATION.

schenectady. N Y. July 1.-THE new Albany
street Methodist Episcopal Church. the Rev Dr.
j. c. Fallon. pastor. was dedicated to-day Al the
morning service the Rev. Dr. B. l. Ives. OF Auburn
x,bo nreached secured over $1,000 number Of
clergymen were present from Albany. Troy and
Other cities The edifce Is Of the haudsomesk
in this part OF the State.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-15
MAY BAR AMERICAN CREWS.
PROPOSAL TO MAKE HENLEY RACES OPEN
ONLY TO BRITISH OARSMEN.

London. July 15-William H. Grenfell. NJ. p
who is well known oarsman and a member Of
the Thames Conservancy Board, writes 10 The
Times to-day announcing that he has given
notice to the stewards OF the Henley Royal Re-
gatta OF his intention to move a resolution to
confine the entries to the British Islands. His
principal reason, he says. is that the regatta
never intended for international contests.
and is not suited to them
New-York tribune., 1901-07-15
THE STATE CHARITIES.
GOVERNORS TOUR TO INSPECT THE
INSTITUTIONS OF NEw-YORK.

Albany, July IA tSpecaD-Governor Odell II
IS reported here may begin again next week his
tour OF the State Institutions which was inter-
rupted several weeks ago by the serious illness
OF his child
~ is considered probable II this news Is true
and IT seems well founded-that the Cover
hors companions on this journey will be- as be-
lore, Senators Ellsworth. Higgins and Strana-
han. Speaker Nixon and Assemblyman Aids
The Governor will therefore have with hin, the
ehairmen OF the financial committees OF the
legislature. who from several years experience
are acquainted with the needs OF all the State
institutions. and can inform him about the ap-
preparations made lately and the requests that
VIII be pressed in the coming winter {
The State has vast amount of money locked
up In its Institutions. and. therefore IL In the
people s interest that at times the Governor and
the leading members of the legislature should
inspect the buildings belonging to them and the
administration Up TO the present time the fol-
lowing amounts have been expended upon these
institutions. many Of which are situated in
places of TIE main lines OF travel and. there
fore, are almost unknown to the people of the
State:
Charitable and reformatory Institutions Ss4i sss
NornsI scbocs - 10
Arsenas and armores.
Total
There are twelve hospitals for the insane sew
enteen charitable and reformatory institutions
three State prisons. twelve normal schools and
forty seven places in which there are state
arsenals and armories.
Besides the State institutions the Governor
Will inspect the Adirondack forest purchased by
the State. There has already been expended
upon it Sl.5O1 .643 Probably, also the Governor
VIII visit the Niagara Reservation. upon which
the State originally expended $1.0e0000.
II the State Capitol which cost $24 100000
be included in the States assets II is thus ap-
parent that it possesses property upon which
Its taxpayers have expended over S65.Oo00OO.
Then there is also the Erie Canal the Cham
plain Canal and the Oswego Canal which would
bring considerable sum if put up at auction
The Governor has already visited the WoDl-
ems House of Refuge at Hudson the Reforma-
tory for Women at Bedford. Sing Sing Prison
and the Matteawan State Hospital for the In
sane. What viii be the direction Of his next
journey is not known
The Governor travels by special train paid
for by himself on special railway schedule.
He does not give warning. il is thought 70 the
officers of State institutions that he intends TO
inspect the institutions in their care upon some
given day. The inspections thus far have been
Of most thorough character.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-15
SHOT FOR BEGGING A MATCH

Hudson ~ V, July Thames Buckley. white.
met Levi Brandaw colored brckyard laborer on
Seeond-st early to-day. and requested Of him
match Brandaw. replying. 'I'll give you match
pulled a revolver and shot Buckley in the stomach.
He was taken the hospital in critical condition
New-York tribune., 1901-07-15
PRIZE WINNERS AT BISLEY.

London July l5-The list Of prize winners In the
Barlow competition Bsley, under the auspices of
the National Rife Association. which Is announced
to-day includes Private John Craig. of the 5th
I.anarkshire Regiment. who Is frst. with
Of IS out of possible 100 and Private w. F. Gra-
ham, OF Canada. who Is second. with a score OF 30