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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-04-26
MASSACHUSETTS NOTES.
Would.Re peserter Drowned.

Albert c. Allen and c. e. Cutter.
81 each, who enlisted in the United
States army at the recruiting station
in Athol recently. attempted to swim
from the island near New York. on
which Fort Slocum is located. to New
Rochelle, n. Y, Friday night. with
the expectation of deserving. They
strapped their clothes to a plank and
pushed the plank ahead of them.
They had gone only half the distance
when Allen succumbed to the cold and
became helpless. Cutter pushed him
on the plank and tried to put the rope
that held the clothes over his arms
and legs. The fastenings were not
secure enough to withstand the roll
ing of the plank and when Allen be-
came partially unconscious he rolled
into the water and was drowned.
Cutter says that the last words that
he said distinctly were: This aint a
battle. Billy. like what we thought of.
but there will be one dead all right. |
wish ! was n farmer or a soldier.
We have skipped both now and aint
anything in particular but runaways."
Cutter swan within 100 yards of Glen
Island and his shouts attracted the
attention of a Waterman who rowed
out i'm boat and rescued him He
has been taken back to Fort Slocum
as prisoner. Aliens home is i'm
New Salem Mass. where his father
James j. Alien, lives. and he has
brother, John Allen. i'm Athol. Cut
ter's home is also i'm New Salem.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Rodney Park celebrat-
ed their 50th wedding anniversary at
their home in BcrnardstOn Monday.
when they received the congratulate
uons of many relatives and friends.
William W. Davenport of Leyden
has petitioned the probate court for
appointment as special administrator
of the estate of his aunt, the late Mrs.
Alma j. Davenport. An effort is be
ing made to break her will. undue
influence and fraud being charged.
Mr.. Davenport has filed with his ap-
plication a bond for $4,000.
Harry Somers. a brakeman who is
ill with small poX in Westfeld. Mass.
visited relatives in Shelburne Falls
only day or two before he was taken
i'll at Westfeld. While at Shelburne
Falls, he was shaved in the shop of
John March, and at that time slight |
eruption was noticeable on his face
The Shelburne Falls authorities have |
closed the barber shop and have quar-
antined several of the people who |
were probably exposed to the dis |
ease.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
ANOTHER BIG STORE LIKELY.
1T MAY COVER THE BLOCK WHERE
HAMAIERsTEINS VICTORIA STANDS.

large drygoods house Is likely to be built on
the block front on the west side OF Seventh-ave..
between Forty-seeond and Forty-thrd sts-
Representatives of the drygoods firm yesterday
obtained options on the property. which includes
the site of Hammerstein's Victoria Theatre the
plot on which the Bates Realty Company is
building eleven story apartment hotel and
the parcels owned by Daniel S. McElroy. 1t was
also learned last night that Charles Frohman
is the person who is anxious to build theatre
on the Bates parcels. which front the south
side of Forty-third-st.. and hundred
feet west of Seventh-ave.. and that his option
will be effective - the drygoods firm does not
carry out its plans. The holders of the parcels
which are sought for site for drygoods house
learned some time ago that they would proba-
bly, receive offers from the firm for the property
and In consequence made all options given on
the property secondary to any overtures from
the drygoods people. The name of this firm
could not be learned. Tribune reporter found
Oscar Hammerstein sitting in a chair in front
of the Victoria Theatre last night
Have you received any offers for the pur-
chase of the Victoria? ?" the reporter asked
None whatever. The Victoria is not for SALE
replied Mr.. Hammerstein. He then paused and
laughingly exclaimed Nor am for sale"
Have you heard Of drygoods firm trying to
buy any parcel or parcels in the block?'
rs Mr.. Charles Frohman striving to get any
of the parcels. especially the Bates property
Il understand that Mr.. Frohman is looking for
a site for theatre at the southwest corner Of
Forty-second-st. and Seventh-ave. or somewhere
near the corner plot do not think the Bates
parcel could be bought. 1t is too valuable for a
theatre SITE
Several persons who own parcels in the block
front which the drygoods firm wants said that
they had given options on their holding to the
firm.
One of these owners said last night
Charles Frohman has an option on certain
parcels in the block. but his option Is what you
would call a second one. IL the holders of the
first. which are the drygoods people. do not
carry out their agreement. he will likely get
site here for new theatre. But I think you
viii see standing In the near future part or
the whole of the block front on the west side
OF Seventh-ave. between Forty-second and
Forty-third SITS. one OF the largest up-to-date
drygoods houses In this city. Such deal OF
course. would represent at least outlay OF
about 100000 The Bates company have re-
ceived an offer for their hotel site Of more than
100000. and about $4,000 bonus for their
leasehold parcel in Forty -third-st'
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
IN F4TOR OF LOW FOR MAYOR.
INFORMAL EXPRESSION OF EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE OF REPUBLICAN
ORGANIZATION

That the members OF tho executive committee o,
the Republican organization in favor Of the
nomination OF Seth Low for Mayor. in case Il is
decided 10 independent Republican was
admitted yesterday. The consensus OF opinion was
taken at a secret meeting held on Tuesday night IN
the Brooklyn Club. Eighteen members OF the COM
mittee were present. including Lieutenant
Woodruff and Michael j. Dady. They In favor
OF an independent Democrat. and Mr.. Dady has
announced that he has such in view. His
man is generally believed TO be ST. Clair McKeway
When test vote was taken it stood sixteen to one
IN favor Of Seth Low.
Members Of the committee said yesterday that
they wanted IL distinctly understood that the ex-
preston of opinion at the meeting on Tuesday was
entirely informal and could not be considered as
final In any sense. The Kings County organization
Is entirely willing to stand IN the BACKGROUND N
the matter OF choosing a mayOralty candidate and
will be equally enthusiasts In supporting an indie
pendent Republican or an independent Democrat
provided the Citizens C!on concludes that an the
anu-Tammany forces unite on the one or
other.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
LOCAL OPTION IN TAXATION.
LAWSON PU2DYs ADDRESS BEFORE THE
LEAGUE OF AMERICAN NUNICIPALI-
TIEs-OFFICERs CHOSEN.

Jamestown y Y Aug 2s.-Lawson Purdy. sec
retary OF the New-York Tax Reform Association
addressed the League OF American Municipalities
here to-day local option in taxation Mr. Purdy
said In part:
The League of American Municipalities at its
last convention unanimously adopted certain reso-
lutions outlining the changes which should be
made in the constitutions and statutes OF our
States IN order that progress in taxation may be
possible
1T is less than nine months since that convention
held. yet action has been taken in several
States IN accordance with the recommendations OF
the league The resolutions adopted by the league
which have had such approval follows:
" Resolved That all provisions in State consti-
tu,ions should be abolished which restrict the
OF the legislature TO regulate assessment and
taxation
Resolved. That so much state revenue as may
he required IN excess Of that derived from spectnc
taxes should De apportoned 10 ana pald Oy the
counties or towns In proportion 10 county OF town
Resolved That every county or town and every
city be granted the right TO regulate the assess
nro,,ds5 sny incTea 40 or rs5uCtion Of assessment
must be uniform throughout such county, town or
city. and not made on the ground OF ownership
Three weeks after the adoption OF these resOlu-
tOns the New-York Chamber Of Commerce unani-
mOusIy approved "A bill for the apportiOnment OF
state taxes and for local option in taxation AL
York this year the plan OF appointment found
The most notable action in harmony with these
resolutions has been taken by the Senate of Colo
RADIO by an amendment TO the Colorado cOnstitu-
ton which provided in the constitution itself for
The business men of Ohio have become aroused
10 the necessity OF changes In the tax system OF
that State and the Ohio State Board OF Com
merce has entered upon campaign OF education
to secure the passage by the next legislature of
amendment the constitution
Public sentiment in Great Britain Is more aroused
than IL Is here. and action may be taken there
ahead OF any State IN this country. The councils
Of Glasgow Liverpool. London and three hundred
other municipalities have petitioned Parliament
for local option in taxation. and few weeks ago
the Urban District Councils Association Of Great
pritain representing four hundred towns. likewise
pettioned Parliament for this reform.
An address by Mayor Samuel NJ. Jones OF Toledo
on Political Liberty" closed the convention, which
will meet next year at Grand Rapids Mich.
The following officers were elected;
President Mayor Charles Ashley OF New Bedford
Mass. ice-presidents. Mayor j. A. Smith OF
Charleston 5 c: Mayor Richard J. Barr OF Joliet
III and Mayor James NJ. Head OF Nashville. Tenn. :
secretary. former Mayor John McVickar OF Des
Mones Iowa treasurer. Mayor Thomas P. Taylor
OF Bridgeport. Conn; trustees, Mayor Thomas c.
Hayes OF Baltimore, Mayor John Arbuthnut Of
Winnipeg Mayor Harbinson Of Hartford, Conn: .
n S Parkhurst. OF GloversvilIe. y. Y. and z. H.
Cummings. Of Fargo N ID.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
THIS POLICEMAN NOT WISE.
HE Is TRANSFERRED FOR ARREsTING
\ FRIEND OF \ HIGH OFFICIAL

In Brooklyn. as In some other places. a police
man would better know the political Affiliations
~ his man before he arrests him The crime
portant Item. but that concerns the prisoner
more than the officer. According 20 recent de-
veopments In the Brooklyn Police Department
Il is more vital for the officer to find out who
the man is than what he has done. Should the
transgressor show too high a political pedigree
the ofncer would exhibit wisdom II he let him
20
An example in point came up yesterday when
Policeman William H. Gum. OF No. 1.726 Full
ton-st.. Brooklyn was transferred from the
Fifty-second To the Fifty-third Precinct. Gum
arrested a driver OF the Street Cleaning Depart
ment Saturday for driving on the sidewalk in
Albany-ave.. just south Of the Eastern Park
way. The driver was Michael Lyons of No I73
Sackett-st, When told by the patrolman to get
When threatened with arrest the driver sud
dealy became "chesty." and is reported as say
ing:
If you pull me I'll pull you. I'll get you
transferred. and quick. too
Policeman Gum promptly arrested the driver
for violating the corporation laws. Sure enough
the threat was made good. Gum was trans
fcrred 10 a nelghboring precinct. The driver
who is said 10 he a friend Of high official in
the Police Department" was reinstated on the
street cleaning force after a suspension of one
day.
Policeman Gum was seen last night at his
home. He was cautious, and attempted to laugh
on the incident.
We're threatened with being transferred every
don't know whether IL Lyons or some one
else. The least said the better"
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
WOULD THROW BRYAN ASIDE IN
CALIFORNIA

tBy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNFl
San Francisco. Aug. 23-The action Of the
Democratic State conventions in the East I'm
repudiating Bryan would find duplication in
this State If a convention were TO be held al the
present time. The general sentiment among
the Democrats is for throwing aside the Kansas
City platform and the man who stood upon it
and for return to the old form of Democracy
A prominent member of the State Central Com
mittee said to-day. in speaking OF the sentiment
in this State:
think you will find that nearly all the Dem
ocrats in this State strongly I'm favor Of
throwing aside Bryan and all his ways What
is wanted is a strong. conservative mana man
like Whitney German Hill II the con-
vention were held at the present time one OF
these three men would surely get the nomina-
tion. There would be talk Of imperialism
or is to /. any Of that nonsense. We all feel
Ohio are taking the correct stand The time
has come to quit all this nonsense and go back
TO Jeffersonian principles. The Democratic party
needs reorganiZing and / that is what
IL viii get. II the followers of Bryan feel that
they must form their party, well and good; let
them go ahead and form a Bryan party: but
for goodness sake drop all this talk OF its being
the Democratic party. for il is not. / do not
think that Bryan will be factor at all in the
future Of the Democratic party. and the sooner
this fact is realized the better 1t will be for the
country at large.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
BRYAN LOSING GROUND IN NEBRASKA.
IBT TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNE.I

lBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBTNE.g
Lincoln. Neb. Aug 23-Prominent silver
Democrats Of Nebraska have OF late been
watching with some alarm the movements in
other States resulting IN the reputation OF the
sentiments Of the Democratic platforms OF 1895
and 1900. II is almost certain, however. that
the Democratic machine in the State will re-
affirm the Kansas City platform at the State
convention. although sentiment is gradually
changing and Mr. Bryan's views are losing
ground. Gold Democrats and those inclined TO
5oin with the reorganizers will. for this year at
least. vote with the Republicans. but they will
endeavor before another year is passed n win
weakhearted supporters Of Mr.. Bryan. and
der the leadership OF J Sterling Morton many
are expected to change their present affiliations.
John II. Ames. present Supreme Court Commits
sioner; Ex-Governor James F. Boyd, Of Omaha:
ex-Federal Judge ". d. McHugh. OF Omaha:
NJ. II. Harrington and Tobias Castor are all
eagerly watching for the time when they may
return 70 their former beliefs and adhere TO
their own party. They have taken no active
steps in this direction as yet. Fusion has
practically been accomplished in Nebraska this
year. At the meetings Of the Populist and
Democratic State committees recently held. the
utmost harmony prevailed. and Mr.. Bryan was
received cordially by both elements The Demo-
separate organization and put up a separate
ticket, hence there viii be no break in the
parties, this year by which reorganizers may
beneft. Ii is safe prophecy that the Nebraska
State convention will follow the lead Of the
Iowa Democracy and stand by AIr Rryan's
platform. The organization Of a new party here
VIII be materially assisted by any strong move
ment in the Eastern States
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
WANT a NEW PARTY IN CONNECTICUT.

lbf TELEGRAPH TO rHE TRinrNEl
New Haven. Conn. Aug. 23-The statement
OF National Committeeman Mack that II many
more Democratic conventions repudiate BRYAN
ism new party viii be formed exactly ex-
presses the sentiments OF most OF the prom
inent leaders OF that party in Connecticut ac-
cording 10 a well known Democrat tonight
Bryanism has not been solid IN this State since
the first popular OF 1896. and the rank
and file Of the party have been drawing away
from Bryan ever since. The last national cleo
tion showed the feeling in this state plainly
when the Republicans gained appreciably The
party in this state is for a change. The fall
ure Of Alexander Troup. OF this city. last year
10 return to the Democratic National Commit
tee with instructions for Bryan foreshadowed
the decline of Organism IN this State. Since
then it has steadily dropped. leading Demo
crat said tonight:
so FAR as the party goes. this State will fall
In line for any leader who will bring the party
back 10 pure Democracy and away from the
vagaries OF Bryan. Until such a departure
is made Connecticut's Democratic party will he
The steady trend of popular sentiment in this
country away from Bryan is shown by the way
the conventions have been leaving him I be-
lieve that the party has had great lesson and
VIII get together on a new platform.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
THE SOUTHAMPTON HORSE SHOW.
GOOD WEATHER. a BIG CROWD AND FINE HORSES
MAKE 1T SUCCESS

southampton. Long Island. Aug. 23.-CIear
weather. a big crowd and a fine field united to-day
10 make the annual horse show here a success
All the Hamptons and the other nearby resorts
were well represented both in the Iist OF exhibitors
and among the spectators.
Charles F. Huhhs's bay had easy time In
Class l. the single roadsters. In Glass ? pairs
Of harness horses Mr.. and Mrs. George w.
Curts's pair won, much 10 the satisfaction OF
a large part OF the audience. Ponies in harness
we're grouped under Class IL. and several fine
Ats faced the judges. Master Howell Van Nos
trand was finally left alone in the centre OF the
turf and trotted his entry once around. with the
bIue rit bon floating from a bride
The horses dog carts brought out good sized
aeId George A. Crocker's horse and rig took the
Miss Ethel Moore's entry adjudged the best
In The saddle horse class but many thought the
awa rd was won more by the riding and handling
~ Miss Moore than by the steed itself Mrs. Curtis
1rove ner harness pair In the next contest, and
won A little later she took third prize with her
,andenn pair. Mrs. Alfred F. Schermerhorn's sad
AZ pony and Walter Scott's jumper were the other
nrize winners of the day.
The show cOntin les tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
NO FREE SILVER IN PENNSYLVANIA.
IGNORED BY STATE CoNvENTIoN-ITs oP-
PoNENTs HoNoRED BY THAT BODY.

IBY TELEGRAPH TO TRIBUSE.l
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 23-There is no longer any
large percentage of the Pennsylvania Demo-
Gratis who have any interest in the fate Of their
national platforms Of 1896 and 1900. Few OF
the leaders in this State ever had any respect
for Mr. Bryan's contention for free silver. but
he made 1t popular among the rank and nle
OF the party and the leaders maintained con-
troll OF the organization by processing zeal
for a cause which it is strongly suspected many
Of them opposed by their votes. both in 1895
and 1900.
In the recent Democratic State Convention
no mention was made OF Mr.. Bryan or the plat
forms Of 1896 and 1900. but the absence OF any
regard for free silver was even more strikingiy
illustrated by the prominent part taken In this
convention by men who We're pronounced op-
ponents OF Bryan and free silver in 1895.
The nominee of the convention for Judge OF
the Supreme Court was Judge Yerkes. or
Bucks County. who was defeated for a similar
nomination two years ago because he was sus-
pected OF having voted for Mckinley In 1890.
The chairman of the committee on platform
this year was Robert f. Wright, who retired
from the Craftsmanship OF the State Committee
in 1896 because he was opposed to the Chicago
platform and candidate. Many of the delegates
to the convention were men who had made no
secret OF the fact that they voted for McRin-
ley I'm 1895 and 1900. Prominent IN this list
was ex-senator King. of Schuylkill whose re-
appearance in Democratic convention created
much enthusiasm among his fellow delegates
There is not now a distinctive Bryan-Free Sill
State, and none were willing to show his colors
In the recent State convention.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
HUGH INTEREST AT 8ORTHFIELD.
TO oPFN THE AUDITORIUM FOR Posr-coNEEa.
ENcE SUNDAY SERVICES

East Northheld. Mass, Aug q Specialists
fourth day of the post-coaference has been marked
by deepening interest in the meetings II was an
Auditorium will be opened for services. This indi-
Gates the size Of the postconference this year bet
ter than anything else. for before in the his
tory Of this gathering has II been found necessary
TO open this building after the close of the Bible
conference. The Rev G. Campbell Morgan will
speak twice. morning and evening. and the Rev.
Samuel Chadwick will also speak in the morning
This morning Mr.. Morgan began his exposition Of
the Second Episte Of Peter reading IT through from
beginning end. following the plan which he sus-
gests to all Bible readers when they are beginning
the study of one of the books. He said that the
purpose OF this Epistle is contained in two words
which appear in the last part OF the third chapter
At the evening service the Rev Mr.. Chadwick IN
his series of lectures equipment for Chrisuh
work. spoke The Christian Worker at MS
Work" Mr.. Chadwick said
He who would be Christian worker must oe
Christian The first requisite is character. VIVA VIA
ever has been his success II he loses his good cna
aCter he has lost the prime requisite Tor Chrstia
work. One OF the things that christian % wO,As 30
must get into his mind and hold there IS that ~ ~
Christian worker can raise another person aOO'0
i have Vet 10 find any justification whatever tof
" no is Christian man in any place ms in a-o
Christian Church needs TO be thorough Chrstiian,
filed with the Holy Ghost 10 give perfect sdusLaJ,
ton Did YOU ever notice that sinners 40 not secA
experts in sin to md their out? A thief neVsr
goes 10 a man who is dishonest TO show MIN nON
10 be honest A sinner wants holy man 70 cOuiiSe.
him. and the nearer the Chrlstidh dPpIodSstS - sor
siness Christ the more will sinners turn 10 AAi 4'
helm
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
coTERN0R'S INSPECTION OF CANALS.

Albany. Aug. Ex-Governor odell has informed
Colonel John n Partridge. State Superintendent OF
Public Works that he will ne ready to start on his
tour OF inspection of the State canals on August
% and arrangements have been made to have the
tour begin that date.
The Governor will be accompanied by Colonel
Partridge Chief Inspector Tubbs OF the State De-
partment OF Public Works. and the Assistant Su-
perintendent of Public Works. who has charge OF
this particular division OF the canals of which the
irspecton Is being made. The trip will be made on
the new State inspection boat. the b. r. Odei. IT..
which has Just been completed
The Champlain Canal will be Inspected nrst. h and
the start will be made from this city. IL mas not
Vet been decided whether the inspection shall ne
Continuous shall be made at intervals III IL Is
continuous the trip will take two weeks
New-York tribune., 1901-08-24
NO THIRD PARTY IN OHIO.
ATTEMPT TO START MOVEMENT FOR 1T
FELL FLAT.
TBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE,

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
Columbus Ohio. Aug 23-If there is any
third party sentiment among the Democrats OF
this State careful search has failed 10 find il.
George A. Groot, Of Cleveland tried 10 hold a
convention I'm Columbus not long ago, at which
a third party was 10 have been launched. Not
a half dozen. including the promoter. attended
the alleged convention and subsequent investi-
cation has shown that none Of the so-called
delegates TO this convention have ever been con-
sdered Democrats in their localities.
Groots movement fell fiat. but IL was thought
at the time that the agitation might have re-
suited in stirring up genuine Bryan Democrats
who were disgruntled by the lack Of respect paid
their leader AT the Democratic State Conven-
tion. This also failed 10 materialize. Neither
the Republican nor the Democratic State exec
utive committees have yet heard a word OF
Dick, the chairman of the Republican commit
tee says frankly in his talks 10 his friends that
whatever the third party movement may
amount 10 elsewhere. il will not develop in Ohio.
Secretary Gillian, OF the Democratic party who
is managing the affairs OF the campaign I'm the
temporary absence OF Chairman Daugherty
says the thing.
The fact is that the majority OF the Ohio
Democrats were thoroughly tired OF Bryan lead
ership and free silver. This shown I'm the
State convention. where not half a dozen men
appeared TO fight for the re-enactment of the
silver clause I'm the platform There has been
no preconcerted alignment of forces previous TO
the convention. but by almost unanimous con-
sent the delegates determined on a return TO