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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-11
VANDERBILT GETS HIS DEGREE.
NOW A FULL PLEDGED YALE GRADUATE
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS.

New-Haven. Conn. Nov 1o--The autumn meet
ing OF the Yale University Corporation was held
late this afternoon. and tonight the following
official announcements were made by the Secretary:
Professor J. T. Thomson, OF Cambridge Unlyar-
sity. England. well known as a physicist was ap-
pointed the first SiIiman lecturer This leetureshsp
has an endowment Of about $4,000 The Lectures
will be on some phase Of natural science
The conditions of the LOOMS Fellowship IN
Physics were broadened with the consent Of the
donor by throwing it open to competition Of all
students in physics in the university whether grad
yates OF Yale or not, provided they have been
studying physics in Yale for at least year This
fellowship is the income OF $1,000
The prudential committee chosen for the coming
year consists OF the following members OF the
corporation: The Rev. Charles Ray Palmer and
Theodore T. Munger, OF New-Haven; the Rev. Dr.
Cooper. OF New Britain. Conn; Henry F. Dtlloes
OF NewYork; Alfred L. Ripley. Of Boston. and Ell
Whitney. Of New-Haven.
Professor D. Cady Eaton was invited 20 resume
the post OF professor of the history and criti
cism OF art in Yale University. Professor Eaton
connected with the School of Fine Arts at Ysls
at the time OF its foundation but resigned several
years ago He Is now chosen to university pro.
fessorship
The following degrees were voted to members q
last years class who had their diplomas withhsd
In June because Of some scholarship deficiency
which has since been made good. Bachelor or Arts
Pssss 3 Sssg EasIon: SI5FanosrTX Hay1 Lyoo
lor OF Philosophy: Messrs- Bartlett. HILL Jelks ani
George G. McCurdy was appointed curator Of the
anthrOpOlOgcal collection In the Peabody Museum
p preIeSSoT a ~ S2Ans T ms 1 SsnSd spees Let
Governor Taft OF the Philippine Islands. has IN
in-law OF the Solicitor General OF the islands Is
School and be the first student from the Islands 70
enter Yale.
was appointed to give the LYMAN Beecher lectures
on preaching In the Tale Divinity School next year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-11
oUTMBY CASE DENOUNCED.
RESOLUTIONS PRAIsING CORONER BANNING RE
FERRED TO MEDICAL. JURISPRUDENCE
COMMITTEE

Christian Science was denounced al meeting of
the Society of Medical jurisprudence last evening
at the Academy of Medicine. No. II West Forty
third st Professor W. Fl. J. Sieberg proposed reso-
lutions saying that the society extended to Coroner
Banning. of Westchester County, its appreciation
of his determination to prosecute those II any
who had been guilty Of the death of the Quimby
child so that they might be punished In accord
anee with the law, and the community be safe
guarded for the future against practices that ig-
nored the results Of both science and experience
dealing with the sick and protecting the health of
society.
The resolutions evidently favored by the
physicians present. while the lawyers for the most
part advocated jndicieus caution in disposing of
them. President Theodore Sutro proposed that
they be referred to lawyers committee. although
sage and they referred.
tation, Suggestion and Social Excitements" having
to do with the effect of these factors on crowds
and classes of people rather than the Individual
quoted statement that the Daughters OF the
Revolution individually were cultured. refined and
attractive, hut collectively uncomfortable
mob.
Following the paper. a physician said Christian
Scientists practice was criminal in it's results He
said physicians themselves in illness were unable
to obtain results from their medicines but decried
the practices of the Scientists menace 10 public
health and welfare Other physicians spoke in the
vein.
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GEORGE GERHARD.

George Gerhard painter OF portraits in oil and
pastel, died early yesterday at his home. No $50
East Ninety-frst-st.. from diabetes. at the age OF
seventy-two years He had been Ill for some time
Mr.. Gerhard was horn at Hanau near FRANKFORT
on-Maln He studied Wien and later opened a
studio In Paris. He was invited TO come to this
country and did at the age OF thirty For many
wears he had an office the old Johnson Building.
at No 80 Broad-st. He at one time had a studio IN
Havana. but remained there only year ana haI'
Mr. Gerhard painted the portraits OF many
prominent persons, and his pictures hang In the
White House, the Capitol at Albany and other
places. Among those who sat for him were GEN
eraI Grant Governors Cornell, Morgan and Flower
Archbishop Corrigan and w. H. Webb.
The portrait OF Governor Morgan received the
first orIZe at the Centennial celebration at Phila-
delphia in 1876 and he received medal
lie married Catherine Kleb on October Is. ISL
A widow two sons and sly daughters survive him.
one OF HIS sons Ernest. is studying portrait paint
ing with the intention of making II his procession
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-11
"SLUGGER" STILL A MYSTERY.
POLICE CROPPING FOR EVIDENCE IN Bos-
TON MURDER CASES.

Cambridge, Mass, Nov 11.-Interest IN the
called Jack the SIugger' cases to-day lay chiefly
In the proceedings involving Gee. sc L. o. Perry.
the young negro who admits that he pawned the
watches taken from Clara A. Morton and Agnes
McPhee. women who murdered in W9Yerly
and somerville last month. The State police
DAY set about the task of determining what truth
there is in the boys statement that he received the
watches from Alan @. Mason. the Boston man
who is under arrest charged with numbering Miss
Morton.
Perry was taken from Police Headquarters here
the Third District Court, IN Harvard Square. In
the forenoon for arraignment. After conference
between the State ofit and Judge Charles Almy
at the court house. his case called and he
was ordered held as a witness against Mason.
such action being permissible under the statutes.
Perry accordingly held in $1,000 bail. He was
taken to Cambridge Jail. II IS understood that the
decision OF the police to hold Perry witness
instead OF arraignng him accessory was
due chiefly to the fact that ) a witness Perry
cannot only give testimony against Mason. but can
be forced to tell OF his own movements and every
relation he has had with others during the time
the assaults have been committed in Cambridge.
Somerville and other suburbs.
Under an arrangement made by Judge Almy and
the police both Mason and Perry will appear in
court tomorrow. District Attorney Sanderson.
of Mddlesex County. will appear prosecutor.
i is believed so complicated has the case become;
ask for another continuance, in order that they
may nave time Tor continued investigation.
The Cambridge police now strongly OF the
opinion that there is another negro who knows
something OF the whole case. particularly about
the watches. He is older than Perry and blaeke:.
In the section Of Cambridge known as the Lower
Port" there is a negro quarter where many negro
criminals have been captured. The man for whom
the police hunting has had a temporary home
in this district but he has been missing since the
arrest Of Alan G. Mason. He will be arrested on
sight and asked to give a story OF his movements.
Evidence in this case is considered by the friends
Of John r Soderquest. who is serving sentence
in State Prison for assault, to warrant them in
moving for a trial of SOderquest. The man in
State prison was found guilty OF assault upon Miss
Eva Crockett in the Natural History Rooms in
this city, and he was sentenced to serve term OF
less than than eight
years new rial is 10 be asked for on the
ground OF evidence that Mason has been identified
the man who on various occasions made himself
obnoxious at the Natural History rooms and on
two occasions insulted there Mrs. Sober
quest also asserts that man who in description
resembled the pictures she has seen OF Mason
twice since her husbands arrest has threatened 10
DO her harm, once in the street and once at her
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MISSOURI VS.. ILLINOIS
TESTIMONY TO BE TAKEN IN THE CHI
CAGO DRAINAGE CANAL CASE.

WASHINGTON Nov 1N-In the United States Su-
preme Court to-day a stipulation for the taking OF
testimony was presented in the case OF the STATE
of Missouri against the State OF Illinois, lnVoNlhs
the right of the Chicago Drainage Canal 10 as
charge its waters into the Mississippi River. The
stipulation was signed by the attorneys represent
ing both States, and it provides for the appoint
ment of a commissioner TO gather the evidence
Frank s Bright. OF the Washington bar. son or
-Sergeant-at-Arms Bright of the United states
Senate was appointed by the stipulation as COM
missioner and it is agreed that the taking of testi-
mony shall begin on December l. The plaintiff is
to have four months for the presentation Of its
case and the defence four months i'll which to
reply After this each side is to have fifteen days
for rebuttal and sUr-rebuttaL
The announcement of this agreement was made
by James Todd, representing the Sanitary District
of Chicago and was concurred in by Attorney
General Hamlin of Illinois and c. w. Bates. rep
resenting the Attorney General of Missouri. Mr.
Todd also withdrew the motion for tho dismissal
of the case for lack of prosecution which had been
previously entered.
Before the stipulation had been presented to the
court Mr.. Bates filed reply to the motion of the
defence for the dismissal of the In this paper
It is asserted that the Missouri authorities have
been remiss in preparing for the but that
the contrary they have spent over $4,000 in the
work. and that among these preparations has been
the analysis OF many samples of water taken from
the Mississippi River below the outlet of the drain
age canal He concludes by saying:
If such work of preparation had disclosed that
the fears of complainant as set forth in its bill,
voluntarily to olsmiss its proceeding but that the
contrary result having been demonstrated and the
plainant is prepared to take testimony. it now
prays that the motion filed herein by respondents
be denied, and that this court do now appoint
commissioner or examiner to take testimony to be
used at the hearing of this cause, and do now fix
ceed 10 take such testimony.
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LABOR UNION sPOILs CELEBRATION

Stamford Conn, Nov. 10 (SpeciaD-The BuiIdIng
Trades Council. with headquarters at Port Chester
and the Stamford branch of the BrickIayers' Union
have spoiled the plans OF the Sound Beach School
Committee The committee had planned a gala time
for Wednesday afternoon. The occasion was to he
the cornerstone laying of the handsome new school
house the site for which was presented by H. O.
Havemeyer. who gave, besides. $4,000 for its cree
ton. The cornerstone was to be laid by Mr. Have
meyer, and there were to be address bv Con
gresham e Hill. luncheon and other fes-
uVttieS Now the above named labor organizati ons
are wranglng to whether the bricklayers shall or
shall not affiliate with the trades council in order
that the trades council men may work on contracts
with them Until this nice point is settled work on
the school is at a standstill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-11
OBITUARY.
Fl. LowERRE. JR.

Thomas H. Lowsrre. jr. a well known business
and G.. A r. man. died suddenly at his home, No.
45 East sixty-seventh-st on Sunday at $50 p m.
from heart failure. Mr. Lowerre, who was about
sixty-two years old, was a member of an old
Quaker family Of this city At the breaking out
Of the Civil War he went TO the front with the
7th Regiment, of which he was a member. and
followed the fortunes Of that regiment through
out the war. At the time of his death he was a
member OF the Lafayette Post. G. A R..
After the war he entered the wholesale fur
business at No. IS Mercer-st. He leaves a widow
and one son. and two married and two unmarried
daughters. The funeral will be held Wednesday
at II a. m. at his residence, DR.. McMullen. of the
Madison-ave. Methodist Church. officiating. Tho
burial will be in WoodlaWn.
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navy would at present he helpless" To overcome
this danger II is recommended that large stocks OF
coal be kept on hand at all times, and placed at
convenient 6epots along the coasts. Rear Admiral
Bradford thinks that the demand for these depots
will be greater in the future in view of the
changing politics Of the world It is recommended
that Port ROYAL S C. which probably is to be
abandoned for use a naval station. be the site
Of q naval coal depot Its magnificent waters and
well defended harbor in the opinion of Admiral
Bradford offer superior facilities for the location
of a coal depot to Charleston. s {.
Admiral Bradford suggests that A storage ca
pacity Of 5000 should be at the Guam
naval station, with adequate means for handling
the coal supply. this port will undoubtedly be-
come important port of call with the compile
ton Of the isthmian canal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-11
FUSION ALDERMEN DESERT.
LIKELY TO SUPPORT TAMSIANY IN FIGHT
OVER CHAMBERs'S SEAT.

II was reported at the City Han yesterday that
the fusion members Of the Board Of Aldermen be-
ginning at the meeting of the board to-day, would
support Iammany in any matter in which Tam
many was particularly interested, and would no
longer ally themselves with the reform party This
action decided It is said at a caucus of the
fusion members and few Of the Republican men,
bers on Saturday afternoon. This conference was
held 10 determine what action should be taken in
the chambers-Krush contest for seat in the
board, which has been lingering since last Janu-
airy. The fusion members decided 10 come out
solidly for Tammany and support Alderman Patrick
Chambers in his fight TO save his seat from Joseph
Krulish the fusion contestant
The matter will come up to-day In the board for
final decision The three fusionsts who II IS posi-
lively asserted, will come out for Tammanv and
support the retention OF Chambers, Alderman
Frank Bowling. or the IXth District; Alderman
Patrick H. Malone. Of the XXIst. AT the board
stands at present IL IS forty-two fusionists ana
thirty-seven Tammany members. BY the detection
OF three of the fusionists their majority will
duced 20 a minority; the vote then being thirty
nine fusionists and forty Tammany members
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-11
~AUToy DRIVER GETS TEN DAYS
AUTHORITIES IN YoNKERs TO SEE If I'M
PRIsONMENT WILL STOP SPEEDING
IN THAT CITY

Paul Richards. the French automobile driver.
who was arrested in Yonllers on Sunday for run
ming automobile at a greater rate Of speed than
the law allows. tried yesterday and found
guilty He was sentenced 20 ten days imprson-
ment in the Yonkers City Prison. Mr.. RiSby. n
lawyer Immediately started for White Plains with
bondsmen to apply for stay of sentence pending
ar appeal TO a higher court
1t developed in the trial of the case that the local
bicycle notice had been provided with system for
measuring distance on their wheels and had
marked off a number Of sections In Warburton-
ave and Broadway for the purpose of timing auto
mobiles determined effort is TO be made to stop
the excessive speeding OF the dangerous machines.
and every one arrested hereafter may expect to
be imprisoned. The imposing Of fines had no effect
whatever, but 1t is expected that the new punish
Will.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-11
John FISHER.

The funeral services Of John Fisher, Of the nrm
Of Whitman e Fisher stowage inspectors, who
died on October "a in London. England. will be held
tonight at o'clock at his home No. s13 Herkimer-
ST. Brooklyn. Mr.. Fisher was horn In London
seventy-three years ago. and was on visit to his
sister at the time of his death Having become an
expert worker in brass, he came to this country IN
1856. and went to live in Staten Island where ne
worked at his trade. In the Civil War he made a
great deal of money in the stevedore business
Since 1871 he had been in the firm OF whitman q
Fisher who superintended large cargoeS for the
Standard oil Company and other large concerns;
Mr. Fisher was a thirty-second degree Mason ana
one Of the charter members of the Episcopal
Church of the Good Shepherd. He leaves widow
three daughters and two sons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-11
ESTIMATES OF THE CROPS.
YIELD OF CORN ABOVE THE AVERAGE
THE AGRICULTURAL DEPART
MENT'S REPORT.

Washington Nov. 1o.-The preliminary estimate
Of the average yield per of corn. published
in the monthly report Of the statistician Of the
Department Of Agriculture. is 26s bushels. COM
pared with an average yield Of 167 bushels in 1901
253 bushels in 1850 and 1899 and ten year average
OF 23.4 bushels.
The following table shows for all States having
100000 acres upward in corn the preliminary
estimates Of average yield per acre in bushels in
1902 with the final estimates for 1901 and 1890 and
the mean Of the average Of the last ten years:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-11
w1LL1AM FRANKLIN OWENS.

william Franklin Owens. senior partner OF the
banking firm Of Owens & Mercer. of No. ~ Broad
ST. died Sunday at his home, No. go west sew
entv-sIxth-st Mr.. owens born in West River,
Md IN 1881; was educated in the West River In
qtitnte and was in the Confederate Army In the
War OF the Rebellion. After the war he entered
the banking business in this city, and was at one
time member OF the firm OF Beers. owens 1oyt
& Gardiner He had been member or tne STOCK
Exchange for tWenty-four years Mr.. Owens be-
longed to the Confederate Veterans AssociatioI
the Southern and Maryland societies, the REFORM
Club and the Church Club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-11
TO TEST INHERITANCE TAX LAW.

Washington. Nov. ia motion 10 advance the
OF Isabella F. Blackstone against the Con-
troller OF the State Of New-York filed In the
United States Supreme Court to-day. The case in
wolves the application of the Inheritance Tax law
OF NeW-York, in cases in which non-reSdentS in
hert personal property from residents of that State
In this Miss Blackstone, who lived in Illinois,
inherited AS5t.lH from her father and she objects
TO paying s7,5S6 tax to the State of NewYork.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-11
MISS ARBIE B. CHILD.

Boston, Nov. 1O.-AIiss Abhie B. Child, home sec
rotary of the Woman's Board Of Missions (Congre-
gationaD. is dead OF heart disease She died while
the breakfast table at her home here yesterday.
She had been in attendance last week at the thirty
fifth annual meeting Of the board in Washington:
She was editor OF Life and Light" the official
organ Of the board Miss Child was graduated
from the Mapewood Institute, Pittsheld, Mass. In
1855. She became connected with the board in 1870
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-11
CANNON FOR SPEAKER.
ILLINOIS DELEGATION STARTS MOVEMENT
SAY OTHER STATES WILL SUPPORT HIM

Chicago. Nov. 1o-A majority Of the Illinois dele
cation TO Congress gathered here to-day and in
dorsed Congressman Cannon. Of the XvIIIth IIIi-
nois District. for Speaker Of the United States
House Of Representatives, to succeed Speaker Hen
derson- committee. with Congressman Mann as
chairman was appointed to further Cannon's In
terest. Headquarters Will be opened In CHICAGO.
II was announced at the meeting by A. J. Hop
kinS. candidate for the United States Senate TO
succeed Senator Mason. that assurances had been
received from majority Of the Congressman IN
Mtchlgan that they would support CONGRESSMAN
Cannon for the Speakership. Those of the Illinois
delegation who were absent from to-day's meeting
sent messages which stated that they were with
Congressman Cannon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-11
CAPITAL STOCK OF 500, 0OO. 900 PAID IN.
TBr TELEGRAPH TO TIE rRInrxrI

Trenton, N Nov. 10-The American Smelling
and Refining Company. incorporated last April
filed certificate to-day showing that slOO0oOoo of
its capital stock had been paid byss aaOoo nv tba
purchase OF property and SO; 100000 in cash The
premiums pa1G In capital stock s54 795 COO
The Union Bag and Paper Company filed sim
liar certificate, showing the payment OF 7 600 cor or
capital stock. s2S $4,000 being by the purchase Of
property and 100000 in cash. %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-11
EDWIN B. TUCKER.

East Orange. N. j.. Nov 10 (SpeciaD Edwin
Benjamin Tucker died this morning at the residence
of his mother, Mrs Mary a. Tucker. No. Prospect
Terrace. Of spinal meningitis. He forty years
old unmarried and a lawyer by profession. with
offices in New York Mr. Tucker had been a resi-
dent OF East Orange for ten years and was grad
uate of Amherst College. He was senior steward
In Hope Lodge. No i24, F. and A NJ, of East
Orange.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-11
John NJ. FRASER

John NJ Fraser. late general superintendent OF
the United States Express Company. and formerly
general superintendent OF the Delaware Laeka-
vranna ana Western Express Company died on
Saturday, after seven years illness He was six
ty-three years old. and had been in the express
1nent in 1Sa5 His energy ability and integrity were
marked He esteemed membe' or Atlantlc
Lodge No. 1Ts F. and =. NJ: for thiry-three years.
and was exceptionally popular.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-11
CHARLES A. PETERSON.

Charles A. Peterson. who died on Saturday at his
home, No. 167 Lexington-ave.. Brooklyn, was for
nerly a manufacturer OF pianos, under the firm
name of Navarsen & Peterson. More recently he
had been superintendent Of the mechanical depart
rnent of the Bradbury Piano Company, and for two
wears had been retired. Mr.. Peterson was born in
Denmark ffty-six years ago. He leaves a widow
and one daughter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-11
TO III LICE SCHOOLS FREE ro 49,

Albany, Nov. 10 (SpeciaD. were reports
here to-day that Governor Oden who is absent In
his coming message to the legislature will recon-
mend the passage of law which will permit
children to get education in any high school of
the state At present the parents of pupils nor
living IN high school district compelled 10 nav
tuition fee OF about $50 a year The parents OF
pupils who pay this sum are chiefly farmers ~ "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-11
CALUMET AND RECLA DIVIDEND

Boston. Nov. l0-The directors Of the caIurst
and Hecla Mining Company to-day declared divf-
dend OF S. a share, payabIe December 10 to s,ock.
holders oc record November 10.
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sTAmESE PRINCE IN PIXIES PEAK REGION

Colorado Springs, Col. Nov. 10-The Crown
Prince of Slam and party arrived to-day and In
the Pixies Peak region visited Palmer Park Ine
Garden OF the Gods and Manitou. The Prince stood
the altitude OF 5000 feet WELL and Is IN good health
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MRS. JOSEPH X. MYERS.

Planheld, N. J., Nov. 10 (SpeciaD.-Mrs. Joseph
X. Myers widow of the first cashier of the Plain
field City National Bank. died at her home here
this morning. She leader in charitable move
ments and was a prominent worker in the fashion
able Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church She