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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-17
WHO EMMA II. KING WAS.
THE WIFE OF EDISON THAYER OF SPRING
FIELD, MASS
Icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

Springfield. Mass July I6.-Emma H. King was
Emma Hermna Duplessis Thayer. OF this city Her
mother and her husband both live in this city She
was married fourteen years ago 10 Edison Thayer,
and eleven years ago after the birth OF daughter.
she deserted him. Then for six years she lived in
this city.
Her mother Mrs Lydia Duplessis. said tonight:
II hardly believe il is my daughter When
heard of experiments Emma King last / wrote
20 my son, Edgar Duplesss. of No. 14i3 Fifth-ave.
New-York a bartender At the Hoffman House,
and he replied that he did not think 1t was our
Emma. Still. the pictures Of Emma King bear a
strong resemblance to her. l have not corresponded
with her for more than a year. She visited
four years ago. and at that time weighed l45
pounds. little more than year ago she was
here. and then she physical wreck. weighing
only 105 pounds, Her daughter is now with my son
in New-York.'
Edison Thayer is a brakeman. When awakened at
his home with Mrs. Duplesss tonight and asked
about his wife, he feigned complete lack OF interest
In the case and doubt about the identity. He said:
81 have not seen her for years; l know nothing
about her; care nothing She left eleven years
ago. OF course. / win make attempt to CORE
spond with the authorities Who would, under the
circumstances? I would be surprised II she
had been morphine eater"
Many friends and former employers of the woman
all unite in saying that the girl probably a
morphine eater In the last years. Her name King
they explain by saying that her family when living
In Palmer, Mass. used that name.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-17
STRONG WINDS BLOW At HoP4TCoyG

Lake Hopatcong y J.. July 10 (SpeciaD.-It was
hard sailing here to-day. for the wind was high
the water rough and waves broke over The shores
The more venturesOme OF the sailors braved
the elements. however. and went out with their
saucy canoes with sails set.
f. /. Wallenbrook and Harry Siegler went out
early to fish. and before 10 o'clock they returned
two very sick men. Though each is a veteran
he vowed he would rather brave the elements
on the fishing banks than Hopatcong on a day
like this. '
last evening in honor OF her niece Miss Hinman
whose recent engagement To Mr. Shaw OF New
York. was recently announced There were nresant
Mr.. and Mrs Brady. Miss Brady. Mr. and Mrs
Denmead. Miss Toler. Miss Cunning Mr.. Henshaw
and Mr.. Wheeler. all OF Newly ork. Most OF them
sojourning here.
Mr.. and Mrs Bell, who have a cottage overlook
ing Budd's Lake. paid visit to MIR and Mrs
Cavenaugh yesterday They drove over in a buck
board. To-day may be cool enough I'm town bur IN
mas not kept any one away from here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-17
GOVERNMENT PLEA OVERRULED.
SPANISH TREATY CLAIMS COMMISSION REM
DERs A DECISION INVOLVING sl6.OOoCoo.

SPANISH TREATY CLAIMS COMMISSION REM
DERs A DECISION INVOLVING $16.OOaooo.
washington. July 16-The Spanish Treaty Claims
Commission before adjourning to-day until fall
rendered an important decision in regard to claims
of American citizens for destruction of property by
the Cuban insurgents. To all this class of claims
the government had set up demurrers, which the
decision of the commission overruled laying down
the general principle that where proper averment
is made alleging the American citizenship and neu-
traiity of the claimant and the ability and duty Of
the Spanish authorities to protect property, the
claims should b. admitted for proof The commits
sion also decided that legal state of existed
in Cuba during the Instruction before the Spanish
Claims aggregating about s16.OOOO0 are in
volVed in this decision. The demurrers set up by
the Department Of Justice for the government were
follows:
First-That neither said petition nor amended
of action
Second-That there is no liability on the part Of
the defendant for the acts of the Cuban insurgents
IN revolt against the government of Spain
Thrd-That the acts complained of belonging to
the category of those incidents of warfare for
which the petitioner has remedy under the law
Of nations nor the treaties between the United
States and Spain.
Sixteen test cases out of over four hundred were
submitted In the following all the demurrers
were overruled: Andres L. Terry Dorticos. Andres
l. Terry DorticOs and Francis Z. Webb. executors:
Francis E. Webb executor Of the estate of Antonio
p. Terry; the Mapos Sugar Company, Alice Z.
Rhoenberger. executrix; Maria W. p. Randle ex-
scutr18, and William n. Morgan
The commission has not passed the question
OF claims arising out OF the alleged destruction Of
property by the Spaniards those arising for
personal damages those growing out of the
reconcentrado orders Of the Spanish authorities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-17
PEREZ II. STEWART SUED.

TAXPAYER ALLEGES HE Is KNOWINGLY PERMIT
TING VIOLATIONS OF BUILDING LAW
The fight which has been made against Perez NJ
Stewart, Superintendent OF Buildings reached
head yesterday when suit was brought against
him by taxpayer who represents building
firms opposed his policy For time vio-
lations have been placed on the building to be
known the ST. Regis Hotel. at Fifty-ffth-st. and
Fifth-ave.; the Lords Court Building. at No. q
wHam-st., and the Hanover National Bank Build
ing, at Pine and Nassau SITS, owing to discoveries
made by the Superintendent that wood not fire
proof being used where fireproof material was
called for by law. These violations have not been
vacated but the firms opposing the Superintendent
have sworn that the work has continued the same
as usual with the knowledge Of the Superintend-
ent.
Richard S. Newcombe, a taxpayer. obtained an
order from Justice Fitzgerald, of the Supreme
Court. for the superintendent to show cause why
a peremptory writ OF mandamus should be
issued against him, returnable July 81
The affidavit of the reIator charges that the firms
constructing the buildings already named erect
ing them in violation of the law. He declares that
Superintendent Stewart informed of these Yio-
lations and has permitted them to continue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-17
HAD OYER $4,000 IN UNDERCLOTHIyG.

Detective Sergeants Moody and Lesson on the
North River front arrested Henry Marsh and
George Mortimer on Monday, who, they say, are
well known confidence men and have their pictures
In the Rogues Gallery. Mortimer had 81 23O con-
ceaied in his understanding and the detectives
AFTER taking them to court. had them hold on sus-
pieion so that they could have chance to find out
how the prisoners came by the money. Moody and
Leeson trailed the men from the White Star pier
at Christopher-st, 10 the Hotel Albert The detee-
yves say that Marsh approached one of the guests
ana represented himself as fruit dealer of Cali
fornia. The were then arrested. They were
discharged after being arraigned yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-17
STUDYING SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS
TIMBER AND WATER POWER IN THE APP.
PALACHIANS


Washington, July 16.-The Importance NJ o..
Southern Appalachians a source of timber 49,
OF water supply. both for municipal use and fo
the development of power, is steadily gaining rao
ognition in the East. as is shown not only nv tba
effort TO preserve large Part of it as nationaI
forest reserve, but also by the general interes+
which this movement has aroused
For a number Of years the Geological survev h..
been making careful studies OF the physical conAI
tons and water resources Of this section and r..
gathered mass OF information, now ready for
issue 10 the public Among other aspects az n.
region which are noted in the report one of tb
most impressive is the rapid destruction OF tbs
standing timber and its extremely injurious A-ac,
Not only is the soil the steep hilISides Lee, ,,,
out protection and soon washed away bv bss,.-
rains, but its productive qualities seem 10 ra-.ss
only a few years after the removal Of The --
thus making continued and successful agrirTi.ssrs
impossible The destruction OF the FOREST 49,
greatly impairs the efficiency OF the streams vse
lose their Steadiness OF flow, and hence the3- 49,
producers of power. Na'1e
Owing to the numerous Steep shines in tba 49,.
many admirable water powers have been fourS ~
exist which, especially in the Southern portion -
the neighborhood OF the cotton growing distr:..S
may be made or the utmost value to the Sor1ss =
a source OF cheap power -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-17
THE FIRE RECORD YESTERDAY

1853 f. m--No $50 Third-ave Harry Dregnan 500.
2;50 a. m.-one- hundred and fftyifth-s Broad
way; H. A. Post: $500.
ding.
I1so a. mNo 228 West sixy-seyenth St: Mary Scott:
1906 o. m--No. 6e7 Hudson-st.: unknown; $40
$40 p. m.reasdae The Bronx: Bethany Luther
an Church; 500.
2:sz p m-No. lie East Fitty-ninth-st: Julia Martin
ling $500.
BIZ; mNo. 112 West one-hundred- and-hirty fourth
ST.; owner unknown; $1,000
sa.eoo. MO i7s West F'0ur'h-'t; Louis. Rhodes
s'Ss D. m---Nos 1926 FYfth-sve.: W. II. Forsyth: S.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-17
TRYING TO RECONCILE PLANS.
LINDENTHAL AND PARSONS THE MAYORS
GUESTS TO TALK OVER BRIDGE RELIEF.

GUESTS TO TALK OVER BRIDGE RELIEF.
Bridge Commissioner Lindenthal and William
Barclay Parsons. chief engineer Of the Rapid
Transit Commission, were the guests of Mayor
Low on the Mayors yacht, the Surprise.
Yesterday afternoon. The vessel left the New
York Yacht Clubs landing at East Twen-
ty-third-st about 4:30 o'clock. Mr.. Parsons
and Mr. Lindenthal remained at the Mayors
summer home in Rye. overnight. On the jour
ney to Rye and at the Mayors home plans for
the relief of the congestion on the bridge were
discussed Mr. Lindenthal took with him
bundle OF drawings showing the workings Of
the moving platform. and IL is thought that
something definite in the way Of relief will be
decided on.
Mayor Low. Commissioner Lindenthal and Mr..
Persons at the last meeting OF the Rapid Tran
sit Commission were named as committee TO
consider the various plans that have been sub
mitted. Mr.. Lindenthal is an ardent advocate
of the moving platform scheme. and urges its
immediate adoption. The Mayor, however. has
expressed himself as favorably impressed with
Mr. Parsonss plan for underground con-
nection between the Brooklyn and Williams
burg bridges. and Is reluctant to relinqush IL
for the moving platform. The Parsons plan has
also apparently received public approval. II was
thought that the discussion yesterday would
evolve a means by which both the Parsons
plan and the moving platform could be adopted
and be kept within a reasonable cost.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-17
ITALIANS GIVE $1,000.
CELEBRATION OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL.
CONTINUED WITH UNABATBD FERvOR.


CONTINUED WITH TNABATBD FERvOR.
The fete of Our Lady of Mount Carmel cOntin-
ued night all through the Italian quarter round
about One-hundred- Observation-Disclosures. Fireworks,
bands electric lights and other accessories TO the
festival almost nnumerable. In many side
streets house after house connected with
other houses by strings of incandescent electric
lights, some of varied cOlOrs and in some instances
the strings of lights up and down the buildings
Corner after corner occupied by bands, i'm
promptu parades organized here and there
while an immense celebration took place in JEFF
ferson Park the new breathing space, from First
the river, between observation-disclosures
and One hundred nd-fourteenth SITS
Thousands of persons gathered mere TO listen 10
leaders of the many Italian societies when had
taken part in the days festivities make speeches.
Several bands took turns i'm playing. and fireworks
were exploded. BOmbshells, skyrockets ana col
ored fire Dredominated. and these were cheered oy
the enormous crowd.
The crowd that had been visiting Orr Lady OF
Mount Carmels Church all day did not diminish
They kept entering and leaving, and deposltlT!S
money and jewels the altar. Father Nolan said
that about 81 600 had been left in money and jewes
during the day and night by the thousands or Cath
olics who had visited the church to worship. Many
IL ousand candles were also left gifts by those
who visited the church
The celebration continued far into the night
without accident Hundreds OF outsiders visited
customs incident to the feast. Captain Moynihan,
of the East One hundreds station.
timated that there fifty thousand people in
Little Italy" last night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-17
quill" COUNTS NO LONGER.
THE PRESIDENT STOPS A SERIOUS ABUSE
IN THE NAVY

THE PRESIDENT STOPS A SERIOUS ABUSE
IN THE NAVY
Washington, July 16.-President Roosevelt has
issued an ironclad order to prevent the continu-
ance Of what has grown TO be serious matter
ia connection with the discharge OF enlisted men
OF the navy before the expiration of their terms
Of enlistment. For number of years. through
political influence on the appeals of parents
or dependent relatives. who had enlisted in
the navy and grown tired Of the service secured
their discharge. The percentage of discharges
on this account was in some cases over 80 per
cent Of the total IN the last month about 81
per cent Of the discharges were from causes
other than those due TO expiration of enlistment
terms. When this condition of affairs was pre-
scented 20 the President on the recommended
ton Of the Navy Department he issued the fol-
lowing order:
No enlisted person in the naval service of the
United States shall be discharged therefrom
prior 10 the completion OF his term of enlist
nept except for one OF the following causes:
Undesrability, inaptitude, physical or mental
disability or unfitness. In every case the rec
concentration for snch discharge must be maze
by the commanding officer of the vessel on
which the man may be serving. Applications
for discharge which reach the department in
any way except through the commanding Off
GERS Of vessels, shall be, without exception dis
regarded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-17
HEAVY STORMS IN FRANCE.

FOUR PERSONS KILLED AND BUILDINGS
DAMAGED.
Paris July 16.-Violent storms swept over
Southeastern France to-day At ST Etenne,
in the Department of the Loire there
torrental rain. accompanied by hail and thun-
der and lightning. Streets and cellars were
flooded. and tramway service was suspended.
The river Furens overlooked it's banks. and
four persons We're swept away. Many bodies
were seen floating in the river Some OF the
streets completely blocked with heaps OF
mud and sand. The damage to property is
great Seventy-five feet of the wall OF the rail-
way station has fallen. One shop struck
by lightning
immense. y factory at RaOn Bots, near
Requirement, Department of VOsgeS, was struck
100000 francs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-17
CHARGED WITH RAISING CHECKS

BOOKKEEPER FOR j. G. WHITE & co. AR
RESTED AT HIS HOME IN BROOKLYN
Calvert K. Wilmington, twenty-four years old,
a bookkeeper employed by J. G. White & Co.
electrical engineers at No. % Broadway, was
arrested at his home, No 30 Williams-st. Brook
Ign, last night by Detective Sergeant jackson
and locked up at Police Headquarters charged
with grand larceny and forgery. According to
the police wilmington, who comes from
wealthy family in Baltimore arrived in this city
two years ago and secured a place as book
keeper with J. G.. White & Co. through a friend
r. v Marchand. who is auditor of that COM
pany. The police say that short time ago 1t
was discovered that Wilmington was raising
checks and when investigation was made IT
was learned that he had secured $1,000 of the
FIRMS money in this manner The checks, il
was said, made out for S100 and were
passed through the Western National Bank.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-17
NO PARDON FOR MALISTER.
HE MUST SERVE THIRTY YEAR SENTENCE FOR
COMPLETELY IN MURDER OF JENNIE
BOSSCHIETER

Sea Grit. " J.. July 16-Walter McAlister, OF
Paterson. one or the men convicted of the murder
of Jennie Bosscheter, who has served about fifteen
months OF thirty year sentence. Will not obtain
a pardon. The Court of Pardons to-day declined
10 exercise any cemency in his behalf The special
committee of the board that examined McAlster
in prison last week was not impressed with his
story, and he not recommended for con-
sideration the meeting to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-17
EXPLORING ALASKA.
WORK OF GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PARTY.

NVFNh VI y GEOLOGlCAL SURVEY PARTY.
tBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIsCNEI
Washington, July 16.-WOrd has Just been received
from Alfred II. Brooks. geOlosist in charge Of the
work Of exploration which the United States Geo
logical Survey is conducting in Alaska that his
party has successfully crossed the Beluga River
This party recently landed in Southern Alaska and
expect TO penetrate the region in the nelghborhood
Of Mount Mckinley far the Tanana River.
whence they will proceed to Circle City and the
Forty Mile District II the is too far ad
vanced. or will descend the Yukon River OF which
the Tanaua is the principal tributary on the south
II 1t is too late TO go further north Much OF the
region through which they will pass Is entirely
unknown. and the Beluga River is supposed to be
the greatest obstacle 10 progress. Mr.. Brooks re-
ports that with the aid Of boat he safely swan
his entire outnt over this stream He also re-
ports that their first view OF Mount Mckinley was
had from Mount SUShitna. a distance OF Is
miles. Mount Mckinley is the highest mountain on
the North American coHtinent-20f 6i feet above sea
IeveI-and Is in extremely rugged region, which
has never been explored.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-17
RUNAWAY AUTO HIT FIVE
AusCHIEvoUs BOYS SET IT GOING IN
RIYINGTON-ST.
WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN
WILD FLIGHT

Dashing at top speed through Rivington-st,
a gasolene automobile owned by DR.. Bernard
Frankel Of No. "a Rivington-st.. injured five
boys last night, sent scores of women and chill
dren flying n all directions and knocked over
a dozen pedlers' carts DR.. Frankel had driven
up TO his house after a visit to his patients
When he went inside his motorman, Joseph
Wattenberg. crept underneath the automobile
TO examine If. One Of crowd of small boys
who gathered around the vehicle pressed the
lever down. and the vehicle shot through Riv-
ington-st. at full speed.
The street, which was crowded with women
and children and pushcarts, Immediately
a scene OF wild excitement. Women fed in all
directions, dragging their children after them
and boys who were playing in the street darted
for the sidewalk. Five lads however, were
unable TO get out of the way in time, and they
were hurled headlong 10 the pavement
They lay in the street stunned and dazed,
while women screamed Historically, thinking
that the boys had been killed. Physicians in
the neighborhood were summoned. and Drs
Erankel. IsenDerg and Bunkei went to the as
sistance of the lads and dressed their wounds.
The automobile dashed along for three blocks,
q large crowd of men and boys chasing it. Sew
eral times, as il bumped into pushcarts and
came TO temporary STOP those following il
made efforts to jump TO the seat In a second
though, II would clear the overturned pushcart
and continue down the street. II would dart up
on the sidewalk and then turn into the street
again, sending terrified women running into
doorways and stores for safety. Several police
men Of the Eldridge-st. station. with the as
stStance of Wattenberg managed TO stop the
machine after il had crashed into group Of
pushcarts. The wheels were spinning around at
lively rate, and the vehicle about to re-
sumo its wild trip when Wattenberg sprang TO
the seat and shut off the power. The automo-
bile escaped damage except that the dashboard
and sides were scraped and denied.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-17
DEBARRED FROM CLUB GROUNDS.
THE MEADOW CLUB, OF SOUTHAMPTON
POSTS A NOTICE AGAINST AUTO
MOBILES

Southampton. Long Island. July 16,-Automobiles
and motor vehicles of ali kinds 10 be debarred
from entering the grounds of the Meadow Club
this season. a rule to that effect has been posted
at the entrance to the grounds by order OF the
board of governors. 1t is said that the Long Island
Railroad officials will be asked to establish rule
debaTT1ng motor vehicles from the station grounds
but il is generally believed that the company has
no power TO do this. if so inclined, the sta
tion grounds public highways.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-17
GLEN cove LIVELY.

Glen Cove Long Island July 10 (Specian The
usual number OF summer residents keeps this nlaca
lively during the vacation months. The prosperi,v
of the town seems 10 be on the Increase and ever
year sees some advance made IN the number of
a good season, and the cottages are all Ana tn
whole line OF villages along this branch of the Long
Island Railroad seems TO be taking on a new Isase
OF life Glen Cove Will not be behind Tbs t hass
here during the last few days has been yrsat
though somewhat relieved by yesterdays storm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-17
FORESTERS ATHLETIC GAMES.

America will hold its annual picnic and games
Saturday. July &C. at Ridgewood Park. The games
have been sanctioned by the A. A. T., and
tractive card has been arranged. Entries close
with d. w. Donohue No. S4i Grand-st.. Brooklyn,
and Dieges q clust No. Is John-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-17
WILL REDUCE WATER PRESSURE.
CHANGES MADE NECESSARY BY RAPID
TRANSIT WORK ON UPPER WEST SIDE.

Colonel Monroe. Commissioner OF Water Sup
ply, said yesterday that the pressure of water
would have to be reduced on July 10 and 20
between Fifty-ninth-st and observation-disclosures
twenty-fourth-st., west OF Central Park. and
SiXtysi ST. and Ninety sixth-st east of Cen
trail Park. because OF some changes in the water
mains made necessary by the rapid transit
work. No house will be absolutely deprived of
water, but the pressure will be reduced from
TO three stories
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-17
MR.. LOW TO THE MAYOR OF VENICE.

Mayor Low sent the following dispatch TO the
Mayor of Venice yesterday copdoiing with him
the fail of the Campanile of st. Marks in that
city:
New-York sympathizes profoundly with Venice in
the fall Of her famous CampanIle. SETH Low.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-17
ANKLE BRACE CAUSED HIS DEATH
IT DRAGGED BOY UNDER WATER WHEN.
sAILBoAT CAPsIZED

Trenton. July l6 CSpeciaD.-Richard Chadwick
sixteen years old, of South Trenton. was drowned
in the Delaware River to-day. He was in a sail
boat with two young companions, when the boat
capsized. The others swan ashore, but the weight
Of a heavy steel brace, which Richard wore on &C.
count of a broken anlle. dragged him TO the bot-
tom TWO other BOYS IN the family have violent
deaths one being drowned and another killed bv a
train. - q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-17
TO DIVIDE CONTRACTS INTO PARTS.

CONTROLLER CIRCUIT WISHES TO AVOID THE
LAYING ASIDE OF LARGE SUMS
Controller Grout has Informed all heads of de-
partments that hereafter they to divide their
specifications and advertisements for bids on city
contracts into parts, instead of advertising the en-
tire contract at time. Each stage is to rem
resent certain advancement toward the compile
ton OF the contract This step is taken by the
Controller TO avoid the practice OF setting aside
large sums Of money for work which may not he
completed for year or more BY letting the con-
tracts In parts, wherever possible only small por
lions of the whole amount required would have TO
be aside