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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-05
WIRE KILLS FIRE HORSE
One of Three Running 7cith Engine
-DriUeT'S NarTO1U EScape.

While Engine No. ,. at Newark was answer
ing an alarm for a fire in Pacific-st.. that city
last night the middle horse of the three a.
tached to the engine came in contact with a
dangling electric wire near Oliver-st. The ami
NAL was killed instantly. The horses were on
a mad gallop. and when the horse that received
the shock went down Lieutenant Burke who
was driving. was thrown between the other two
horses on the PROSTATE animal.
He escaped death narrowly, as the horses
plunged and kicked viciously TO get away until
the engineer and captain, who were on the rear
of the engine. got TO their heads and qUieted
them until Burke was extricated. He escaped
with slight bruises The engine continued with
two horses.
The wire the horse struck was a telephone
wire that had been blown down by the storm
and had crossed an electric light wire Had It
missed the horse it would have struck Burke
in the face.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-05
ASKS POLICE TO LOOK FOR HER.

James ". Hanley. formerly assistant teller at
the National Park Bank. this city, who lives at
No 1856 Classon-ave. Brooklyn, has asked police
look for his daughter, Amelia. thirteen years
old. who disappeared on Friday from his country
home at Central Park. Long Island He said last
night that he thought his daughter was with her
uncle, Edward Rafferty,, who has been for twenty
five years sexton OF ST. Patrick's Roman Catholic
Church. at Kent and Wiiloughby ayes, Brooklyn.
Mr. Harley has engaged counsel, and says he in
tends to take legal proceedings 10 recover his
daughter.
Mr. Hafferty's house, No. 2Ss Wioughby- ave,
Brooklyn. closed last night, and informa-
ton could be obtained there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-05
SEEK TO REMOVE 4ILLIARD AS LEADER

The Federal Club Republican organization Of
the XVIII Assembly District, with membership
of about $50 at meeting yesterday at its head
quarters No. 704 Sixth-aye., passed resolutions
coEdemning George Hllliard the present leader of
the district. and supporting Samuel S. Kocning
for that position
The resolutions charged Mr. ail!iard with being
-'notoriousiy inefficient incompetent, and unmind,
fai % the best interests Of the Republican party,
and %f1h surrounding himsci: with petty clique
which worked for the advancement of its per
sonal ends, ana the controlling of delegates at
various conventions. with the result that the Re
publican vote in the district had decreased under
his iea dershD Il is also charged that Mr. Hilliard
does not live In the district FOR more than three
months IN the year, ana mat ne has thus been
organization has become indifferent and inactive
throughout the entire year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-05
NIECE OF JAMES SWAMI EL0PEs.
IA Beneficiary Under His Will-Parents OPP
posed Her Marriage.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TR1BUNE.1

Knoxville, Tenn Aug. Am elopement which
has caused a sensation in East Tennessee became
known to-day when Dexter Fairfield an intimate
friend of the bridegroom, explained the absence of
Miss Jennie Swami to her anxious parents. Miss
Swami was niece of the late James Swami OF
New-York and one of the benefciaries under his
will. She eloped from Carson Springs near the
North Carolina line with James Floyd of the First
National Bank Of Atlanta, Ga. The young people
hurried to Newport, Tenn. where they mar
ried at the home of the Rev. NJ d. Early, and then
caught the train for Atlanta, where they will live.
Miss Swami has been spending the summer with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Swami. at Carson
Springs a summer resort. Mr.. Floyd has been a.
suitor for her hand for time. but her parents
opposed the match Recently he visited Carson
Springs and again asked the sanction of Miss
Swans parents to the marriage, but they refused
The young couple thereupon eIoped.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-05

Mayer & Schmidt. NaeOdochss. Tex; s Hirsch. dry
goods Vendcme -,
NJ Heimann & Co. Nlilwaukss. Wis; Miss Il lie. He
The William Taylor Son s Co, Cleveland ONO, MS MIS-
" Linngan drygoods; F. a. McReynolds' carpets anu
upholstery. Victoria
A. S. Hickok. ToIedo ohio R. 8. Phillips dryso0d'
New-AnlsterdaTn. - ~,-.u...
siegei Cooper s Co.. Chicago. III; James E wallace
Mandei brothers Chicago Ill; n. ]. Cornell dry
goods Navarro -, .oo5. s+c
Grenoble. ,-. Nah
Diner Nachhaur & Co. Joliet. H.; lnlosehe $780,
baur. cioaks and SUITS Grenoble
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-05
som TO MAS. RUTHERFURD.

RI and Mrs Winthrop Rutherford are receiving
CONGRATULATIONS on the birth Of yesterday
at their villa at Newport. Mrs Levi p. Morton IS
with her daughter. whose little boy is her first
grandchild
i was sIso announced Yesterday that a son had
been bora 20 Mrs. RutheFfurd Stuyvesant at her
country home. Tranquility Farms, y. J. Mrs.
stuyVesant formerly the Countess ". L. de
NcsscT.Eer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-05
FEDERATION SENDS CORDIAL WISHES
Prays that Pope May Be Restored to Civil
independence.

Atlantic City. n. J.. Aug. 4.-The following cable
message in Latin sent TO Cardinal Gotti. Prop
uganda Rome. to-day. by the American Federation
of Catholic Societies, after announcement was
made of the election OF Cardinal Sarto Pope:
The American Federation of Catholic Societies,
assembled in annual convention extends to the
newly elected Pontiff its cordial wishes with the
assurance of filial love and obedience begging at
the same time for the apostolic blessing.
PRESIDENT NINAHAN
BISHOP KELLEY, of Savannah.
BISHOP MFAUL, of Trenton.
BISHOP MESSMER. of Green Bay, Wis.
A resolution was adopted praying to the Almighty
TO restore the Pope to absolute and full indie
pendence of any civil government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-05
DOCK BOARD INVESTIGATION DELAYED

District Attorney jerome said yesterday that the
John Doc" inquiry into the Dock Board investiga-
ton would rot be continued for month. As
sistant District Attorney Clarke has gone on his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-05
TO SUE NETWORK FOR BRIDGES
Westehester Supervisors Act-Say They
Were Destroyed in Watershed Land.

Nine bridges belonging to westchester County
have been destroyed by the engineers OF the City
Of New-York, 1T is declared. in acquiring
watershed property The Westminster Board OF
Supervisors held a session yesterday and appointed
Harrison T. SloSson their attorney 10 pTOSecuts
claims against New-York for the value.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-05
"a THRILLER"

"a THRILLER"
TgThe House the Hudson the new serial
story which starts In next Sundays Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-05

First-An exquisite Reception Gown in
peche gLaee, beautifully trimmed with lace and
clouds of pink chiffon, made over lining OF
white taffeta. (See illustration.l
Second-Reception Gown OF palest mauve,
with trimmings of medslIions and insertions
of lace in contrasting shade, giving a very ar
tistic effect. The waist shows the new high
girde with rows of shirring. Skirt is shirred
to give rather full effect over the hips, with
shirrings in medallion design halfway between,
forming 1Ounce effect.
Third-Street Costume in P1iRcesse style,
made of broadclOth in UioIette Grc6eUeque
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-12

gage lost, unless the owner previously gives
him notice that 1t is Of greater value;
then he will be liable for full value.
The Justice whistle bill was made a
special order for Friday. when 1t will
come UP under unfavorable report.
The Senate passed bill to regulate
fees Of Justices Of the peace in claim and
delivery cases.
The bill to refund to State Treasurer
Lacy 1914 embezzled by Major Martin. ex-
State Treasurer Worth's institutional
clerk, while coaching Mr.. Lacy's clerks
when the administration changed, was
argued spiritedly for some time and ta-
bled. Opposition was that 1t would be a
had precedent and unfair to ex-secretary
Worth. who lost $4,000 by Martins de-
falcations during his administration.
The bill prohibiting fire crackers over
three inches long. toy pistols and air
rifles passed second reading and on ob5ec-
ton went over until tomorrow.
There was some discussion Of the prop
osition to change the penitentiary build
ing to an insane asylum. Senator Travis
said the matter had heretofore been in
vestigated and found impractcable.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-12

Board of Aldermen, strong representa-
tons were made that the graded schools
could not BIO operated for the fun schol-
astic term without m Increase OF funds,
and an urgent appeal was made for help.
In accordance Herewith. an order was
passed approprlatlng $50 in their aid
A sharp discussion was precip3tated
during the session OF the Board by a
proposition to ask Of the Legislature
such IN amendment to the city charter
as would make the election of mayor and
aldermen biennial instead Of annual
Some argued that If trihing municipal
government was foisted on the town, It
was best to got rid Of It as soon ns pos
sible. while others contended that city
alder1nanic board ought to have a
chance; that you could not tell IN twelve
months whether 1t was trihing or not.
City Attorney I. A. Murchison has re-
turned from Raleigh, his visit being to
confer with the proper Legislative COM
mittee as to eliminating the call fen-
ture from the $4,000 from the city water
works bonds and the Issue Of $4,000
bonds In addition.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-12
FARMERS TO
ORGANIZE
Bill Passed Incorporating a
Protective Association.
NEW COUNTY PROPOSED
NEW COUNTY PROPOSED
Bill introduced to Make Lee County
from Portions Of Moore, Chatham,
and Harnest Countles-For the
Relief ofthe Coast Line.
Especial to Tho Tim c..Dlspatc h.,

Especial to Tho Times Dspatch)
X RALEIGH, N. O., February u.-Tho
House OF Representatives to-day passed
tho bill Incorporating tha North Carolina
Farmers Protective A,sooiat1on, prepared
and backed by Colonel ]. 9. Cunningham
and j. Bryan Crimes eocretary Of State.
Also supplemental bill to the act al
ready ratified. incorporating the Chapel
Hill Trolley Car Company. An important
bill introduced was by Mr. sier. to es-
tablish q new county. to DO known as Lee
county. made up OF portions OF Moore,
Chatham and Harnetk.
Tho Senate paused the bill allowing rail-
road companies to file petitions with the
Corporation Commission in cases whore
tho speed OF trains in passing through
town is limited by ordinance. the Cor
porahon Commission to go to the town
complained Of to hear the case It is prIn--
cipally for the relief OF tho Atlantic Coast
Line In certain Eastern towns. which re-
quiro trains to pass through at four milcs
or less an hour speed.
Another important bill passed WIS to
regulate the duties and liabilities of hotel
keepers. It prescribes that hotel-keepers
shall not be liable for over 500 for bag
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-12
BIG ATTRACTION
AT THE ACADEMY
Polk Miller and Mr.. Spedon
Appear Tonight for Y. M.
G. "A. Jubilee Fund.

There will be great entertainment
at the Academy tonight. Our own
citizens will have an opportunity to
bear Polk Miller at his best and his now
famous Old South Quartette OF negro
singers. Mr.. Miller is nm attraction the
country over. and Just week ago APP
peared at tho reunion Of tho Southern
Society in New York city, Mr., Hpedon,
OF New York, tho talented cartoonist,
VIII also appear.
Reserved seats can be secured at tho
aonng Mems Christian Association
building to-day until Z o'clock, when
the chart will be removed to the
a oademy, There will be no senior edu.
eauonal GLASSES, as tho students desire
% attend the entertainment, and 30
general is tho desire that it ia probable
=, Lnas me building will be closed prompt
Y y VIII be q magnificent entertainment.
aha the proceeds will 60 to the iubiies
Iund Of tho association, tho purpose Of
which is to clear or ali jndebtodr asa.
ana lust IA soon al the money Is in
hand TO make further, needed renairs
ana add to tho equipment, In their AZ
Forts "a facilitate this the young mon
should have and Mill have ths hearty
oo-operAt Aon es our sttsA1Ans. W
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-12
LARCENY THE CHARGE
FACED BY A GARFIELD
tspeeh1 to The rtu,os.ptspat.h.

.g (SpeSMl to mo 4T1H0s-ptsp6teh,)
NRsW YORK. February n,--Janns A.
Lyon Garfield, who says hs Is a nephew
o' the late President. was sent to the
1onhs prison yesterday morning under
q chs rss OF Grand larceny Ills excuse
is that he has been q victim OF Wall
street. and that there he lost an tnher-
rance OF ss0,ooQ IN what no believed to
bS legitimate business, and almost
starved until he was arrested by petec-
t.ve Sergeant MeConyille In Now Orleans
on Sunday,
On the way here MoConeJlte says the
young man told his story, He said that
he was twenty-five years old. grad
nate Of Tufts College, and had been adj
Yisad TO 80 into Wall Street. He was,
he declared. connected for . time with a
Wall Street firm. which failed and he
lost his money, ~ n IA
Ila then fopmsa : paytnsUshtp wtth q
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-12
NEGRO KILLED
Shot by Policeman at Kinston While
Breaking Into Store.

Especial to The Tfmee-Dtspatcho
KNSTON. N. c., February n.-This
morning about o'clock Night Policeman
j. ]. Dunn. while making his beat on
North Queen Street saw negro named
Walter Houston. alias Hunter. entering
the store Of W. w. Triton through the
back way. The officer fired at him seven
times, three balls taking effect. AS soon
as he started the firing tho negro jumped
and ran out through IN alley, which
opened on North Street, where he fell
dead and lay until 8 o'clock, when coro-
ner r, w. Wooten Viewed the body
No inquest was deemed necessary. The
body was turned over to the sheriff for
burial.
When he was searched this morning
tho authorities found only one apple In
his pocket. but it Is reported that he had
already broken in ono OF two more places
before he had gotten to Mr.. Tritons
place of business, and had carried cloth-
Ing shoes. etc. away to some OF his.
partners.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-12
JUDGES SALARIES
Test Case as to Whether They are Liable
to Income Tax.
20 InCome az.
Especial to The Times. Dispatch,)

to Income Tax.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
RALEIGH. N. c., February u.-Judge
simonton. Of the United States Court Of
Appeals, to-day enjolned Sheriff Page. Of
Wake county, against collecting income
tax from Judge Thomas R, Purnell Of
the Eastern District Of North Carolina.
the Injunction being returnable at Char.
lesion. 8. c., February pam The sheriff
was proceeding to enforce collection under
orders from the Corporation Commission.
All other judges and government officials
IN the State are privileged to become par
ties to this suit which Is test, the con.
tention Of the Judges being that their SAL
aries al not liable to a State income tax.
Tho legislative committee to investigate
cruelty to convicts at Marion returned to
Raleigh from their investigating trip
this afternoon, and will hear further tes-
timony OF witnesses In defense OF the pen
itentiary authorities at the prison Friday
The convention Of State Guard officials
here to-day adopted resolutions accepting
the, provisions Of the Dick bill and an
pointed q committee consisting OF Colonel
Balm. General Register. Colonel Armfleld
and Lieutenant Brandon. to amend or add
to the State law for the Guards to make
them conform with the requirements of
the Dick bill. 80
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-12
prominent tobacconist Is extremely III
ut his home here, and Is not expected to
1.-Two more than few days
IN WILMINGTON
Dry Goods House Destroyed by Fire.
Loss About $4,000.
Especial to Tho Times. Dispatch.)

A.OSs3 FtOOul lUOOSOVOs #ff
Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.)
WILMINGTON, N. c., Februry liz
Fire, which occurred In one Of the prlnc,.
pal business blocks OF the city nt s;so
O'Clock this morning, totally destroy cd
the large dry goods establishment of a,
p. Brown and damaged ndponlng build.
,lnss sufficiently to run the loss t,p to
about s55,ooo.
The fire originated In the basement OF
the Brown establishment and spread to
the clothing store ot<the A. David Com.
pnny. The basement OF the Consolidated
Railways, Light and Power Company's
Office, containing n large stock Of gaH
and electrical supplies, was flooded. This
oaused loss Of $1,000, fully covered bT
insurance.
Tho stock OF A. D. Brown wns valued
at 10000 and was insured for tl750o The
Brown building. belonging to the Yuliers
estate, was valued at $500, ana Ia Gov
cred BY Insurance.
Tho damage to the A. David Company.s
stock BY water and smoke amounted 10
$4,000, and Is about halt covered by In
Hurance.
During the progress Of the fire Fireman
T. 3. Jackson fell through trap-door
and was severely cut by broken glass
and otherwise injured.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-12
SMALLPOX. SPREADING
Hard to Find Anyone to Bury the Dead
in Pittsyvania.
Especial to Tho Times-Dispatch. !,

especial to Tho Times Dispatch.)
4 CHATHAM, VA, February 1.-THE
smallpox situation continues to grow more
serious in remote sections Of the county,
especially near Sandy Level, from which
place another death was reported on
TUESDAY, making two in less than one
week. with third patient extremely iii.
a. are aise IN one family Of negroes to whom
recently, when a white man. John -
Shelton. was stricken down on Monday In
the same locality. The first negro that
DIED was not buried for several days as
70 one would go near the body, ana was
finally inferred by members Of his own
family. Supervisor Graves. in whose dis.
trict the deaths occurred, spent two DAYS Laws
trying to hire some ono to bury the dead
both white and colored,, are becom,ns,,
very much alarmed 1888
A carload Of good horses was rece,ved
Tuesday, which will be offered for saIa
on Monday. County Court day. Horse =
are high. and from present indications q
very large number will be offered here
on next Monday. s'N'>
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-12
ram addressed to him from this place

gram addressed to him from this place
to Ktnston, announcing the death Of
relative. At former trial he recovered
Judgment for $3.50 The company up
pealed ana the Supreme Court ordered
new trial. This week the case has
been on trial in the Superior Court
here. and lnte yesterday, after hanging
for twenty-tom hours. the jury brought
In verdict OF $3.50. together with ex-
penses Of $3.50 incurred by plaintiff.
and costs. It IS said the jury stood 6
to for no damages and the old sum
OF $40, the $3.50 verdict being In the
nature Of compromise.
Representatives Of the various busf-
ness associations here left to-day for
Washington to interest the Senators and
members of Congress- from North Caro-
lima In the proposed reunion Of nom
resident native North carolinians to be
held in Greensboro next fall. beginning
October 10Th In the party wera G. D.
Mc1vor. c. q. Wright, president OF the
Industrial and Immigration Associa-
hon, and G. A. Grfmsly. of tho Young
Mems business Association.
The city has at last received the two
large electric pumps, which were ship
ped from St. Louis on january 9TH
They are Of tho latest approved kind.
and though long In transit, arrived
without damage.
Judge Allen. who IS holding Superior
Court here, on application OF J. w.
Mitchell Of this city, on behalf of hlna-
self and other creditors, last night APP
pointed the Southern Loan and Trust
Company, OF Greensboro, recetyers for
the Southern Import and Commission
Company, OF this city. It Is whole
sale carpet house hero ana has been
doing what was considered saes and
profitable business.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-12
THE LONDON BILL
Durham Temperance Meeting Urges Its
Passage by the Legislature.

= j. -
Passage by the Legislature.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
DURHAM, NJ c.. February n-Repre-
sentative members Of the different reli-
gious denominations here met In the
First Baptist Church last night. and dis
cussd the temperance question. and the
different bills before the Legislature On
that custom. The meeting endorsed the
London bill. the most drastic one yet
introduced, and sounded a note OF warn
ing in a resolution declaring that II It
was not passed, 1t would be fatal
political blunder." The resolutions were:
Resolved That In our Judgment. no
temperance legislation now before the
General Assembly meets tn wishes OF a
majority Of the voters OF Durham. ak
cept the London BILL
'Resolved, That In view OF the fact.
petitions signed by a majority Of the
qualified voters Of Durham heve already
been presented to the General Assembly,
asking for the passage Of the London bill,
1t would be political blunder to dlsre-
gard the will OF the said petitioners by
offering compromise bill that means no.
thing
These resolutions we're unanimously
adopted, and sent to-day to tho papera
with request they publish.
"A petition Is before the Legislature ia
change the charter ct Durham, so that
each ward can elect Its Couneilmen sep
arately. It Is feared that II this Is done
1t will give at least one negro Alderman,
and any such change IN the charter will
be desperately fought.
Deputy Sheriff J. II, HARDWOOD returned
yesterday morning from his second trlp
to Portsmouth In quest OF the runaway
Massey boys. an account OF which was
given IN this correspondence yesterday,
He got them this time and turned them
over to their parents upon his arrival,
The boya were not In humor to he In.
tervlewed, and nothing of their eaperi-
enne could be obtained,
The Chamber of Commerce met last
n!ght with q good attendance of Dur-
haln's representative mon, And organised
their forces to go to Raleigh and insist
on the passage OF the Fuller railroad
bill, 1t having already passed the House
by a good majority, This Is the bill drawn
for tho purpose Of compelling the south-
ern Railway to build a depot In Durhanna
and other points,
The warehouses were crowded with
tobacco yesterday and to-day, with no
perceptlbls change In average prices
u, N, Reama, ono OF the first men who
oAns 70 Durham, ana for thirty yeAw 4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-12
REPORTS ovERDARWN
Charges of Cruelty to convic,s Not Re-
garded as Very Serious.
(Spscial to Tho Tlmos- nlspateh.)
ALEICsII, N, c.. February 1l.-Chntr-

A .|
Especial to Tho Ttmos-n lspateh.)
RALEICiI. N, c.. February 1l.-Chatr-
man Morton, OF the House Committee on
Penal institutions. who is q member Of
the special committee to Investigate
charges OF cruelty to convicts at MARI
on, said tonight that the committee re-
CARDS the reports OF tho Investigation
published this morning, especially those
in tho Charlotte and Raleigh papers,
very much ovelxirawn. Parts of testi-
mony, offered to counteract sensat ional
charges. were omitted. thereby making
an unfair showing for tho prison al-
thorltiea, The committee does not seem
to regard tho ohargNs very damaging
TO the prison authorities,
Tho Joint conustttee on agriculture
heard addresses to-nlght from ps, Wtn-
ston and several members Of faculty
and students OH tho need OF an agrlcui,
tural building at tho Agricultural and
Mechanical College. and decided to report
tayorahly tho Scott bin, approprlatlng
$4,000 for that purpose, Only ono vote
was cast against It,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-12
ut the theatres.

Madam Hermann produced at the
Bijou last night her wonderful illusion,
The Sleeping Beauty" This feature Of
her performance is truly remarkable. The
figure Of beautiful girl appears sus-
pended in mid air The act was In
cluded in the extensive repertoire Of
Alexander Hermann, and was consid-
cred by all odds the best Illusion he
ever produced. Madam Hermann has
all the features of the performance of
OF her husband and chose this particular
Illusion for its peculiar attractiveness.