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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06

TO TRY SCANNELL CASE.
Nozc Courts Haze Concerned, Parks
Charge Viii Come Up, Too.

With heavy press Of cases TO be tried, the four
parts OF General Sessions all the special and trial
terms Of the Supreme and City courts ana
also of the Surrogate's Court and the criminal
branch of the Supreme Court convened for the fall
term at the Criminal Courts Building or the
County Courthouse yesterday. In dismissing the
grand Jury to its duties Judge Foster announced
that SO7 bail awaited trial and s7 prison cases
to be tried. There ffty-fve bail cases
pending for the grand jury and forty-sx prison
cases. About two hundred cases were on the
calendar of the various parts yesterday. mostly TO
be called for the setting of trial day.
In the Supreme Court, among number OF I'M
portant cases to be tried in the term. is the State
against John j. scanner. former Fire Commits
soner. who is indicated with William l.. Marks on
a charge OF conspiracy in purchasing supplies for
the Fire Department, and on another Indictment
alleged neglect of duty. and the second trial OF
Sam Parks. the walking delegate of the House
smiths and Brdgemen's Union, indicted on charges
of conspiracy. There are a number of murder
cases the docket Justice Davis after opening
court. adjourned until October 49,
Before Judge Newburger, I'm Part III, among
other called that OF Frank Pill
ditch ffty-fve years old. OF No. 575 Dean-st..
Brooklyn. charged with grand larceny and up for
trial on two indictments. Yesterday morning Pill
ditch entered plea OF guilty. TO the two indict-
ments. Judge Newburger remanded him to the
Tombs for sentence on October 26
In Judge Newburger's part too. is the case OF
Parks that neither he Parks at the
Lynch saloon. Fifty-ninth-st and Third-ave., when
Josephus Plenty the Hoboken contractor, paid
as he said. the 500 check TO Parks. Later. when
Lynch turned States evidence, and told Of seeing
the check passed in Farley's presence. he was
arrested a charge Of perjury Judge New
burger adjourned the until next Friday, say
ing that owing to the Importance Of the case, he
would designate counsel for Farleys defence.
The interior of the County Courthouse showed
int nd ola r1 ~ he
large skyIight in the roof added much TO the
lighting of the corridors. Many of the courtrooms
have also been redecorated and renovated.
Considerable time occupied by the judges
in calling the various calendars and dsposing of
excuses nut by jurors. Justice Barrett presided
in Special Term, Part l. Supreme Court. the other
special terms being presided by Justices Leven-
tritt Scott Davis, Gildersleeve and Mccall. JUS
tices O'Gorman. Dugro, MacLean, Fitzgerald
Giegerich Amend. Truax and Greenbaum presided
in the various trial terms. Justices Freedman.
Bischoff and Blanchard sat in the Appellate Term
of this Supremc Court, and disposed of q long mo-
ton calendar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06
ELLIS ISLAND INQUIRY.
Presidents Commission Hears What
"Stdats" Reporter Has Heard.

The commission appointed by President Roose-
Welt to inquire into conditions Ellis Island under
Commissioner williams held public session yes
terdav afternoon at ex-District Attorney Phibin's
office at No "a Wilian-st. Arthur Won Briesen
presided. and his fellow commissioners. E A Phil
bin l. K Frankel T. W. Hynes and Ralph Traut-
mann. were all present Edward Van Ingen. jr..
represented Commissioner Williams.
Leopold Deutschberger. Stats Zeitung" re-
porter who has written numerous articles critics.
ing the administration Of the island was the first
person Intercepted. He said that the food all
right and that there less reason to complain OF
uncleanliness now. He could not specify any par
his observation OF late, and said that he mad 70
depend statements made to him by people in
whom he had confidence as to the state OF affairs.
a large number of immigrants held overnight.
he said: Before they commenced to deport them
by the wholesale there was plenty OF sleeping room
for all hands. but II is different. Frequently
there twelve hundred or more to be kept over
night and there is not sleeping sufficient for
he never was on the island after 40 p m. and had
personal knowledge Of how many were kept over
he got his information from people whe were there
at night
he could not state the source OF his information
further than 10 say that IL always correct and
obtained every morning from people whom he
said that he did not wish to be crosS-examined.
and George Van Skal. managing editor Of the
questions. MIR Van Skal said that he did not think
the reporter should be placed in the position of
Mr. Deutschberger said that the important Dues
ton. to his mind. before the commission was
whether immigrants were being improperly de-
''are human. Four hundred or five hundred
people crowded together into small room
and people are deported without having a chance
Another public hearing will be held to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06
EXHIBITION OF RADIUM.
Luminous Effects on Minerals
ShO7cn by DR.. George +. Kunz.

What was probably the largest attendance at
any meeting of the New-YOrk Academy of Sciences
for several years was drawn out last evening BY
the announcement that DIR. George F. Kunz would
read two papers in regard to radum and show a
sample of that strange substance. This talk was
preceded by a short description of a new teIe-
scope by Dr. Harold Jacoby. Of Columbia Uni
verstv
Dr. Kunz. after referring TO the profound interest
excited among physicists and chemists by tn. dis
coveries of VI. and Nine. Curie said that original
investigation into the properties of radium had
been very limited in America The work of Messrs
Soddy and Rutherford. of Montreal was probably
the most conspicuous. However. the credit of
William ]. Hammer. of this city. once associate
of Edison.
The study in which the speaker and Or. Charles
Baskerville had been engaged for several months
minerals Their researches had been made possible
by the courtesy of the Museum Of Natural His
tory. which placed at their disposal the magnifi-
cent collections or that institution Practically
every mineral there has been subjected to three
kinds of experiment 1t was tested with ultra vdet
light. Rontgen rays and some of the radiation
the influence of only one Of the three. some would
be susceptible &C. two. while few would respond
to all In some the light would be visible only
while the object immersed in the RAYS while
in very few II would linger afterward.
The lights In the lecture hall hS wing been turned
out. DR.. KunZ gave fascinating demonstration
OF these effects. The diamond and a mineral known
as wllenite were by far the most sensitive The
former would emit faint, but easily detected glow
when wrapped IN paper The radlum itself when
masked BY a hard rubber tube or hidden In a
similar fashion. The speaker was convinced that
In chemical analysis and tho Identification OF min
er3ls radlum Is likely 10 possess great practical
value. TO say nothing Of fits utility TO physician
and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06

4ttQck on Duke BeheUed Sign of
Premier's Dismoy.

London. oct 6-only one opinion is expressed
in the editorials this morning on Mr.. Balfours
letter namely, that il is a manifestation Of his
dismay and disappointment at the loss of his
most important colleague, and his sense of the
damaging effect that the Duke Of Devonshire's
withdrawal will have his administration.
The Conservative organs admit that there was
nothing in the dukes conduct to justify such
an outburst and they express regret that the
Premier should have been hastily betrayed into
a departure from his customary urbanity. The
Liberal papers believe that after the revelations
OF Mr.. Balfours conduct toward Mr.. Richie
and Lord George Hamilton regarding the con-
cealment OF Mr.. Chamberlain's resignation there
is something still hidden Of the history Of the
Duke of Devonshire's action, and they point out
that having sacrificed Mr. Chamberlain with
the special object of securing the Duke, the
Premier now finds himself deserted.
The Standard" voices the party regrets that
within six months a great party and strong
government have gone to pieces leaving only
chaos, and il expresses surprise that Mr.. Bal
four has the idea OF facing Parliament with
his Cabinet sc grlevcusly weakened.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06
THE HON. ALFRED LYTTELToN.

The Hon. Alfred Lyttelton born IN 1857. He
is the eighth OF the fourth Lord Lytteton. and
is unmarried He is deputy high steward of the
University Of Cambridge, and was champion anna
teur tennis player from 1852 1885.
Mr.. Lyttelton is the Liberal Unionist member Of
Parliament for bennington Warwickshire: is a
bencher Of the Inner Temple. recorder Of Oxford
and legal private secretary to Sir Henry James
when the latter Attorney General, ISS2-s He
has been captain OF the Elton and Cambridge
cricket elevens. representing Cambridge University
in cricket football, tennis, racQuets and athletic
sports generally. and represented England in
cricket and football. He was educated Eton and
Trinity College, Cambridge. Mr.. Lyttelton recently
has performed several special missions for the
government OF Great Britain. notably In South
Africa. General Lyttelton. who commanded di-
vision in Natal under General Butler, is a brother
of Mr.. Lyttelton. who is nephew of the late Mrs.
Gladstone. II 1892 Mr.. Lyttelton was. mentioned as
a possible successor to Lord Pauncefote at Wash
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06
APPRAISERS IN CONFERENCE.

The annual conference OF United states ioe's
appraisers begun yesterday In the oHles -
George W. Whitehead. appraiser az the poI' y
New-YOrk. who became chairman OF the nee'l-s'
Eighteen ports. including Honolulu, were ieP4S
scented at the conference, which Is 70 continue So
eral days. The representatives. IN addition % 'i'
Whitehead. were Michael j. Brown. assistant 'F
prsiser. Philadelphia. Alfred W. Brown hos's- -
III. Fl. Thomas. Chicago: James a. Butter h'',
more; John T. Dare. san Francisco. secretary -
5 TrOwbridge. Detroit; j. H Wslkenhors'' -
Louis: Alexander Bruce. Cleveland. Henry , -
Buffalo. A. s. Badger. New Orleans. j. II 49,
Cincinnati. q. Summers. Portland T ISsIv..c-S "
HOeck acting appraiser. Mlw9uSec ,, - FSn,,fv
Stackable. collector. Honolulu; y y tIliu' 5ssufv
collector. Port Townsend. II. Il krceSe., '-,,S,,sr
surveyor. Kansas city. and J. = L''"'
Seattle. n.,i-, rfri-
fcrmity In classification. 50 that I'suSS5 on ex-
of goods imported point Sfill Se-t-,r.ghr IN
actIv the same footing as similar goods o5Os s--
at other ports The results reached W. -, secrs-
bodied In report that VIII De SEM " So
tary OF the Treasury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06
DENIAL BY DIR. BELLS COUNSEL.
Breach of Promise Suit for Blaekmail. Hs
Charges

Dr.. Victor C. Bell. the dentist OF No $50 Mad
ison-ave. whom Miss Rachel Kanter. OF Chicago.
Is suing for S5,OoO for breach OF promise OF mar
rage. through his counsel. Moses H CrOSsrran OF
House, Grossman & FOrhaus. yesterday de.ied
that he had ever been engaged TO Hiss Kanter and
he defed her TO produce any ardent letter that he
has written TO her Mr.. Grossmau continued
The doctor first met Miss Kanter at the Worlds
Fair in Chicago and instead Of being the daughter
OF well to do merchant Of Chicago she : the
daughter Of a soda water seller who has his store
in a basement in the Ghetto district Of the WINDY
City. She claims that she graduated from
college two years ago. when matter OF fact
she is thirty-four years old and born IN
Russia. coming to this country wren she
quite a girl They were never engaged. and she
cannot produce single witness that the doctor
introduced her TO his Snancee The true
story OF the case is simply this: DIT. Bell n
Chicago at the Worlds Fair. While there he
Miss Kanter and engaged her introduce his
books IN Chicago. and al dealings with her have
been employer to employe. We denounce
fight IL TO the bitter end
A III. Hummel counsel for Miss kanter said
that she not the daughter OF a resident q
the Ghetto In Chicago. but was the daughter OF
one of the most refined families IN Chicago" He
also said:
I'VE have enough ardent letters to cruelty him.
As the suit being blaCknnail, the proceeds OF ~
suit will be devoted to charity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06
AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN.

Austen Chamberlain is the eldest son of Joseph
Chamberlain by his first wife. Harriet daughter of
the late Archbishop Kenrick. of Birmingham. He
is forty years old. His father first sent him TO
Rugby. then 10 Trinity College. Cambridge. and
after that to Paris and Berlin Having passed
through these stages in his education ne was made
private secretary his father. BY serving in this
capacity he readily able to get an inside view
of British politics, that eleven years ago he
ready 20 represent the Eastern Division Of Worces
tershire- he made good name for himself with
his party associates for his services as Liberal
Cnionist whip under the last government and as 4
Civil Lord Of the Admiralty under the present one
In 1902 he was chosen Postmaster General Mr.
Chamberlain is excellent speaker. and was
warmly congratulated by Mr. Gladstone on his
maiden speech in the House Of Commons He is
unmarried and still lives with his father
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06
II. o. ARNoLD-FoRsTER.

II. Q. Arnold Forster, who succeeded Mr.. Macart-
ney as Parliamentary Secretary TO the Admiralty
has long been before the public as a writer on
naval and military questions. He has made i'm
portant contributions TO The London Times and
his book In a Coming Tower" gives a vivid de-
scription Of life IN a man-ofwar. He is a son of
the late w d Arnold. Indian Civil officer, but
he was adopted by the late W. Z. Forster. who
was his uncle by marriage, and he took Mr.. For
ster's name. Born in 1855, he sat as a Liberal
Unionist for eight years in Parliament, where he
has paid constant and close attentlon &c matters
Affecting the national defences. Mr.. ArnOld-For-
ster is director of the well known publishing firm
Of Caeeeu e Co. and has written a number of
books most of them 81 educational character.
one of his volumes is a strong plea for the adop-
ton OF the decimal system.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06
JUMPED OVERHEARD FROM SOUND BOAT.

When the steamer Puritan. OF The Fail River
Line. locked yesterday. II learned that her
trip TO Fail River last Saturday night an un-
known man had committed suicide by jumping
overheard. At 80 D. m. when the Puritan was
about midway between Execution Rocks and the
Stepping Stones Light the unknown man. who had
oeen sitting beside the rail Of the upper deck was
seen plun6ing down the side OF the boat. As
ne lei he turned partly over. and his head struck
tIle ofter port guard rail with thump that was
htsfo All over the decks. The steamer stopped
- once ana Efforts made for than an
noor either 10 rescue the recover his body.
.SSIpSIehtly tie mans neck had been broken by
s siS Do~ ,assnst the guard rail, he had been
clew 10 his identity. ~ o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06
EXAMINE ELEVATED MOTORMEN.
Physical Tests for Employees Not Aimed at
Union, Says Mr. Hedley

II denied yesterday at the office of the Inter
borough Rapid Transit Company that the physical
examinations OF the motormen were part OF a
scheme to get rid of union men old men. Gen
eral Manager Frank Hedley of the Manhatta
Elevated Division said that such examinations
were absolutely necessary for the safety OF the
travelling public. committee of the nnotormen
had called in reference to the examinations, but
was told that the company would not change its
policy.
The motormen were examined eighteen months
ago, said Mr.. Hedley and he had Just ordered this
examination for motormen. signalmen and tower
swltchmen That any of the men found physically
UNIT would be turned adrift Mr.. Hedley denied.
They would, he said be employed in other branches
of the service
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06
RUSSIA TO REDUCE DUTY ON COTTON

St Petersburg. Oct. Sit is intimated In The
Official Messenger that reduction in the duty on
raw cotton may be expected in the autumn of 1904
This is the first prospective departure from the
prevailing protective system The purchasing power
of the Russian masses is low that the textile
interests threatened with ruin. notably those
in the St Petersburg district. The duties on I'm
shed goods are sufficiently high to exclude foreign
competition. but the high prices cannot be main
tanned owing TO the inability of the masses 70 nos.
them. The spinners have long been asking for y
reduction in the duty on raw cotton which nov
stands 80 TO 50 per cent according 10 the prica
ton ali
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06
INTERNATIONAL SUES MARCONI.
Former Company Says Latter Is Infringing
It's Wireless Telegraphy Patent

Trenton. y. J.. Oct 3 CSpeciaD.-The NarcOni
Wireless Telegraph Company and Reginald Fessen-
den. a resident OF Virginia. were made defendants
in suits for infringement instituted to-day oy
the International Wireless Telegraph Company
The latter claims il bought from Emerson Dor
bear OF SOmerville. Mass. certain patents for
system OF wireless telegraphy granted october
1856. DOlbsar sets forth that he the original
inventor of the system which he declares vas IN
known that time any but himself ne
charges that the Marconi company has been aware
OF his patent rights. and has been repeatedly
warned that il was infringing them The lnterna-
tional Company seeks an injunction and damages
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06
PRESBYTERIAN MINISTER'S ELECT

After Professor Burdick Dwight professor In the
Columbia Law School. had delivered an address
yesterday before the Presbyterian Ministers Axso
citation. at No l5S tltth-ave., est. Luke as a
Law Reporter, officers wers elected for the an
suing six months. as follows: President the Rev
DR.. Howard Agaew Johnston. Of the Madison Ave
nue. Presbyterian Church; vice-president 9 r
Kuebfer. OF Hackensack; secretary and treasurer
A NJ. Thompson, of Jersey City; tonic comInittee
J. T.. Steele, OF the Twelfth Street Reformed Pres,
wood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06
TO CHANGE LINERS SAILlNGs.

Instead of sailing on Wednesdays. as at present
probably by the first OF next month the American
Line steamers will sail Saturdays No change
will be made In the schedule of the Red Star liners
which will continue TO sail on Saturdays as usual
An Improvement In the transmission Of the MALE
will be instituted by the White Star Line in No
vember, by the addition of extra mail steamers
Mails will be sent out by White Star steamers then
every Tuesday. Wednesday. THURSDAY ara Satrr
day. On each ship there are TO be two more mali
clerks that the mail may he sorted entirniI, $500
the vessel reaches the other side. Mails will he
sent from England on the same DAYS as on This
eih the Atantic. - -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06
Upton IN PACKING CoMBINE7
Report Started in Chicago Because of Ces-
sation in Buying of Hogs.
LEY TELEGRAPH To TIVE rp1nr-Nr

Chicago. Oct 5.-The report was current az the
Union Stockyards this afternoon that the Linton
Company had Joined the packers combine n was
founded on the fact that the Upton house had not
bought any boss for four days. which was taken
as an indication that the concern was making an
inventory preparatory to affiliatlng with the com
bnation. 1t is generally supposed that the recent
visit here OF Sir Thomas Upton resulted I'm the.
move. and it is believed that the big packers being
DESTROYS OF securing the Upton plant made naterin
offers him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06
PLAN FOR BRowNsoN CELEBRATION

About nifty prominent Catholics met al the
Catholic Club last evening. Archbishop Farley nra.
SIDING to arrange for the centenary celebration OF
the birth of Orestes y. Brownson pubIicst scholar
and philosopher convert from UnitarIanfsu, q,
Catholicism, which will he held IN this cItv and
PROBABLY. throughout the country NIenoriai
10y, iyti "A bronze bust of heroic SIZE will be
lnfnianN unveiled on granite pedestal on the
site offered by the Park Commission An sherman
square at Seventy second-st. and Amsterdaua-ave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06
LORD STANLEY.

Lord Stanley Edward George villiers) is the
eldest son Of the sixteenth Earl of Derby. He was
born in 1865. He became Junior Lord of the
Treasury in 1886 was a lieutenant In the Grenadier
Guards 1888 and aide-de-camp TO his father as
Governor General Of Canada in 1SS9-'9l. He is a
Conservative and has sat for the West HUughton
division of Lancashire since 1882. He served in
South Africa from 1899 10 1901 first chief press
censor and afterward as private secretary 10 Lord
Roberts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06
REFLECT GRAND TRUNK DIRECTORS.

Detroit. Oct. 5.-The annual meeting o. stock
holders Of the Grand Trunk and Western Railway
and its subsidiary lines. with the exception CT the
Detroit and Toledo short Line Railroad. which was
only recently acquired. held here to-day All
the old directors We're reelected and the officers
we're reappOinted-
election: Directors. Charles NJ Hays. LesAG HTii
Skinner. E w Meddaugh. Arthur DIXON w =
SpiCer. a. W. Wright and F II. NcGu-sau, 80
visory director. Frank NJ Morse, officers presiuel0
and general manager. Charles N HAYS. ana seclV
tary and treasurer. James II Muir
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06
sHIPsullolNe FEARING ADJOURNED

Hearing Of the action brought ~ ~ s,,ss
,~c,I,l,n and Other holders OF hsst mortgase oones
OF the United states ShIpbuilding Company -.
that corporation which was 70 50 On 80 a.
referee at No. 80 Broad-st YESTERDAY '.,asorrOw
iOt,rrad by recrest OF COun=St uitL y. a. rhs
morning ID Leroy Dresser WIS s Ws' X. on tie
mrs, witness In the hearing. and he WIZ " -
stand tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06
GOOD FoR sTopovER ON LsHIeH VALE

A circular has been issued by the passe.lsss.
partmsnt Of the Lehigh valley Railroad -, ,tcI
for ths Issuance by ticket agents ot uniinl.'' -,
cts between points IN the territory e.ss - 80, -
cl,,sins l. and n Junction Penn fness .o,ics :
Viii hs vcoa for -,opover AZ any point ON h''''
CONDUCTOR aud will be good until USED
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06
ANDREW GRAHAM MURRAY.

The Right Hon. Andrew Graham Murray has
been Lord Advocate OF Scotland since 1896. and
Member Of Parliament in the Conservative inter
ests Of Butte since 1891 He is Keeper Of the Great
Seal Of the Principally OF Scotland and Lord
i'm Edinburgh in 1919 He was educated at Harrow
and Cambridge and has held several Offices Of dis
tinction in Scotland. including that OF Solicitor
General of Scotland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06
REFUSES TO HOLD POLICY PRISONERS.

Magistrate Baker. in the Harlem Court. yesterday
afternoon refused to hold Nathan Taylor. of No
2O4 East Eighteth-st.. whom alleged policy
slips were found by Detective Inny and Captain
Dillon, of the East Eightyeghth-st. station. when
they arrested him Saturday.
Magistrate Baker has discharged several cases
in which the felonious possession of policy slips
has been alleged. the ground that there is not
sufficient evidence which 10 hold.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-06
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

The Sheriff yesterday received three repIevtns
aggregatng S2.126 against Weser Brothers manu-
facturers of shrtwaists in favor of the following
creditors: NJ. Lowensten & Son, $50; Flendinirge
McLerseh & Co. $3.50; Giveen Manufacturing Com
pany. $3.50
John {; Scott yesterday confessed judgment for
$40 10 the Central National Bank of Philadelphia
amount due a note made by Scott on Decem.
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