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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
TO COLLECT FRANCHISE TAX.
Cunneen Tells Authorities To Go Ahead
Plat Wants Reargument of Gas Case.

Albany, May 9.-Attorney General Cunneen ao-
vises local authorities to push the coIecuon OF the
special franchise tax under the recent decision OF
the Court Of Appeals sustaining the law MT
Cunneen makes this statement in spite OF the facs
that the Consolidated Gas Company, OF NeW-1oTh
City through 30 ardman, Platt & Solely, has nou-
fed him OF a motion for reargument OF their case
under the law. The reargument, If made. is to De
before the Court of Appeals. May IS, and Will be
on the ground that the court has overlooked Ger
tain findings of fact and errors of fact alleged 10
have been made in the Appellate Divisions decision
on the case The Attorney General said to-day
that these questions had all been CONSIDERED IN
the briefs of counsel. and that he believed the
motion would be denied.
The special franchise taxes due for the last three
years since the passage of the law, amount 10
SIS 4l2 including amounts in principal counues
as follows Albany $229 5e3; Erie, S94lS55; Monroe
SS4ssss; Niagara, S4245: Oneida. 30S; Onondaga
$3.50 07 Rensselaer, s104 1872; Westminster, q 2S S65
greater NewYork, by boroughs; BT0 a6 Sis 5S
BROOKLYN S26I5.23 Manhattan, S1 4oJSfo; Queens
s36S SAB; Richmond 500, SS5. The smallest amount
due from any county is from putnam Couh'y'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
ESCAPED CONVICT SUES JAIL0R.
Sheriff Who Tried to Recapture a Fugitive
Has to Pay Him Damages.
[RY rELnGRAPH 40 THE TRIBuNE.l


Bangor Me- May 9-In the Supreme Court at
Calais Me. jury has awarded damages of slO6 IS
TO an escaped convict in the convicts suit against
a taller who in trying to recapture him. shot him
in the shoulder.
On March IS, 1901, George Magoon, Of Crawford,
washington County. arrested for killing a
moose in close time, and fined $500, with the
alternative of serving four months in Machias Jail.
He chose the Jail sentence. When he had served
about month of his time as he says. he took 1t
into his head to 'go home" He was at work In the
Jail yard one day. chopping wood. and finding that
the taller, Deputy Sheriff Fred P. Gibson, was
absent ne cit out" A few weeks afterward Gill
son appeared at Magoons house in Crawford and
called upon the latter to surrender and return
with him to Machtas jail Magoon ran for the
woods ellison opened fire upon him with a revolt
YER one of the bullets taking effect in the right
shoulder and making ugly wound. Magoon es-
caDed to New Brunswick, where he now is
Recently he engaged Bangor lawyer 10 prlng
sit against the Jailor to recover SoVD damages
for the shooting. The case was tried in the wash
ington County Supreme Court Chief Justice Wis
we'll presiding. Gibson declared that while he fired
of hitting him, merely desiring 10 bring him TO
halt The plaintiff claimed that ellison had no right
to fire at a fugitive at all, and quoted many au,
thorjtes to that effect. Chief Justice Wiswel said
that IL was the jury TO decide whether or not
the taller had exceeded his authority in firing and
the Jury after brief consideration brought IN a
verdict of S06 66 for Magoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
WOULD EXPECT THREE CENT FARE
President Orr Explains Misunderstanding
Over Moving Platform Offer.

President Orr of the Rapid Transit Commission
said yesterday that he had been misunderstood at
the meeting of the commission oil Thursday with
reference to a five cent fare the proposed NOV
ing platforms. which a syndicate headed Dy
Schmidt & GaIlatin has offered to put on the
Williamsburg Bridge. with extension Of the
carriers so to connect the bridges and reach
the financial district.
THE question OF change of route as to in
clude Nassau-st. and also for extending the line
to South Ferry has. been under discussion" said
Mr.. Orr. IF tho change Of route and proposed
extension are adopted the increased cost or con-
structA5n may make it advisable to increase the
fares 1t is not expected. however. that single
fares will exceed three cents; in which event the
privilege will be given TO purchase two fares LOT
cents"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
KNOCKS OUT VOTING MACHINES.
Legal Disclosure May Also Prevent New
Workers Bslloting with the Lever"
TRY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBr

Troy. " Y. May 9.-Mandamus proceedings
before Justice Herrick in Albany to-day re-
garding the introduction Of voting machines III
this city brought out the fact that the voting
machines in question had never been iegailzeu oy
the State and cannot be used in the state. Inc
effects OF this disclosure may be far reachlhs'
as several cities have adopted machines. a
certificate of the Secretary of state was intro
duced showing that the machines OF the OhiCeo
States and Standard Voting Machine companies
had been legalized. but that since the TWO coih-
NAMES had combined their products had not
been localized The mandamus proceedings to-
dav were instituted by the chairman of the
Rensselaer, County Republican Committee on an
order obtained from Justice Howard to compel
the city authorities to install thirty-eght United
States voting machines at 5000 each. The mo-
tion was denied by Justice Herrick.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
BLEW UP 200 IN MOSQUE.
DYNAIITER Il SUICIDE
He Vas a Member CT the Mace
DOMAIN knights of Death.

Vienna, May "a mosque at Kinpriui, in
which two hundred Moslems had assembled
was, according to dispatch from Sofia, blown
up with dynamite on May 2. The worshippers
were buried in the ruins The perpetrator OF the
outrage, a man named Popow. committed sui
eide by shooting. A paper found in one OF MS
pockets described him a member or the
Macedonian knights of Death"
Constantinople. May 9.-Thirteen CHRISTIANS
were killed and nineteen wounded and three
Mussulmans were killed in the recent outbreak
at Monastir. In an encounter between Imperial
troops and force of insurgents in Zaparl. on
May g. eleven Bulgarians were killed ana sew
enty-four were made prisoners
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
HAMPDEN ACADEMY CENTENNIAL.
viii Be Celebrated June 12-Eminent Men
Expected To Be Present.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNE.l

Bangor, Me-, May 9.-The centennial anniversary
of the founding of Hampden Academy will be cele-
brated on Friday, June u. with appropriate cere-
monies in which 1t is expected Governor Hill and
other distinguished will join Exercises Will
be held at o'clock In the afternoon on the campus
An grafton will be delivered by Lucilius A Emery.
associate justice OF Maine Supreme Court.
history of the academy will be read by Chaplain
David Trbou. L. S. n. Speeches will also be
made by W. W. Stetson. State Superintendent OF
Schools; George NJ. Smith. OF Pressure Isle; Henry
Lord Of Bangor, and Governor HILL An alumni
association will be formed. At night a banquet
will be held in of the town halls. at which a
poem will be read by the Rev. Mr.. Lockhart, or
Hampden About thousand invitations have
been issued
Hampden Academy was instituted March 4, iSo5'
and was opened on June Il Of that year The Hrst
building a small wooden structure, was ourned IN
1S40 when the present substantial brick pullolng
erected. Many who afterWaru Decdine
prominent in the affairs of Maine and other States
studied at Hampton Academy. and OF these many
are expected to return to the little river town 10
help celebrate the centennial anniversary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
TURKEYS COURSE DEFENDED.
Chekib Bey's Statement Regarding Balkan
Troubles

Washington. May 9.-Chekib Bey, the Turkish
Minister, said to-day in reference to present
troubles in the Balkan States:
The Austro-HungaTian newspapers and the news
emanating from Vienna tend especially since the
incident at Salonica, to attribute the situation in
Rumelia to the pOwerlessness of the imperial gov
eminent. The Sublime Porte ceases to give
the best proofs of his good will to apply promptly
and completely the arranged measures, and the ma
teral results of bear witness to these facts
The recent entrance OF Omer Ruchdf Pacha into
Jakova where he received with enthusiasm by
the aHtire population which thus manifested It's
fidelity. confirms the loyal intentions of the i'm
perial government.
Or the other hand, with regard to the incident
at Safonca, the imperial government has furnished
perfect proof of its strength and activity by the
wise and energetic measures adopted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
GRANDSON SOUGHT THROUGH LAW.
Boston People Say Boys Stepmother Should
Not Be Allowed to Care for Him.

Paterson, y. J., May S.-Mr and Mrs. Edward
Swain Of Boston, caused q writ of habeas corpus
TO be served their son-in-law, Charles J. Par
sons to-day in an effort to get their grandson
Henry Parsons. years old The boys moth
er is dead and the SWANS allege that his step
mother is not proper person TO take care OF MIN
Mr. and Mrs Swain are wealthy. and have followed
Afr and Mrs Parsons through several States trying
10 accomplish their purpose. -.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parsons live in Tyler-st, tnls cry.
The case was postponed until Wednesday, ana tne
boy given into the temporary CUSTODY OF en-
Assistant Postmaster Barnes, Of this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
BOY NEARLY KILLED By HOT WATER.
It. with Steam, Poured Suddenly Out Of
Factory Pipe.

Frank Orbach seven years old, Of No. 1504 VIII
lovv-ave Hoboben IS in St Mary's Hospital. in
that place. as the result Of accident he met on
Friday His condition is serious.
The boy and some companions were playing in
the rear of a factory, when. without warning,
g stream OF hot water and steam came out Of a
large exhaust pipe. The steam blinded the boy,
and when the water was splashng over him he
fell to the ground. screaming with pain He fell
into pool Of the boiling water. and was slowly
being scasded TO death when the screams OF nus
companions were heard by passersby, who got him
out Of his perilous position.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
ROBINS WORK ON EXHIBITION.

The collection OF statuary and paintings which is
being shown at the National Arts Club until May
l6 represents the objects gathered by Miss Loie
Fuller in her stay in Paris. There paintings
by Rochegrosse, Louis Kronberg, Levy Dhurmer
and Others but the largest part OF the collection
Is statuary. Miss Fuller has great admiration
for Rodin and has pieces by him In plaster
and bronze than have ever been shown at one time
in this country. piece of lustre pottery by Glenn
emf Massier represents Loe Fuller in the dance.
other objects pieces of glass by Emil Gale.
fan painted by Benjamin Constant and case OF
medals by Pierre Roche.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
BUFFALO REFoRMER EXoNERATED.
Charge Against Lawyer Accused by the
Waldorf Withdrawn.

When Lodowick II. Jones the Buffalo lawyer
who was arrested Friday night charged with
Offering a worthless draft for payment OF
hotel bill at the waldorf-Astoria, was arralgned
in the Jefferson Market court, the detective OF
the hotel who made the arrest asked to have
the charge Internationally Withdrawn. as the
bill had been paid.
1t was explained that the charge or utterlhs
a worthless draft was false; that Jones had had
funds in the National Bank Of Buffalo, but they
had been drawn upon by note for $500. which
he had forgotten
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
SCOUT SUICIDE OR FOUL PLAY.
Friends of Mr.. Dennison Think Death of
Friend Unbalanced His Mind.

At the branch house, No 81 Cliff-st. of the metal
manufacturing firm of Sidney Shepard & Co. of
Buffalo yesterday the theory OF suicide in the case
of one of the members OF the firm, Charles g. Den
nison whose body found in the gorge Of
Niagara Falls on Friday. and who disappeared
n1ysteriousIy March Is after attending meeting
of his firm. secuted Neither do his friends be,
Iieve there was foul play. 1t was thought that
possibly he had walked off bridge while out OF his
mind 1t thought that the death OF j. c.
Forsyth which was great blow to Mr.. Dennson,
and the weight of business responsibility affected
his mind. Mr.. Forsyth had preceded Mr.. psnnison
In the firm had given to him charge CT the Western
branches and later took him into the firm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
GIVES DIFFERENT NAME IN COURT.

Miss Mamie Doyle of No. 22s West Thirty eighth
ST. and Miss Fannie Wilson. OF the same address,
were prisoners before Magistrate Mayer I'm the
Jefferson Market court yesterday. charged with
highway robbery. The complainant was Frederick
w Doynes Downes said he a Spectator at
No Is Broadway. An account OF the robbery was
given In yesterdays Tribune.
In court the complainant said his right name was
w G. Newman, a SPECTATOR, of No. % Broadway.
No examination was held in the case the
women being held in 1900 bail each for examina-
ton next Thursday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
GOVERNMENT CLERK A THIEF.
An Employe of the Bureau of Ethnology
Arrested

washington May 9--Frank NJ. Barnett clerk
in the United States Bureau Of Ethnology was ar
rested to-day on a charge of forgery. Barnetts
offence consisted in opening private mail addressed
to officials in the Office and abstracting therefrom
two checks for sl75, which he cashed at local
banking house He admitted his guilt, and said he
used the money to pay debt of 500. He ap
pointed from Alabama fifteen months ago, is TWEEN
ty-six wears old and unmarried.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
MINERAL WATER CONCERNS MERGE

A syndicate OF local capitalists at Waukesha,
Ais including number of stockholders in the old
COMPANY has purchased outright the property.
business ana goodwill Of the White Rock Com
pany the concern supplying White Rock nthia
water The Arcadian Springs Company has also
been bought and the two viii be consolidated.
IT is understood that Henry R. Wilson and Frank
Tilford, OF this city. have large interest In the
undertaking and will probably look after the finan-
Elal end Ia Tie East
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
M. p. cRscE's BARN BURNED.

Great Neck Long Island. May e.-The large car
rage house and stable on w. r. Graces summer
place here was destroyed by fire to-day. The IRE
spread -apidly. There were sixteen horses In the
stable and half dozen fine carriages were stored
in the building The stablemen succeeded in get
ting out the horses, carriages ana harness. AAS
loss is s200a9. covered by insurance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
TAMPER WITH TRACKS IN AUSTRALIA.

Melbourne May s.-Strikers and their sympa-
thzers have tempered with the railroad hnes
causing the deraing OF engines A strong force OF
police is held In readiness trouble The street.
service has been greatly augmented. A SPLEEN
did reception given to Premier Irvine at the
MAYORS luncheon to-day Mr. Irvine said the
government had left nothing undone 10 avert a
calamity and. come what might. the community
would allow the control or Its property 10
pass into the hands OF section of the people
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10

eral Kurooatl1in the Russian War Minister 10
Manchuria. was pacific The view held mere
IS that Rnssia's assurances fully protect the
United States commercial interests. -
The reoccupation of New-Chwang by RUSSIA IA
troops is said to be 4 wholly political issue pc
tween Russia Great Britain and Japan, not IN
volving American commerce or any other Amer
scan interest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
EVERY MONTH CO. BUYS HHoUsEHoLD.'

The Every Month Publishing Company has pur-
chased The Household a monthly magazine, as
well as Tine Ledger Monthly. both Of which VIII
be consolidated with Every Month" and be pub
lsted under the name OF THE Household-Iedger-"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
PORT CHESTER BOARD OF TRADE

The business men OF Port Chester have just
organized q Board Of Trade. The officers are: Z.
A. Ericsson. president; Leander Horton and John
Schick vice-presidents; II. NJ. Brundage secretary;
De Witt Il Lyon, attorney and Samuel Clock,
trea surer. The board, IN conjunction with the
Greenwich Board Of Trade, is trying 70 settle the
strike in The building trades in Westminster County
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
WRECK ON sEABoARo AIR LINE.

Fernandina, Fla. May "A Seaboard Air Line
train leaving here at O'Clock this morning. ran
into a washout at Cushen Curve two and a half
miles from this city. Five six passengers were
slightly and three traInmen seriously hurt. A
heavy wind and rain storm prevailing for over
twenty-four hours the cause Of the accident
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
KILLED BY HIS OWN ENGINE.

Thomas Tyrrell. freight engineer the Staten
Island Rapid Transit Railroad. killed by nis
engine yesterday at Kings plaster mills. New
Brighton. Staten Island The engine was on
slight incline and IL Is supposed that Tyrrei sos
under II TO do repairing or cleaning and tnA'
the engine started. His body was horribly nan
gled Tyrrell the oldest freight snSne@ w
tho road
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
MAY ACQUIRE MEXICAN ROADS.
fRY TELEGRAPH TO tn

fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
Austin Tex, May Sit stated here to-day
that B. f. Yoakum, of the Frisco Railroad is due
to arrive In Mexico about June l. and that he will
make an inspection of the Mexican National and
the Mexican International railroads 1t Is said
that the Rock Island Frisco interests are nego-
tiating for the purchase of the two Mexican lines
from the Hartman syndicate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
TRAIN KILLED STAGE DRIVER.

Ogdensburg. n. Y, May s.-Edward Spaulding,
a veteran Adirondack stage driver died here to-
day from shock following the amputation of both
his legs. While waiting for passengers from a.
New-York Central train, at DeKalb, a freight
train backed and over him. He seventy
years old and was well known to freluenters of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
TO AUCTION uNsoLO GIFTS.

The success OF the bazaar in aid of the building
fund OF St Malachy's Chapel has proved so great
and the number of articles given so large that
Father DAILY has obtained the Grand Central Palace
for next Wednesday. when all articles remaining
alnsold VIII be auctioned and the drawing by the
giyers for The articles in the klondlke- VIII also
or
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
BULGARIA DENIES ESPONSI5TLlTY.

Salonica, May "a dispatch received here from
Sofia saws that the Bulgarian Government has adj
dressed note to st. Petersburg, Vienna and Paris
denying responsibility for the recent Macedonian
outrages and laying the blame for them the
Turkish authorities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
SINKS SHAFT FOR SALT.

The Oatka Mining Company began on April q
the sinking Of its shaft at Wyoming. n. Y, for
the production CT rock salt The work is under
the direction Of J. II. Duncan, brother OF Super
auEenGent Duncan OF the Worcester Salt Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
STEAMSHIP kIOWA LAUNCHED.

Philadelphia, May s.-The steamship Kiowa,
owned by the Clyde Steamship Company was
launched to-day the Cramps shipyard The
Kiowa is 800 feet long and has depth Of so feet
She is expected to maintain a speed OF eleven
knots. and will ply between New-York and South
ports
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
LAND SET ASIDE FOR IRRIGATION.

washington May 9.-The Commissioner OF the
General Land Office to-day temporarily withdrew
from entry $4,000 of public land in the Black
foot district in Idaho for irrigation purposes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10
poN-r TELL YOUR WIFE

what you see I'm the narrow columns O Tho
sunday Tribune. She may look and find
something that In needed, and. of course,
you'll have to buy Ii.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-10

ONLY PEOPLE WITH APPETITEs WANTED
Several restaurants that offer tempting
dinners to-day advertised among the
Little Ads. of the People,"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-10
why Ice Is Slippery.

At recent meeting of the PhiIo. sophical society at Cambridge, Eng land, S. Skinner contributed paper on the slipperiness of ice. This has been attributed to the presence of a layer of lubricating water under the body pressing on the ice. The water Is produced by the lowering of the Freezing point where the pressure is experienced. On this view the object glides on liquid layer, and conse- quently viscous friction in water takes the place of the rubbing fric- tion between the solids. Joly has shown by calculation that the weight of a man concentrated on tic blade of a skate is sufficient to lower the freezing point very considerably, and Reynolds, arguing from the difficulty of slipping on very cold foe, comes to the same conclusion. In the present paper it is pointed out that sliding on a liquid layer Is condition under which cavitation will occur in the liquid, and that this will aid the slip ping.-Nature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-10
PANAMA CANAL TREATY.
Prestdent RooseveIt's Patience Ts
 We'll Nigh Exhausted.

President RooseveIt's Patience Ts
 We'll Nigh Exhausted.
 WASHINGTON June 10. - Impor- tant conferences have been in progress lately between Secretary Hay and per- sons connected with the Panama canal enterprise, the outcome of which is a Determination to terminate promptly the negotiations with Colombia one way or the other. Reports from Co., lombia respecting the outlook for, the ratification of the treaty are conflict ing,
 Secretary Hay has awaited the re turn to Washington of President Roosevelt before taking any decided steps. but he is now in position to act. The presidents patience is well nigh exhausted, and the Colombian govern mant is to be made aware of that fact.
 On June 20 the Colombian congress will convene, and its proceedings will be watched with great interest here. If it shows an earnest purpose to con- sider the treaty due allowance of time will besmade by our government. If there is an evident purpose to delay ratification beyond a reasonable time, then the treaty negotiations will be terminated, and the president will car IF out the next instruction of congress namely, to arrange with Nicaragua and Costa Rica for canal rights.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-10
Remembered the Biddenden Maiaa.

Remembered the Biddenden Maids.
 The quaint annual ceremony, cen- tury old, in honor of the 'Biddenden maids,' took place recently in that quiet Kentish village, which for once was crowded with visitors on foot, on bicycles, and in motor cars. The maids" were born together in the year HOO, and were joined together at the hips and at the shoulders. Thus they lived for 34 years and then died together. They were noted for their charity, and by their will they left a piece of land, which has since increased beyond it's original value of 40 guineas year, to provide on certain day bread and cheese for the poor and cakes for strangers who come to the parish. The other day a huge crowd of strangers gathered to see 200 loavea and 200 pounds of cheese handed by the church wardens from a window In the old work house, and struggled or bargained afterward for the cakes stamped with picture of the '.maids." London Chronicle.