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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06

Lightning Sets Barn on Fire and
Knocks Them Unconscious.


Jamaica, Long Island. Sept. 5-Thrs. uss
we're struck by lightning at Morris ParS THIS
afternoon while working in a barn. vet an q,
capped death in a remarkable manner A nors.
in the stall Of which one OF the men was wers.
ing was instantly killed by the bolt
lightning struck the barn ar Libsrty-avs and
WsIling-st at O'Clock. Frank Jacovisky and
Joseph Webbing. both Poles. and both living on
the place, and Charles Foster. Of Rockawav
Road and Lioerty-ave, were IN the barn. All
were struck and rendered unconscious Trey
were carried from the burning Guiding lust IN
time to prevent thsm from being burned
Jacovisky was taken to Jamaica Hospital by
Or. Rush. He Is badly injured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
THE REV. DIR. D. R. SMITH DIES.
Was Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Synod
of New-York

The Rev. DR. Thomas Ralston Smith. the stated
clerk OF the Presbyterian Synod Of New-York. and
especially prominent in church work In this city.
died yesterday after long illness at his home No.
81 Park-ave lie leaves two children-Nrs. Har-
riet T. Holmes. OF this city. and :. Talston Smith
OF Philadelphia.
Dr. Smith born In Philadelphia in 1s2s and
graduated from the University OF Pennsylva mia
Ia 1910. Ills first charge was the Seventh Presby-
feran Church IN this city. and he went from that
20 the First Presbyterian Church, in 1onkers and
later 70 the Westminster Presbyterian Church in
Bunaio. When the ofice Of stated clerk tho New
York synod was created he called TO all IL, and
held the place until his death
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
WEEDS a WEST POINTER.

Miss Ethel Helen stripe. the daughter OF r. L.
Stripe. a manufacturer. with offices in the Park
Row Building. was married on TUESDAY at her
fathers home TO Lieutenant Z. Foster Graham.
one OF the Tennessee Grahams. who was graduated
from West Point last June. Lieutenant Harry Hi
bourne a roommate and clsssmate Ct the bride
groom was best man. and Miss Ida Smith OF 81.
Louis. a schoolmate Of the bride was bridesmaid.
Both officers were in full uniform. The first home
OF the couple will be at Fort Robinson. Nebraska.
where the bridegroom Is attached the 10th
Cavalry. Ther met at West Point. where CT aham
vas prominent IN athleticA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
MR.. CoUDERT SLIGHTLY BETTER.
Physician Anticipates No Immediate Danger
TO Patient.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO The IRIBUSE.l

Oyster Bay. Long Island. Sept. 5-Concerning
the condition of Frederic r. Coudert, DIT. Irv-
ing F. Barnes. of oyster Bay. who is attending
him. said tonight that his patient was slightly
better and that he did not least anticipate
any immediate danger Mr. Coudert.' he
sand. passed a somewhat better night; his mind
is clearer and he begins to take little nourish-
ment. These regard as very encouraging signs
although. OF course. any one in Mr. Couderts
condition rs likely 10 go of suddenly. / do not
anticipate that there is any immediate danger.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
WEALTHY CHINAMEN EXCLUDED

Two Chinese inspectors are on board the steam
ship Grenada now unloading in Long Island City
watching the movements Of Samuel HOnang and
Alfred Richards two wealthy Cinnamon. who want
10 land but are prevented by the provisions Of the
Chinese Exclusion act.
Richards Is chemist. He comes from POrt-au-
Spain Trinidad Honang is a plantation owner Of
Trinidad Both their fathers were British subjects
and they have letters prove 10. They speak Eng
fish and have appealed TO Washington TO see II
they cannot land. They say they are here to buy
goods for export TO their homes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
HAD THE WRONG BODY.
Widow Brought Womans Body from Kan
sas City, Thinking 1t Was Husbands
TnY TELEGRAPH TO The TRIBUNE

Cincinnati Sept. 5-Belieying that the body Of her
dead husband was in the baggage car OF the same
train on which she arrived here from Los Angeles
Mrs John A. ziegler was Mortified to learn from
the station authorities that the body she had
brought from at least as far Kansas City was
that OF a woman consigned TO a different destna-
ton John A Ziegler a well known OF this
CITY died in Los Angeles last Saturday, and that
evening the body placed on board A train
II is believed that the mistake occurred at Kansas
civ The railroad officials are making every effort
TO trace the missing coffin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
TO PREVENT STRIKES IN LYNN.

Lynn, Mass. Sept (SpeciaD-To break the
power Of the labor organizations. which are fast
gaining control of its Lynn factories the General
Electric Company Cthe Electric TrusO has dis
charged or suspended two thousand men and wom-
en- in the last DAYS. The reason assigned by
the officials Is slackness OF work. The company
has never had any labor troubles here. but its
Schenectady works highly organized that
strikes are OF frequent occurrence. Recently the
Schenectady unions sent organizers here. who have
succeeded In forming half a dozen unions and II is
from among the members OF these that those az
fected nv the recent orders come
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
HILL-HERRICK FIGHT IN C0HoEs.
Judge Belts. Hears Argument Over Election
Officers and Reserves Decision.

Kingston. y Y. Sept. 5-The Hill-Herrick politi-
cali fight in Cohoes came before Supreme Court
Justice Belts to-day on the return Of an order
secured by John J. McShane the deposed chairman
Of the Democratic City Committee. compelling
Mayor James II. Murphy 10 show cause why he
sh d not appoint election officials for that city.
Two Democratic lists were filed with Mayor
Murphy The Herrick committeeman deposed Nc
shane ard adopted resolutions withdra wing the
list of Hi officials filed by him. Mayor Murphy
then appointed the officials named in the Herr1ck
list Judge Eetts reserved decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
GOVERNOR BATES AS A LIFE SAVER
Massachusetts, Chief Executive Did His Part
but There Was No One to Rescue.
rBt TELEGRAPH TO TEE TRIBUSE.l

Gloucester Mass Sept. 5.-Ciovernor Bates while
rowing in Ipswich Bay to-day saw saliooat cay
sized and what looked like men cltnging 20 tns
rigging After hard pull through the breakers
that threatened every moment 70 swamp ms noat
and throw him on the rocks the Governor reached
The craft but did not find any signs OF lie
A launch containing women came up' ana one ol
them pointed out what seemed 10 Dc q 49, -, -
t.I,,,- tho surface The Governor throwing on
much Of his clothing. prepared 70 dive. when
wave moved the object-a mass OF seaweed- me
Governor gave up the quest. and later IN the day
heard that the occupants Of the boat had been res
c,re1 by Yacht
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
AGAINST MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP.
Charles Francis Adams Says Government
Cannot Handle Private Business
IRr TELEGRAPH To TIE TRIBUNE. :

Kansas city. No. Sept. 5.-R. T. Snediker, Of
this city wrote TO Charles Francis Adams Of
Boston. for his opinion municipal ownership OF
street railways. Mr.. Adamss reply. published In
this weeks issue of Van Peymas's paper. Demo
cratic weekly. said:
I have never yet found in Europe anywhere A
case Of municipal or public transportation worthy
an instants consideration as compared with our
own. Under the circumstances, do not look for
s,rnnathy from me in a movement in that direc-
ton The tact is, when it comes to handling
priyate business. any and every government is. in
my opinion utterly Incompetent, whether IL is a
water system. schools, railroads, telegraphs, post
offices what not.
And the postoffIce-just look at the system OF
fraud bribery and stealing now being brought to
light Please don't think Cf DONG business through
governmental machinery. IL is one colossal exhi-
bition Of waste. extravaganza and incompetence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
EXPECT SUIT FOR $1,000, 1000.
Lake Superior Stockholders Say That Amount
Was Left Unpaid by Syndicate.

Philadelphia Sept. 5.-Liugation between the off,
GERS Of the Consolidated Lake Superior Compa ny
and certain stockholders OF the corporation, which
was 10 begin to-day. delayed by a concession
on the part OF the officers The company gave the
stockholders permission inspect such OF its books
as they are entitled to examine under the charter
OF the company or under the Law.
The stockholders demanded the opening CT the
books in order learn. II possible. the names OF
subscribers. amounts unpaid. and terms Of the
tracts in the sleDe0o0 syndicate underwriting the
cornpanys stock Il is said that this Information
Nill be made the basis of suit
alleged to have been left unpaid by the under
NJ ifeF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
KENTUCKY CAMPAIGN OPENED.
Governor Beckham Addresses louisville
Democrats.

winchester ky Sept. a crowd estimated az
from seven thousand 70 ten thousand present
at the opening 81 the Democratic state campaign
here today Speeches were made by Governor
Peciham senators McCreary and Blackburn and
Congressman ollie James. Special trains from
Cincinnati. Louisville lexington and other places
brought l3rg. dclegat ions. During the forenoon
Governor Beckham held a reception and was visit
20 bV many political leaders from various parts
Of the state. Thousands OF gallons OF "burgOo'
were dispensed. Attorney Robert Franklin. Of
Franklin. fresh from the trial OF the GOafel muir
der cases. attracted much attention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
FALLS DEAD AT WINDOW IN STORM
Woman's Heart Affected by Electricity
Said To Be General McElroy's Daughter.

Mrs Teresa BeInge. Of No. 2Ss ST Ann save
90 s,ttina NJ the window Of her home while the
storm yesterday at its height Suddenly sae
fell to the floor. and when her daughter Maud,
rushed 20 aid her she was dead A physician sald
Heath was due 10 heart disease. He thought the
elsctricity ia the air affected the organ
m is said Mrs Bel!nge the daughter OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
GREENE DID NOT Call ON 14e MAYOR.

Police Commission Greene was incensed YES
tercay a. report that he had made a visit TO
Mayor Low. after he had received message from
Governor O6el concerning the nomination for
Mayor The Commissioner said:
I have not seen Governor Odeu since I went
West WIKI hun aEo ] have had 10 communication,
direct Indirect on tie subject Of the nominal
fiou sor Mayor. The statement that ] went 10
Na-or Low after ! had been IN communicated
u-iilt Governor Oden is absolutely not true
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
PLAN TO HAUL FREIGHT IN TUNNELS
Illinois Telephone and Telegraph Companys
Scheme for Chicago
10y TELEGRAPH TO THE TRDUyE.l

Chicago Sept. 5-Official announcement was made
to-day Of plans OF the Illinois Telephone and Tele-
graph Company fer handling the freight traffic Of
downtown Chicago in the company's subways. Con-
tracts have been awarded u equipment 10 incluje
fifty motor and fifteen hundred freight cars, -
carry six tons Of freight each. These are 10 r
operated by overhead electric trolley system, on
a system Of railroad to cover twenty miles Of tun-
nels
The work OF connecting the tunnels with thirty
eight railroad freight yards in the downtown dis
trict is TO begin at once.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
WHEAT EXPOSED TO THE WEATHER
Lies on the Ground at Kansas Station Wait
ing for Cars.
ley TELEGRAPH TO rHE TRiBUSE.l

Belprs Kan. Sept. Sat least twenty-five thou-
sand bushels OF wheat lie the ground here with
cut any protection from the weather. Grain deal
ers purchased the wheat with the expectation ~
getting TO take it away. but the cars are not
forthcoming. Travelling men say that similar
piles OF wheat may be found all along the lines %
the Atchison Topeka and Santa Re. but not such
larxs quantities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
VANDERBILT" WE'LL KNOWN CROOK.
Man Who Impersonated r. C. Vanderbilt IN
Milwaukee Was Just Out of Jail.

Milwaukee. Sept sc ". Basel. who imper-
sonated r c. Vanderbilt yesterday while he toured
the red light district Of this city, to-day found
TO he George Delavan. alias George Smith. well
known Western crook. who was released from the
State prison two weeks after serving time for
grand larceny. He was sent 10 the brideWeu ior
sixty days on a vagrancy charge
When he asked how IL was that he made
peopIe believe he Vanderbilt. ne laughed
and said ''Au the fools aren't dead yet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
RIDGELTS FINANCIAL FORECASTS

am Sad TO be able 70 now announce that ola -
scrfbers have since August 10TH 40 r1oss
their previous losses. and subscribers are va
I have RETAINED. and viii continue 10 rasrai, -
speculating myself IN order 20 give them clear ara
biased opinion; and have thus succeeded IN 20
every turn IN the market both up and DOWN '''7s
our adviees beginning August 10Th were sr,-s.-.
Tor general advance Of ten points within a
a reaction OF couple Of points csme on 4sxns, h,
then fnal bulge which would carry prices Or = --
higher yet aug 1sl. Then A derIira
E&ACTLY HALF OF the whole advance would ). ~,
foIowed BY a rally Of or points a Dan f-.as-.
market All OF which happened exactly as n~as~.s
Don't you think such advice Is worth what We chars g
month"; " ~
= hursday night. Sept. %. out the roIo-s,.
Buy stocks Friday morning Prices WIN cfo-. 49,
larry holdings over till STAY long 81 49,.
Paul. etc As TO the flturevveli. told suhsc-s.
10 GAYS ago when Atch- 50 -.
would sell 20 up before point down, though IA,
revise this opinion later Letter rass s,oss
STOCK which may advance 100 points IN tine nors, -
AFRAID 70 subscribe because the market Is auu NJ -
are on our lst. yOu viii be able aboard m
when move starts which is good deal more u-oef,s
thar waiting I'll the r. halt '
A. " RfEGELY. 80 BROAD ST w
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06

A L. Potter. the Grand Worthy state President
Of ths Fratsrual Order of Eagles Of MASSACHUSETTS,
last night fell from camsIs hump in Luna Park
Coney Island. and fractured his skull Mr. Potter
had been out seeing the sights The saddle slipped
Mr.. Potter was taken 20 the Emergency Hospital
His home is az Springfield Mass
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06

Edward Kelly, John Beggs and William a.
Coakley.
u g. reported that practically an me 0'SeIf'N
ORGANIZATIONS OF the Citizens Union IN brookFn
;,sz-e Endorsed Mr.. Georges candidacy.
The Citizens Union r. considering Tor ne
rorninstion for Sheriff John y. Young VINO heS
heen Endorsed by many districts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
c. e. mclelLsH TO SAIL TO-DAY.

Personal fricnds % Congressman George p. No
csilsn. nov IN LONDON. yesterday received letters
from lin saving that he would ssfi TO-DAY FOR
hons. arriving here Saturday aexI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06
NEW POSTMASTER AT iRviNeToN. N. Y.

Washington. sept 5.-The President to-day sp-
pointed NORMAN c. Ieinpletol postmaster at Irving
Icn =. =.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06

NEVER roo LATE .t,,t,.
NJ YOU have never looked over -. a., 40 go
Ads of the People aoa't ses'e'
e0-aaY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-09-06

We ARE BUILDERS or
Beautiful japanese Garjens and Houses
ESTIMATES AND SkETCHES PROMPTLY
Fl FINISHED.
JAPANESE HoRTIcULTCRyAL SOCIETY
ORANGE. y T.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-08-26
G. A. R. CLOSES SESSION.

The thirty-seventh annual ses- sfoes o9 the Grand Army of the Repubf5c was closed in San Francisco on Friday afternoon last, August Dist, following the installation of the newly elected officers and the announcement of appointments for the ensuing year.
 General John c. Black, the newlj elected commander in chief, appointed among the many in his list "Chaplain" Scott of Maricopa county to be national chaplain, and further honored Arizona by naming W. D. Wick erSham of Phoenix as member of the council of administration.
 The session just closed was one of the greatest held during recent years. There were 28, GOO men in marching line, and it is needless to say that for many of the griZzled veterans, it was their last march.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-08-26
c. P. GROWN,
 Clerk.

Office of the Board of Super visors, Yuma, Arizona, August 20, 1903.
 Board of equalization met at 10 a. m. pursuant to adjourn ment. Supervisors Hlnds and Marvin and district attorney and clerk present; Supervisor Nu- gent absent.
 Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
 The board proceeded to equal ize taxes as follows: Jordon, T A lowered s15 of sec 10 tp los
 r24................ .......................S 320 % On motion, board of equaliza- tion adjourned and met as board of supervisors.
 On motion, seconded and car ried, the following order was passed:
 Pursuant to paragraph 3858 of the revised statutes of Arizona it is HEREBY ORDERED, STATED AND DECLARED, by the board of supervisors of Yuma county, Arizona, that the length of main track of railroad lying within each municipal corporation with Tn said county is LII miles, all within the town of Yuma and belonging to the Southern Pa cinc Railroad Company of Ari- zona and that the assessed valu- atiOn of said railway, together with all the rolling stock and improvements thereon, for the year 1903 is S7,022 per mile, as fixed by the Territorial board of equalization, which shall consti- tute the taxable value of said property for taxable purposes for the year 1903.
 The clerk is hereby instructed to transmit copy of this order to the town council of the town of Yuma. Signed $. B. H1NDs,
 Chairman of the Board.
 w. B. MARVIN,
 Member. On motion board took a recess until ? p. m., then to meet as a board of equalization.
 Board met at ? p, m., Super visors Hinds and Marvin pres ent; Supervisor Nugent absent. On motion, seconded and car ried, board adjourned until 10 a. m. August 21, 1903.
 $. B. HINDS,
 Chairman. c. P. GROWN,
 Clerk.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-08-26
ROmerO-AfVarado.

MT. Joseph Romero and Miss Carmelita Alvarado were united in marriage by Rev. Father Du- rand at the Catholic church on Tuesday evening. August 25th, 1903, in the presence of large number of invited friends.
 MT. Romero is an energetic young business man of Yuma, beng junior member of the firm of BrOWnstAtter & Romero, pro- prietOrs of the New York Store.
 The bride has the distinction of being one of the prettiest and most charming young ladies of Yuma.
 The happy couple took Wednesday mornings train for the coast, where they will enjoy their honeymoon.
 The Sentinel extends cOngrat- ulatiOns.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-08-26

And in accordance with law and order of the board of directors, made the tith day of May, 1903, so many shares of each parcel of such stock as may be necessary will be sold at the office of the company on Saturday. the 18th day of Aug gust, 19j3 at the hour of p. nj. of such day, to pay the delinquent assessment thereon. to- gether with cost of advertising and expenses Of the sale.
 WM. DIETERLE, Secretary. Onice No. PTS Wilcox Building, Los Angeles. California.
 Los Angeles. Cal. Aug. 13, 1903, Notice is hereby given that the safe of the above delinquent stock has been postponed to Saturday. September 12th, 1903. at the same hour and place. by order Of the Board of Direct OTIS. WM. DIETERLE. Secretary, Office at room 27S Wilcox Building, Los Angeles, Cal
 Dated August 18th. 1903. First publication July 29 1903-to Sept 12. 1908
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-08-26

less approved by said district at tOrney.
 The clerk is instructed to trans init copy of this resolution to the publisher of the Arizona Sentinel.
 At noon board took a recess until } p. m., then to meet as board of equalization.
 Board met at p. m. All mem bers present.
 Board proceeded to equalize taxes as follows: Kirkpatrick, l. S lowered sw34 sec 20. tp 9Sr24 4.....................-..- l6O o0 Smith, Ann E lowered WIZ of nw14 of nw14 sec 31 tp g r23................. T 23. 95 % Gay, Wash M lowered sw4 sec tp9,s r2s........... ................. ...... 4SO co Scott Geo E lowered nwll sec 20, tp9S rM................... 132 % Scott, Geo D lowered nwi4 sec 2l. tp9s r4.................. I6O % Thurman, s Nj lowered nl9 of se14 secs
 p9sr24 ............. ............. 80 co Wood Starr lowered S14 of se14 sec g tp9sra4 80 % Morris Grace D lowered selI sec tp 10 sra5 ra5............................... 16O co Morris, E lowered lots and and s1& of ne1l sec I tp r25............... i6O co On motion board adjourned until 10 a. m. August 20, 1903.
 $. B. HINDS,
 Chairman. c. P. GROWN,
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-08-26

The we'll known propensity of the gentler sex to conceal their money in queer and devious plac- es has at last led to the estab- lishment of a long felt want by 8 banking house in Kansas City, which has added to it's other conveniences, what is known as the stocking rOom," where women may go to be alone and out of sight while she takes from it's secure hiding place under her garter-or- or-elsewhere, the money she wishes to deposit.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-08-26

With the fiscal year ended June 30, there were 5,865 entries of public lands in California, un- der all land laws, against 6,601 entries in 1902. The total acre age of entries this year was 939, : lS0 against 655, 966 in 1902. The receipts from sales of lands, fees and commissions were S877, ,735 against $336, POS last year. Cali fornia's contribution to the arid land reclamation fund through land sales in 1901 and 1902 amounted 50 S5O363 and of this years receipts obout S65O, e00 wItl go into the fund, rna kiBg a total of Sl, 150,000 contributed by California
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-08-26

The California escaped con- victs have become so fastidiOus about their personal appearance that it is liable to be the undOing of them all. One of the escapes was nabbed in a barber shop the ether day while he was being shaved. Now if the officers will keep an espionage over the sum- mer resorts fashionable tOnsorial parlorS they will probably be able to round up and capture the rest of the gang without trouble.
The Arizona sentinel., 1903-08-26

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