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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
SID END OF EXCURSION.
One DrozCRed and -Four Rescued
from WateT-A Panic.

An unknown man was drowned and three other
men and a boy were saved from the same fate with
difficulty at the landing OF the excursion OF the
County Roscommon at the West Thirty
hfth-st- pier early yesterday Six barge loads OF
pleasure seekers saw the accident and were thrown
into such panic that it was almost impossible to
prevent further mishaps
AS the first three barges were being unloaded
some boys who stood near the place where the rail-
had been taken down 10 make room for the gang
plank kept daring each other to jump 70 the pier
Finally Joseph Martin. nine years old. tried It he
missed the jump. and fell between the pier and the
barge.
The cry Of Man overboardr' went up. and the
three barges were at thrown into confusion.
The crowd surged to the side next the pier and In
the excitement four men either fell or were pushed
or While they were all struggling in the water
some woman seized heavy life preserver and
threw it with all her might at OF the men, hit
ting him on the head He once disappeared.
John Hughes. OF No 4O7 West Forty-sixth-st. and
Daniel Logan. of No 44s West Thirty-third-st..
dived Off the pier and fastened ropes around three
OF the men and the boy. and all drawn out
much the worse for their ducking. though the boy
almost exhausted The fourth man could
be found for some time. Then he suddenly came TO
the surface. seized Logan by one ankle and sank
again, dragging Logan with him. Logan was drawn
down. but finally managed 10 kick himself loose
and came TO the surface The other man did not
come up again. and though Logan dived for him
several times he could not find him
After the attempt TO ind the drowned man had
been given up considerable dificulty was found in
ianolng the excited people Ihey crowded 70 tne
bridge and into the water Those who on the
they would tip the bridge over
wS He is ssd to hsTs SS een ta SoIp
years old He had dark hair and mustache. wore
been recovered at a late hour last night The
names Of the three men who were rescued could
not be learned. 1t Is said that they did not even
thank their rescuers for what they had done
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
PREACHERS AIDS LOSSES.
Boston Investig CATION Indicates the Treasurer
Carried Away a Large Sum.

Boston. Aug. 1o.-About twenty Methodist min
listers connected with the Preachers Aid Society
held q secret, informal meeting at their rooms
here to-day to consider the situation growing out
of the defalcation OF the former treasurer Willard
8. Allen who attributed his shortage to losses In
speculation.
Investigation has disclosed that for the last six
or seven years Mr.. Allen had borrowed about $4,000
for three days in March each year. This has led
to the belief that about $500 needed to cover
up irregularities IN accounts and satisfy the auditor
of the Preachers Aid Society.
It is thought, also, that the treasurer took
large Of money when he left this city week
ago. and had the securities OF the society. This
view is said to be supported by the statement OF
President Frank Wood, Of the Columbia Trust
Company that Mr. Allen last year deposited $50 900
in cash in one lump with the trust company in his
own name. Last April he deposited more than
$1,000 which remained interest until June i Of
this year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
MR. PAYNE TRIES AN EXPERIMENT.
Baggagemen to Handle Newspapers on
Trains Which Do Not Carry Postal Clerks

Washington, Aug. Io.-Postmaster General Payne
has decided to make the experiment Of employing
baggagemen on trains which DO not carry mail
clerks. TO take charge OF and deliver open news
paper mail This decision has been reached after
much consideration and in response TO a petition
from many OF the newspaper publishers Of the
country. who asked the Postofice Department TO
provide facilities for distributing open bundles Of
papers along the lines from trains which carry
only closed pouches. There are large number OF
such trains. AM, as the department is not repre-
scented by employe on them the Postmaster
General declined TO assume responsibility for pa
pers not nclossd in the pouches. Second Assistant
Postmaster General shaIlenberger then suggested
the expeoient OF employing the baggagemen to take
charge OF the mail In such cases. and the sugges-
ton was adopted. The plan contemplates that the
agenasters shall be sworn in as Postoface De-
patUent employees. and that they shall be paid for
lnelr services Il IS intended that they shall de-
llFer the papers 10 those 10 whom they are ad-
dressed al points along the line from the car doors
mus saving much time which would be lost in
case the papers were inclosed in the pouches as
TINS would compel their being taken to the local
Postotlces before they could be delivered TO agents
!! IS tstmated that the cost Of the service through
ne haggagemen viii be much less than If post
once employees were supplied for all such trains.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
KILLED HIS WIFE AND HIMSELF.
Stoves Father and Physician Say He Was
Temporarily Insane.

Buffalo, Aug 1O-Kent T. Stowe, son OF F. D.
Stow general central agent the Merchants Dis
patch and Transportation Company. in this city.
and living at No. 90 Rlchmond-ave.. shot his wife
early to-day, killing her instantly and then shot
himself. He died this evening in the hospital.
Stowe was twentyfour years old So far can
be learned the Stoves never had any domestic
trouble They had been married about two years
and had child e. year old. Mrs. Stoves mother
Mrs. Brown. OF West Dennis. Mass, was visiting
at the house. Stowe was graduate Of the Boston
School OF Technology.
Stoves father said his son had been respondent
since his attack Of malarial fever and that they
were much worried about his condition. This was
confirmed by the family physician. who added that
did the shooting mo sane man." he said would
commit a crime like that, for his relations with
his wife were happy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
DILLON TEsTIFIEs IN OWN BEHALF.
Says His Men Made 1872 Excise Arrests
While He Was in Charge.

Police Captain James Dillon. of the West Forty
seventh-st- station, who is trial before Deputy
Commissioner Davis for falling to enforce the Ex-
else law took the stand yesterday in his own de-
fence.
The captain testified that in all except four of
the twenty-five places mentioned in the charges
against him he had made arrests for violations of
the Liquor Tax law. He said he had repeatedly
instructed his men to watch for illegal sales Of
liquor. He told Of his personal tours through the
precinct Sundays testifying that one occasion
he was almost continuously duty for twenty
four hours, part Of the time in terrific rainstorm.
Referring TO his instructions to his men, the cap
tain said:
Il was most emphatic in urging them 70 watch
failed in their duty I could get them into more
trouble than they could get into
The captain testified that both Commissioner
Greene and Deputy Commissioner Davis had
spoken TO him about the liquor law, Commissioner
Greene calling attention to certain places in Sew
enth-ave. I believe Commissioner Greene
really anxious to assist in enforcing the law.
added the witness. "and would have given the
extra men I asked for If he could have done So"
While he was in command OF the precinct the
witness said his had arrested 1872 liquor dealers
for not observing the law Ex-Judge warren
the aPIesIS td bII3 ssistant Distrfct Attorn.V
There may have been gross violations OF the
law in other places" said Mr. Lord
'"Then why don't you get after the gross viola
tors. instead Of this man.? retorted ex-Judge
Warren
Because Commissioner Davis can't sit in two
chairs at once" said Mr. Lord ,.
eight arrests made in five other Manhattan pre-
cincts in the period in which Dillon had made lS2
get il on the record Cross-examination OF Cap
tain Dillon was postponed until Wednesday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
THOUGHT TO BE MAFlA MURDER.

Rockford. Ill. Aug. 1o-In the murder OF Mariana
Greco yesterday, italian track walker for the
Illinois Central Railroad. all signs point crime
by the Ma1la- The victim Joined as he left
Perryvills for Rockford by another Italian, and
the two walked together up the track About two
miles east OF Rockford Greco's body was found
two hours later. His watch and purse were IN his
his belt
It was supposed that he killed by train
until an examination at the rnorgue showed that
he had been shot three times from behind, each
bullet having struck vital spot. The police are
looking for his companion, but get no help
from any OF the large gang OF Italians at work in
the city, even the dead mans brother being IN
communicative.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
Asthma and Hay Fever Cured.

The truly marvellous cures Of Asthma which
are being effected by Dr.. schiftrnann's Astb,no
Cure certainly call for notice.
The Rev. g. L Taylor. Of Washburn III
says some seven years ago my wife used
several packages Of your Asthma Cure. which
resulted in e permanent cure"
= nay feVer sufferer writes: y have been a
:. u sieF rom Hay Fever for over 20 years. and
= seemed haroer every year. The first night I
used your Asthma Cure was greatly re1fe,,ed
Il cured my cough after using a few times 7
shall recommend il to all sufferers Of Hav
Mich '' i1a4IisSDui B.
sold by all druggists at SOC and 81 90 Send
b, s5IaIHp 10 Dr. r Schiffmann, Box $50. st.
raul. Mimi for a free trial package.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
sEnAroRs ON A sANDRAR.

Tacoma Wash, Aug 10-When the steamship
e. Paul left Nome ten days ago. United States
senators Nelson, Of Minnesota; Patterson OF C0lo-
.s,dhar in the Yukon River two hundred miles
.4,va Nulato The Senators are members OF me
senate committee to investigate Alaskan Affairs
4+er visiting Skagway and Juneau. they went TO
-, e,6 ipsrected Klondike mines. They start
- e. +ba mining camps on the lower Yukon on
tta steamer Van Vnet. After visiting Eagle and
13,ra-+ the Senators intended going direct 70
St Michael and Nome
Omcials at Nome were informed las1 week % tl7
- -,rsatcar,eut and telegra pied 10 the captain
IF the steamer EeaIy at Rampant to 90 TO the
rescue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
WOMAN swIMs SIX AND A HALF MILES
Makes Water Trip from Bergen Beach to
Canarsie-Husband Follows in Boat.

In rsply 10 a challenge. Mrs David Weis. OF Ave-
nue. and East Twenty-sixth-st, Brooklyn swan
yesterday from Bergen Beach 70 point on the
Csra-s,s sbore a distance estimated by those IN
attendance on the young woman at six and one
half miles The feat performed at ebb tide.
and Robert c. Chambers a life saver at Bergen
Beach. accompanied the swimmer Following the
swimmers was a launch with her husband and 6
party OF friends Mrs. Weis. who Is only eighteen
years of age. has performed many swimming feats
before. she swan from the COngress-st- bridge.
Troy 70 her fathers place on Lagoon Island. and
once swan from the Captains Pier, at Bath Beach.
20 the Atlantic Yacht Club house at Sea Gate
stroke in the journey. and kept up q good pace
from start finish She declined assistance at
good she could swim back when she reached the
shore and was helped into the boat The time
was announced hours 30 minutes seconds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
HAVE BOTH MOTHER AND SON NOW.

Council Bluffs. Iowa, Aug. lo-August Gonzales.
the Portuguese boy who ran away from Chicago
few days ago, intent on oeaons ms way 70 the
rsc,1o coast in search of his mother, whom he
had not seen since his father kidnapped him years
CO. arr5ved in this city to-day on freight train.
he was taken in charge by the police and will be
held for instructions from Oakland Cal. where
.ieIo 49, has been found. Soon after the boy
80. CI,icapo the police were informed from Oak
i5 C,tsf the woman had been found, that she
was rich ana thAI money AAN ~
for hA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
PARDoNED By THE PREsIDgNr.

washington Aug. 1o.-The President has granted
paroon Tor william Follis. Of Texas whose testi-
rnony IS said to be essential in q rour5er 80 80
Ing in Texas. in which James Folus a neDheyy =,
the pardoned man. Is accused. William Folfs &c
said 70 be the only man who can es+arl;st .,.o
loenn1y OF the body Of the dead man. an old and
Ce eI-.o-a0 farmer and ferrytender in Henderson
Nolhly' Tex. named Mcdonald but as he 60
Z Term IN the Detroit house Of Correc+fo, -.
Te~as So So aIter conviction in Federal CoIr4 IL
,-. TOT eounterfeiting, his testimony ". : 49,, -
sI lAoer the laws OF the State until r neon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
PRINCESS ARITMAH1NIHINI HERE.
Daughter Of the Late King of Tahiti Ar
riVes in San Francisco.

San Francisco. Aug 10.-Princess Ariip1ahinihiri
Pou1are. daughter OF the late King Pomare of
TAHITI has arrived in this city on the steamship
9-@Tlposa- She was accompanied by her aunt, Mrs
florence Atwater whose husband has been
planter in the islands for thirty years but intends
again to make his home in America. The princess
is me younger Of King Pomare's two daughters
She is about sixteen years old, tall and attractive
Her father vas the last OF long line of rulers
lie lived part Of the time in European STYLE but
ne greater part Of his life in native fashion His
cLlicreI+ however were brought up according to
Llo1eIn lcess, ana we're educated in the French
convent N the Tahiuan port OF Papette Tbey
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
THE OUTLOOK FOR CROPS.
CORN BELOW AVERAGE.
Winter Wheat Yield Estimated at
10000 900 Bushels.

Washington Aug. 10.-The monthly report Of
the chief of the Bureau of Statistics Of the De-
partment Of Agriculture will show the condition
of corn August to have been 1871, as COM
pared with 79.4 July 1. 1908, $50 on August
1, 1902, "a at the corresponding date in 1901,
and a ten year average of S44. The following
table shows for each of the twenty principal
States the condition on August l Of the
last three years, and that on July 1, 1908, with
ten year averages:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
GEORGIA COTTON BRINGS 10 ~ CENTS.

The first bale of the crop OF Georgia cotton
was auctioned of in front OF the Cotton exchanges
at noon yesterday. The bale weighed $50 pounds
II had been consigned to Atwood Violet & Co. Of
No. Il Wall-st.. and was labelled fully middInS-"
Only two bids developed. the first being 10 cents
pound and the second 101 cents at which figure tbs
bale was sold to Solomon @ Freeman & Co Tho
proceeds. which will amount 20 SIS q viii go the
New-York Society for the Improvement OF ths Con-
dition Of the Poor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
NorARY EINgp on MoReAWs coMPlArNr

Samuel 81 rague. notary connected with brew
ing company was fined $50 in Special Sessions yes
terday charge OF having taken the oath OF
Mrs Margaret B. Conroy. a hotel proprietor at No.
esS Third-ave.. TO the list OF guests in her hoteI
was pressed by Elections Superintendent Moran
and Sprague pleaded guilty. Two other notaztes
were recently fined Is each on similar charge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11

The average condition Of spring wheat on
August l was III, as compared with SO last
month S97 on August !, 1902. SOB on August
l. 1901, and a ten-year average of SoZ
The following table shows for each OF the nVe
principal spring wheat States the condition on
August / in each of the last three years. and
that on July /. 1908, with the ten-year August
averages:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
year averages:

Preliminary returns indicate winter wheat
crop of about 100000 bushels or an average
of 12.4 bushels an acre. as compared with 1873
bushels last year.
The following table shows the estimated aver
age yield an acre in the twelve principal winter
wheat States in 1903 and 1902:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
TO CONFER OVER ST. LoIns gxu,,,

9IS' aug o-Commissioner Wiettnr ~ ,be
ola's department Of Agriculture called 80 &c
lei s-1'e to-oay' 10 De held here on Friday Al II
q NJ o. lhose throughout the State irteras+s -
ne state agricultural exhibit at the sr go n -
SsItt 81 II Is INTENDED 10 preserve for he ar or
State fairs LIS year 5 local and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
FEEBLE OLD MAN TAKES POISON.

Malone, n. z. Aug 1O-Henry Mooers OF a
highly respected family. OF WestviIle committed
suicide yesterday by taking poison. He was sew
enty-four years old and in feeble health. He left
the house in the morning and went into tbs field
where he took the poison and found q few
hours later In great agony. He lived a few hours
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
HUNTERS. BY MISTAKE, SHOOT A MAN.

Schenectady, N. Y, Aug. 1N-George H. Fletcher
who says his home is in Gloucester. Mass. was
shot in the right shoulder last evening while stand
ing near haystack in Chenille. near this city He
was mistaken for an animal by party Of hunters
who ran away discovering their mistake. He
was seriously wounded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
GAINS AT YALE FORESTRY SCHOOL.

New-Haven Conn. Aug l0-Professor H. B.
Graves director Of the Yale Forestry School says
there is a prospect Of increase Of % per cent
IN the attendance at the school the coming year.
-L,s increase will be due partly to the influx Of
stIdents from the Cornell School OF Forestry which
has been closed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11

Washington. Aug lo.-Ths following army and navy
orders have been issusd:
ARMY.
ColousI ALLEN SMITH 9th Cavalry: Major WILL
lam c. BUTLER 25th Infantry; Major BENJAMIN 4
CD EF5V ER 9th Cavalry; First Lieutenant JOHN P
DEVEREUX assistant surgeon Contract Surgeon PRES
TON s. KELLOGG. first Lieutenant FREDERICK @.
TURNER 9Th Cavalry; detailed a board 70 meet At
Fort Meade Of oficers for promotion
Captain CHARLES B. VOGDES. Quarternaaztsr. 70
Fort Meade. for examination
The retirement Of BriKaAier Geusrai JOHN b RA5-
NAVY.
Commander J. II ROBINSON. detached rnsross q
board. navy yard Warrington 70 Naval oossrVat'ry
Washington
Lieutenant Commander 7. 2. BURGDoRFFs a1at--
Newark. N. !.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
TAX RATE IN BOSTON UNCHANGED.

Boston, Aug 10.-The tax rate for this city for
1903 was announced to-day 81 80 e thousand.
the same rate last year. A total city valuation
nj q 90 80 1923 includes real estate to the value OF
S9s5 $50 800 and personal estate. $254, 02&
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
CONNECTICUT REGIMENTS IN CAMP.

Mantle. Conn. Aug. lo-The four regiments OF
-. l-nAc+icut National Guard with the light
-, machine gun battery and signal corps
vent in camp here to-day for the annual six days
- ~ dutv. Brigadier General Russell Frost IS
and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11

The average condition Of the oats crop on
August / was 79.5, as compared with e4-o one
month ago. S94 on August /, 1902; 1876 on ALL
gust l. 1901. and a ten-year average Of s2.6
The proportion OF the oats crop Of last year
still in the hands of farmers is estimated at
IA per cent, as compared with A per cent OF
the crop Of 1901 in farmers hands one year
ago. and 90 per cent Of the crop Of 1900 IN
farmers hands two years ago, and an eight
year average Of IA per cent.
The average condition of barley on August /
was S34, against SOS one month ago. 9O.2 on
August l, 1902; 500 at the corresponding date
in 1901, and q ten-year average Of SS4.
The average condition Of spring rye on August
/ was S72 as compared with SSS one month
ago, 9O5 on August 1. 1902; 1876 at the CORE
spending date in 1901. and ten-year average
Of S53.
The acreage Of buckwheat is less than that Of
last year by about 500. acres, or Oh per cent.
The condition of buckwheat on August l was
93.9 as compared with ola on August l. 1902;
Gil at the corresponding date in 1901, and
ten-year average of 1913.
The average condition of fax on August i
was SOB. as compared with $50 one month ago.
The average condition of tobacco on August
! was S29. as compared with S5.1 one month
ago.
The average condition OF potatoes August
1 was 872, as compared with SS.1 one month
ago. 94.S on August 1. 1902; 62.3 at the CORE
spending date in 1901. and a ten-year average
of $40.
Preliminary returns indicate increase Of
O.S per cent in the hay acreage, The condition
of timothy hay August 1 was 1922 as COM
pared with 90 on August 1. 1902. S4.1 at the
corresponding date in 1901. and a nine-year
average of SAL
Reports to the production Of clover in
dictate that nearly full crop will be harvested.
In point of quality the crop Of clover is well up
to high medium grade.
The condition of rice August l was 81
compared with 93.5 one month ago.
The report also includes fruits and various
minor crops, which will be published in detail
in THE Crop Reporter"
The government crop report, as figured by Stats
tician Brown. of the Produce Exchange indicates
q winter wheat harvest Of 41062s0OO bushels, COM
pairing with indication Of 463. 900 July
and with last years harvest Of AL 7Ss, 666 bushels
The spring wheat indication is 23S $4,000 bushels.
which compares with the July estimate OF ISL
$4,000 bushels, and with last years crop OF 25s24,
S42 bushels. The total indicated wheat crop Is
ESQ., 900 bushels against the July estimate Of
TO 627 900 bushels and harvest last year of &c.
063, O0S bushels For the indication Is for
yield OF 225 0O00 900 bushels, comparing with in in
dication Of 2263 100000 bushels July L and with
last years harvest of 2.523 O4s. 600 bushels.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-11
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.
ARMY.

Washington. Aug IO.-Ths following army and navy
dsrs have been issued:
Alaska forum., 1903-11-07

Brady insisted that he was an honest man. Did,any one claim to the contrary?
 The Rampant "mossbacks' are not so slow after all. They do t'1eir own thinking, as the late mass i meeting demonstrated.
 The funny story told was out of place, but it seemed to strike most of those present as containing at least germ of truth, and in conse- quence was applauded to the echo. Hoist with their own petard. This most aptly fl $ the incorpora- tion meeting The politician finally grasped the fact that tue anti-incor- pora tionists were ill the majority, and became somewhat dazed. Lynn Smith raised something of "shindy" when he nominated John Minook as a councilman. The chairman was clearly out of order l! in trying to smother anything he personally was opposed to.
 At the meeting 1t was told us that the town would be just the same after incorporation as it is at present. Since the meeting the town is simply going to the devil. The latter is probably the least of the two evils.
 The local telegraph office received a message from Eagle a few days ago stat ing that nineteen sacks of mail had been lost eight miles below Forty-mile, Nov. ?. PRESBYTERIAN NCHURcH.-Services at ! the Reading Room at 7:3o p. III. Sab bath school at II a. I'll. All are invited to attend
 A meeting is called to arrange for the organization of literary society. All who are interested will please come to the Reading Room on Monday evening. Nov. 9, at 8 o'clock.
 E. H. House: l am against in- corporation. While 1 would serve if the town was incOrDorated. let
Alaska forum., 1903-11-07

THE spectacle presented by Nome city council dishonoring their own paper is balanced nicely by the chaotic mess of Skagway' $ municipal affairs. At the latter place the federal, officials were com pelled to step in to maintain the law, the city fathers preferring to levy tribute on prostitution.