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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
ENGINES MAD RUNAWAY.
Flying Dirt When 1t Jumps Track
Kills Fifth Chickens.

Caldwell, N. J.. Aug. II (SpeciaD.-A runaway
engine the Caldwell branch of the Erie
Railroad created excitement in Cedar Grove
to-day 1t was a heavy, six-wheeled en-
CINE. and had brought a train of cars of the
fiat type used for heavy freight work TO Essex
FeIls, and had drilled several of them, when
one got beyond control of the brakeman, who
shouted for help.
Keefer vreeIand, the engineer. and Harry
Osborn, the fireman. who were on the engine
near the turntable. jumped off and ran to his
aid. It is believed that in the excitement
Vreeland left his engine under air pressure and
forgot to put on the reverse lever, with the
result that when the pressure became exhausted
the ponderous locomotive started down the
track, running backward toward Caldwell
The down grade is extremely steep at that
point in the road. The men ran to board the
runaway engine, but it had gained much head
way and they were unable to reach it. The
engine rushed by the Caldwell station at
speed OF forty miles hour. swaying and
rocking in an alarming manner. and threaten
ing every minute to jump the track Another
steep grade added to the locomotives speed,
and as it crossed the bridge over the Pompton
turnpike it is estimated that 1t was going at
the rate of seventy-five miles hour. Beyond
the trestle over the Peckman River is a short
curve, and when the engine and the tender
reached it they swayed violently. and it seemed
as If they both must be dashed into the stream.
Another sharp curve, short distance on, was
encountered, and there engine and tender
jumped the track twisting the rails ploughing
up the roadbed and wrenching the ties from
the track
The engine finally landed in ditch in which
a chicken house stood owned by Webb
Mitchell. About fifty chickens were killed by
vi dirt he he In
ell directions. and one piece struck watering
can in the hands of Mrs Mitchell. smashing it
into a shapeless mass. Another struck a dog
in the head, killing the animal instantly. The
tender struck large oak tree, tearing it out
by its roots. The engine turned upside down.
The noise made by escaping steam could be
heard nearly mile away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
PROTECTION DEBATE SHUT OFF.
But Lord Hugh Cecil Sharply Criticises Mr..
Chamberlains Attitude

London, Aug. 11.-When the Appropriation
bill was called up in the House Of Commons to-
day several attempts were made to discuss Mr.
Chamberlain's fiscal proposals. this being the
last possible chance before the propagation Of
Parliament. The Speaker. however. ruled that
the fiscal matter was irrelevant to the subject
under consideration.
Lord Hugh Cecil, however. delighted the OPP
position by caustically commenting on Premier
Balfour's dislike Of criticism and Mr.. Cham
berlain's use of his Office to propagate state
ments which were largely conjectural. He
thought that a protest ought to be entered at
Mr.. Chamberlain's way of combining his pres
tige a minister with the liberty Of Ordi-
nary politician in order to forward his views.
1t constitutional scandal said Lord Hugh
Cecil, scarcely less than the Premier's attitude
toward all proposals to discuss the fiscal policy
In the House of Commons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
ROOT TO LEAVE CABINET.
TAFT NAY SUCCEED HIN.
Not Likely to Retire Until Congress
Meets, HO1CeOer.
rrRox TIE TRIBUNE BURAAu.l

zE-szb,nq+on Aug 11.-Secretary Root said to-
a., that any information regarding his retire
-. 80, president Roosevelt's Cabinet would
b.1,e "a come from oyster Bay. He will not
e., Nv deny the reports that he is soon to
= .-,,oae5a5 BIZ Governor Taft of the Philip
- since Secretary Root last visited Saga
-. t5gu he stated that he should do nothing
5 compiling his annual report until he
.a.,,rne6 from London, where he goes on Au-
gust % as q member Of the Alaskan Boundary
commission This is taken TO mean that his
retirement from the Cabinet will not take place
e. least until after Congress has convened.
From discussions heretofore Of the retirement
of Secretary Root. il is known that he has
personally felt that he had certain work 10
do before leaving office-the establishment Of
civil government In the Philippines and the in
stalIation Of the general staff system in the
army Both of these objects are now practical
" accomplished. Mrs. Root and the Secretarys
physicians are known to be anxious for his re-
tirement from public life. and it is believed not
unlikely that when he has leisurely wound up
the pending important & matters under his
charge and completed his annual report he will
urge upon the President the acceptance of his
resignation.
That Governor Taft will succeed to the War
portfolio is the belief Of those familiar with the
situation. The work OF the War Department
Philippines and II is believed that no one could
be selected more competent than Governor Taft
70 hauda these questions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
LORDS PASS LAND BILL.
Measure, ECith amendments. Noxc
Goes to the Commons.

London. Avg. 1.-THE House OF Lords to-day
passed the third reading OF the Irish Land bIlI
Prior to the third reading OF the bin, the Duke
OF DevOnshire said that while he was unabl,
70 forecast the action OF the House OF Commons
on the landlords amendments adopted by ths
House OF Lords. he was confident that the posi-
ton Of the government In the lower house would
not be altogether trreconciIabIe
Lord Abercorn behalf OF tia landlords
thanked the Duke for his courteous reception
OF the amendments. and said he believed the bIl
would benefit the whole OF Ireland He trusted
that the amendments would be received by the
House or Commons in the same spirit In which
they had been passed by the Lords
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
NEW COLOMBIAN CABLE LIKELY.
Land Telegraph Line to BOgOta, the Capital,
Opened Again
fFpom THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

Washington, Aug. u--Dr. Herran. the Colombian
Charge dAffaires has received q dispatch from
the Governor of Panama, by way of Mexico, an
no71ncing that the land telegraph line from Carta
gena and Barranquilla to Bogota is open. This
gives the remote Colombian capital telegraPhic
communication with the Atlantic coast. The dis
match also announced that representatives Of
"a bIe company, other than the one holding pres
ent franchises from the Colombian Government
are now at Bogota concluding arrangements which
will give it the right to lay cable from Carta-
geDa and Barranquilla to Panama, where connec-
ton with the United States can be made by way
of the land lines through Mexico -.
The length of this cable viii only De ABOUT Two
hundred miles and while 1t cannot be Ialo IN Ill1le
n transmit news regarding the treaty riitlncatlon
negotiations the that the land INES from the
Atlantic coast TO Bogota are opened SHOWS that II
{C nossibIe TO reach that city from the outSlCe
World nv wire to Panama and then by steamer Tor
+vro hundred miles Cartagena or Barrauqul4Ia-
:, oTo where land lines TO Bogota are opened.
1t1ese lines go UP the Magdalena River NO news
n the situation was contained IN me message 10
mr. TIerran from the Governor or panama
Sa6or VeIez a member Of the COLOMBIAN Coh-
cross from Cartagena. who has been IN TINS coun-
~, come weeks will return TO BogoLa IN tIne
80 ,Iote on the treaty should vote be taken by
s,,eT7s+ % Senior NeleZ was Opposed 10 the tret5y
T,t1en he arrived the United states ana ms
10 rLyysrdness about returning TO Bogota IS taksl
re mean that he at least lost some OF MS oI'-
nosifiOn to that compact
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
fRv The Associated Press.l

Washington, Aug. 11.-Before Secretary Root
sails for London TO sit with the Alaskan Com
mission he viii place his resignation in the
hands Of President Roosevelt in order that the
President may appoint a Secretary Of War, if it
IS deemed necessary in Mr.. Roots absence. 1t
is expected, however. that the resignation will
not be acted upon until after Congress meets
The appointment Of Mr.. Roots successor will
depend somewhat upon the length Of time that
Secretary Root wiz be engaged upon the Alas
kan Boundary Commission
It is understood that the matter Of Mr.. Roots
successor has been discussed, and while nothing
official can be obtained. II is believed that the
place viii be rendered TO General Taft.
II the sIttings Of the Alaskan Commission
extend beyond December l, 1t is likely that the
6ecretary's resignation win be accepted and his
successor appointed at that time and if the
situation in the War Department becomes such
that Secretary is needed to take charge Of
affairs one will be appointed earlier. It is be
Heved here that there viii be q great deal of
delay in consideration Of the Alaskan boundary
case, and that the United States commissioners
may be detained in London several months.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
ALIENS SHORTAGE $4,000.
Boston Police Say Others, Besides the Preach
ers' Aid, suffered-On the Trail

Boston, Aug. lin circular issued by the po-
lice to-day. giving description of Willard S. Allen,
abscondiug treasurer Of the Preachers Aid So
ciety of the New England Methodist Conference.
the amount of the embezzement is given $4,000
a figure considerably in excess of former estimates
Aliens letter of confession, in which he said his
stealings aggregated $4,000, made no reference to
the misuse of funds other than those OF the Preach
ers Aid Society.
Investigation since. is said has brought TO light
several cases which Allen misappropriated money
to-day that the Methodist Historical Society's
loss is So 500 This society, of which Allen was
treasurer, supposed TO have had $4,000 on de-
post balance of 500 is all that remains to its
credit.
of this city WHO reported having talked with Allen
in Rochester. n. Y, Thursday, the Boston police
think they are the track of the fugitive.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
NEVER TRAVELLED ALONE, THOUGH 20
Young Man from Babylon, Blind Since a
Child, Steals Away on Train.

Babylon, Long Island, Aug Hilary Kelly,
twenty years old. who has been blind since he
was an infant, left home at daybreak this morn
ing and walking over a mile to the station,
boarded train for Long Island City, where he
went to visit a sister
He is son of L. c. Kelly. an ex-foreman Of
the New-York Fire Department. The young
man had never before travelled alone, or even
gone around the village without a companion
Fearing his family would object, he took the
early morning train. When his absence was dis
covered his family was greatly worried, but
when 1t was found that he had safely boarded
train it was believed he would arrive at his des-
tination all right
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
MIR. ARBUCKLE CALLS ON GEN GREENE
Officer Detailed for To-day's Excursion-Pro
lection To Be Paid for Hereafter.

John Arbuckle who from time TO time sends out
free excursions for women and children called
on Police Commissioner Greene yesterday Mr.
Arbuckle recently protested against the treatment
he alleged he had received from Brooklyn police
captain 10 whom he had made request for an
officer TO maintain order on the boats which he
sends out The application had been refused. and
Mr. Arbuckle felt aggrieved
Commissioner Greene told Mr. Arbuckle that the
usual practice in such was TO hire a special
patrolman; that the regular men were all otherwise
engaged, and that 1t was difficult TO spare one As
MI ArDuckle is sending out excursion from Pier
No %. North River, to-day, Commissioner Greene
said that ne would detail a man TO accompany H.
but on future excursions MIR. Arbuckle says he will
engage a special officer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
TAKES P. M. ARTHUR's PLACE.
W. S. Stone Made Head of Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers

Cleveland, Aug. u.-W. s. Stone, Of Eldon Iowa,
Division No. ISL, has been elected to fill the unex-
pired term grand chief engineer of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers made vacant by
the deaths of P. NJ. Arthur and A. B. Youngson.
After the election the executive committee Of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers said that
no fear need be felt of any radical change in the
policy of the brotherhood; that the grand
chief would carry out the conservative principles
advocated by P. NJ. Arthur in every essential
Come, let us reason together and DO unto
others you would they should do unto you,
would continue to be the policy Of the order, the
committee said.
Warren Sanford Stone born in Ainsworth
Iowa, in February, 1860. He has been railroading
for twenty-four years the Missouri division Of
the Rock Island system. He has been chairman Of
the general board of adjustment Of that road for
q number Of years.
of his organization requires the president to live
in this city, where the headquarters are situated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
ENLIST MARINES FOR PHILIPPINES.

notice has been posted at the maIlle uai i1-As
- r,-ool,lvn NAVY Yard calling for volunteers
80 serve at the navy yard in the Philippines at
olongapo. The commandant OF that station has
se,,t word by cable that marines are needed there
and the Navy Department accordingly lntehos 10
SEND out a battalion on August a
II will consist OF captain first and second
,tr,.erant a gunnery sergeant, three sergeants,
Ave corporals a drummer. a trumpeter and ninety
one privates 1t is believed that the prlncllal Dse
- = A-oar,can naval forces the Philippines
min he changed from Cavite 10 Olongapo No
froi1bIe is expected in getting the required hunper
e yaey &C the volunteers are coming forward last
SINE Of The men who served recently IN the Phll-
srrines are anxious TO 90 back Only men VINO
t =. least two wears yet 10 are accepted,
s IL Is thought they will be kept for that time at
OlougauO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
HONOLULU LAWYERS DIsBARRED.
Ex-Judge Humphreys Among Them-Ex-
tortion in the Sumner Case.

Honolulu. Aug. 11.-Sensational proceedings
before the Supreme Court yesterday ended in
the disbarment Of ex-Circuit Judge A S.
Humphreys and George Davis. a lawyer. A
lawyer named Thompson is suspended for a
year. The cases grew out OF the scandal in the
case of an old capitalist, John Sumner who
fought relatives who declared him insane
Many attorneys were engaged, and some of
them switched from side to the other.
Large fees were collected, and Davis was &C
cused of intimidating Sumner into paying a
large sum. Sumner paid $4,000 in ees in q
few months.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
CASHIER GONE; BANK CLOSED.
He Has the Combination to the Vaults
Foul Play Suspected.

Cincinnati Aug. 1.-THE police. after search
ing for two days. have been unable to find
John K. Brown, cashier of the Union Bank at
New-Holland Ohio. Brown boarded train for
this city on Saturday and has not been seen
since. The bank was unable to open yesterday,
Brown has the combination to the safe. and
dispatches received here say that there is great
excitement in New Holland to-day.
It is said that the deposits in the bank at this
time approximate 100000. It is believed that
the money will all be found in the banks
vaults when experts from this city arrive and
open the safe. Cashier Brown stood very high
and the general impression is that he has met
with foul play
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
HAS a DIRIGIBLE AIRsHIP.
But San Francisco Inventor Keeps 1t Tied
to the Ground When He Goes Sailing.

August Greth. aeronaut of twenty years expert
ence has made ascension from this city in
dirigible balloon airship which he has
structed- He did not cut loose from cable
nectons with the ground but said that the balloon
was fully under control and that he steered 1t up
and down. back and forth and around will.
Three times. it is said. the ship ascended and
descended, its flight IN the stiff breeze being
corded triumph by the inventor and those who
it.
DR.. Greth. who is a native Of France and
graduate Of the University OF California was
companied in his flight by Captain T. S. Baldwin
and number of other people. The inventor is in
with Santos-Dumont in the aerial at the
st. Louis Exposition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
TO REVIEW THE FLEET
At ROckland, Me, the Ships Will Prepare
for the Joint Attack on Portland.

Bar Harbor Me. Aug. 1.-THE combined North
Atlantic feet gathered here. it was said to-day.
would rendezvous at RockIand instead Of this har-
Dor before participating in the joint army and navy
attack on Portland, August 1929 The fleet. except
two training ships which were considered too slow
for the trip, is scheduled to leave here at noon to-
morrow afternoon for Long Island Sound to engage
in man0uvres and tactics.
The vessels will arrive at Oyster Bav Saturday
and VIII be reviewed by President Roosevelt next
Monday. The present intention is 10 have them
leave Oyster Bay Monday night and be at Rock
joint attack on Portland "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
SAYS FEW WILL JUSTIFY moH

Jefferson City, No, Aug lin DISCUSSING the
recent letter Of President Roosevelt to Csovernor
Duroin Of Indiana, Governor Dockery said tho -
was IN accord with the sentiments expressed bv the
President He said; In the heat Of passion -
certain circumstances. one is apt TO feel TIA, ~
action OF mob is JUSTIFIED but on sober 80.
thought there few men who can or will ,,,tJt.
ne scuOn Of q mob" - INsHIy
gsT, ~ ~ LDJ I IsiGsed 70 nave anything to
Ebe-i4S q, cL o1oi S-e7t1i. DGt ne Ihougnt that
yifh &C., Ia &c VI d PRISONER shouio resist mob
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
READY FOR THE G. A. p

san Francisco. Aug. 1.-THE preparations for the
national encampment Of the Grand Army OF the
Republic pretty well concluded and from ali
indications the visiting delegates Will have pleas
ant time here The veterans and other visitors
from the East already pouring into this city.
and thousands are on their way
The Spanish American war veterans viii be rep
resented in force during encampment week. and
active measures have been taken by them 10 give
reception for the Grand Army. Money continues
70 be subscribed literally by local merchants The
amounts hand aggregates A~total OF Szs723
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
NoNoeENARIAN TO MARRv

Dallas, Tex Aug lit was announces ,es.a
cay that Ex-Governor r. B. Lubbock is n -,
tomorrow Miss Lu Scott Of Abilene. Tex This
vii be the third time Governor Lubbock has mar
Eed- His last wife died one year ago this month
governor Lubbock is IN his ninetieth year hale ana
wealthy -
re was the Confederate Governor Of Texas. was
lureo with Jefferson Davis and John II Reagan
y ne close OF the war between the States: served
y lae state legislature following reconstruction
re and was Tor twenty consecutive years State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
LONG LOST BOY IS FOUND.
Carried OFF by Gypsies, He Is Identified in
Illinois by Birth Mark

Ogdensburg, n. Y. Aug. u.-Thirteen years ago
Xavier Moreu, five years old, OF Gativenu Pond
disappeared. His clothes were found on the river
bank and It was supposed he was drowned The
grief Of his mother resulted in the temporary loss
of reason.
Word was received to-day that the boy is living
in Illinois and will return home at once. He was
carried of by a band Of gypsies. from whom he
escaped four years ago He was found by rela-
tive who fully identified him by a birthmark on
the shoulder
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
ACT UNDER THE NEW HEALTH LAW.
State Authorities Compel Abatement of a
Camp Meeting Nuisance Near Champlain.

Albany, Aug 1.-THE State Health Department
to-day reported that under the new public health
law it had compelled the local health authorities
10 abate an alleged nuisance in connection with a
camp meeting on the Chazy River. near the village
Of Champlain-
The camp meeting authorities had arranged
drainage into the Chazy River which is the
supply Of the village The local authorities seemed
dsinclined 10 interfere and the State Department
ordered them 10 abolish the conditions COM
planned OF.
This is the first recourse by the department 70
the extraordinary conferred By ths new law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
v. o. HoNoRs MADE PUBLIC.

London Aug. IA large number OF promotion.
and appointments to the Victorian Order IN connec-
ton with the Kings recent visit 70 Ireland are
gazetted tonight. They include Lord London
Cross. and Lord Charles Berssford the Right Hon
Horace cUrzon Plunkett. Sir Anthony Patrick Nc
Donnen and number OF Irish officials as knights
commander.
Thirty-seven officers OF the army navy Irish
consta bulary and police made cornmanders or
members OF the fourth or fifth class OF the Royal
Victorian Order. - - -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
SUITS AGAINST CATTLE MEN.
They Are Charged with Unlawfully Fenc-
ing Government Land.

Topeka, Kan. Aug. u.-Three suits were fled in
the United States District Court to-day by the
United States Attorney against extensive cattle
ranch firms in Western Kansas. charging them
with having government land under fence. The
Circle Land and Cattle Company. in Siberian and
Wallace counties, is charged with having 1900
acres unlawfully fenced. the c. P. Dewey Cattle
Company 5000 acres in Cheyenne and the Mills
Wood Cattle Company about ten sections. Twelve
other suits Of the same nature are in course Of
preparation.
This land is all in the Dodge City, Wichita and
Wakenv land Office districts. The penalty is a heavy
fine If found guilty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
FOR DEAD OUTLAWS, $4,000.

Guthrie, O. T. Aug. u.-Deputy Marshals Ben
nett WilIetts and Jacobson arrived here to-day
from Pawhuska, Usage Nation, with the bodies OF
two members of the Martin gang of outlaws Killed
a., ~ 7gb+ If Saturday. The dead men have been
identified as William and Samuel Martin Rewards
aggregating $4,000 had been offered for the men,
oT Ta,otv Marshal Eaines who wounded in the
6eTIp is in critical condition to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
THE HoLMLEA AT ST. JOHNS.

ST. Johns. n. F., Aug. 1.-THE. British steamer
Holmlea, from Montreal for Fleetwood which went
ashore at Point Richie. Belle Isle Strait on August
arrived here to-day for repairs. She was noated
of the rocks at high tide last SATURDAY. with H.
aid Of the British war sloop Fantorne and arrived
here uader her own steam Divers report that
there IL no hole IN her bottom but thar she q.
badly dented where she struck on the Ledge ans
Is leaking considerably 80
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
FAIR TO BE OPENED ON TIME

Washington. Aug. 1L-John Schroers a,rao+ -
the ST Louis Worlds Exposition AZ . c2-e-- -
with Secretary Shaw to-day assured the S.ra+-1
mat the exposition would be opened 10 all visitors
y May. lSo4 all reports TO the contrary ,o+,,~t
SANDING Nj Schroers invited Secretsr,- So-.i
you 70 attend the fair IN October and - - tL
guest Of honor al dinner the counarct95 e Inc ne
OF St Louis desire TO tender him al tha+ oooleS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-12
SENATOR MCARTYs WIFE HURT.
Jumps from the Wagon, the Frightened
Horse Breaking Into a Run.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1Rr-xr

I8T TELEGRAPH 10 THE TRIBUNEl
Pittsfeld. Mass Aug. u-Mrs. John McCarty
wife Of Senator McCarty Of New-Yorz, who has
a country place here, met with serious accident
this morning.
Mrs. McCarty. with her Oldest son, William Nc
Carly, was taking morning drive. A young horse
was driven to light wagon. The collar OF the
harness broke in descending hill. and the horse
after kicking several times began 10 run.
Mrs McCarty jumped and was thrown under the
wheels Her right limb broken above the
ankle. and she was badly bruised