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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
MOTT AND MEADE REPLY
The Latter Erpects to Recouer-
Doctors Sag Former Is Dying.

The formal answers Of the two city magistrates
whose removal petrIoned for last week was
filed at the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court
yesterday The petitions made by Jacob w.
Mack. member of the City Club. The petitions
charged that the two magistrates Were both men
tally and physically incapacitated for their work.
and asked for their removal. The answer from
Magistrate Mott was made by his counsel, Went
worth, Lowenstein & Stern, of No. 346 Broadway.
This answer recited that Magistrate Mott like
~ TO die within few weeks but that his con-
dition not due to any fault of his own, and that
no cause existed for his removal The answer
therefore prayed for the dismissal of the petition.
From the wording of the answer, it was inferred
by many that Magistrate Mott has not been in
formed of the petition for his removal and that his
counsel acting for him entirely in the matter.
The answer of Magistrate Meade filed by his
counsel. David Mcclure. of No % WilIlam-st but
the statement comes from the magistrate himself.
The answer states that since October last he has
not been physically capable of performing his full
duties. Although the word paralysis is not men
toned, his illness is referred to in way that would
indicate that disease having affected his right
and leg and the muscles of the left side of his
face somewhat 1t is also difficult for him to talk
plainly. 1t stated however, that the trouble with
that he was steadily growing better otherwise; It
memory had beer all right, and his mind perfectly
that with care for a little while yet he might hope
soon to resume his judicial duties In fact on June
CITY Magistrates. at which assignments to duty
We're made for the six months beginning July l.
Under all the circumstances the magistrate de-
cares that there is no reason TO justify his re-
mOval. and asks that the petition be dismissed
DIR. Pearce Bailey, who is Magistrate Motifs fam
lily physician makes affidavit that his patient is in
very precarious condition of health and that
for two weeks he has been in a sanatorium at
NorOtOn Conn. confined to his bed under the care
of a trained and attending physician.
DR.. Scov makes affidavit that Magistrate Mott
is in precarious condition in the sanatoTium at
Noroton and likely TO die at any time. "In any
case DR.. Scovil says. Il should say it is only
question of weeks
ne cases of both magistrates is to come before
the Appellate Division July g
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
COMMISSION IN TALCOTT CASE.
Wealthy Man Now in the BlOomingdale
Asylum To Be Examined.

Judge John j. Crennan. OF New-Rochelle, repre-
senting Mrs HarTietta TalcOtt. filed the appoint
ment of Charles n. Young, Sydney A. Wood and
DIR. DaIrymple commissioners to decide upon
the insanity and incompetency of Arthur W. Tai
colt in the Supreme Court at White Plains yester-
day.
Mr. Talcott, who is wealthy resident Of Rye
the-SOund, where he has large country seat
has been an inmate Of Boomingdale Asylum since
May q last. The petitioner, who is the mother of
Mr.. TalCott. sets forth that in addition the Rye
property he real estate in New-York worth il
is estimated. about S5aO00 Mr.. Talcott who IS
only thirty-two years old, formerly a prom
lnent woonen merchant in Manhattan. He is mar
ried and has three children
Judge Crennan has arranged to have the commits
siOners and Sheriff's jury decide the lunacy OF
Mr.. Talcott within ten days. Attached to the
papers are affldaVitS of DR.. Carlos b Mcdonald,
DR.. Flint and DR.. Allan McI.ane Hamilton. stating
that he is suffering from dementia. Before Mr.
Talcott was sent to the asylum he had a mania for
travelling. He rode the trains between Rye and
New York half dozen times each day. and often
made hurried trips to Maine, ostensibly to fish and
hunt Although he hired guides. yet he took
neither gun rod with him. and then hurried
home. after paying the guides for the month he
had hired them,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
SERGEANT WALL DENIES MISCONDUCT.
Patrolman 0'Brien and Churchill Support
His Defence on Excise Violation Charge.

Inspector Walsh yesterday held investigation
of the Tenderloin police station. had fixed up
violation OF the liquor tax law that was alleged TO
have occurred Sunday evening in the saloon kept
by ex-Sergeant James Churchill, No 1,420 Broad
way.
Sergeant Wall read his testimony, saying that
Patrolman O'Brien asked by telephone whether he
had the right to make arrest in the licensed hotel
at No. 1870 Broadway. where he obtained glass
Of beer ard a sandwich but had not paid for
either Wall declared he told O'Brien to be guided
by his best judgment.
Patroman James OBrien confirmed Wallis testi-
mOny in every particular. He too eread his teSti-
mony. Inspector Walsh examined both
Churchill told a story supporting the statements
OF Wall and o 'Brien. He said that he knew there
was a misconceptions and that he would not have
had il happen for $1,000 but denied that he had
made any attempt to buy off the story.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
WALL STREET AND MR.. CANNON.
Bankers Do Not Agree on Question of Need
Of Financial legislation

Wall Street was much interested In the EXCLUSIVES
announcement from The Tribunes Washington
Bureau yesterday that Mr.. Cannon had annouucaf
his intention of opposing all financial legislation b.
the House in the next session of Congress VARYING
opinions were expressed the decision OF the
future Speaker. although prominent bankers d.
cined to be quoted One announced his agreement
with Mr. Cannon 50 far the legislation rcsar-
buhS the Afdrich bill. which was lost az the last
session, was concerned. bur declared that De
mistaken III his contention INA
a1ceS on deposit here We're being used r-Y1r1
banks 20 manipulate the market Another took d.
Gssclaedy opposite point OF view and declared tha-
II congress denied the relief sought by the rr1r-
c1al interests. il would he a grave disappoinruerr-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
CLARK ESTATE SETTLED.
Widow of Former Corporation Counsel Gets
Less Than $4,000 from His Estate,

The final report OF Charles H. Hyde, referee,
which permanently settles and distributes the sur
plus money derived from the sale OF the Empire
City racetratk belonging to the estate of William
H. Clark, formerly Corporation Counsel of New
York. filed in the Westchester County Clerks
office White Plains yesterday Out of the total
estate Mrs. Mary S. Clark, the widow, only
ceives 1880 II. Mr.. Clark previous to his death
was worth than 81 100000 but ne expended
$4,000 on the track. and when it sold at
ton for mere song the surplus money, amount
ing TO $l2S14S %. ordered distributed among
the creditors, after the widow had been paid. as
follows:
John G. HemmeuCh. for a mortgage he held.
81 oil &c; Sweeney Son. work the track. $747:
+. T. EgglestOn. S21S1S % Charles w. Levill jr..
S6,S 95 James Y. Lawrence, $444 81, and Stanley
& Patterson, ST. Ca
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
vINDICATION FOR LINDENTHAL.
His Eye Bar Gable Bridge Scheme Gets the
O.. K. of Experts.

Mayor Low yesterday made public the final re-
port of Messrs Morrison Schneider Merrman.
Hodge and Cooper. the engineers appointed by him
some time ago TO pass on the merits Of the plans
of Commissioner Lindenthal for the new Manhattan
Bridge across the East River.
AS The Tribune announced it would yesterday
the report says that the commission is satisfied.
after correspondence with manufacturers of struct
ural steel and after many tests, that the desired
material for the eye bar cables proposed for the
bridge can be obtained at reasonable prices and
in open competition.
The report concludes by saying that the uncer-
tainty regarding the quality of material required
for the eye bar cables is removed and that the
commission is now unanimously in favor of the
execution of the proposed design of the Manhattan
Bridges.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
BIG DROP IN COTTON.
TumbIes as Much as 50 Points at
Opening.
PRICES RECOVER LATER IN DAY.

PRICES RECOVER LATER IN DAY.
A slump in cotton created considerable excite
ment at the opening of the Cotton Exchange yes
terday morning. There sensational drop in
the prices of July August and September cotton
which broke from % to 80 points at the opening
result OF unfavorable reports from the Liver
pool market and the report of dssensions in pool
ranks. well the rumor that certain ele-
ment of the New-Orleans contingent was leaking
cotton The break followed by a gradual
recovery. July. which closed Monday night at
u %. opened.at 12.40 but by had advanced to
1850. August, which had closed at 1885, opened
1880. sold down to 12.42 but by noon reached
1855.
Bull support continued all the forenoon and prices
almost uninterruptedly forced upward until
the months showed a net decline of from 3 to
10 points, while the new crop positions were I'M
changed to points higher Then the weekly reports
of the Weather Bureau resulted in further gains of
from to points while the market showed great
nervousness and considerable activity.
The new crop options ruled relatively active all
the afternoon and the market generally was firm
the monthly report OF the government next Friday
would indicate the most unfavorable July condition
record. The sales estimated at 100000 bales
July closed at 12S0c, August at 12.79c and Septem
Der at 11.73C
New-Orleans June Notwithstanding that both
NewYork and Liverpool reported the most sensa-
tional declines of the season this morning, the local
cotton market continued to rise.
Soon after II o'clock September II points
above the closing of yesterday at 19S; October 10
up at 1923 and December II above at $50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
SUES YACHTsMAN FOR $250,000.
Mrs. Poillon Wants Big Damages for an
Alleged Breach of Promise.

Suit for breach of promise, demanding $25o.OO0
damages. has been brought by Mrs. Katharine
Poillon against well known wealthy yachtsman
member of several clubs She has. she says $50
love letters, in some of which she is termed MY
dearest little wife TO be" He refused to marry
her, she declared because she desired a life of
domesticity, rather than Of aspiring for social
honorS.
Moses II. Grossman of House. Vorhaus & Gross
man. is counsel for Mrs. Poillon in her suit but
refused TO discuss II in any way Howe & Hummei
represent the defendant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
NEW SECRETARY FOR GREENE.
Henry G.. Hazard Takes the Place of Will
lam F. Coursey, Resigned

Henry c. Hazard. a young lawyer yesterday was
appointed secretary to Police Commissioner Greene
at a salary of $3.50 per annuH. Mr.. Hazard is a
graduate of the Columbia University Law School
1901 and is at present a member of the law firm OF
Townsend & Hazard No. 40 WalI-st. He will
sumo the duties of his office to-day.
Mr. Hazard succeeds William F. Coursey, who
resigned some weeks ago. In the interim Arthur
Blot. the secretary to Second Deputy Commissioner
Piper has been acting for General Greene Mr..
Blot will resume his duties with Captain Piper.
General Greene. in speaking of the appointment,
said:
Mr. Blot has performed an excellent service for
me. but he is sadly needed by Captain Piper and
will resume his work with him. have therefore
appointed Mr.. Hazard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS.

On the steamer Kroupriuz Wilhelm which a-rfyaS
here yesterday from Bremen. were:
Colonel and Mrs. Jacob Captain J. p E-ansrs. L.
Alvey A. Adee second As Miss Tats Fisssr
sistant Secretary OF state Mr. and Mrs James Nsvins
:, Burden. NJ aai Ms George q.
Miss Kaiharine Barnsy. Il. r. Isk-,heinaer
iI srss0 ana MIS- X Professor a Y Williams
/. Il. BIglow J 6,is
Or. and Mrs. Henry C.. Jacob Schaefer
Ro TafP PSsI1. .,--,,, Ms I!st'y 4 sargent
T. Jefferson Cooldge Frank Mu1sev
Some of those who arrived here veStard,v g..
Bremen ON the steamer Grosser Kurfirst were:
Mr. and Mrs William Wall Mr. and Mrs go. ~,
Dr. and Mrs Robert car Miss WIsdv,,,ur, 1
HS'e Mt AMI Mrs ]. Csorff
Among those who viii sail to-day Tor Liverpool on
the steamer Oceanic are.
President Woodrow Wilson M ans ",
Jug 40 e., 'S nm 1 fas'a ,t.'Ss Mr. samuel Thomas
M5 SFRPgiiS Fia,s M aqa Ms Etvsrs ,-,.-
Booked sail to-day Tor Ro,ter,,,,
steamer Statendam are, ~
Professor ana Mrs Cara 49, ard Mrs
professor 5fSS r Kramer pT ara Nir< Geers- w
Among those who expect IN sail - a.
ampton the steamer ST Paul ara ''- 9'o'h-
Mr. and Mrs George Tucker Miss ra,r,. ~.
Bispham. Tbs p'i'e N4lstNr
Miss Carrie Brtiewen pr re 1 s,sT x & smnssaun-
Il Henderson Rider Vice Mrs CSSrlss WsEt
ana Deputy Consul a CAPTAIN on5
The Misses Elizabeth a. NJ s4,fos ,-,-
Frances and Frances James nav '''a'a's
Lsutsnan, D F Sellers n S ei5 ,;,s. eioeSin
Lieutensnt Commander R,, Ni and Mrs c Du NsA
- Smith. '' - IA val 4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
COAL UP ANOTHER 10 CENTS.
The Discount Reduced to % Cents a
Ton

Ihe anthracite coal companies to-day make their
monthly advance of 10 cents a ton for coal. maxi
ing the net free ON board prices for this month
81 % ton for broken. 81 81 = ton for er- and 81 -
Ior stove and nut The increase I'm price i= mazda
oy reducing the discount. This has been rsducetl
from % cents a ton, the discount lu April Go
cents for this month and according 70 the present
programme tuli circular prices viii Do charged
aIter september 30 mis- method l. .iu iu-
ducement 10 buying coal early i'm the season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
PAYMENT FOR cAsTELLANE CREDITORS.

Judge Lacombe. In the United States Circuit
Court yesterday signed an order authorizing
George J. aud Miss Helen n. Gould executors NJ
the Will Of Jay Gould To pay to the creditors ~ ,h
Countess Castellane the customary monthly IN,
stalment Of per cent. The creditors are 10 ret
per cent of their claims on July . and on I,l,. o.
the court authorized second payment of 4 ~
cent The principal creditor is Eugene FIscboF
tors assaigned their claims W ''V 'ieui-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
Prizes FOB JANIToRs.

Prizes in competition in cleanliness among
members of the Janitors' Society are 10 be awarded
20 morrow night at the Educational Alliance East
Broadway and Jefferson-st The contest has COW
cred a period Of six weeks from May IS to July
l. and number OF cash prizes, medals and certif-
Gates are 70 be awarded. Tenement houses were
classified as old or new. and the following pcints
were considered: The condition of the sidewalk
Railways Of all floors, s:arways the airshaft cell
lar, the roof the yard, the courts. entrance and
hall brass work, walls, basement windows I'm
HALLS the tank and the FIRE escapes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
HACKS KEPT FROM dead LINE.

Hampstead. Long Island. June S0.-A red dead
line" has now been painted from the curb line at
the railroad station the centre the road on the
vtrfed brick to mark the space allotted 10 private
carriages approaching the station An officer keeps
all other vehicles from the line. There have been
reports that the Belmonts and other members of
tie Meadow Brook colony had threatened 10 with
draw their patronage from the Hampstead mer-
chants unless. the village authorities prevented the
hacks from interfering with private tuGnouts
These reports have been pronounced absurd how
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
BOY DIES FROM TETlNUS.
Bursting of Cheap ReroIrer Makes
Hound Uhich Causes Death.

Writing in agony. James White nine years old.
Of No. 90 East Eleventh-st. died last night from
tetanus. The little boys father is John White a
big truck driver He sat by his little bed
side last night and went like a child.
James recently got possession OF a cast iron re-
volyer- he discharged so MANY blank cartridges
through its single barrel that it burst woundinas
him in the left hand Faithfully the lad went every
day to have the wound dressed St Marks Hos
pltal. Second-ave. and Eleventh-st.. but early on
Monday the dreaded tetanUS began develop IL
crept over the little frame, tightening the muscles.
until the end cane.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
WALSH UpHoLDs SERGEANT WALL.
Unofficial Opinion That Latter Did Right in
OBTAINING ST. Louis Capitalist.

Inspector Walsh yesterday held investigation
on the report that Sergeant Wall. of the West
Thirteth-st. station had wrongfuly detained James
Van Ness Barrett. said to be a wealthy capitalist
Of st. Louis last Friday night
The inspector gave IL his opinion. unoficially,
that Sergeant Wall had acted rightly in the case.
and. it was said. his report TO the commissioner
would probably be along those lines Patrolman
Eaton. who made the arrest. said that the names
and addresses of all the men concerned were fcti-
tious. He said that neither Barrett Waters
was known at the Imperial Hotel. which they had
given as their address.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
JANIToR In HEApouARTERs RETlREs.

Police Commissioner Greene said yesterday that
he had retired. upon his application, Timothy
Hanlon, the janitor at Police Headquarters. Han
Ion was formerly a patrolman and has been on the
force for twentynine years. He is ffty-eght years
old and is known the thinneSt man on the force
In talking of his retirement Hanlon said he
wanted to get some fat his body before he died
1t is said You weigh only forty-seven pounds
Hanlon told.
1t isn't true, ne said. jestingly. Il weigh forty
eight pounds. and don't you forget the extra
pound"
Hanlon gets a yearlv mansion OF 500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
WESLEY CELEBRATION IN BOSTON.

Buffalo presided at this afternoons session of the
John Wesley bi9entennal celebration by the New
England Methodist Conference. AS at the open-.
ing session hymns written translated by John or
Charles Wesley were made a feature The speak
ers this eternoon were the Rev. George jackson
superintendent of Wesleyan Methodist Mission
Edinburgh. Scotland. whose subject was Method
ism in England and Bishop W =. MaIsiieu
resident bishop of New-Engiand; subject. "M-thod-
ism I'm New England
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
PURCHASES The EsPEaANzA COMPANY.

The Gusgenheim Exploration COMPANY on Non
day closed its option for the purchase or the con-
trolling interest in the Esueranzl Gold Mining
Company OF Mexico The purchase price OF tha
mine Is 100000. Only a small minority ~ tina
SlockhO4QerS have failed To their stock
the exploration Company. and 20 IS expected that
theSe StoCkaOlderS viii have tho terms
Were gwen 10 the majority holders IL they come i
within reasonable time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
NOTES OF THE STAGE.
''Thc Blonde in Black" Revived
Trouble OUer Sunday Shoes.

A revised version of THE Blonde in Black was
presented at the Knickerbocker Theatre last night
The show has been vigorously pruned. and much
of the deadwood cut out 1t has been shortened
from three TO two acts. Miss Ring remains the
central figure. and her vivacity and energy are
as evident ever. All Of the good parts have
been retained and much that was tiresome elmi-
mated. The show is to remain at this house all
summer.
Nine More the animal trainer Of Bostock's
Arena, at Sea Beach Palace, Coney Island. who
was severely injured about two weeks ago by a
Bostock programme this evening.
Hashim & Howe, managers of the St Nicholas
Summer Garden, were served with a summons yes
terday from the West Side police court to appear
there at o'clock to-day to answer charges that
the performance given Sunday night IN viola
ton of the Sunday concert law. Three detectives
and the summons for the managers was not un-
though the scenery was changed. and the
management will contend that the performance as
given complied with the law.
The MANAGEMENT of the Pain spectacle Last
Days of Pompef." at Manhattan Beach. is arrang-
ing for a number of special nights. One of these
will be given over to the yachtsmen. Sir Thomas
Upton will be guest OF honor When a few
evenings ago a huge fireworks portrait of the cup
hunter shown at the beach the crowd cheered
Justify.
The rumor that Miss Bessie Clayton. the dancer.
is suffering from partial paralysis IS without any
basis of truth. Miss Clayton has So far recovered
from her recent slight indsposition that her doc
tor says she can accompany Julian Mitchell her
10 rejoin Babes in Toyland'
The wet weather last night again postponed the
opening of the Madison Square Roof Garden The
management hope that the promise of fair weather
for to-day may be fulfilled. and announce that all
tickets for last night will be good for to-day,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
NEW TORPEDO BOAT NICHOLSON

The United States torpedo boat Nicholson built
at the Crescent Shipyards, made successful trial
trip yesterday at Newport. r / She was re-
quired TO make twenty-five knots. and exceeded
the requirements by three quarters OF a knot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
CENTRAL BOARD RATlFIEs CONTRACT

At a meeting yesterday of the directors of the
NewYork Central and Hudson River Railroad
Company and also at a meeting Of the directors
of the New-York and Harlem Railroad Company,
the agreement with the city for the depression of
the tracks in the Grand Central yards and for
changes from steam motive power to cleo
tricity was formally approved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
DROWNED FROM FERRYsoA1.

John ". Burrows. sixty-fve wears old. of Caro-
line-st-. West Brighton, fell into Staten Island
Sound from the ferryhoat Meteor yesterday and
was drowned. The ferryboat stopped and men
in small boat tried to rescue him but Burrows
sank before they could reach him. The body was
recovered. Burrows leaves a n pitv ne - :
WatChman. ~ -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
BREWERY PROPERTY SALE.

At receivers sale, held by order Of the Supreme
Court. the property OF the Malcolm Brewing Com
pany Flushing-ave and Skillman-st., Brooklyn.
was sold at auction yesterday. It bought by
Claus Doscher for Sol 800 subject TO a mortgage Of
500 000 and Sc 900 in interest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
MAcFARLANE FUND NOW s2,472.

Captain Norton Goddard. the president or the
Ant-Polcy Society, announced yesterday that the
fund that is being raised for the widow and chill
dren Of Charles S. MacFarane the officer of the
society who was murdered in the Criminal Courts
building had reached the sum OF S3473
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
ORIENTAL SCHOLAR COMING nsse

Rome. June So-Professor Count Angelo de C;uher
na'is the well known Oriental scholar. is about -
leave Rome for three months course NJ ls,t,,ras
before American universities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01

On the steamer Kronprinz Wilhelm which arrived
here yesterday from Bremen. were:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01

Nine Morelli, the animal trainer Of Bostock's
Arena, at Sea Beach Palace, Coney Island. who
severely injured about two weeks ago by a
rebeilioUs leopard. will resume her place in the
BostoCk programme this evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01

Mr. and Mrs. George Tucker
Bispham.
Miss Carrie BrldeweN
Il Henderson Rider. Vice
ana Deputy Consul a.
barcelona. spain
The Misses Elizabeth g.
Frances A. and Frances
Roberts.
Lieutenant d. F Sellers, n.
Lieutenant Commander Roy
- Smith.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-01
FALLS FOUR STORIES ONTO WOMAN

gets a yearly pension Of 800